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Commissioned by the 4 Australian infantry Batttalion AIF (1939-1945) Association as part of the Australian War Memorial’s Plaque Dedication Program. This plaque was dedicated on 20 October 2010 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial.
Short Sunderland 111 of No.230 Squadron RAF, as flown by Squadron Leader Kenneth Victor Ingham RAAF
A tribute to John Selby CAMPBELL, on his passing 30 Nov 2021
1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 199-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Siege of Tobruk Medal
Repatriated soldiers returning to Australia on the HMAT Port Sydney, September 1919. CQMS Percy Miller, Seated, second Row, Second from the Right
The eight Handcocks

The eight Handcocks
1790 LCPL Harold James Gray,originally from NSW, but resident in Melbourne, married and 31yo when he enlisted in 1916. KIA in Belgium December 1917.
WW2 Nominal Roll Entry

https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=672339&c=WW2#R
Lieutenant Esson Rule 50th Bn Australian Infantry Died on 3rd April 1917 aged 22 Son of William and Ida Rule Born at Aberdeen, Burra, Goyder, South Australia Grave: A 24

Lieutenant Esson Rule 50th Bn Australian Infantry Died on 3rd April 1917 aged 22 Son of William and Ida Rule Born at Aberdeen, Burra, New South Wales Grave: A 24
1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18, Victory Medal, Meritorious Service Medal
Burra School Detachment of Commonwealth Cadets. At least seventeen of the cadets later participated in World War I, teacher in charge Adolph Lott (later Major Lott). Back row: Lance Tiver; Dick Bennetts; G. Burns; H. Fuss; H. Davey; Laurie Clode. Second row: Vern Riggs; Lindsay Page; Andrew Pearce; Ross Harris; Perce Herbert; Guy Tiddy; Clem Tiver; Esson Rule. Third row: Lindsay McBride; Harold Neville; Bob Crewes; Adolf Lott; Colin Taplin; Colin Scott; Harry Davey; Arthur Harris; Darcy Lowe. Front row: Joe Pascoe; Rodney Woollacott; Dick Ockenden; Bob Bartholomaeus; Lesley Carey; Gordon Shortridge

Burra School Detachment of Commonwealth Cadets. At least seventeen of the cadets later participated in World War I, teacher in charge Adolph Lott (later Major Lott). Back row: Lance Tiver; Dick Bennetts; G. Burns; H. Fuss; H. Davey; Laurie Clode. Second row: Vern Riggs; Lindsay Page; Andrew Pearce; Ross Harris; Perce Herbert; Guy Tiddy; Clem Tiver; Essen Rule. Third row: Lindsay McBride; Harold Neville; Bob Crewes; Adolf Lott; Colin Taplin; Colin Scott; Harry Davey; Arthur Harris; Darcy Lowe. Front row: Joe Pascoe; Rodney Woollacott; Dick Ockenden; Bob Bartholomaeus; Lesley Carey; Gordon Shortridge
Arthur Harris: School cadets, Burra School, South Australia, 1907/8. Arthur Harris is seated second from right in the middle row. Service in school cadets was widespread in the colonies around the turn of the Century, and was a key component of the organisation of the Defence Force post Federation, following a review by Field Marshal Kitchener. They are armed with Martini-Henry .310 calibre 'Cadet' rifles. 2nd row snd from left is Esson Rule, an Anzac veteran where he was a Sergeant at just 20 yo later LT and killed in action at Noreuil 3 April 1917. Photo: Harris family records

Arthur Harris: School cadets, Burra School, South Australia, 1907/8. Arthur Harris is seated second from right in the middle row. Service in school cadets was widespread in the colonies around the turn of the Century, and was a key component of the organisation of the Defence Force post Federation, following a review by Field Marshal Kitchener. They are armed with Martini-Henry .310 calibre 'Cadet' rifles. Photo: Harris family records
A Consolidated B24 long range Maritime Patrol aircraft of No. 59 Squadron
Boer War Medal with three clasps, British War Medal and Victory Medal (WW1)
Interview with Stephen Larkins Part 2 This interview was recorded as part of a combined oral history project conducted by Veterans SA, the Returned & Services League of Australia, the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation, and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The project’s executive director was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Denny AM BM; the interviewer was Dr Nigel Starck (UniSA honorary senior research fellow). The narrative contains personal recollections and is not presented as an official statement of service.
Interview with Leonard Bence This interview was recorded as part of a combined oral history project conducted by Veterans SA, the Returned & Services League of Australia, the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation, and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The project’s executive director was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Denny AM BM; the interviewer was Dr Nigel Starck (UniSA honorary senior research fellow). The narrative contains personal recollections and is not presented as an official statement of service.
This interview was recorded as part of a combined oral history project conducted by Veterans SA, the Returned & Services League of Australia, the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation, and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The project’s executive director was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Denny AM BM; the interviewer was Dr Nigel Starck (UniSA honorary senior research fellow). The narrative contains personal recollections and is not presented as an official statement of service.
This interview was recorded as part of a combined oral history project conducted by Veterans SA, the Returned & Services League of Australia, the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation, and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The project’s executive director was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Denny AM BM; the interviewer was Dr Nigel Starck (UniSA honorary senior research fellow). The narrative contains personal recollections and is not presented as an official statement of service.
This interview was recorded as part of a combined oral history project conducted by Veterans SA, the Returned & Services League of Australia, the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation, and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The project’s executive director was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Denny AM BM; the interviewer was Dr Nigel Starck (UniSA honorary senior research fellow). The narrative contains personal recollections and is not presented as an official statement of service.
This interview was recorded as part of a combined oral history project conducted by Veterans SA, the Returned & Services League of Australia, the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation, and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The project’s executive director was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Denny AM BM; the interviewer was Dr Nigel Starck (UniSA honorary senior research fellow). The narrative contains personal recollections and is not presented as an official statement of service.
This interview was recorded as part of a combined oral history project conducted by Veterans SA, the Returned & Services League of Australia, the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation, and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The project’s executive director was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Denny AM BM; the interviewer was Dr Nigel Starck (UniSA honorary senior research fellow). The narrative contains personal recollections and is not presented as an official statement of service.
This interview was recorded as part of a combined oral history project conducted by Veterans SA, the Returned & Services League of Australia, the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation, and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The project’s executive director was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Denny AM BM; the interviewer was Dr Nigel Starck (UniSA honorary senior research fellow). The narrative contains personal recollections and is not presented as an official statement of service.
This interview was recorded as part of a combined oral history project conducted by Veterans SA, the Returned & Services League of Australia, the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation, and the University of South Australia (UniSA). The project’s executive director was Lieutenant Colonel Bill Denny AM BM; the interviewer was Dr Nigel Starck (UniSA honorary senior research fellow). The narrative contains personal recollections and is not presented as an official statement of service.
A Tale of Two Dernacourts

220913_Dernancourt_SA_Memorial_Opening.docx
A Tale of Two Dernancourts

220913_Dernancourt_SA_Memorial_Opening.pdf
A Tale of Two Dernancourts

220913_Dernancourt_SA_Memorial_Opening.docx
For Love of Country_ Lampard brothers_Lawrence and Frank

Lawrence_Lampard_and_his_brother_Frank_Lampard_OAM.pdf
HMAS Gladstone
Kokoda Campaign 1942 “Australia’s Thermopylae” - James Fitzroy

https://vwma.org.au/collections/home-page-stories/kokoda-campaign-1942
The Royal Exhibition Building Melbourne, home of No. 1 STT froom 1941
HMAS Goulburn operated as a minesweeper, convoy escort and anti-submarine patrol ship during her 5 year commission.
Stern view of Goulburn before the launching ceremony. (AWM 004282)
NAA Service Record

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3034649
WW1 Service Record, National Archives

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8085863
Madang, New Guinea. C. 1945-05. Crew of Beaufort bomber aircraft a9-500 of NO. 15 Squadron RAAF. Left to right: 403843 Flight Lieutenant Harry Reginald Silcock, Newcastle, NSW, Pilot 437010 Flying Officer (Fo) Alfred Edward Sage, Randwick, NSW, Navigator 424723 Fo John Wall Baxter, Sydney, NSW, Wireless Telegraphy Operator 411233 Pilot Officer Joseph Henry Siddall, Sydney, NSW, Air-Gunner. The nose art insignia on the fuselage and nickname Barmera Waikerie, named after the two towns in South Australia, in recognition of the fulfilment of their third victory loan quota.
Alan Grahame Dibbs’ vest in the inventory or the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum at Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Beaufighter - "Whispering Death"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdQKFDLo3iI&t=3361s
National Archives Australia - Service Record

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=1801789
Sgt Frederick 'Jos' COLLESS, who died as a PoW of Germany, from wounds received at the Battle of Fromelles, on 23 July 1916. One of a small group of Australians from both WW1 and WW2 interred in this cemetery.
Albert Budd Carter 1877-1918_Graham Carter

Albert_Budd_CARTER_1877-1918_Ver_P2_FINAL_red_nP2.pdf
WW2 Nominal Roll _Certificate of Service

Cert_of_Service_-_Davies_T_W.pdf
Corpioral Hartley Ball MERCHANT RAAF
Corpioral Hartley Ball MERCHANT RAAF
William Harley GEPP , 2nd/9th Infantry Battalion
Sergeant Linley FOSTER, 24 Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery RAA
Sergeant Linley FOSTER, 24 Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery RAA
Taken as part of my project cycling to each and every grave and cemetery (of both sides) along the Western Front, and to photograph and commemorate 36,525 headstones of fallen ANZAC Soldiers across the Western Front. #279 of 36,525 www.facebook.com/36525days

Taken as part of my project cycling to each and every grave and cemetery (of both sides) along the Western Front, and to photograph and commemorate 36,525 headstones of fallen ANZAC Soldiers across the Western Front. #279 of 36,525 www.facebook.com/36525days
Personal Diary covering the Gallipoli Campaign_Part 2

SKM_C36822101017280.pdf
Personal Diary covering the Gallipoli Campaign_Part 1

SKM_C36822101017260.pdf
WW1 Service Record

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8377213

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