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B.C.BEETHAM
Other Militaria
Service No: 810
Unit No: 41
Corps/Service: Infantry
Country: Australia
Date of sale: 11 May 2008
First World War photograph of Benjamin Charles BEETHAM. The First World War Embarkation Roll has him leaving Sydney on the 18th of May, 1916 aboard HMAT Demosthenes with the 41st Infantry Battalion, AIF. It is believed that he may have served at one time with the 2nd Tunnelling Company.
S.C.HAMPER
Broken Set - 1914-1915 Star + Victory Medal
Service No: 8477
Unit No: 8
Corps/Service: Artillery
Country: Australia
Date of sale: 10 May 2008
First World War medals (1914/15 Star & Victory Medal) to Driver Sydney Charles HAMPER of the 8 Field Artillery Brigade. The First World War Embarkation Roll has him leaving Melbourne on the 22nd of November, 1915 aboard HMAT Persic with the 6 FAB (Field Artillery Brigade) Sadly, he died on the 11th of November, 1918 through drowning.
W.D.HOWARTH
Other Militaria
Service No: 606501
Corps/Service: Country: South Africa
Date of sale: 10 May 2008
Second World War South African trio to W.D. HOWARTH. No other details known.
G.E.MANUSU
Australian Five (Pacific,Defence)
Service No: NX69109
Unit No: 2/1
Corps/Service: Infantry
Country: Australia
I am searching for the war medals of Guy Eric MANUSU who was born on the 29th of April, 1919 at Bowraville in New South Wales. The World War Two Nominal Roll has him enlisting into the Second AIF on the 06th of March, 1941. He was Killed in Action on the Kokoda Track on the 23rd of October, 1942 whilst serving with the 2/1st Battalion. Any assistance in locating these medals would be greatly appreciated.
A.P.MANUSU
Australian Five (Pacific,Defence)
Service No: NX69110
Unit No: 2/1
Corps/Service: Infantry
Country: Australia
I am searching for the war medals of Alfred Pericles MANUSU who was born on the 25th of January, 1914 at Bowraville in New South Wales. The World War Two Nominal Roll has him enlisting into the Second AIF on the 06th March, 1941. He was Killed in Action with the 2/1st Battalion on the Kokoda Track on the 27th of October, 1942. Any assistance in locating these medals would be greatly appreciated.
W.T.B.GARDINER
Death Plaque a.k.a Memorial Plaque
Service No: 222
Unit No: 7
Corps/Service: Mounted/ Lighthorse/ Cavalry
Country: Australia
Date of sale: 26 April 2008
First World War Death Plaque - offered to the family of Private (Trooper) Thomas GARDINER of the 7th Light Horse Regiment. Despite the fact that his full name was William Thomas Briggs GARDINER, he was generally referred to by his second name only. The First World War Embarkation Roll has him leaving Sydney on the 20th of December, 1914 aboard HMAT Ayrshire. He was wounded at Gallipoli and died of his wounds on the 03rd of September, 1915.
T.H.PENMAN
British War Medal
Service No: 6571
Unit No: 10
Corps/Service: Infantry
Country: Australia
Date of sale: 07 May 2008
First World War medal (British War Medal) to Private Theodore Henry PENMAN. The First World War Embarkation Roll has him leaving Adelaide on the 23rd of October, 1916 aboard HMAT Port Melbourne. At this time - he was attached to the 10th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force.
R.W.KELLY
Australian Five (Pacific,Defence)
Service No: NX160057
Unit No: 53
Corps/Service: Artillery
Country: Australia
Date of sale: 07 May 2008
Second World War Medals (1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal & 1939-45 Australian Service Medal) to Gunner Ronald Warren KELLY. He was born on the 01st of August, 1922 at Hurstville in N.S.W. The World War Two Nominal Roll has him enlisting into the 2nd AIF on the 21st of October, 1942 and discharging on the 17th of May, 1946. Posting on discharge was the 53rd Australian Anti Aircraft Regiment.
W.GOLDSON
Australian Four (Pacific)
Service No: VX143721
Unit No: 5
Corps/Service: Engineers
Country: Australia
Date of sale: 07 May 2008
Second World War medals (1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medals & 1939-45 Australian Service Medal) to Sergeant William GOLDSON, who was born on the 05th of May, 1910 at Moreland in Victoria. The World War Two Nominal Roll has him enlisting into the 2nd AIF on the 27th of July, 1943 and discharging on the 07th of March, 1946. His next of kin was Mary Goldson and his posting on discharge was the 5 Australian Army Troops Company.
S.GANDER
Other Militaria
Corps/Service: Army Service Corps
Country: United Kingdom
I am wishing to make contact with the family of Major S. GANDER who served with the Royal Army Service Corps during World War Two. It is believed that he served with the Royal Naval Reserve during the First World War. He also received the M.B.E. Any information as to the whereabouts of his war medals is also sought. (P127)
