Militaria For Sale

Clothes brush believed to have been presented to Staff Sergeant Donald Elkie McLAREN. He was born on the 19th of November, 1906 at Boulder in Western Australia. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he joined the Second AIF on the 26th of January, 1942 and discharged on the 11th of January, 1945. Posting on discharge was the 74 Camp Hospital. This clothes brush bears the inscription "Presented to D.E. McLAREN by Motor Cycle Division S.J.A.B. in appreciation Active Service 1939-45 War". It is believed that "S.J.A.B" stands for "St John's Ambulance Brigade" and as Donald Elkie McLAREN appeared to serve in a hospital unit, the evidence is such that it tends to prove ownership to this soldier. He is also the only D.E. McLAREN who is recorded as such on the World War Two Nominal Roll. This item was purchased by Medals Gone Missing from ebay and is NOT FOR GENERAL SALE. It will only be sold back to the family upon proof of relationship. NOTE: BRUSH RETURNED TO THE FAMILY OF DONALD ELKIE McLAREN ON THE 02/12/2011

Photographic postcards from Leading Aircraftman Desmond Charles OLIVER to his mother, Mrs J.L. OLIVER of 38 Howson Street, Westmead N.S.W. Desmond Charles OLIVER was born on the 7th of February, 1925 at Parramatta. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he joined the R.A.A.F (Royal Australian Air Force) on the 9th of March, 1943 and discharged on the 15th of February, 1946. Posting on discharge was the 61 Operational Base Unit. There are a total of 8 photographic letters sent over a period of time, whilst Desmond was on deployment. NOT FOR GENERAL SALE, to be sold to OLIVER descendants only upon proof of relationship.

THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' POCKET BOOK issued to Sapper Richard Terence KELLY; who was born on the 13th of October, 1911 at Dursley in England. His address is recorded inside the book as "G.P.O. Launceston" (Tasmania). This book (The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book) is a small publication which was re-printed annually and distributed as a gift from The Austalian Comforts Fund. It was handed out to every serviceman as a source of general information and advice for daily life in the services. This partiuclar book was printed in July, 1941. It is not for general sale and will only be sold back to Richard's family upon proof of relationship.

First World War postcard printed by Champion Tobacco and sent by Private Patrick Joseph TORPY to a friend named 'Arthur'. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Sydney aboard HMAT Aeneas on the 30th of September, 1916. This card was possibly written on board this ship, as Patrick writes about the voyage and how he has avoided being 'sick', despite the sea being rough. This card has been laminated by persons unknown. It is NOT FOR GENERAL SALE and will only be sold back to the family upon proof of relationship.

THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' POCKET BOOK issued to Able Seaman Ralph John KILLWORTH; who was born on the 20th of October, 1925 at Scottsdale in Tasmania. In fact, his address as recorded inside the book is "King Street, Scottsdale". This book (The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book) is a small publication which was re-printed annually and distributed as a gift from The Austalian Comforts Fund. It was handed out to every serviceman as a source of general information and advice for daily life in the services. This partiuclar book was printed in July, 1944. It is not for general sale and will only be sold back to Ralph's family upon proof of relationship.

First World War pocket guide (Printed 1914 by Angus & Robertson Ltd.) Handbook for the Australian Military Forces, titled HINTS TO YOUNG OFFICERS. This small booklet is an Officer's guide to subjects such as:- The Art Of Command, Company Command, Mess Etiquette, Dress, Official Correspondence, Military Courtesy and Discipline. It has the name A.R. ARMSTRONG printed in the officer's handwriting on the cover. It appears to have belonged to Lt. ARMSTRONG who commanded No. 4 Platoon. A Company. Orange. (New South Wales).

First World War pocket guide (Printed 1915 by Angus & Robertson Ltd.) Handbook for the Australian Military Forces, titled OUTPOSTS & ADVANCED, FLANK AND REAR GUARDS. This small booklet is an Officer's guide to Army tactics and has the name A.R. ARMSTRONG printed in the officer's handwriting on the cover. It appears to have belonged to Lt. ARMSTRONG who commanded No. 4 Platoon. A Company. Orange. (New South Wales).

First World War pocket guide (Printed 1915 by Angus & Robertson Ltd.) titled SIGNALLING HANDBOOK for the Australian Military Forces. This small booklet is an Officer's guide to Army Signalling and has the name A.R. ARMSTRONG printed in the officer's handwriting on the cover. It also has the "ink stamping" of the words:- 2nd Lieutenant. Commanding No. 4 Platoon. A Company. Orange. (New South Wales).

Second World War Australian khaki tunic, issued to Roy Allan NEW who was born on the 27th of May, 1917 at Brisbane in Queensland. This tunic is the type that was issued to "other ranks" when involved in rear echelon type duties. (Militaria Collectors colloquially refer to these type of tunics as 'Boer War' type, khaki cotton tunics) The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that Roy Allan NEW had three service numbers. These others being Q75796 and the AIF number QX56227. The "Q" service numbers are both Militia numbers, so his recorded date of enlistment may be the date that he transferred from the Militia (Australian Military Forces) to the AIF. He last served with the 101 Tank Attack Regiment. This tunic is listed under all three service numbers. Whilst the tunic is not technically for sale, the family of Roy Allan NEW may wish to contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator for further details.

Second World War Australian khaki tunic, issued to Roy Allan NEW who was born on the 27th of May, 1917 at Brisbane in Queensland. This tunic is the type that was issued to "other ranks" when involved in rear echelon type duties. (Militaria Collectors colloquially refer to these type of tunics as 'Boer War' type, khaki cotton tunics) The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that Roy Allan NEW had three service numbers. These others being Q71070, Q75796 and the AIF number QX56227. The "Q" service numbers are both Militia numbers, so his recorded date of enlistment may be the date that he transferred from the Militia (Australian Military Forces) to the AIF. He last served with the 101 Tank Attack Regiment. This tunic is listed under all three service numbers. Whilst the tunic is not technically for sale, the family of Roy Allan NEW may wish to contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator for further details.