Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2328 Pte. J. Wheeler, 2nd Wilts. Regt.)
Footnote
2328 Private J. Wheeler, 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment, was one of a number of men of the battalion to be tried and convicted by Court Martial, for receiving stolen goods and drunkenness on duty, 13 April 1901. This conviction was later held to be illegal and was ordered to be erased from the men’s records. An earlier order for their medals to be forfeited was also reversed. With copied roll extracts confirming the above.
Edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine $385
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Nursing Sister H. F. Pocock.)
Note: Miss Hilda Frances Pocock trained as a Nurse at West London Hospital, Hammersmith in London. She joined the Princess Christian’s Army Nursing Service (Reserve) on May 27, 1898 and was transferred to ANS on May 11, 1899. She was appointed to QAIMNS as a Sister on 17th February 1903.
During the war Hilda Frances Pocock served as a Nursing Sister with the Army Nursing Service at 16 Stationary Hospital, Mafeking.
A ‘Nursing Sister Pocock’ is listed in The Times several times under ‘War Casualties: Condition of Dangerously Ill’ in the period January to February 1902. Sold with copied research.
Very fine SOLD
R.A.A.F. Greetings from Group 623 British New Guinea Christmas and New Year card 1944-45. Signed “To Mr & Mrs Adams from John”
$75
R.A.A.F. Service Police Handbook. H. E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne (February 1941).
Stamped and written inside belonging to A25968 F. J. Bellchambers. 72 pages outlining all rules and regulations including blank police incident report pages.
$75
R.A.F. “Changi” 1946 Christmas and New Year card. Signed “To Mr & Mrs Hoare with very good wishes from Reg. E. Gordel”
$65
RAF Airwoman 2076781 LACW Vera Cecelia Fening’s Service and Release Book. Covers LACW Fening’s service from 9th February 1942 to 26th February 1946 and shows entitlement of a Defence Medal.
$65
Railway Permit application 1918 dated and approved by the British Consulate (Port Said) for John Kyle to travel to Cairo. This document is signed by H.M. Consul and stamped (also dated) and is typical of documents required to be carried along with photo during WW1 for any railway travel.
$25
Randwick to Hargicourt. 3 Bn. By Eric Wren (Burridge reprint).
SOLD
Rare 1930’s log book and photo of Edwin Willis of 20A Kingsley Hall East Melbourne.
Address of present employer: Dunlop Perdriau Rubber Coy 108 Flinders St Melbourne.
Other than personal information his flight record covers two pages in the book with the last entry being 1937.
Note: The photo shows Edwin Willis wearing an unusual (non RAAF) winged “B” on his flight suit.
$295
RARE AFC PILOTS GROUPING
Three: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. All three correctly impressed to 1507 DVR C. A. ALISON 8/A.S.C. A.I.F. on star and 2/LIEUT. On pair.
Colin Archibald Alison Enlisted in the 301st Motor Transport A.S.C. on the18th September 914
Seldom seen 1914/15 Star earned whilst serving as part of the A.I.F. in France (not Gallipoli)
18th September 1917 marched in at the rank as sergeant from France to be attached to the Australian Flying Corps training depot England
On the 4th of January 1918 he joined Number 2 Royal Flying Corps School of Aeronautics as a cadet to qualify as a Pilot
Taken on strength in 8th Squadron Australian Flying Corps as a pilot on the 5th May 1918
29th June 1918 made 2/Lieutenant as a result of graduated as a Flying Officer (Pilot) with his Commanding Officer stating, “A very good pilot, will make a good officer”.
To graduate category “A” which Alison did a pupil must have
1. Undergone instruction at a school of Aeronautics
2. Completed 25 hours Solo and Dual
3. Attained Flying Standard “V” on an elementary machine
4. Flown a Graduation Aeroplane satisfactorily
5. Climbed to 10,000 feet, remained there for at least 15 minutes, after which he will land with his engine stopped, the aeroplane first touch the ground and coming to a halt within a marked circle 150 yards in diameter
6. Passed the following tests:-
(a) Formation Flying. Satisfactorily maintained his position in formation flights for a total of four hours
(b) Forced landings. Four forced landings in fields not forming part of Aerodrome
(c) Cloud Flying. While taking full control of machine remained three minutes in clouds with instructor.
(d) Aerial Gunnery. While diving at a ground target taken two successful photographs of the target from 1500 feet or under.
5th October 1918 on Command at R.A.F. Fighting School Harske from 8th Squadron A.F.C
1st March 1919 appointment terminated 2nd Military District ex “Marsina”
Note: The rarity of any AFC pilots group to the market can be fully appreciated in the fact only 410 Australians served as Pilots during WW1 in the Australian Flying Corps.
VF + $2400
Rare Arundel marked Rising Sun Hat Badge
WW1 or WW2 period which has been gold plated
& converted to pin back. Looks stunning
$245
Rare collar variety with blank maker name
plates, made in the English style.
Never encountered before
SOLD
Rare diary for HMAS NIZAM. Covering the period from July 1941 to March 1943.
The diary entries go up to page 113 with multiple days being covered on most pages (due to its large size). Each page typically records the date (exact timings), the ship’s location or course, a summary of events, and many remarks or references to the day’s activities. Page one starts with the following; “Diary as from my joining the ship in Alexandria” (2nd July 1941). No name accompanies the diary.
The diaries pages vary greatly in the amount and level of detailed information it contains from day to day. Some days in the Middle East are very active compared to others. This is a historical record of the ship’s administration, operations, and activities, and was highly frowned upon in case it fell into enemy hands.
Example of an active day’s entry;
“Sunday 23rd
“0300 Left Alex. In/c with “Napier”, “Jackal”, “Kipling” + “Hasty” to do anti sub sweep in front of A.M.C. “Glenroy” + A/A Cruiser “Carlisle” . “Glenroy” loaded with tanks and troops for Tobruk. 1600 the two ships were attacked by torpedo bombers & “Glenroy” hit Aft. “Carlisle” took her in tow. We raced back at full speed & just before we reached scene we were attacked. Fierce barrage drove them off and they machine gunned the Jackal killing one man. Fish dropped at us but missed by a mile. Caught up with “Carlisle” + “Glenroy” + did A/S sweep around them.”
Due to the large amount of sensitive detail in this diary along with the educated manner in which it is written, one would assume this is written by a senior officer.
In conclusion, there can be no doubt that this “untouched” and “unpublished” diary is an extremely rare piece of Australian Naval history.
Great condition with all pages clear and eligible SOLD
Rare example of a WW2 era Armoured Corps
White metal Rising Sun Hat Badge.
Note the “Halo” between the rays of the sun.
Never encountered this variety before
SOLD
Rare Flavell Rising Sun collar
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Rare H. Arendsen Melb. Rising Sun collar Pair
Rare set of Western Australian Rising Sun collar badges maker marked "SHERIDAN PERTH WA"
Rare set of Western Australian Rising Sun badges
Maker marked "SHERIDAN PERTH WA"
SOLD
Rare unmarked collar variety possibly made pre WW1 or in between WW1/2 due to no sign of being oxidised. Note long scroll & lugs close together.
Red & White Diamond 24th Bn. By W.J. Harvey (Burridge cover, scuffed).
SOLD
Reverend Bradley middle row, third from the right
Pair: British war medal and Victory medal impressed to HON CAPT J L BRADLEY
John Leo Bradley, born September 14th 1886 in Ashbourne Derbyshire joined CEF embarking from Montreal for overseas service on the 8th July 1916.
Posted to 238th Bn (Forestry) 2nd October 1916 France
3rd February 1917 taken on strength “D. of C. Hp.” as Roman Catholic Chaplain. followed by postings at various casualty clearing stations, the 5th Can. Div, Artillery Brigade, Witley Camp then 4th Can. Div Artillery Brigade.
Transferred to Imperial Chaplains Services, C. Gen. Depot. S’cliffe on the 5th August 1918
Research shows post war service in the Canadian Militia, Ottawa, Ontario.
Note: Comes with original Canadian Chaplin’s badge and research suggesting that Reverend Bradley was reverend to King George VI. The ribbon at the end of his medal group represents the “Royal Warrant Holders Association Medal” and further supports this. Further research is required to ascertain the relationship with King George VI.
VF SOLD
Riders of Destiny 4th LH Field Ambulance by P. M. Hamilton
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