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1. SEC: UNCLASSIFIED:- Un subscribe [1]
Thankyou to all who provided correspondence across all areas of interest during my subscription period. My work has taken abroad for the interim period and therefore I wish to un subscribe till I return / further notice. Regards to all. Craig Clarke
2. Re: [AUS-MIL] Goulburn War Memorial [1]
Thanks Linsay, for your help....I have found some very interesting family documents regarding Rock Hill War Memorial and was trying to find links to them..... no this computer does not have spell check sorry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lindsay Graham" To: Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-MIL] Goulburn War Memorial > Chris, have a look at http://www.skp.com.au/memorials/ -- it lists 6 war > memorials and honour rolls etc in
3. RE: [AUS-MIL] Montevideo Maru [1]
Maurie Do not worry - being picky is quite OK. Thank you, Maritime is more accurate. However, I was thinking in terms of reports that gave the impression that the loss of HMAS Sydney was the greatest loss of Australian life at sea. Anthony -----Original Message----- From: Maurie [mailto:henery1@tpg.com.au] Sent: Saturday, 13 May 2006 11:15 AM To: AUS-MILITARY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [AUS-MIL] Hospital Ships Being picky here. "Montevideo Maru" was a Japanese vessel. ( uncertain as to whether or
4. RE: [AUS-MIL] Captain NSW Militia [1]
Anne He is mentioned five times although a lot of the information is repeated. 115 Lee, J H A formerly Commander Volunteer Naval Artillery resigned and appointed Captain Permanent Submarine Miners dated 24 Sep 1888. 116 to be Captain Commanding No. 3 Company 1893 277 Major 1 1 94, Lee J AD South Africa 1902 Lt Col 3 4 1903 Commanding Permanent Establishment (NSW) Major 281 No. 3 Commanding Submarine Miners Lee J H A Major 1 1 94, South Africa 1902 Lt Col 3 4 1903 378 No. 3 Commanding Submari
5. RE: [AUS-MIL] Conscription circa 1958 [1]
Jenny It was for 18 year olds. There was three months full time training and then part time service for a number of years. If he was born in 1938 he would have done his three months about 1956/1957 and I expect that the scheme was wound up in 1960 before he completed his time. For confirmation get him to apply for his Anniversary of National Service Medal. He may also be eligible for the Australian Defence Medal. Application forms see http://www.defence.gov.au/dpe/dpe_site/categories/honours.htm Medals
6. RE: [AUS-MIL] Conscription circa 1958 [1]
Hi Jenny & Anthony I was born March 1937 and got called up. However, I was deemed medically unfit because of my eyes. I did not have glasses; the Navy & Air Force would not accept me but the Army would if I bought spectacles. I was doing night study at the time and decided I could not afford the time interruptions; so, I did not buy the spectacles and they couldn't force me. In some respects, I now regret it. I had previously applied for permanent Air Force and I knew what was going to happen. Th
7. Royal Australian Artillery [1]
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows of The Royal Australian Artillery, I am having trouble finding any information at all about the Military in NSW during this era, ie the1870's on. My Great Great Grandfather was a Bombardier in No. 1 Battery, and I believe he was posted at all of the following ( from 1872 on) stations : Daws Point, Middle Head, Pinchgut, and Victoria Barracks. He could possibly have also been in Newcastle. His name was Stephen Lawler, and when he died in 1900 he was accor
8. Re: [AUS-MIL] Conscription circa 1958 [1]
Jenny That was the old CMF progrgam of the 1950's. I think all young men at 21 years of age where called up. You may need to talk to the Army reserve Unit that is nearest to where yourt father was living in the 1950's. He would have a FILE and we on the Roll or Pay books for that Unit. During the 1950's my late father used to go every Tuesday night on the Tweed River and it is was aa part of life. When we got older my sister and Iwould help my mother make the tea for after the parade. You may nee
9. Re: [AUS-MIL] some recollections re: Conscription circa 1958 [1]
Hi Jenny, I've tried to recall a bit from those times because I'm of your father's vintage. I offer these comments as basis on which other listers can correct and amend as and where they know more. It wasn't known as 'conscription', and if I remember correctly, the word wasn't mentioned. The National Service Act 1951 brought in 'compulsory military training' in all three arms of the forces. As from 17 March 1951 all men had to register at age 19 for that training. The army was relatively short term
10. RE: [AUS-MIL] Hospital Ships [1]
Mike You are probably correct. Jan may have been referring to Australian POWs in unmarked Japanese ships sunk by US submarines. On 1 July 1942 the Montevideo Maru was sunk with no survivors among the 1200 Australian soldiers and civilians captured at Rabaul. There were more sinkings in 1944 but there were survivors picked up by US submarines. One of Don Wall's books was on the sinkings. The official history which is online mentions the ships. See: http://www.awm.gov.au/cms_images/histories/20/chapters/25.
11. Re: Jungle Trunk Line [1]
The Signals Corps did tremendous work in running telephone lines through the jungles of the Owen Stanleys. Often right up to IN FRONT OF the 'front line' I cannot be precise about that particular unit but if you look at http://www.diggerhistory2.info/army/signals/00-signals.htm you will get an overview of their work Cheers, Ted Harris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leanne Baulch" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:57 AM Subject: Jungle Trunk L
12. RE: [AUS-MIL] Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans [1]
Jan Thanks for the news that the Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans will soon be on the Internet. Both the 1996 and 1997 versions of the Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans had both print and electronic versions. The electronic version was an MS Access database and being a long time MS Access user my 1997 version works fine. I would expect the new version will have some additional names. The 1996 and 1997 versions had the following details. * Full name * Service * Service no * Date of birth * Corps/Branch/
13. RE: [AUS-MIL] WW2-Air Force [1]
Hi Leanne & Dave In support of what Dave has said in relation to scanning, cutting to CD and distributing. My father was a Padre in WWII and I am amazed what he wrote and kept. Some of which I thought would be a real non-no in war time. He was not at the front line but I imagine that some of this information should not be allowed to fall in to enemy hands. I have done one Power-Point presentation to a family history group and it may yet be that there will be another? I managed to get his official s
14. Re: [AUS-MIL] Montevideo Maru [1]
Thank you. One of the books re the loss of the "Sydney" which I, personally, found to be the most credible was - "HMAS Sydney-Fact, Fantasy and Fraud" by Barbara Winter. I guess the shock of losing "Sydney" was too enormous to contemplate unless there was some "skull duggery" involved. Winter's research is in depth and supported by various records still available today. Where she states an "opinion" her backgrounding of the possible decisions, including what may have pressured/prompted the decision maker
15. New website for the Military Historical Society of Australia [1]
The website of the Military Historical Society of Australia has moved to http://www.mhsa.org.au/ The Military Historical Society of Australia was founded in Melbourne in 1957. Its aims are the encouragement and pursuit of study and research in military history, customs, traditions, dress, arms, equipment and kindred matters; the promotion of public interest and knowledge in these subjects, and the preservation of historical military objects with particular reference to the armed forces of Australia. The
16. Re: NZEF [1]
http://diggerhistory.info has a lot on NZEF (1st & 2nd) An overview is at http://www.militarybadges.info/nz-army/ and a light hearted look is at http://www.diggerhistory2.info/nz1917/ The Greek Campaign by the 2nd NZEF is at http://www.diggerhistory2.info/greece/ Cheers, Ted Harris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Westwood" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:58 PM Subject: NZEF > Hi > > Can any good Lister provide me with some Web-sites
17. Re: [AUS-MIL] Montevideo Maru [1]
The report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the SYDNEY is an excellent, well balanced summary of the controversy. It's on the web at: http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/jfadt/sydney/reportinx.htm Ric Pelvin > >Thank you. One of the books re the loss of the "Sydney" which I, >personally, >found to be the most credible was - "HMAS Sydney-Fact, Fantasy and Fraud" >by Barbara Winter. I guess the shock of losing "Sydney" was too enormous >to >contemplate unless there was some "skull duggery" in
18. Re: [AUS-MIL] The Zealandia - Sunk Darwin February 1942 [1]
Anthony thank you very much for this imformation - greatly appreciated. I'll start with the Sydney Veterans Affairs office as you suggested and work my way from there. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks again Ross Downie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Staunton" To: Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 11:34 AM Subject: RE: [AUS-MIL] The Zealandia - Sunk Darwin February 1942 > Ross > > Your uncle was a civilian merchant mariner. H
19. Re: [AUS-MIL] Conscription circa 1958 [1]
Jenny I believe there was a "restricted" form of conscription in the 50's. This was in addition to those who wished to join the Citizen's Military Forces ( CMF - sorta like today's Army Reserve). CMF commitment was, from memory, a Tuesday night parade, with some training, a weekend a month and an annual camp of 16 days. The "restricted" conscription of the day was full time but I don't think it was for two years. I'm probably wrong but think it was for six months. Maurie ----- Original Message ----- F
20. NZEF [1]
Hi Can any good Lister provide me with some Web-sites for the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. Many thanks Brian
21. Re: [AUS-MIL] NZEF [1]
Brian Try this Ian Port Macquarie http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-corpus-WH2.html http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-corpus-WH2.html
22. Re: Dating some cutlery [1]
Well to start with who ever he was he must have been an Officer. Nothing so flash for the troops. Secondly I doubt that it was personal issue. Looks to me more like Officers Mess 'fighting irons". However all of the above is a GUESS. Cheers, Ted Harris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Barraclough" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 9:30 PM Subject: Dating some cutlery > Hi Everyone, > > I am attempting to date some cutlery - or confirm what
23. Hospital Ships [1]
Dear Anthony Thanks for your reply. Periodically throughout my life I have heard stories that the Centaur was sunk in retaliation for Allied attacks on a Japanese hospital ship or ships. The most recent yesterday at a Centaur Memorial Service. I am secretary and founder of the 2/3 AHS Centaur Association established in 1999 for survivors, descendants, relatives and friends, or indeed anyone with any sort of interest in the Centaur. Rumours surrounding the Centaur are rife and still surfacing after 6
24. Treatment of Allied POWS of the Japanese [1]
Hi All: I think that the WWII mistreatment of Allied POWs by the Japanese was not due to any inherent or national traits, but to the takeover of Japan by the militarists like General Tojo in the 1930s. Gavan Dawes in Prisoners of the Japanese: POWs of World War II in the Pacific (1994, Chapter II page 96f) says that in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05), WWI (German prisoners), and post-WWI in Siberia the Japanese were very correct in treating their prisoners according to the 1907 Hague Convention, which
25. RE: [AUS-MIL] Hospital Ships [1]
Jan What are the allegations that the allies attacked Japanese hospital ships. It seems unlikely since Japan did not have ships that were internationally recognised as hospital ships along the lines of the Centaur. The Centaur was painted white, had large red crosses on its sides, was illuminated at night, carried casualties and medical supplies but no war material. I do not think that evacuation of casualties had a high priority in Japanese war plans. Anthony Staunton -----Original Message----- F
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