
Table of Contents
Military :

- Acknowledgment
- 2014.100.139
- Medal List & Acknowledgement
- Printed list of all Campaign Stars, Clasps and Medals for all theatres of war for World War Two.
Sent to Henry F W (Harry) Hill after World War Two, with his medals.... View Full Record

- Armband
- 2014.700.032
- EPS WF Armband
- White calico armband.
E.P.S in red, below a red crown, follwed by W in black and F in red.
Worn by E E Cakebread, who was a fire warden for the Emergency Precaution Scheme (EPS) during World War Two.
The interior of the band has a stamp: "Wellin... View Full Record

- Badge, Cap
- 2014.100.117
- Cap Badge
- New Zealand Military cap badge bearing the crown, fern leaves and the word 'ONWARD', with the initials NZ in the centre. Owned and worn by H F W (Harry) Hill Service Number 490732, during World War Two.... View Full Record

- Badge, Insignia
- 2013.213.003
- Badge/Crest
- Crest for the 'Monowai' New Zealand Navy Ship 1977 - 1997.
Features two sea serpents with tiki faces, and one tiki face, with red eyes and tongues and black mouths, a star and crescent moon on pale blue background, surrounded by rope, with crossed... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2012.020.112
- Propaganda Cross
- German Propaganda Iron Cross.
Given to allies with the names of battles lost to the Germans in WW1:
Rheims, Louvain, Amiens, Antwerp, Dinant, Chent.... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2013.600.205
- Pips
- Set of ten brass pips - indicating rank of officer.
There are three 'pips' in the centre of a circle, surrounded by the Latin "Tria Juncta in Uno" (Three Joined in One), which relates to the union of England Ireland and Scotland. This is surround... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2013.600.035
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- Fabric embroidered badge made from two tone brown thread, depicting a stylised tank.
Would have been worn on the military uniform and depicted that the wearer was in a tank division.... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2013.600.202
- NZ Military Badge
- Metal (brass) service badge of the NZ Military featuring a crown above the letters NZ surrounded by two silver ferns over the word 'ONWARD'. Rear hook clasp.
Owned by A J (Jim) Brown during his service in World War Two.
... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2013.600.204
- Shoulder Flash
- New Zealand shoulder flash, white letters embroidered on black fabric. Sewn on to the shoulder of the service or battle dress jacket.
This belonged to A J (Jim) Brown during his service in World War Two.
... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2014.100.146
- Military Badge
- New Zealand Military silver badge bearing the crown, fern leaves and the word 'ONWARD', with the initials NZ in the centre. The badge has then had paua added to the back which shows through at the front. This was given by H F W (Harry) Hill Service... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2014.020.008
- NZ Medical Corps Hat Badge
- Hat badge for the New Zealand Medical Corps, featuring a crown at the top, the rod of Asclepius in the centre (a snake wound around a staff) and surrounded by a wreath of leaves. Below this are the words "New Zealand Medical Corps" inside a scroll.... View Full Record

- Badge, Membership
- 2014.700.026
- EPS Identification Badge
- Small round metal badge with pin. Yellow face, "EPS" in centre of circle, surrounded by "Wellington Emergency Precautions Scheme" in brown lettering.
Owned by Edward Eric Cakebread when he was a member of the EPS in 1942.... View Full Record

- Badge, Membership
- 2014.700.117
- RSA Badge
- Metal lapel pin of the NZ Returned Services Association.
Bears a crown flanked by the letters 'NZ' below which are the words: 'RETURNED SERVICES ASSOCIATION'.
The back is stamped 10/2093 which is the military service number of E E Cakebread.
Own... View Full Record

- Bandage
- 2014.020.012
- NZ Medical Corps Field Dressings
- First Field Dressings. Cloth bags contain two dressings. Plastic pakets contain two cloth bags (four dressings). Made by Johnson & Johnson Ltd, Sydney, May 1941. Cloth outer bags have instructions on opening and use. Inside the cloth bag each ba... View Full Record

- Bandage
- 2014.020.011
- NZ Medical Corps Bandage
- Large Plain Wound Dressing in white paper wrapping. "Standard Dressing No. 15 B.P.C." Made in England by 'Robinson & Sons Ltd., Chesterfield'. Reverse has directions for opening and use. Part of a medics kit used in World War Two.
[Two]
... View Full Record

- Bandage
- 2014.020.010
- NZ Medical Corps Bandage
- Medium Plain Wound Dressing in white paper wrapping. "Standard Dressing No. 14 B.P.C." Made in England by 'Robinson & Sons Ltd., Chesterfield'. Reverse has directions for opening and use. Part of a medics kit used in World War Two.
[Two]
... View Full Record

- Bandage
- 2014.020.009
- NZ Medical Corps Bandage
- Surgical Bandage in yellow paper wrapping. 3 inch wide bandage and 4 yards in length. Made in England by 'Vernons' and suitable "for all surgical purposes". Part of a medics kit used in World War Two.
[Three]
... View Full Record

- Bandage Winder
- 2014.020.007
- Bandage Winder
- Bandage winder. Wooden frame with metal rods and small metal clamp for attaching to a table or other surface. Sliding central divider to adjust for different size bandages. Rod attached to handle is square to prevent the bandages from slipping. I... View Full Record

- Bible
- 2014.002.005
- Bible — the Gospel According to St John
- The Gospel According to St John published by the Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Hall, London and printed in Great Britain. .
This is the "Active Service Edition" and was distributed to troops during World War Two.
There is no name in th... View Full Record

- Book
- 2012.002.025
- Historic Trentham 1914 — 1917
- Historic Trentham 1914 - 1917: The Story of a New Zealand Military training Camp, and some account of the daily round of the troops within its bounds.
By Will Lawson.
Hand-written dedication on title page:
"To Henry with love and best wishes fro... View Full Record

- Book, Instruction
- 2013.600.008
- Handbook for New Zealand Service Personnel 1944
- Handbook for New Zealand Service Personnel Reprinted 1944.
Issued under the Authority of the New Zealand War Services Association.
Contains information, photos and maps pertaining to New Zealand military overseas and the NZ Forces Club in London.... View Full Record

- Book, Prayer
- 2014.700.013
- Prayer Book 1914
- World War One Prayer Book, 1914.
Belonged to Eric Edward Cakebread, L/Corporal B Coy 5th Regiment.
Printed September 1914... View Full Record

- Book, Ration
- 2014.700.012
- Ration Book 1944
- World War Two Ration Book, 1944.
Belonged to Eric Edward Cakebread.... View Full Record

- Book, Record
- 2014.100.090
- NZ Post Office Savings Bank War Gratuity Pass—Book
- NZ Post Office Savings Bank War Gratuity Pass-Book
for Henry Frederick Whynne Hill
Account opened March 31 1946 with 130 pounds.
Account closed July 5 1949 with total of 162 pounds and 4 pence.
... View Full Record

- Brush, Shaving
- 2013.600.194
- Shaving Brush
- Round wooden shaving brush with soft black bristles. The underneath end of the brush has the letter 'B" etched into it.
Is kept within a leather holdall (2013.600.193).
Belonged to A J Brown (45752) during his service in WW2.
... View Full Record

- Bullet
- 2012.020.040
- Bullet Shell
- Shell found on Raumati Beach. Probably from the time the military was based at QEII Park during WW2.... View Full Record

- Button, Military
- 2013.600.228
- Military Buttons
- Set of eight military brass dress uniform buttons.
The stars of the Southern Cross in the central circle with the words "NEW ZEALAND FORCES" surrounding in the next circle.
The backs of the buttons bear the makers mark:
4 are made by J R Gau... View Full Record

- Button, Military
- 2013.600.229
- Military Buttons
- Set of twenty small military brass dress uniform buttons.
The stars of the Southern Cross in the central circle with the words "NEW ZEALAND FORCES" surrounding in the next circle.
The backs of the buttons bear the makers mark:
J R Gaunt & So... View Full Record

- Cape
- 2013.600.208
- Rain Cape
- Rain cape (unlined) with collar and dome closure. Tab for hanging up when not in use. Could be worn over the soldier and his pack. NZ Army issue for wet weather
Owned by A J (Jim) Brown 45752 during his service in World War Two.
... View Full Record

- Certificate
- 2014.700.018
- War Pension Certificate 1917
- War Pension Certificate
Issued to Edward E Cakebread, 23 Emerson St, Berhampore
Dated 11 May 1917
... View Full Record

- Certificate
- 2014.700.017
- Temporary Certificate, War Pensions 1917
- Temporary Certificate
This is to certify that Edward E Cakebread is entitled to a monthly allowance, by way of war pension of [pound] 2:3:4 for a period of six months. The first instalment is payable on the 1st day of June 1917.
... View Full Record

- Certificate
- 2014.700.016
- Certificate of Leave in Lieu of Discharge WWI
- New Zealand Expeditionary Force Certificate of Leave in Lieu of Discharge for Edward Eric Cakebread. Issued at Trentham [date stamp faded].
... View Full Record

- Certificate
- 2014.700.015
- Certificate of Discharge WWI
- New Zealand Expeditionary Force Certificate of Discharge for Edward Eric Cakebread, Attested at Trentham, 15 February 1915.
"He is discharged in consequence of being medically unfit for active service, although partially fit for employment in civil... View Full Record

- Certificate
- 2014.100.081
- Certificate of Discharge — H F W Hill 490732
- New Zealand Military Forces
Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Certificate of Discharge for Private Henry Frederick Whynne Hill, Service No.490732. Date: 19 March 1946.
SERVICE
In New Zealand - 1 Year, 190 Days
Beyond New Zealand - 2 Year... View Full Record

- Certificate
- 2014.100.080
- Certificate of Enrolment — H F W Hill 490732
- Military Certificate of Enrolment for Henry Frederick Whynne Hill, Service No.490732. Occupation Butcher, DOB 26/01/1912.
Class 2nd Div. Date: 30th June 1941.
Cover: NATIONAL SERIVCE EMERGENCY REGULATIONS 1940. CERTIFICATE OF ENROLMENT.... View Full Record

- Certificate, Commemorative
- 2014.700.121
- Certificate of Services during the Great War 1914 — 1918
- Certificate of the Services in the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces during the Great War 1914 - 1918.
OF: 10/2093 L/Cpl Edward E Cakebread.
Theatres of War in Which Actually Served:
Egyptian 1915
Balkan (Gallipoli) 1915
Awarded:
1914 - 19... View Full Record

- Clipping, Newspaper
- 2014.100.138
- Newspaper Clipping
- Newspaper clipping announcing the citation for Edward Kinsella Norman for the award of Legion of Merit (US.)
This annoucement was made in May 1947.... View Full Record

- Cookstove
- 2014.020.005
- Portable Stove
- Small brass collapsible stove. Has a lid and arms which fold flat. One arm has a dip in it for resting something like a fork. Underneath has four small rounded feet. Most likely used by the military.
The inscription on the lid: RD 44620. This C... View Full Record

- Diary
- 2013.600.004
- Sergeant Arthur James Brown 45752 War Diary 1943
- SERGEANT A J BROWN 45752 1943 SERVICE DIARY
*** = illegible
NOTES:-
Sgt P Ripley H.Q. Squad 6th R.T.R from Jim Hanna
Mrs A Elsworthy Enquiry Bureau Geyira Club C/o Sharria Malika Farida
Mrs De Villiers
11844 Lt N Sommerville 16th Composi... View Full Record

- Diary
- 2011.600.001
- Trooper/Lance Corporal Arthur James Brown 45752 War Diary 1944 — 1945
- TROOPER A J BROWN 45752 1944 DIARY
*** = illegible
Ag = aerogram
NOTES:-
Sgt H Mills 29395 18 NZ Armoured Reg 2NZEF MEF
Cpl J K Jones 15063 18 NZ Armoured Reg 2NZEF
A E Stewart 17383 Vogel St, Clinton, South Otago
D G Cotton 16... View Full Record

- Dish, Eating
- 2014.020.006
- Mess Tin
- Oval metal dish for cooking and eating food. Lid has interior handle attached. Base has exterior handle attached as well as four small 'eyes' for attaching to strapping. There is a worn and illegible circular makers mark on the inside of the lid. ... View Full Record

- Dish, Eating
- 2013.600.198
- Mess Tin
- Rectangular metal dish for cooking and eating food. Military issue, part of a soldier's mess kit (cooking and eating utensils). Embossed at handle attachment end: S. I. CO. 1941
Belonged to A J Brown (45752) during his service in WW2.
... View Full Record

- Docket
- 2014.100.143
- Liberation of Europe Pay Sheet
- Pay sheet for George Hill from the Ministry of War Transport (UK).
Stamped 10 May 1944 M. M. Office Southampton.
It lists his brother William John Hill as Dependant and his son Henry Frederick Hill as his next of kin.
He was paid a total of 3 poun... View Full Record

- Guidebook
- 2014.100.086
- Services Guide to Cairo
- "Services Guide to Cairo" published by The Coordinating Council for Welfare Work in Egypt.
36 pages, including a coloured fold out map of the city.
Contains information about sightseeing, accommodation, churches and sporting clubs.
Belonged to H... View Full Record

- Guidebook
- 2014.100.093
- Cortina Dolomiti (Prov. di Belluno)
- Guidebook to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Coloured.
All text is in Italian.
This belonged to Harry Hill and was in his posession during World War Two when he was in Italy with 2NZEF.
... View Full Record

- Handkerchief
- 2012.020.081
- Silk Handkerchief
- Silk Handkerchief, hand embroidered with four flags: America, Great Britain, France & Belgium, words underneath" Souvenir de France.... View Full Record

- Hat, Rain
- 2013.600.207
- Rain Hat
- Vinyl hat with canvas lining, strap to tie under chin and small loop for hanging up when not in use. NZ Army issue for wet weather
Owned by A J (Jim) Brown 45752 during his service in World War Two.
... View Full Record

- Housewife
- 2013.600.203
- Housewife (Hussif)
- Canvas fabric pouch with pockets and sleeves which contains sewing equipment for mending clothes. Folds over and ties shut. Contains wool, thread, string, buttons, needles and saftey pins. Exterior has the written number 45752 which is the service... View Full Record

- Housewife
- 2014.700.116
- Housewife (Hussif)
- Leather pouch with pockets and sleeves containing sewing equipment for mending clothes. Folds over and closes with a dome. Contains wool, nails, buttons, needles and two badges (Fire Brigade Life Member 2014.700.118 & NZ Returned Services Associati... View Full Record

- Holder
- 2013.600.193
- Soldier's Holdall
- Rectangular leather holdall with adjustable central strap and end pockets, ties to tie closed when rolled.
Inside was a toothbrush (2013.600.195), shaving brush (2013.600.194) and metal mirror (2013.600.192).
Belonged to A J Brown (45752) duri... View Full Record

- Journal
- 2012.002.017
- The Maunganuian
- "The Maunganuian" unofficial journal of NZEF Monday 28 June 1915. Contains stories and poems by the soldiers during their journey from NZ to the front in WWI. At the back is a list of those on board - the "Fifth Reinforcements Ship's Roll".... View Full Record

- Journal
- 2012.002.019
- The Queue Ship
- "The Queue Ship" journal produced by soldiers during their sea voyage to the front in WWII. Autographs inside front page. Contains stories and cartoons of a soldier's life on ship, usually with a comical slant.
2NZEF 10 Reinforcements. Passengers... View Full Record

- Journal
- 2012.002.018
- The Straggler's Echo
- "The Straggler's Echo" unofficial journal of 26th Reinforcements, WWII.... View Full Record

- Kit, Medical
- 2014.020.013
- NZ Medical Corps Army Medic's Kit Bag
- Army Medic's kit from World War Two. Rectagular khaki canvas bag with dome closures and eyelets for attaching a strap. Contains field dressings, wound dressings and bandages.
Inside of top flap:
V I WOODS 1941 J. E. B.
... View Full Record

- Legging
- 2013.600.209
- Leggings
- One pair of separate leggings, dome sides, straps with button holes to attach at top, leather straps with buckles to attach over boots at ankles. NZ Army issue for wet weather
Owned by A J (Jim) Brown 45752 during his service in World War Two.
... View Full Record

- Magazine
- 2012.600.003
- Monarch Memories
Homeward Bound on the Dominion Monarch 17 Dec. 1945 — 23 Jan. 1946
- "Monarch Memories" Souvenir Magazine from on board QSMV Dominion Monarch 17 December 1945 - 23 January 1946. Contains stories, poems and cartoons of soldiers' experiences during WWII. A roll of passengers is at the back of the magazine.... View Full Record

- Magazine
- 2012.002.022
- War Record
- "War Record" Magazine booklet, containing information about WWII events and the aftermath, published by the Information Section of the NZ Prime Minister's Department 1946.... View Full Record

- Magazine
- 2012.002.021
- Wellingtonian
- "Wellingtonian" War Number, 1919. A magazine detaililng the efforts of Wellington College Old Boys during WWI. Contains articles, lists of those on active service, distinctions and the men who were wounded, missing or killed in action. Also contai... View Full Record

- Map
- 2014.100.092
- Map of Italia (Italy)
- Map of Italy.
Coloured.
All place names are in Italian.
Some have been underlined in pen (by hand) - Roma, Perugia, Venezia, Milano, Como, Padova, Marano, Grado, Gorizia.
This belonged to Harry Hill and was in his posession during World War Two w... View Full Record

- Medal
- 2014.700.090
- Gallipoli Medallion
- The ANZAC Commemorative Medallion or Gallipoli Medallion. The front depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier. This is beneath the crown and atop a wreath of gum leaves and the word ANZAC.
The reverse is a depiction of Australia an... View Full Record

- Medal
- 2014.700.031
- WW1 Medals
- Set of three World War One medals, mounted.
Left to Right:
1914 - 1915 Star (star shaped medal with crossed swords and wreath, red, white and blue striped ribbon)
The British War Medal 1914 - 1920 Round medal featuring King George, Blue, black, wh... View Full Record

- Medal
- 2012.100.002
- Medals (Miniature)
- Miniature WW2 war medals From left:
1939 - 1945 Star, Italy Star, The Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 - 1945, NZ War Service Medal.
Awarded to H F W (Harry) Hill Service Number 490732.... View Full Record

- Medal
- 2012.020.116
- WWI Star Medal Miniature
- Miniature World War One Medal: 1914-15 Star.
The 1914-15 Star is a crowned four-pointed star with crossed swords and a wreath of oak leaves, with the royal cypher at the foot and a central scroll inscribed 1914-15. The ribbon is watered silk with r... View Full Record

- Medal
- 2012.100.001
- WW2 Medals
- WW2 war medals From left:
1939 - 1945 Star, Italy Star, The Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 - 1945, NZ War Service Medal.
Awarded to H F W (Harry) Hill Service Number 490732.... View Full Record

- Medal
- 2014.100.116
- Medal Ribbon
- Medal ribbon from World War Two. The dark blue, red and pale blue ribbon represents the 1939 - 1945 Star. The red, white and green ribbon represents the Italy Star, both awarded to H F W (Harry) Hill Service Number 490732.
The medal ribbon was wor... View Full Record

- Mirror
- 2013.600.192
- Soldier's Mirror
- Rectangular metal mirror with hole in one end for hanging up. (Supposedly unbreakable, so was safer than glass).
Inside leather case.
Was then stored inside end pocket of holdall (2013.600.193)
Belonged to A J Brown (45752) during his service i... View Full Record

- Orders, Military
- 2014.100.087
- Posting Order
- NZ Military Forces
Posting Order by Area Commander (Area No. 5)
Date 18/1/46 Cap Unit D.R.705
No 490732 Pte. HILL, Harry Frederick Whynne Age 34 Occupation Butcher.
Married
Home Address 6 Chatham St., Berhampore, Wgtn
Boarded 18/1/46. grade... View Full Record

- Pass
- 2014.100.083
- NZ Military Forces Leave Pass for H F W Hill
- New Zealand Military Forces Leave Pass for Private H F W Hill Service Number 490732 of 6 Chatham st, Wellington.
The pass is not dated.
[Reverse blank]... View Full Record

- Pass
- 2014.100.084
- NZ Military Forces Authority to Issue Free Railway Ticket
- New Zealand Military Forces Authority to Issue Free Railway Ticket
To 2NZEF Personnel Returned from Overseaas Service. Discharged or transferred to Area Pool on ILWOP.
Issued to 490732 Pte Henry Frederick HILL 19/03/46.
This ticket allowed fo... View Full Record

- Paybook
- 2011.600.002
- Soldier's Pay Book for use on Active Service (A J Brown 45752)
- Soldiers Paybook belonging to Arthur James Brown Service Number 45752. Dates included are for 1941.... View Full Record

- Paybook
- 2014.100.079
- Paybook — H F W Hill 490732
- Military paybook for Henry Frederick Whynne Hill, Service No.490732. First entry dated 18/03/1942, last entry dated 04/05/1946.
Cover: SOLDIER'S PAY BOOK FOR USE ON ACTIVE SERVICE.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2011.001.003
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- Arthur Webley (56055), WWI. Killed on active service and buried in Polygon Wood Cemetary, Belgium.
He was a rifleman for the New Zealand Rifle Brigade.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2011.001.005
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- Troops exercising at Waikanae Beach, 1919. Kapiti Island in background.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2011.001.006
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- Army camp at Waikanae, 1919, of teepee tents.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2011.001.004
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- Officers at Waikanae Army Camp, 1919. Capt D F Myers on right, officer on left unknown.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.700.009
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- Studio photograph of Edward Eric Cakebread (seated) and unknown man. Photo taken overseas during World War One.
He is wearing a lemon squeezer hat with badge, cravat, shirt, shorts, leg wraps and lace up boots. He is holding a cane.
Front has be... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.700.002
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- Portrait, studio photograph of Edward Eric Cakebread, dressed in military uniform, complete with hat and badge. Stripes on the sleeve indicate rank (Corporal).... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.700.001
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- Portrait, studio photograph of Edward Eric Cakebread, dressed in military uniform, complete with hat and badge. He holds a cane and wears a ring on the small finger of his left hand.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.001
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- Photograph taken in the desert in North Africa. Five men from the 2NZEF stand in front of a tent pitched on the sand, during World War 2.
Back of photograph reads:
C Gordon, D Edwards, Jock Cargill, Gangster D Baker. [Harry Hill is on the far rig... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.002
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- Photograph of 'D Company' of 2NZEF marching (possibly in Italy), during World War 2. There is a two story house in the middle distance, and a hill on the far right. The names of those marching in the first group are written on the back of the photo... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.003
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- Photograph taken in Italy of three men standing in front of a medic's truck, during World War 2. The man on the right is Harry Hill, others unknown.
The distant background is an Italian City.
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.004
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- Photograph taken during World War 2, possibly in North Africa. Eight men from the 2NZEF stand in front of two long buildings.
Back of photograph reads:
Fenemore, Ted Conlon, Lou Jones, Ray Todd, Me [Harry Hill], Jim Welsh
In front Ross Campbell,... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.005
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- Photograph taken in the desert in North Africa. Three men from the 2NZEF stand in front of a tent pitched on the sand, during World War 2. Blankets hang on the tent guy ropes and a collection of liquid containers stand on the ground, right hand sid... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.006
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- Entrance to the New Zealand Forces Club at Cairo, Egypt, during World War 2. [Address listed as 33 Sh. Malika Farida in the "Services Guide to Cairo" see 2014.100.086]
A large saloon car is parked out the front on the street, and there are a number... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.007
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- Photograph taken inside a soldiers' club in North Africa, during World War 2. Left is Harry Hill, right is 'Bill' [no surname].
Back of photograph reads: "Bill and I at Empire Club".
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.009
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- Photograph taken at the Japanese Gardens in Helwan, Egypt, during World War 2. Left is Jim Welsh, right is Lou Jones. The garden was filled with ponds and statues of buddhas and was one of the few 'green spaces'.
Back of photograph reads: "Jim W... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.010
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- Street view of the New Zealand Forces Club at Cairo, Egypt, during World War 2.
Cars and people can be seen in front of the multi-story building.
The club was used by members of the 2NZEF during their time in Egypt when they were on leave.
Rever... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.013
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- A lineout during a rugby game at the El Alamein Club, during World War Two. The New Zealand team play 'Cairo Area'.
Reverse of photo reads: Kiwis V Cairo Area Alamein Club.
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.012
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- The "Bechuanaland Band" plays before a rugby match between a South African and a New Zealand team at El Alamein Club, during World War Two.
Reverse of photo reads: El Alamein Club (Buakaniland band) S.A.A Div V Kiwis won 13-4
Photograph from th... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.011
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- Street view of Maadi Camp in winter, Egypt, during World War 2.
A military vehicle can be seen far distance, centre.
Maadi was the NZ military base in North Africa during the war and was used as a training facility for incoming soldiers.
Reverse... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.015
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- Players for the New Zealand rugby team who played Cairo Area at a game at the El Alamein Club, during World War Two. Harry Hill (in military uniform) is on the far left holding a flag with the letters 'NZ" on it.
Reverse of photo reads: Kiwis V C... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.014
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- Players on the field during a rugby game at the El Alamein Club, during World War Two. The New Zealand team play 'Cairo Area'. The linesman (dressed in military uniform) has his flag up and his arm indicating the ball has gone 'into touch'.
Rev... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.016
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- Players for a rugby team pose on the pitch. The game was between "32 v Hopkins RAF" and was played at Gezira, during World War Two.
Reverse of photo reads: 32 V Hopkins RAF Team, Gizera. Lost 10 -3.
Photograph from the possessions of Henry... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.017
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- Players line up in the centre of a stadium for a rugby game. The game was between a New Zealand team and the rest of Egypt. The Final score was 9 -7 to New Zealand and was played at Stadium Alex, Egypt, during World War Two.
Reverse of photo r... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.018
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- Team players sit at long tables with teapost and plates. All are wearing military unfirom. There is a waiter standing in the centre wearing white. The back of the photo reads "32 v Hopkins RAF Team at Gizera" indicating these men are members from... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.019
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- A lineout during a rugby match between the New Zealand and Cairo Area, played at the El Alamein Club,Egypt, during World War Two.
Reverse of photo reads: Kiwis Cairo Area Alamein Club.
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hi... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.020
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- A rugby match between the New Zealand and Cairo Area, played at the El Alamein Club, Egypt, during World War Two.
Reverse of photo reads: Kiwis Cairo Area Alamein Club.
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.021
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- South African Bugle and drum band of Bechuanaland natives known as the "Bechuanaland Band" take part in a ceremonial march prior to a rugby match between New Zealand and a South African Division at El Alamein Club in Egypt, during World War Two.
... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.022
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- Donkey at Maadi Camp, Cairo in Egypt, with a harness and cart which is holding a small barrel of oil. The barrel bears the word/logo SHELL.
Maadi was the main base for the New Zealanders when overseas during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: S... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.023
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- Maadi Camp, Cairo in Egypt. Maadi was the main base for the New Zealanders when overseas during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Maadi
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.024
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- "El Djem" the open air theatre at Maadi Camp, Cairo in Egypt. The theatre is empty and the seating arrangements of sacks filled with sand, are clearly visible.
Maadi was the main base for the New Zealanders when overseas during World War Two.
B... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.025
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- Irrigation ditch (man made) at Maadi Camp, Cairo in Egypt. The ditch is full of water and is flanked by trees.
Maadi was the main base for the New Zealanders when overseas during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Irrigation ditch Maadi
P... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.026
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- Camels loaded with packs and roped together (known as a 'train') and their handlers in Tura North Africa, during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Camel train Tura
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.027
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- "El Djem" the open air theatre at Maadi Camp, Cairo in Egypt. The theatre is empty, the seating area is a large emabankment used as an amphitheatre and part of the stage is visible on the far left.
Maadi was the main base for the New Zealanders wh... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.028
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- Water wheel used for Irrigation, Egypt, during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Waterwheel for irrigation
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.029
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- A group of men in army uniform standing on a bowling green with a set of bowls at their feet. They are at a sporting event at a Maadi Club during World War Two.
Left to right: Charles Verron, Ron Smith, Fred Marten, Me [Harry Hill], Ray Todd, -- ,... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.030
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- A group of people stand around a small table with a trophy on it. One woman and the rest men, some in military uniform. This was at the end of a game of lawn bowls between a team from the 2NZEF and a local team at the Gizera Sporting Club, Egypt du... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.031
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- A trophy sits on a small table, and at other tables men are seated, most in military uniform. The trophy is for bowls (lawn) and the location is the Gizera Sporting Club, Egypt during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Presentation of 2 N.Z.E.F... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.032
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- A trophy sits on a small table, and two men stand facing each other behind it. Men are seated at other tables in the vicinity. The trophy is for bowls (lawn) and is being presented to the Gizera Sporting Club, Egypt during World War Two.
Back of... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.033
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- Men are seated at long tables outside under trees. Most wear military uniform. There are two waiters wearing traditional garments. The occasion is afternoon tea at the Gizera Sporting Club, following a game of bowls between members of 2NZEF and Gi... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.034
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- Men are seated at long tables outside under trees. Most wear military uniform. There are three waiters wearing traditional garments. The occasion is afternoon tea at the Gizera Sporting Club, following a game of bowls between members of 2NZEF and... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.035
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- Men are seated at long tables outside. Most wear military uniform. There is a waiter far right wearing traditional garments. The occasion is afternoon tea at the Gizera Sporting Club, following a game of bowls between members of 2NZEF and Gizera S... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.036
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- Four men, wearing military uniform, stand at the NZ YMCA at Alexandria, Egypt during World War Two.
Harry Hill is second from right.
Back of photo reads: R[illegible] Wally Thomas Fred Martin.
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry)... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.037
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- Alexandria, Egypt during World War Two. Photo taken from above, shows roundabout surrounded by a mixture of horse drawn transport and motorised transport (buses). The centre of the roundabout has a large plinth on which is a statue of Mohamed Ali s... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.038
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- Alexandria, Egypt during World War Two. Photo taken from above, shows the tram terminus. Top left of the picture is the sea (harbour).
Back of photo reads: Tram terminus Alex
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.039
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- The harbour at Alexandria, Egypt during World War Two. Photo taken from above, shows tree lined streets leading to a semi circlular structure of columns, which is a monument to the unknown navy soldier.
Back of photo reads: Boat harbour Alex
P... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.040
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- Alexandria, Egypt during World War Two. Photo shows the statue of Saad Zaghloul Pasha who was Prime Minister of Egypt in 1924. Behind him is a row of multi story buildiings.
Back of photo reads: Alex
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.041
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- Alexandria, Egypt during World War Two. A policeman mounted on a horse in the city. He is wearing a ethnic uniform and carries a type of long sword behind his left leg.
Back of photo reads: A policeman
Photograph from the possessions of Henry... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.042
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- Birds (probably flamingos) feeding in a pond at Cairo Zoo, Egypt. Photograph taken during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Cairo Zoo
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.043
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- An island in a pond at Cairo Zoo (also known as Giza Zoo), Egypt. Photograph taken during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Island in zoo
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.044
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- Two women are preparing to wash clothes in a river in Egypt. There are two small children on the right hand side. Photograph taken during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Monday morning.
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.048
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- Two men are dressed in costume for the occasion of crossing the equator, known as the 'Line-Crossing Ceremony'. Those who have never crossed the equator are usually 'initiated' during a ceremony of sorts on board the ship, which is often humiliating... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.047
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- Two men in military uniform stand in the street and are both having their shoes shined by two men wearing ethnic clothing. Photograph taken in Egypt during World War Two.
Back of photo: blank
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.046
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- Four barefoot women carrying large boxes and bundles on their heads and shoulders. Photograph taken in Egypt during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Beasts of burden!
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.045
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- Entrance to the Serapeum at Saqqara, Egypt. A Serapeum is a type of temple dedicated to the gods. Photograph taken during World War Two.
Back of photo reads: Entrance to the Serapeum Sakkara
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.049
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- Six men wearing piupiu (traditional Maori grass skirts) crouch in various poses. Behind them stand a man and a woman both wearing Maori cloaks. The man is wearing a suit and tie under his cloak and may be a dignitary. They stand in front of a larg... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.050
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- Four men sitting on a log outside Hadrian's Villa in Italy during World War Two. Hadrian's Villa is the remains of a 2nd Century Roman Villa.
Lef to right: 'Shorty' Lawrence, Harry Hill, Peters, Harry Wilton
Back of photo: Picnic at Hadrian's... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.051
-
- A photo of eighteen men of Company HQ for D Company 25th Battalion, 2NZEF in Italy during World War Two. They are in front of a military truck.
Harry Hill is second from right, front row. Others unknown.
Back of photo: Coy Hqr D.25
Photogra... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.052
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- A photo of twenty-six men of 16 Platoon, D Company 25th Battalion, 2NZEF in Italy during World War Two. They are in front of two military trucks.
Back of photo: 16 Ptn D Coy 25 Before Senio
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.053
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- A photo of thirty-two men of 17 Platoon, D Company 25th Battalion, 2NZEF in Italy during World War Two.
Back of photo: 17 Pn. D. 25
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.054
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- A photo of twenty-seven men of 18 Platoon, D Company 25th Battalion, 2NZEF in Italy during World War Two.
Back of photo: 18 Pn. D. 25
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.055
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- A photo of fifteen men 2NZEF in Italy during World War Two.
The stand with the turret of a gun on the top of a hill.
Harry Hill is standing fourth from left.
Back of photo: [blank]
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.057
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- Unknown location in Italy during World War Two.
Foreground is grass with concrete steps diving two areas. There are buildings in the background, one has a spire. Left distance is a very sharp cliff, with hills to the right.
Back of photo: [bl... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.058
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- A bridge spanning a river has a large portion missing, pieces of which can be seen below, probably damaged by explosives. Photo taken in Italy during World War Two.
Back of photo: Blown bridge Auto-Strada near Bresica.
Photograph from the po... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.059
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- Destruction at the River Po. A bridge in the distance can be seen in two parts, one end pointing up in to the air. A pontoon bridge lies across the river in front of the broken bridge. A pontoon bridge is built by laying wooden planks over floatin... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.060
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- The leaning tower at Pisa, Italy. Men in military uniform can be seen at the base of the tower on the right hand side. Photo taken during World War Two.
Back of photo: Ferarra. Pisa
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.056
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- The dome of a cathedral in Florence, Italy during World War Two.
Back of photo: Dome cathedral Florence
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.061
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- A naked man (although he appears to be wearing socks!) in the centre, outside a military tent, photo taken from inside another tent at a military camp. Large trees in the background. Photo taken in Italy during World War Two.
Back of photo: [B... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.062
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- A river in Lecco with steep hills and buildings in the far distance. Photo taken in Italy during World War Two.
Back of photo: Lecco
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.063
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- Domed roofs in Italy (city locatioin unknown). The back of the photo indicates this may have been taken from a NZ Forces military club or similar establishment. Photo taken in Italy during World War Two
Back of photo: Cathedral from Club roof.
... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.064
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- Body of water with small buildings and hills in the background, location unknown. A concrete edge has been painted with the word 'Canottieri' which translates as 'rowing' so this may have been a sporting or rowing club. Photo taken in Italy during W... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.065
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- A pair of oxen, harnessed to a plough, stand in a field. Photo taken in Italy during World War Two
Back of photo: [blank]
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.067
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- Six men in military uniform seated at tables outside a stone building. Harry Hill is third from right. The location is Como, Italy during World War Two.
Back of photo: Arty
Tommy leave centre at Como.
Perce Kerrison
Duke Corbett
Photograph... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.068
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- A view of a street from an upstairs window. On the street are numerous people and military vehicles of Josip Tito the Yugoslav partisan leader during World War Two. Tito had occupied the city of Trieste, Italy but moved out (after a short stand-off... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.069
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- A view of a street from an upstairs window. On the street are numerous people and military vehicles of Josip Tito the Yugoslav partisan leader during World War Two. Tito had occupied the city of Trieste, Italy but moved out (after a short stand-off... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.070
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- A view of a street from an upstairs window. On the street are three military tanks and several other vehicles. The photo is taken in Trieste on the day which Josip Tito the Yugoslav partisan leader was leaving the city, 12 June 1945. Tito had occu... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.071
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- The railway yards at Trieste, Italy during World War Two.
Back of photo: Trieste
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.072
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- The railway yards at Trieste, Italy during World War Two.
Back of photo: Railway yards Trieste
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.073
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- The harbour at Trieste, Italy during World War Two. A bombed ship is lying on its side in the top centre of the photo.
Back of photo: Trieste
Photograph from the possessions of Henry (Harry) F W Hill.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.074
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- 2NZEF military unit outside St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, Italy during World War Two. Twenty two men, unknown, except for Harry Hill who is fifth from left, back row.
Back of photo: [blank]
Photograph from the possessions of Henry... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.075
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- 2NZEF military unit standing in front of a large waterfall at Villa D'Este, Tivoli, Italy during World War Two. Thirty two men, unknown, except for Harry Hill who is second from right, front row.
Back of photo: Villa D'Este. Tivolli
Photograp... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.115
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill at his butchery H F W Hill Ltd in Petone. He set up this business after going through a ballot system for returned soldiers after World War Two.
Photograph from the possessions of the Hill Family.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.114
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill (left) at his butchery H F W Hill Ltd in Petone. He set up this business after going through a ballot system for returned soldiers after World War Two.
Photograph from the possessions of the Hill Family.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.112
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill in Wellington. He is wearing a military dress uniform. Photo taken by a street photographer.
Photograph from the possessions of the Hill Family.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.111
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill with his wife Maysie and young daughter, after his return from overseas during World War Two. He is wearing a military dress uniform.
Photograph from the possessions of the Hill Family.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.110
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill with his wife Maysie and young daughter, after his return from overseas during World War Two. He is wearing a military dress uniform.
Photograph from the possessions of the Hill Family.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.109
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill, after his return from overseas during World War Two. He is wearing a full dress uniform and beret (bearing a hat badge), with the medal ribbon over his left breast pocket. The triangular patch on his left shoulder, underneat... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.108
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill, after his return from overseas during World War Two. He is wearing a full dress uniform and beret (bearing a hat badge), with the medal ribbon over his left breast pocket. The triangular patch on his left shoulder, underneat... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.107
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill, at a NZ training camp prior to leaving for overseas during World War Two. This is probably Trentham. He is on the right, other unknown. They both hold plates, mugs and spoons.
Photograph from the possessions of the Hill... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.106
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill in battle dress uniform at a NZ training camp prior to leaving for overseas during World War Two. He is second from left bottom row. Others unknown.
Photograph from the possessions of the Hill Family.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.100.105
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- Henry F W (Harry) Hill in battle dress uniform at a NZ training camp prior to leaving for overseas during World War Two.
Photograph from the possessions of the Hill Family.... View Full Record

- Plaque
- 2012.020.093
- Memorial Death Plaque (WWI)
- WWI memorial death plaque, or as it was commonly called ‘Dead
Man’s Penny’ acknowledges the sacrifice made by a soldier killed
during the war.
It features a standing figure of Britannia, holding a trident and
wreath, surrounded by dolphins, a li... View Full Record

- Plate, Commemorative
- 2013.213.002
- Commemorative Plate
- Plate commemorating the opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Army Memorial Museum, 15th October 1978. Decorated with a drawing of the museum building as it was in 1978, surrounded by a circular border, with 18 coats of arms of the different divisions o... View Full Record

- Postcard, Picture
- 2014.700.010
- Carte Postale (Postcard) Suez — Monument de Wogham
- Picture postcard of "Suez - Monument de Wagham", showing a tree lined street, with large monument adorned with a bust, and a person sitting on the footpath. Large two storey buildings can be seen in the background.
Reverse:
"On Active Service
Sue... View Full Record

- Program
- 2014.100.076
- El Alamein Club Rugby Program 27 February 1944
- Programme for rugby fixtures at the El Alamein Club, Cairo during World War Two. Curtain raiser game is between Australia and New Zealand. Feature game is between Cairo Area United States and Alexandria Area United States. Team members for Cairo Are... View Full Record

- Program
- 2014.100.077
- El Alamein Club Rugby Program 23 January 1944
- Programme for rugby fixtures at the El Alamein Club, Cairo during World War Two. Match is S.A Armed Div versus Rest of Egypt.
Team members for S.A. Armd Div:
Capt Guthrie
Pte Kingwill
L/Cpl Painter
Pte Coombe [crossed out] - Kerr
Pte Webster... View Full Record

- Program
- 2014.100.078
- El Alamein Club Rugby Program 18 March 1944
- Programme for rugby fixtures at the El Alamein Club, Cairo during World War Two. Curtain Raiser is Canal Area UDF (Non Div. Troops) v A UDF XV (Non Div. Troops).
Other match is 6 S.A.A. Div v New Zealand Base Depot
.
Team members for Canal Area... View Full Record

- Program, Theater
- 2014.100.082
- Pall Mall Cinema Programme
- Programme for the Pall Mall Cinema at Maadi Camp, Cairo, during World War Two. Maadi was the base camp for the New Zealand Services.
The Proprietor of the Pall Mall Cinema is named as A Arcache.
The movies (shown nightly at 7.30pm) were:
Mond... View Full Record

- Receipt
- 2014.100.089
- Receipt for return of equipment
- NZ Military Forces
Unit; O/seas
Date 7/3/46
Place A/5
Number rank and name: 490732 Hill H. F. W.
Recevied from Trainee the following 4 articles:
Trous drill 2
Shorts K D -2
[signed J Morison]
.
[Reverse blank].
Belonged to Harry Hill... View Full Record

- Receipt
- 2014.100.091
- Receipt for return of equipment
- Receipt from 25th Battalion Association P O Box 901 Palmerston North to Harry Hill for $130.00.
Dated 18/9/1987.
[signed Ivan Osborne]
Was in an envelope addressed to:
Mr H. F. W. Hill
8 Coates Grove
Heretaunga
[Reverse blank].
... View Full Record

- Ribbon, Campaign
- 2014.100.140
- Medal Ribbon
- Medal ribbons from World War Two. The dark blue, red and pale blue ribbon is for the 1939 - 1945 Star. The red, white and green ribbon is for the Italy Star. The green and orange ribbon is for the Defence Medal. The red, white and blue striped... View Full Record

- Shoe, Animal
- 2014.020.001
- Donkey Hoof Plate
- Oval metal plate with large central hole and three smaller holes each side. Used on the underneath of a donkey's hoof while they were in service during World War I.... View Full Record

- Souvenir
- 2014.100.085
- Ricordo di Venezia
- Souvenir of Venice, containing 32 black and white photos of parts of Venice. There is a map at the back on the inside of the cover. On the reverse of each picture is an explanation of the landmark depicted, in four languages - Italian, French, Engl... View Full Record

- Spoon, Eating
- 2013.600.200
- Spoon
- Metal spoon, with hinged knife which folds into spoon handle. Notches on spoon for attachment to another utensil. Back of handle appears to be mother of pearl.
Belonged to A J Brown (45752) during his service in WW2.
... View Full Record

- Tag, Dog
- 2013.600.189
- NZ Military Dog Tags
- Pair of dog tags (military identification tags) belonging to A J (Jim Brown). One green octagonal disc, one red round disc, both imprinted with:
N Z
45752
BROWN A J
C E
O
The number is his army identification, the CE is his religion (Church... View Full Record

- Telephone
- 2011.020.011
- Military Telephone
- World War II army field telephone encased in heavy wooden green box complete with working instructions to be found in inside lid.
These phones were designed to withstand wartime conditions. They can draw power from their own battery, from a telepho... View Full Record

- Telephone, Military Field
- 2011.020.013
- Military Field Phone
- Military Field Telephone, battery operated with wind up handle and contained in brown tin box with outer brown cord for carrying. Number N23165A1 found on outer lid.... View Full Record

- Telephone
- 2011.020.012
- Telephone
- Black bakelite telephone encased in brown plastic holder complete with worn leather strap.... View Full Record

- Textbook
- 2014.100.094
- Bookkeeping Study Course
- Bookkeeping Study Course
Produced by the Army Education Welfare Service New Zealand.
This book outlines the course for bookkeeping, with a further three books available in the course (see 2014.100.095-097).
These belonged to Harry Hill, afte... View Full Record

- Tin
- 2014.100.145
- Chocolate & Boiled Sweets Tin
- Rectangular brown tin which once conatined chocolate and boiled sweets. Made by P. F. & Co, Pkd. [packed] 7/44.
Belonged to Harry Hill and he used the tin to keep photos and documents safe, during his time in Italy during World War Two. The tin w... View Full Record

- Tongs, Kitchen
- 2013.600.199
- Mess Tin Tongs
- Metal hinge action tongs which easily grip the side of the mess tin when it is hot (after it has been sitting over heat cooking or heating food).
Belonged to A J Brown (45752) during his service in WW2.
... View Full Record

- Toothbrush
- 2013.600.195
- Toothbrush
- Green plastic toothbrush with white bristles. Hole in end of handle. The handle has the words:
PINNACLE
PROPHYLACTIC
N.Z. MADE
402
Is kept within a leather holdall (2013.600.193).
Belonged to A J Brown (45752) during his service in WW2.... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.001
- Postcard
- Postcard sent from Amiens, France during World War One.
It depicts a street scene with buildings and people (civilians) walking across and down the street.
Caption: 34. AMIENS - Rue des Trois-Cailloux Three Stones street
Reverse:
CARTE POSTALE... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.002
- Postcard
- Postcard, depicting a soldier in uniform (assume it is of Bert Howell the author) during World War One.
Reverse:
GALE'S STUDIOS Ltd, Branches everywhere [lists branches - UK].
Correspondence Address Only
Handwritten in pencil:
Dear Harry... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.003
- Postcard
- Postcard, depicting a soldier in uniform during World War One.
Reverse:
POST CARD Kodak Austral
Correspondence Address Only
Handwritten in ink:
No 56792
Rfm W H Johnson
from Harriet
[Note - Was among the possessions of Harry Thomas o... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.004
- Postcard
- Postcard, depicting a soldier in uniform during World War One.
Reverse:
POST CARD
Correspondence Address Only
Handwritten in ink:
Clark
Mack.St [interpretation/illegible]
[Note - Was among the possessions of Harry Thomas of Reikorang... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.005
- Postcard
- Postcard, depicting a soldier in uniform during World War One.
Reverse:
POST CARD
For Message For Address Only
Artura Place Stamp Here
[Handwritten in ink:]
Probable date of embarkation Aug 15th 17
Bombadier H S Powell
50519 29th... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.006
- Postcards
- Postcards [2], depicting scenes from Bonn, Germany during World War One. [1] - Partie am Weiher; [2] - Coblenzer Tor. Together they make up pages 1 & 2 of a letter.
Reverse [1]:
[Handwritten in ink:]
Cologne Jan 9 1919
Dear Harry
Your card o... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.007
- Postcards
- Postcards [3], depicting scenes from France during World War One. [1] - La Grande Geurre - Peronne - Une Rue - A Street; [2] - The Great War,- Peronne - The Church destroyed by the Germans - L'Eglise detruite par les Allemands; [3] - The Great War... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.008
- Postcard
- [Postcard depicting a scene from Devon England and in the bottom left hand side it has in print THE SLOPES, PLYMOUTH HOE.]
[Reverse]
[Handwritten in pencil]
Dear Harry
I suppose it is time I dropped you a line. Well Bob and I have been having... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.009
- Postcard
- [Postcard depicting a native woman from South Africa, in the bottom left handside it has SWAZI Girl, S.A.]
[Reverse]
[Handwritten in ink]
I have put my address and slip of Paper in the envelope
Sling Camp
Salisbury Plain
29/7/16
Dear Harr... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.010
- Postcard
- [Postcard in colour depicting a scene from a port in the Canary Islands. On the top right hand side it has in print Las Palmas. Muelle de Sta Catalina, Puerto de la Luz.]
[Reverse]
[Handwritten in ink]
This is where we made our first stop five w... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.011
- Postcard
- [Postcard depicting the Stonehenge remains in England. In print on the top left hand side it has, Stonehenge is said to have been built as a Temple for the worship of the sun, 3700 years ago. Others say that it was erected in the reign of Aurelius Am... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.012
- Postcard
- [Postcard depicting a scene from Salisbury Market in England.]
[Reverse]
[Handwritten in ink]
Sling camp
Salisbury
Mr H Thomas
Just a line to let you know that all is well, we are working very hard just now they learn us more in a week than... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.013
- Postcards
- [Postcards [6], depicting scenes and people in Germany during World War One. [1] - KOLN. a. Rhein. Anlagen am Deutschen Ring; [2] - KOLN A. Rh. - Hohenzollernbrucke Vom Rathaus gesehen; [3] - COLN a. Rh. Habsburger-Ring und Opernhaus; [4] - Schlafe p... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.014
- Postcard
- Postcard, depicting a soldier in uniform, taken around the time of World War One.
[Reverse]
[In black print]
Post Card
For Correspondence Address Only
[Along the left handside]
FOULDS & HIBBERD, Photographers,
Seafo... View Full Record

- Postcard
- 2014.252.015
- Postcard
- Postcard depicting a soldier in uniform taken around the time of World War One.
[Reverse]
[In black print]
POST CARD
CORRESPONDENCE HERE NAME AND ADDRESS HERE
[In a purple stamp]
THE "LORNE STUDIO,"
188 LAMBTON QUAY
WELL... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.252.017
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- Two soldiers in uniform, taken around the time of World War One.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2014.252.018
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- Group of soldiers, eight in total outside a tent, taken around the time of World War One.... View Full Record

- Receipt
- 2017.002.009
- Military Receipt
- [Receipt, rectangular pink paper with black print and handwriting in pencil.]
[Receipt reads]
[DUPLICATE]
[Form N.Z. -148.
(Issues.)
(in pads of 50 triplicates.) I No. 100486
NEW ZEALAND MILITARY FORCES.
Unit: [In handwritten pencil] 6... View Full Record

- Card, Identification
- 2017.002.010
- Identification Card
- [Card, rectangular, white with black print and typing in blue ink.]
[Card reads]
NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
DISTINCTIVE BADGE.
Card of Authority to Wear.
IMPORTANT.- This card must at all times be carried by the person wearing t... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2017.291.006
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- Group of six men in military uniforms sitting outside the front of a building. On verso in handwritten ink - "New Zealand Army Officers, Occupation force on German Samoa 1914".... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2017.291.013
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- Group of three men in military uniform, one is seated and the others are standing with trees in the background. On verso in handwritten ink - "Photograph taken off a glass plate negative c1890s Mounted Rifles, New Zealand Turnbull Library thinks they... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2017.291.014
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- Group of men in military uniform with one man in the middle sitting back the front on a horse holding a banjola. There are horses, tents and trees in the background. On verso in handwritten ink - " Photograph taken off a glass plate negative c1890s M... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2017.291.015
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- Group of three men in military uniform on horseback. On verso in handwritten ink - "Photograph has been taken off a glass plate negative 1890s Mounted Rifles in new Zealand. Turnbull Library thinks they might be the Horowhenua Mounted Rifles".... View Full Record

- Map
- 2017.291.084
- Prisoner of War Camps
- [Map, cream paper with black and red print. At the top is the insignia for the order of St. John and the Red Cross.]
[Map reads]
MAP OF
PRISONER OF WAR CAMPS
ISSUED FREE TO NEXT-OF-KIN BY
THE JOINT COUNCIL OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN AND THE... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2018.001.067
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- Two men in a soldiers uniform from the First World War. On verso in handwritten ink - "Harley ? clifton Yes".... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2018.001.068
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- A group of nine men in soldiers uniform from the First World War.... View Full Record

- Photograph
- 2018.001.079
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- Two men, one wearing a suit and the other a soldiers uniform from the first world war. The photo is mounted on a card, along the bottom in blue coloured lettering it has -
"F E Tomlinson". In the middle is the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdo... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.002
- 11th North Auckland Mounted Rifles Badge
- Badge which is a circular shape, silver with bronze made from brass or metal. At the top it has engraved the Roman numeral "XI", (eleven) and "KIA TUPATO" which translates (Be cautious) and the initials "NAMR", North Auckland Mounted Rifles. There is... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.003
- New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps Badge
- Badge, gold colour made from brass or metal. At the top is an engraving of a crown and three cannon balls in the centre. Around the centre piece it has "NEW ZEALAND ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS", and "SUA TELA TONANTI" which translates (To the warrior his arm... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.004
- New Zealand Engineers Corps Badge
- Badge, which is circular, bronze colour made from brass or metal. At the top there is an engraving of a lion standing on a crown. In the middle it has the initials "NZE", New Zealand Engineers and around the outer part of the badge it has "QUO FAS ET... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.005
- New Zealand Field Artillery Brigade Badge
- Badge, which is a gold colour and made from brass or metal. At the top is an engraving of a crown, and initials "N.Z", New Zealand and in the middle a cannon ball. Below is a scroll that has "QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT" which translates (Where right a... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.006
- New Zealand Army Service Corps Badge
- Badge, light gold colour, made from brass or metal. It is in the shape of a star, engraved with seven points and a crown at the top. In the middle it has the initals "ASC", Army Service Corps and the motto "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE", which translate... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.007
- New Zealand Artillery Badge
- Badge worn on the collar, bronze colour and made from brass or metal. At the top are engravings of seven leaves and in the middle small circular pattern with dots. At the bottom is a scroll with the intials "N.Z.A", New Zealand Artillery and possibly... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.008
- New Zealand Military Badge
- Badge, gold colour and possibly made from brass or metal. At the top there is an engraving of a lion holding a flag with a cross. In the middle is a crown and a small scroll that has "VIRTUTIS FORTUNA COMES", which translates (Fortune is the companio... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.009
- 9th Wellington East Coast Rifles Badge
- Badge, brown colour on the front, light gold on the back, and possibly made from brass or metal. At the top is an engraving of a crown and the Roman numeral "IX" (nine). There is a deer's head flanked by fern-fronds. At the base there is a scroll wit... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.010
- New Zealand Medical Corps Badge
- Badge, light gold colour and possibly made from brass or metal. On the top is an engraving of a crown and in the middle the rod of Aesculapius with an entwined serpent surrounded by a leaf pattern. At the base there is a scroll which has "NEW ZEALAND... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.011
- 1st Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry Badge
- Badge, light gold colour and possibly made from brass or metal. At the top is an engraving of a ram's head, in the middle the initials "CYC", Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry. Further down is the motto "PRO FOCIS ET PATRIA" which translates (For our home... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.013
- New Zealand Dental Corps Badge
- Badge, light gold colour and possibly made from brass or metal. At the top is an engraving of a crown, in the middle a scroll which has "NEW ZEALAND DENTAL CORPS" and a kiwi. Around the outer part of the badge is a fern-wreath.
The New Zealand Den... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.014
- New Zealand Dental Corps Badge
- Badge, bronze, copper colour and possible made from brass or metal. At the top is an engraving of a crown, in the middle a scroll which has "NEW ZEALAND DENTAL CORPS" and a kiwi. Around the outer part of the badge is a fern-wreath.
The New Zealand... View Full Record

- Belt
- 2018.020.015
- Turkish belt buckle
- Belt buckle, brownish, gold colour, possibly brass. There is a silvery white centrepiece, possibly metal which consists of a five pointed star, a crescent moon with Arabic script for "Asakr-i-Shahaneh" which translates as (Imperial Army). On the unde... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.016
- Pips Badge
- Badge, brass pip, bronze colour. There are three 'pips' in the centre of a circle, surrounded by "Tria Juncta in Uno", (Three Joined in One) which relates to the union of England, Ireland and Scotland. This is surrounded by a wreath of leaves.
On... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.017
- Military Badge
- Badge, gold eagle and possibly made from metal. Attached on the back on either side of the badge are two screws. It was possibly worn on an airforce uniform during either the first or second world war.... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.018
- New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps Badge
- Badge, gold colour, made from brass. The initials "NZAOC" stand for New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps, on the back are two small loops. It was worn on the shoulder of an army uniform possibly during World War 1.... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.019
- New Zealand Mounted Rifles Badge
- Badge, gold colour, made from brass. The initials "NZMR" stand for New Zealand Mounted Rifles, on the back are two small loops. It was worn on the shoulder of an army uniform possibly during World War 1.... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.020
- New Zealand Corps Service Badge
- Badge, gold colour, made from brass. The initials "NZCS" possibly stand for New Zealand Corps Service, on the back are two small loops. It was worn on the shoulder of an army uniform possibly during World War 1.... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.021
- Military Badge
- Badge, round, gold colour, made from brass. The initials "EFS" may possibly stand for an expeditionary force, on the back are two small loops. It was worn on an uniform possibly New Zealand Forces during World War 1.... View Full Record

- Badge, Military
- 2018.020.022
- Military Badge
- Badge, round, gold colour, made from brass. The initials "FBA" may possibly stand for a fire brigade, on the back are two small loops. It was worn on a uniform possibly New Zealand Forces during World War 1.... View Full Record

- Form
- 2018.002.003
- Military Service Form
- [Form, rectangular light blue paper with black print.]
[Form reads]
[On the left hand side]
[C1 Camp. - Form D.R.39.
NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION (APPELLANT).
Group No. 6.
To 67/70615... View Full Record

- Form
- 2018.002.004
- Military Service Form
- [Service form, rectangular white paper with black print and handwritten pencil.]
[Form reads]
C 2.
[crossed out] D.
[crossed out] Special.
[At far right] Form D.R. 35.
(D.A.O.)
Railway [In handwritten pencil]
NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIO... View Full Record

- Card, Mourning
- 2018.305.001
- Mourning Card
- [Small white card, with black outline and print. Inside is a small photo of a soldier.]
[Card reads]
[Front cover]
IN HONOUR'S CAUSE
[Contents]
[left handside]
Only the grave of a hero.
Only a mound of earth;
Far from the land of... View Full Record

- Bible
- 2021.366.001
- Bible
- [Bible, New Testament, small leather bound book, black.]
[On front cover]
New Testament
[Inside front and back cover is stamped]
Presented to members of the Expenditionary Force
By the courtesy of the Defence Dept.,
Palmerston Noth, N.... View Full Record

- Case
- 2022.020.007
- Transit Case
- Vintage green transit case for a number 4 four or four 4a mine detector from the Second world war. The markings on the front surface have "Fragile ZA 24237 Cases Transit No 17". A label is attached on the front with address details for "Mr and Mrs Ke... View Full Record