Patrol Instructions

Patrol Instructions

N-Sterritt-scaled Patrol Instructions Corporal Neil Sterritt was handed this typed note just prior to moving forward of Kokoda. No maps were available of this area, so this was his guide. Neil was in B Company of the 39th Battalion who were the first company from the...
Personal Banner

Personal Banner

BannerPersonal Identification Banner of Toshiya Akazawa (Capt) 9th Coy 144 Regiment who faced the 39th Bn in PNG. 90 cm by 65 cm. If you can assist with a translation please contact us. BannerPhoto of attached lable. MAJ Noel Hall was President of the 39th Bn Assoc at...
Peter Holloway’s Collection

Peter Holloway’s Collection

Kit bagKit bag belonging to Peter Holloway. Peter name was actually Charles Turley, hence the C T on the bag. Tags and keyI am told they are bag tags but they are similar to dog tags, belonging to Peter Holloway VX101132 Army Uniform-Shirt and JacketArmy Uniform-Shirt...
Silver Goblets

Silver Goblets

Silver Goblets The engraved Plaque refers to a Challenge issued by Ted Stuart to Don Daniels in 1941.             “Kokoda. I’ll go if you go” Ted & Don remained mates from school and for...
Silver Tea & Coffee Set

Silver Tea & Coffee Set

Silver Tea & Coffee Set A Silver Tea & Coffee Set, comprising of 4 pieces. The Tea Pot is engraved with the following inscription; Presented to Capt & Mrs WHC JenkinFrom the Officers Mess39th Battalion31.8.1934 Service Record Major W H C Jenkin EO. Service...