Cheers from the "Coral Sea Coast" (Lat 17.5s Long 146.1e) Hi to All, Can SKS please tell me which United States unit or Army was involved in fighting near Matz (Somme) in France in November 1944. And may you be encouraged and succeed Dean Newman, North Queensland Australia. "As time goes by" kenyon@znet.net.au "Common sense is not so common"

Cheers from the "Coral Sea Coast" (Lat 17.5s Long 146.1e) Hi to All, Can SKS please tell me if there is a badge or crest for 78 Squadron or for 73 Fighter Wing. And may you be encouraged and succeed Dean Newman, North Queensland Australia. "As time goes by" kenyon@znet.net.au "Common sense is not so common"

Greetings to all from Townsville, North Queensland.... Would any AUS-MILITARY subscriber have source knowledge of a manufacturer of superior metal quality miniature artillery pieces, especially the 'L5 105mm Pack Howitzer'. Ubique Eldon Bryant...........

Calvin Someone may have aready answered this but MTTD is Motor Transport Training Depot and 5 Mil Dist is WA. Any others you need help with Cheers Graham McKenzieSmith ----- Original Message ----- From: "Calvin Leighton" <leighton@starwon.com.au> To: <AUS-MILITARY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 4:47 PM Subject: Unit name > Fellow listers, > > I recently checked my father's WW2 pay cards at the Archives in Perth. On > one of the cards it states his unit as MTTD (5th Military District). What > is MTTD? > > Also on the card it has something else a little confusing.... > > 2/1 Tk Tptr Coy. AASC ?? > > He was then in the 2/41 Aust Tpt Pl - I know that one. > > Any ideas? > > Calvin > > PS I was told the WW2 Service Records @ NAA should be available from September. > > > ==== AUS-MILITARY Mailing List ==== > Anzac Research > http://anzacresearch.tripod.com/index.htm >

Kylee You seem to have a lot of information already so I was wondering what was the source of your information and what information are you are seeking. >From the information you have given I have two queries. Where wine and spirits licences given to serving soldiers. This era is not my expertise but since Snr served with the 73rd which arrived in 1810 then presumably he was still a soldier in 1809. Secondly you give the impression his son joined the 73rd after it arrived in Australia so is it likely he served with NSW Corps. Anthony Staunton -----Original Message----- From: aus-military-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-military-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Clint Burton Sent: Friday, 15 September 2006 3:25 PM To: AUS-MILITARY@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-MIL] New South Wales Corps Hello, I am trying to search for information regarding some ancestors who were in the New South Wales Corps and wondering if anyone could suggest me on where I could find information regarding them. Their names were: Daniel Humm (Snr) born 1771 in England, he came out on Scarborough in 1790, arrived on Norfolk Island abt 1793, but was back in Sydney/Parramatta by 1805. He also had a wine and spirits licence in 1809. Daniel Humm (Jnr) born 1795 Norfolk Island. He had served 27 years overseas with the 73 Regt serving in the east indies and various engagements commencing with the siege and capture of Kandy, before returning to Australia. He died not long after his return in 1842. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Kylee ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MILITARY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Clint Burton wrote: > Hello, > > I am trying to search for information regarding some ancestors who were in the New South Wales Corps and wondering if anyone could suggest me on where I could find information regarding them. > > Their names were: > > Daniel Humm (Snr) born 1771 in England, he came out on Scarborough in 1790, arrived on Norfolk Island abt 1793, but was back in Sydney/Parramatta by 1805. He also had a wine and spirits licence in 1809. > > Daniel Humm (Jnr) born 1795 Norfolk Island. He had served 27 years overseas with the 73 Regt serving in the east indies and various engagements commencing with the siege and capture of Kandy, before returning to Australia. He died not long after his return in 1842. > > Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. > > Regards, > > > Kylee > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MILITARY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > well one of those daniel humms was married to one of my relatives

Hello, I am trying to search for information regarding some ancestors who were in the New South Wales Corps and wondering if anyone could suggest me on where I could find information regarding them. Their names were: Daniel Humm (Snr) born 1771 in England, he came out on Scarborough in 1790, arrived on Norfolk Island abt 1793, but was back in Sydney/Parramatta by 1805. He also had a wine and spirits licence in 1809. Daniel Humm (Jnr) born 1795 Norfolk Island. He had served 27 years overseas with the 73 Regt serving in the east indies and various engagements commencing with the siege and capture of Kandy, before returning to Australia. He died not long after his return in 1842. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Kylee

Two sites which may help in your search, you will have to join the Yahoo site as a member but the regiments site is online There is a vague possibility that some of the information you require is at the National Archives at Kew in London so you might need to hire a researcher http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/inf/073-786.htm britregiments@yahoogroups.com Roger Royal Marines Member RMHS Researching Copelin, Attrell, Reeves, Deacon & Pont

People researching anyone who served with 2/31st Bn AIF in particular or in the Syrian Campaign in general might be interested in the photos that are on the site www.diggerhistory3.info/mckenzie. They are not available anywhere else. Cheers, Ted Harris

Good Morning Linda, K Camp would be Kilmany Camp, the property was used for years as a training area (the owner was very supportive of the local military) I have other photos from this camp, is it possible to get a better scan we (the Gippsland Armed Foces Museum) may be able to indentify some of the members in the photo by comparison. The unit involved was the 10th Light Horse Regiment with its Headquarters in Sale, in 1912 it was renamed 13th Light Horse Regiment with its members recruited from across Gippsland. Neville. -----Original Message----- From: aus-military-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-military-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Linda Barraclough Sent: Friday, 1 September 2006 2:45 PM To: aus-military@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [AUS-MIL] Photo ID help needed Thanks to Neville, plus others offlist. I now have to admit I have found out more, but I want to say a couple of things in my defence first! The photo was taken as part of documentation of the contents of a needlework basket. I knew it was a photo of people, but I was working so quickly that it was only when I got home I realised they were in military uniform. Or I may have taken more notice at the time. Then, it was only late last night I got to the sheet compiled by the cataloguer for checking. And found the notation "explanation on the other side". By that time I was kicking myself for not unwrapping the lace, but thought it would be just foreground and more boots. Although that black line up the middle was there ..... So I have been for a drive this morning, and looked at it again. And there is a scan of the full photo now at http://static.flickr.com/96/230647680_4a6b823c5d_o.jpg And the label pasted on the back appears almost complete. It reads: ".... K Camp on Thomson River / .....to 28th 1908. Men getting / dinner from Cooks" So there you go. For those unfamiliar with our local geography, the Thomson River is in Gippsland, quite near the current location of the photograph. Wish I had the whole photo. But it is a nice one of the stove. Cheers Linda ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MILITARY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks to Neville, plus others offlist. I now have to admit I have found out more, but I want to say a couple of things in my defence first! The photo was taken as part of documentation of the contents of a needlework basket. I knew it was a photo of people, but I was working so quickly that it was only when I got home I realised they were in military uniform. Or I may have taken more notice at the time. Then, it was only late last night I got to the sheet compiled by the cataloguer for checking. And found the notation "explanation on the other side". By that time I was kicking myself for not unwrapping the lace, but thought it would be just foreground and more boots. Although that black line up the middle was there ..... So I have been for a drive this morning, and looked at it again. And there is a scan of the full photo now at http://static.flickr.com/96/230647680_4a6b823c5d_o.jpg And the label pasted on the back appears almost complete. It reads: ".... K Camp on Thomson River / .....to 28th 1908. Men getting / dinner from Cooks" So there you go. For those unfamiliar with our local geography, the Thomson River is in Gippsland, quite near the current location of the photograph. Wish I had the whole photo. But it is a nice one of the stove. Cheers Linda

A book called "Anzac Jack" is good reading for people researching the Gallipoli era and later. (The principal character is a New Zealander in the Australian Army (AIF). He was awarded the DCM. He was a "dawn-lander" at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 Until now it was available for sale and who can afford to buy all the books. Now it is FREE as an E-book. Go to the site to download it. This is the notification I received. For your info we now have an "Anzac Jack" website. < www.anzac-jack.com >. Just prior to Anzac Day this April, the family of Anzac Jack sent a complimentary copy of the book to every College and High School in New Zealand. This was done with the blessing of the CEO of the New Zealand Ministry of Education. We were overwhelmed with the response from the school Principals and their Librarians. Apparently the staff and the pupils made full use of the book while preparing speeches and projects for the forthcoming Anzac Day and it could not have come at a more opportune time for them. As a result of this the family of Anzac Jack decided to offer "Anzac Jack" as an E book on our website in order that schools and their pupils could have convenient access to it at all times at no cost and by way of a medium with which they are familiar. We would be grateful for any publicity and suggestions you could give us to help in this respect to make the availability of access to the E Book more widely known in Australia. Cheers, Ted Harris

Morning Linda, Yes, they are light horse. The white stripe in the puggaree (hat band)introduced in 1912 (this was changed in 1930 to Maroon) plus the leggings and jodphurs. I would say it was taken in Australia by the gum trees in the background. It is hard to accurately date the photo, but the cut of the civilian and the other waistcaot gives the impression of the WW1 period. For World War 1 the Army adopted a plain Khaki pugaree but a number of Light horsemen continued to wear the 1912 pattern pugaree during the war. Hope it helps. Neville -----Original Message----- From: aus-military-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-military-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Linda Barraclough Sent: Thursday, 31 August 2006 6:22 PM To: AUS-MILITARY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-MIL] Photo ID help needed Hi Everyone, I am working cataloguing a museum collection, and today found a remnant photograph in a sewing basket. It has been hacked about a bit, and used for a card to wind lace onto. It is only after getting home and looking at the picture on my screen that I realised it MAY be a group of WWI or WWII Light Horsemen. If anyone could have a look at the photograph for me at http://static.flickr.com/89/229885390_dfef96a912_b.jpg and throw any light on the subject, it would be appreciated. Next week I will unwind the lace and get the final missing bit that is still available Thanks in Advance Linda kapana@netspace.net.au (although others on the list may be interested in your thoughts, too) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MILITARY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Everyone, I am working cataloguing a museum collection, and today found a remnant photograph in a sewing basket. It has been hacked about a bit, and used for a card to wind lace onto. It is only after getting home and looking at the picture on my screen that I realised it MAY be a group of WWI or WWII Light Horsemen. If anyone could have a look at the photograph for me at http://static.flickr.com/89/229885390_dfef96a912_b.jpg and throw any light on the subject, it would be appreciated. Next week I will unwind the lace and get the final missing bit that is still available Thanks in Advance Linda kapana@netspace.net.au (although others on the list may be interested in your thoughts, too)

I did not see the start of this thread so probable cannot comment but from experience The Regiments in the Royal Artillery were titled "Air Defence Regiments" and were normally tasked with defending airfields with either ground to air missiles or in the case of the regiment guarding the facilities at Semengo Camp and Kuching Airport in 1962-63 60/60 Radar Controlled Bofors In 1982 in the Falklands they were defending the base area On Google the Australian Regiments of Artillery are also named as either Field Regiments or Air Defence Regiments and as they follow the R A format are tasked with the same roles Hope that helps Roger Royal Marines Member RMHS Researching Copelin, Attrell, Reeves, Deacon & Pont

1 Airfield Defence Sqn details at http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-air-support/1afds.htm Cheers, Ted Harris ----- Original Message ----- From: Maurie To: Ted HARRIS Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 8:55 PM Subject: Re: Subject: [AUS-MIL] Air Defence Regt Ted Thank you, exactly who I meant, or meant to mean, if I knew what I wanted or meant to mean. Anyone have any info re their ops etc in Vietnam . Maurie ----- Original Message ----- From: Ted HARRIS To: Maurie ; AUS-MILITARY-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 5:26 PM Subject: Subject: [AUS-MIL] Air Defence Regt Is it possible that you mean "Airfield Defence". If so they are the infantry trained RAAF blokes tasked with providing 24/7 defence of airfields and other RAAF assets. Cheers, Ted Harris ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 25/08/06

2. Female South Australian Lancer? (Ted HARRIS) Ted, In the National Library this is some music called the South Australian Lancers written 1875-1877.On the front is a persons name and the date 99. A Google search also found some modern lead soldiers called South Australian Lancers I would ask questions about the province of that picture. I would think it is a spoof or Cartoon or a pinup picture. The style of the clothing does not appear go with the short skirt. Till about 1912 or so a women showing her ankles were considered titillating Skirts did not go above the ankle till about 1918 or later and dresses lost all shape. Regards Elizabeth Roberts http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=salancersfront2du0.jpg I have been asked for an opinion on this image. I am stuck. I was not aware there were any "South Australian Lancers" that were female. I am not even 100% sure that a unit of that name existed. Some say yes, some say no. Any advice or help available is welcome Cheers, Ted Harris ------------------------------ To contact the AUS-MILITARY list administrator, send an email to AUS-MILITARY-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the AUS-MILITARY mailing list, send an email to AUS-MILITARY@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-MILITARY-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of AUS-MILITARY Digest, Vol 1, Issue 3 ******************************************

Is it possible that you mean "Airfield Defence". If so they are the infantry trained RAAF blokes tasked with providing 24/7 defence of airfields and other RAAF assets. Cheers, Ted Harris

Can some one on site give me some help I have recently read Lynette Silver's very concise history of Sanadakan Reading the route of the Death March I wonder if when 42 Commando went on exercise near Kinabulu in September 1962 we went over the route when travelling from Jesselton to Kinabulu, we also passed a RAE Field Companies camp named Paradise Camp As I am tying to write up my genealogy about my time in the Royal marines and the fact I had a cousin in 2/10 Field Regiment RAA any information will be helpful Thank you Roger Royal Marines Member RMHS Researching Copelin, Attrell, Reeves, Deacon & Pont

Hello to the list While photographing headstones at Sandgate Cemetery we came across a headstone that may interest some It reads Lieutenant Richard H Long Served as H B Brown MC. DCM. MM. 13 Battalion 23 September 1938 Have a image if anyone needs it Regards John Shirley & John Smith Maitland Area Lower Hunter Valley NSW Australia