Militaria For Sale

Second World War Australian khaki tunic, issued to Roy Allan NEW who was born on the 27th of May, 1917 at Brisbane in Queensland. This tunic is the type that was issued to "other ranks" when involved in rear echelon type duties. (Militaria Collectors colloquially refer to these type of tunics as 'Boer War' type, khaki cotton tunics) The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that Roy Allan NEW had three service numbers. These others being Q71070 and the AIF number QX56227. The "Q" service numbers are both Militia numbers, so his recorded date of enlistment may be the date that he transferred from the Militia (Australian Military Forces) to the AIF. He last served with the 101 Tank Attack Regiment. This tunic is listed under all three service numbers. Whilst the tunic is not technically for sale, the family of Roy Allan NEW may wish to contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator for further details.

R.A.F. TRANSPORT COMMAND flight slip, written by who appears to be a navigator on a C-47 (Navigator: Flight Officer D.SMYTH or similar). The Captain of this aircaft on this particular flight was a Flight Lieutenant SELWYN. Whilst no first name or initial is evident on the flight slip, it is not likely that there were many pilots by this name, flying C-47 aircraft (Douglas Dakota) for Transport Command between 1944 & 1947. The aircraft being flown was a C-47 with the serial number "KK-137". The flight appears to be from mainland Europe to England which means that it must be 'post' D-Day. This actual piece of paper is subject of the story MYSTERY C-47 FLIGHT TO RAF NORTHOLT - FLIGHT LIEUTENANT SELWYN - TRANSPORT COMMAND in our Articles of Interest menu on the Medals Gone Missing Website.

R.A.F. TRANSPORT COMMAND flight slip, written by who appears to be a navigator on a C-47 (Navigator: Flight Officer D.SMYTH or similar). The Captain of this aircaft on this particular flight was a Flight Lieutenant SELWYN. Whilst no first name or initial is evident on the flight slip, it is not likely that there were many pilots by this name, flying C-47 aircraft (Douglas Dakota) for Transport Command between 1944 & 1947. The aircraft being flown was a C-47 with the serial number "KK-137". The flight appears to be from mainland Europe to England which means that it must be 'post' D-Day. This actual piece of paper is subject of the story MYSTERY C-47 FLIGHT TO RAF NORTHOLT - FLIGHT LIEUTENANT SELWYN - TRANSPORT COMMAND in our Articles of Interest menu on the Medals Gone Missing Website.

Second World War paybook (RAAF type) issued to Aircraftwoman Joan RILEY who was born on the 16th of April, 1926 at Melbourne in Victoria. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that she enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force on the 17th of April, 1944 and discharged on the 6th of February, 1946. This paybook was purchased on ebay by Medals Gone Missing and is NOT FOR GENERAL SALE. It will only be sold back to the family upon proof of relationship.

Letters (series of five handwritten letters) by Driver Harry Melrose McLAREN of the 9th Field Company Engineers. These letters have been written using "YMCA" stationary and all appear to have been penned prior to Harry's embarkation. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he boarded HMAT Ajana on the 5th of July, 1916. These five letters were purchased by Medals Gone Missing; individually on ebay (the seller was attempting to split them up to enhance his profit!) and the total purchase price amounted to $75.77 They are NOT for general sale and will only be sold back to a family member upon proof of relationship.

Second World War (Mk II, Pattern 03 Waterbottle Carrier) leather carrier for the Mk. VI water bottle. This particular waterbottle carrier was issued to Driver James PITHER (Service Number NX66582) who served with the 2/103 Australian General Transport Company. The World War Two Nominal Roll indicates that he was born on the 17th of November, 1908 at Dubbo in New South Wales. He enlisted into the Second AIF on the 12th of December, 1940 and discharged on the 17th of January, 1946. This water bottle carrier was purchased on ebay for $24 in August 2008. Image is a sample only and item differs slightly in colour and appearance. NOT FOR GENERAL SALE. Will be sold to family only upon proof of relationship.

United States Army (U.S. Army) dogtag from the Second World War. This dog tag (also known as "meat tags") was issued to Private Robert D. McCULLOUGH whose serial number (service number) was 33008493. He was born in Iowa but resided in Fairfax County, Virginia before he enlisted into the Army during World War 2. He signed up on the 5th of April, 1941 from Baltimore in Maryland. It is believed that he served with either the 126th Regiment of the 32nd Division or the 163rd Regiment of the 41st Division; both of which served in the Sanananda area on the north east coast of New Guinea (where this dog tag was found). This dog tag is NOT for general sale and will only be returned to the descendants of Robert D. McCULLOUGH upon strong proof of relationship. The dog tag is still in the hands of Annanius Mongagi of Sanananda Village at the northern end of the Kokoda Track. Please visit the ARTICLES OF INTEREST to read the full story of this dog tag. Stories are titled "U.S. Serviceman's Dog Tag (126th Infantry or 163rd Infantry) Found at Sanananda Battlefield" and the second story "U.S. Serviceman Identified as Private Robert D. MCCULLOUGH - from Fairfax Virginia".

A Second World War U.S. Serviceman's peaked cap for an N.C.O (Non Commissioned Officer) or an enlisted man. This cap was issued to Joseph IATESTA who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enlisted on the 23rd of April, 1943 and was a 'Fireman' in civil life (before the war). This hat was offered on the open market but failed to sell on the 31st of May, 2010. If this item is still for sale, could the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

First World War Telegram to the father of Private Arthur Edwin HULBERT of the 36th Infantry Battalion. The First World War Embarkation Roll indicates that he left Sydney on the 13th of May, 1916 aboard HMAT Beltana. Arthur Edwin HULBERT was born in or around Bowraville in northern New South Wales. This telegram was offered on the open market but failed to sell on the 8th of May, 2008. If this item of militaria is still for sale, would the current owner please contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator.

Second World War (03 Pattern) leather water bottle carrier with the Service Number V73343 and Signalman PATERSON recorded on the cotton shoulder strap. A search of the World War Two Nominal Roll does not reveal any such service number. However this may simply be an omission. Should your ancester be known by this service number or name, I invite you to contact the Medals Gone Missing Administrator for further photographs. Should a family researcher be in possession of handwriting samples, perhaps a "match" can me made with the handwriting on the carrier.