The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Webley Mark IV double action, six shot revolver. Break open frame with a release latch on the left side. Frame stamped MARK 'IV' WEBLEY MARK IV PATENTS, a double arrow sale mark, WA over an arrow and the serial number. The barrel is also stamped with WA and a broad arrow mark.
Service revolver issued to Lieutenant Hugo Vivian Hope 'Jim' Throssell, VC. Throssell was born on 26 October 1884 at Northam, Western Australia and was educated at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide. Following his schooling he worked on cattle stations in the north of WA until, in 1912, he and his brother Frank Erick (Ric) Throssell worked together a 1000-acre wheat property at Cowcowing that was a gift from their father.
On 29 September 1914, both brothers presented themselves to the Northam enlistment centre and were assigned to 10 Light Horse Regiment (10LHR), forming part of 3 Light Horse Brigade. Before leaving Australia, Throssel was posted to the 2nd reinforcements for 10LHR as a second lieutenant. He embarked for Egypt on HMAT A50 Itonus on 19 February 1915. After training there he arrived at Gallipoli on 4 August and within three days was ordered to Russell's Top for an assault on The Nek. The battle of The Nek on 7 August was a disaster in which most of the regiment became casualties.
Later August Throssell was seriously wounded during the battle for Hill 60. For his actions during the battle he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was evacuated to England for treatment and was not found fit for active service again until November 1916, when he joined 10LHR in Palestine. During the Second Battle of Gaza, on 19 April 1917, he was again seriously wounded and his brother was killed. Throssel was promoted to captain on 15 August. In December, following the battle for Jerusalem, Captain Throssell and thirty men from 10LHR were given the distinction of representing Australia in the Guard of Honour for General Allenby's entry into the city.
Over the next nine months Throssell's health deteriorated and he returned to Australia in September 1918. He married the author Katherine Susannah Prichard on 28 January 1919, settling at Greenmount in Western Australia. Throssell was discharged on 13 February 1919 and was selected to represent soldiers on the Discharged Soldiers' Settlement Board that same year.
Throssell became an active socialist following the war. Failed business ventures, his war experiences and depression drove him to suicide on 19 November 1933. He was buried with full military honours at Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth.
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Hugo Vivian Hope 'Jim' Throssell was born on 26 October 1884 at Northam, Western Australia, one of fourteen children born to George and Ann
Portrait of Captain Hugo Vivien Hope Throssell VC of the 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, who enlisted on 5 October 1914 and returned to Australia on 4 September 1918. Throssell was awarded the
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Hugo Vivian Hope 'Jim' Throssell was born on 26 October 1884 at Northam, Western Australia, one of fourteen children born t
Depicts a portrait of an officer Captain Hugo Vivian Hope Throssel, VC, 1st Australian Imperial Force, 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment. He was awarded the Victoria Cross during operations on the
Lieutenant Hugo Vivien Hope Throssell VC at Wandsworth Hospital recovering from wounds received at Gallipoli. Throssell enlisted on 5 October 1914 and returned to Australia on 4 September 1918 after s
A unique panoramic view of the old walled city of Jerusalem, taken from the Mount of Olives in early 1918. The capture of Jerusalem by the British Army on 9 December 1917 ended the 400-year rule of th
Collection relating to the service of 176 Corporal Sutton (Sid) Henry Ferrier, 10 Light Horse Regiment, AIF, Gallipoli, 1915 and Captain Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell, VC, 10 Light Horse Regiment, AIF, G
Victoria Cross. Engraved on reverse suspender with recipient's details and on reverse cross with date of award. Hugo Vivian Hope ‘Jim’ Throssell was born on 26 October 1884 at Northam, Western Austr
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Hugo Vivian Hope 'Jim' Throssell was born on 26 October 1884 at Northam, Western Australia, one of fourteen children born to George and
Webley Mark IV .38 Revolver. Frame marked MARK IV .38 left side and MADE IN ENGLAND right side, W&S logo and the serial number. Black plastic grips with 'Webley' on each side. This revolver was manu
Webley Mk IV double action six shot revolver. The frame is marked with WEBLEY MARK IV PATENTS, 3/69 and the double arrow sale mark. The back strap is stamped 3MD over 5/13 (crossed out) over C.F.S. (c
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Hugo Vivian Hope 'Jim' Throssell was born on 26 October 1884 at Northam, Western Australia, one of fourteen children born to George and Ann
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Hugo Vivian Hope 'Jim' Throssell was born on 26 October 1884 at Northam, Western Australia, one of fourteen children born to George and
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Hugo Vivian Hope 'Jim' Throssell was born on 26 October 1884 at Northam, Western Australia, one of fourteen children born t
Webley Mark 2 five shot revolver. Barrel stamped P WEBLEY & SON BIRMINGHAM. Frame stamped on the left side with WEBLEY No 2 .320 CF, the Webley winged bullet trade mark and the serial number. The grip
