A coloured photograph of Gunners of 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base Betty carry our maintenance on their gun durung a lull in fighting. The Gunners had a never ending battle against the tropical weather and its affect on the guns.photograph, 104 battery, raa, fire base betty, long bien, tet offensive, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

A coloured photograph of Gunners of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty carry out maintenance on their gun durung a lull in fighting. The Gunners had a never ending battle against the tropical weather and its affect on the guns.photograph, 104 battery, fire base betty, long bein, tet offensive, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Gunner Doug Blenkiron of Murrayburg, S.A. tosses cases of US Army C-Rations to Gunner Doug (name unreadable) of Murrayburg SA (wearing goggles, 2nd in line) at 1 ATF Base Nui Dat. photograph, gunner doug blenkiron, raaf, 1 atf, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, us army c-rations, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons

a black and white photograph of Gunners of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty carry our maintenance on their gun during a lull in fighting. The Gunners had a never ending battle against the tropical weather and its affect on the guns.photograph, raa, 104 battery, fire base betty, long bien, tet offensive, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

A black and white photograph of Gunners of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty carry our maintenance on their gun durung a lull in fighting. The Gunners had a never ending battle against the tropical weather and its affect on the guns.photograph, raa, 104 battery, fire base betty, long bien, tet offensive, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

A black and white photograph of Gunners of 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base Betty carry out maintenance on their gun durung a lull in fighting. The Gunners had a never ending battle against the tropical weather and its affect on the guns.photograph, 104 battery, raa, artillery, long bien, tet offensive, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

This postcard was found in the old wool shed in Mannibadar that was owned by Roy Nicol. The property was bought in 1942 from Theophilus Gribble (affectionately known as Topo). It was found when sorting out for sale to current owner James Draffin. It is thought the original name of the property was "Bonnie Hills", as a board with that name is part of the roof structure.Embroidered postcard showing a bird with flowers and the words "TO MY DEAR MOTHER & FATHER" sewn on in red thread."Fondest love Gunner Theo Gribble Feb 5th 1918".postcard, theophilus gribble, gunner theo gribble, feburary 5th 1918, embroidery, ww1

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Gunner Doug Blenkiron of Murrayburg, SA, tossing cases of US Army C-Rations to another Gunner (wearing goggles, 2nd in line) at 1 ATF Base, Nui Dat, the re-supply is being loaded on an RAAF Huey 'slick' helicopter. (Circa march 1968).photograph, c rations, gnr doug blenkiron, 1st atf base, nui dat, huey helicopter, raaf, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

Black and white photograph framed. Depicts new gunner in training of use of M60 maching gun. RAAF 9 Sqn.M60 is modified with the fitting of butterfly grips and trigger mechanism9 squadron raaf, gunner

A black and white photograph of Gunners, 101 Battery, 1st Field Regimentt, RAA at Fire Support Base Baton using a sledge hammer, pound a steel stake into the ground while another member of the gun crew waits to do the same. The gunners were erecting a cover over their shells. (circa July 1969)photograph, 101 battery, 1st australian field regiment, raa, 1st atf base, nui dat, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong), fire support base baton, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1970 Form 1. Teacher: Miss GunnerA photograph of Watsonia High School 1970 Form 1 Miss Gunnerwatsonia high school

A black and white photograph of Gunners of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty attend the nightly situation report and orders. It was here that each detachment received its harrasment and indiction targets and timings for the nightphotograph, artillery, 104 battery raa, fire base betty, gunner, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

Black plastic framed b&w photograph of dust off crew Nui Dat 1971. 2 Pilots, Medic, Gunner and CrewmanDust Off Crew Nui Dat 1971 2 Pilots, Medic, Gunner and Crewmandust off

A black and white photograph of - As one Gunner of 104 Battery RAA at Fire Base Betty flicks a 105mm round casing behind him another adjusts the gunsight while a fellow gunner looks on. The battery was firing in support of 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Infantry in contact with the NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, artillery, 104 battery raa, long bien, 4rar nz, nva/vc, tet offensive, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, fire base betty, 105mm artillery

Group of 7 airmen in uniform Four in front row three at front Alwyn Till Front rank right.Photo is signed by on rear of photo and their place in the crew eg navigator, rear gunner etcRear Row G Goring (Engineer)|J Ross (WOP /MG) Machine gunner|F R Holledge (Rear Gunner)|J M Morgan (Mid Gunner)|Front Row R> Pedrazzini (Navigator)|Eric Firth (Pilot)|Alwyn Till (Air Bomber)alwyn till, air crew, r a a f

A black and white photograph of - As one Gunner of 104 Battery RAA at Fire Base Betty places a 105mm round in his gun his fellow Gunners check the gun sight and make other adjustments prior to firing, in support of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) infantry elements in contact with the NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, artillery, 104 battery raa, 4rar nz, nva/vc, long bien, tet offensive, gibbons collection catalogue, fire base betty, gunner, 105mm artillery

Records pertaining to the service of Gunner Kenneth Kurt Liston from1954 to 1959.HistoricPlastic sleeve containing 4 sheets of A4 paper. Copies of Certificate of Service, Statement of Service, Statement of Service with photograph of awards received and one piece with pictures of flashes and insignia and shoulder patch.kenneth kurt liston, gunner liston, 3721515, certificate of service, australian army medals, australian army patches, australian army insignia, statement of service

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of a Gunner at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, sorts 105mm shell casings returned from Fire Support Base Discovery. The casings were then re-packed into their relevant types and returned to Australia, as scrap metal. (Circa November 1969)photograph, 105mm cartridge, gunner, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, fire support base discovery, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, 1st australian field regiment, fsb discovery, 101 battery

Two Black and White Photograph of a helicopter troop extraction. Photo 1. Four Huey's landing in a field. Photo 2. Armed troops run to board the helicopters. A door gunner can be seen in the foreground.uh-1h helicopter, huey helicopter, gunner, extraction

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Lt Col Alan Morrison, Woodside, South Australia, Commanding Officer, 9th Battalion. The Royal Australian Regiment, discusses the "Maori Challenge" that had just been completed by a New Zealand Maori gunner.photograph, lt col a.l. morrison, 9 rar, new zealand maori, gibbons collection catalogue, 9th battalion, commanding officer, the royal australian regiment, maori challenge, new zealand maori gunner, denis gibbons

This cottage was built about 1889 by Jabez Gunner. The family lived elswhere then returned to this home for many years until 1960s / 1970s.Colour photo taken from diagonally across the street of a single-fronted simple Victorian cottage. It is timber with a corrugated iron roof, canter-levered veranda and a single brick chimney. The veranda is unadorned and the fence is of simple post-and-rail construction.cottages, victorian style, croydon road, jabez gunner

YOUNG, John Alexander 3739 Rank: Gunner 13th Field Artillery Brigade Date of enlistment: 20.04.1917 Returned to Australia: 17.03.1920 (possibly dies of wounds), listed as fate date for return to AustraliaBritish War Medal 2 medals not linked, ribbons held together with safety pinYOUNG, John Alexander 3739 Gunner 13th F.A.B A.I.F

A black and white photograph of Gunners of 104 Battery RAA at Fire Base "Betty" firing on a high angle against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, gunner, 104 battery raa, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Gunners of 104 Battery RAA at Fire Base "Betty" firing on a high angle against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, gunner, 104 battery raa, long bien, bien hoa, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A coloured photograph of A Gunner of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty, mans the observation tower constructed in the Fire Support Base. the tower maintained a vigil on probing attempts by NVA/VietCong and assisted incoming helicopters druing Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery, raa, fire base betty, nva/vc, long bien, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

The Air Gunner is Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Light khaki folding card board frame with a B & W Portrait of an RAAF Air Gunner in uniform, wings with "AG" and set of 5 ribbons.At bottom of photo, "Reg Pollock Bendigo"photographs, dfc, ag

A black and white photograph of Gunners of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty divide up cigarettes which had just arrived in a resupply from 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnamphotograph, artillery, 104 battery raa, fire base betty, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Gunners of 161 Battery Royal New Zealand Artillery attached to 1st Australian Field Regiment prepare their gun in parade ground order to carry out a copy book gun drill and firing for visiting NZ politicians (circa Feb 1967)photograph, 161 battery, 161 battery rnza, 1st australian field regiment, gunner, gibbons collection catalogue, nz politicians, denis gibbons

Certificate issued by City of Prahran to Gunner E Taylor, Thanking and Congratulating him on his enlistment into the Australian Imperial Forces fighting Germany. Signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk, dated 1940.Yellow hard paper with blue and red edging and City emblem at top. Black writing and signed off by Mayor and Town Clerk and formal stamp of council. All writing underlined in red.Signed by Mayor, Councillor and Town Clerk.certificate of gratitude, city of prahran, ww2, gunner e. taylor

A black and white and a coloured photograph of Australia's top soldier General Sir Thomas Daley, pays a visit to the gunners of 161 Battery Royal New Zealand Artillery, at an Australian fire support base. The New Zealand Battery was attached to the Australian Field Regiment. (Circa April 1969)photograph, general sir thomas daley, 161 battery rnza, australian field regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, fire support base