In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents. vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australian, operation crimp, us paratroopers, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam. australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 6th, australia. army. battalion, 6th

On the 15th February, 1969, 5 RAR returned to South Vietnam for its second tour of operations. vietnam war, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was acheived soon after their return to Australia. (RAR was an exception.9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vietnam

Shield shaped plaque made from a black coloured wood. Located centrally is a unit symbol made from golden line to the Royal Australian Regiment badge. rar, infantry, hat badge, plaque

Shield shape plaque made of timber that has been varnished red in colour. A large, gold coloured Royal Australian Regiment badge is affixed to the front of the plaque.rar, infantry, hat badge, plaque, army, wark vc club

Soft cardboard cover, yellow print on front & back. Green & orange background, small regimental badge in silhouette. 32 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black / white photos, certificates & maps. Folded & stapled.Front cover: “The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary 1948 - 1998” Handwritten in blue ink: “Contents p1, Peter Ball, Contents” booklet, 50th, anniversary, rar

this item commemorates the conflict in Vietnam.A large white information board commemorating 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during 1965 to 1966 in Vietnam. There are 5 photos of soldiers in the jungle and one photo of a soldier walking with a local. In brief the board describes the history of first tour with a detailed citation of US meritorious unit commendation.1 rar, vietnam, 1962, united states, us 173rd airborne brigade

Field handbook distributed to those serving in the Royal Australian Regiment during the Vietnam War.Maroon booklet with gold text. In the centre is a gold emblem of a kangaroo with two rifles surround by holly and berries, crown on top and boomerang beneath. "7th Battalion / The Royal Australian Regiment / Soldier's Field Booklet"vietnam war, royal australian regiment, soldiers field handbook

This stable belt is in the battalion colours of The Royal Australian Regiment. A stable belt is a striped colored belt worn at times by the armed forces of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. The stripes identify and vary by regiment and corps.The term "stable belt" originates from when UK cavalrymen would place the surcingle around the waist when cleaning the stables and tending to their horsesThe Australian Army adopted the stable belt in the late 1970s. They were removed from service in 1995 but were reintroduced in 2017.Red and dark green striped woven belt with gold coloured buckle with crestBuckle - The Royal Australian Regimentrar, stable belt, royal australian regiment

Jeffrey N Howe served in the Royal Australian Regiment in VietnamPhotograph in black and bronze molded plastic frame containing photograph of 3411540 Jeffery N Howe3411540 Jeffrey N Howe 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment vietnam, royal australian regiment, 9th battelian

This regiment 2/3 Anti-tank later was known as the 2/3 Tank Attack Regiment. The colors are sometimes shown as the reverse of the above.http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/records/awmohww2/army/vol1/awmohww2-army-vol1-app4.pdf The "T" shape of the colour patch denotes the Regiment served at Tobruk Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Plaque Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery 2/3 Anti Tank Regiment Plaque Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery 2/3 Anti Tank Regiment 2/3 anti-tank regiment, 2/3 tank attack regiment, tobruk

5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Units 1 Australian Task Force Vietnam North Vietnamese Army Viet Cong Place Horseshoe Hill Events Tet Offensive Operation Bondi Battle Honour Binh Ba Commanding Officers Warr, John Arnold Kahn, Colin Nicholas Decorations First tour: 1 DSO; 3 MC; 2 MM; 1 MID and bar; 18 MID; Second tour: 1 DSO; 3 MC; 2 DCM; 1 Medal of Gallantry; 3 MM; 11 MID Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975 References Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Category Unit Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975 Unit hierarchy Australian Army Royal Australian Infantry 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Wooden plaque with 3 separate designs attached.5th Battalion

This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It was donated by National Serviceman Pte C A James, who served in 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, from 28 November 1969 until 12 November 1970.Dark-coloured wooden shield with 4 metal badges affixed: a small striped rectangular bar, the roman numeral V111, the emblem of the Royal Australian Regiment ( which features a crown above a kangaroo and crossed rifles, with a boomerang below and a laurel around the edges), and a small engraved rectangular silver plate.Royal Australian Regiment/Duty First/3796008/CA Jamesvietnam, ca james, 8rar, plaque, shield, james

This item was donated by Captain David Frederick Paul who served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He did two tours of duty. June 1965 to May 1966 with 1st Battalion with the Royal Australian Regiment and from May 1969 to May 1970 with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV).A newspaper article titled A Company, 1st Battalion in action. To the left of the article there is a photograph of Major John Healy, commander of A Company, 1 Royal Australian Regiment and Captain David Paul. This item is on page fourteen of Personal Collections 5.1 rar, major john healy, capt david paul, a company, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, 235220, capt david frederick paul, royal australian infantry corps, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), paul david frederick, newspaper clippings

To commemorate the award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation - United States Army on 4 July 1991 to The 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Group for service in South Vietnam (1965-1966)The award is on a blue background with golden border and 17 medals around it.To commemorate the award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation - United States Army on 4 July 1991 to The 1st Battalion. The Royal Australian Regiment Group for service in South Vietnam (1965-1966)1 rar, united states army, 1st battalion rar, meritorious unit commendation, the royal australian regiment

A metal plate featuring a kangaroo emblem with intext" Duty first -Royal Australian Regiment" and yellow text "Go 9 RAR"Go 9 RAR, Duty first - Royal Australian Regimentmetal plate

Book, green, & orange soft paper cover, yellow print, 32 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos.books, military, history, army

White coloured soft covered book of 80 pages. Regimental badge on front and back. Title in dark blue and black. Number 54 of 200 copies. Black and white photo section at back. Editor's handwritten note on title page.books, military awards

Three piece Poster, Information Board. Left on dark green background with yellow Corps Emblem with white text on the history of Vietnam during their 1st and 2nd tour. Centre section there is a coloured photograph of four soldiers standing in a field and four black and white Photograph to the right of the board of soldiers patrolling and resupplying with helicopter. On the right on a dark green background is a Roll of Honour to the many soldiers who lost their lives in Vietnam.2 RAR: This photo was taken by Elvon King of Delta Company in September of 1967. This photo was chosen without the knowledge of the historical significance of the shot, which proved to be very momentous. For within a very short time (about 30 seconds) of the photo being taken a wayward rocket from a U.S. gunship landed amongst this group of men in the photo, resulting in three of them being killed and forteen being wounded. Elvon King was one of the wounded. The three men in the photo are left to right Dennis (Dave) Enright who lost a and foot in the incident. Harry Leggett who received shrapnel wounds, and Stan Radomi who was killed outright. A very poignant moment in time. these thoughts about the incident from Wally Musgrave was one of those severly wounded at the time. What could have been a sunny afternoon at a Newcastle or Bondi Hotel or beer Garden..... After what could have been a week of patrolling, it was back inside the wire to scrub up and top up on fluids. Next morning, at 9.00, we went out side of the wire for a fire power, demonstration to satisfy a visiting General. The sun was shining, no seating, grass wasn't cut but we were young and so we thought bullet proof. then someone asked for the old Iroguois gun ship which had been firing rockets at a dead tree to be swung around to fire rockets over our heads. Why?? I haven't given "why" that much thought, but the 1 metre long port side rocket tumbled down amongst us and I'm sure everyone who was there can close their eyes and still see it today. This tumbling rocket landed where these three mates were standing amongst 11 and 12 platoon's young soldiers, chatting in the sun, then we were sailing through the air. I didn't see the devastation myself. I was under bodies. As first Dustoff priority we were off to 36 Evacuation Hospital at Vung Tau. There were two doos, one to the Morgue and one at the Hospital. Lucky me. I went through the Hospital door. eight major operations at once. three dead, forteen wounded and nothing on record!! Yeah it was a lovely Sunny Day at Nui Dat., we'll leave it at that! We can't change yesterday. I'm just another Nazho.poster, information board, 2 rar, elvon king

Index, ill, maps, p.283.An account of the combat operations in Vietnam of the first battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – regimental histories - australia

Dark red with gold lettering.J.P. Sheddick7th battalion, soldiers booklet

A book with colour cover of soldier on duty in a forest. One soldier is taking care of an injured soldier while others are on the look out.non-fictionIt became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was achieved soon after their return to Australia, 9RAR was an exception.9th battalion, 9rar, vietnam 1968-1969

The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion

Battle Honours of 3rd BattalionBlack frame with glass, logo of 3rd Battalion RAR surrounded by campaigns.1948 Japan 1950, Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam (with dates)

Shield shaped plaque made from a black varnished wood. Located centrally is a metal RAR badge.