A black and white photograph of an extended Vietnamese family worship at a shrine outside Hue, South Vietnam, they built to commemorate the male members of their families murdered by the NVA/VC Forces, during the big Tet Offensive in January to March 1968photograph, hue, nva/vc, tet offensive (1968), 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, 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

A black and white photograph a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner, prepares to fire the gun at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery, artillery, fire base betty, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of 104 Battery RAA Gunner Sgt Peter Tilbrook at one of his spare time occupations, making model airplane ashtrays from empty shells cases at Fire Base "Betty" during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The Battery was supporting 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion.photograph, 104 battery raa, tet offensive, 1969, 4 rar nz, sgt peter tilbrook, fire base betty, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery Gunners, make adjustmanetsto ready the gun for firing at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, artillery, 104 battery, fire base betty, raa, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of a US Army CH47 Chinook medium helicopter delivers ammunition and supplies to A Battery 2/35th US Artillery at an Australian Fire Support Base Bien Hoa Province, during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The battery was supporting 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion (Circa March 1969)photograph, 2/35th us artillery, chinook, tet offensive, 1969, fire support base, 4 rar nz, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue

A coloured photograph of a US Army CH47 Chinook medium helicopter carries ammunition and supplies to A Battery 2/35th US Artillery attached to the Australian Artillery Regiment, at and Australian Fire Support Base Ben Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The battery was supporting 4 RAR/NZ (Circa July 1969)photograph, chinook, 2/35th us artillery, tet offensive, 1969, 4 rar nz, gibbons collection catalogue, a battery, australian artillery regiment, australian fire support base, ben, ben hoa

A black and white photograph of Gnr Jim Dunn, 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, carries a 105mm shell to the gun at Fire Support Base "Betty". The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US Army Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery raa, gnr jim dunn, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner , rams a shell home while the gun is readied for firing at Fire Support Base "Betty".. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery, nva/vc, fire base betty, raa, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

A coloured photograph of a US Army CH47 Chinook medium helicopter carries ammunition and supplies to A Battery 2/35th US Artillery, attached to the Australian Artillery Regiment, at an Australian Fire Support Base. The Battery was operating north west of the 1 ATF Base, Ben Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The battery was supporting 4 RAR/NZphotograph, chinook, 2/35th us artillery, tet offensive, 1969, 1 atf base, australian artillery regiment, 4 rar nz, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Gnr. Mike Longley and Gnr Charlie Hayden, of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base "Betty" in the ammunition bunker preparing shells for firing. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, gnr charlie hayden, gnr mike longley, 104 battery raa, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Gnr Jim Dunn, watched by Stg Pete Tilbrook, of 104 Battery RAA,carries a 105mm shell to the gun at Fire Support Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the US Army Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, sgt peter tilbrook, gnr jim dunn, 104 battery raa, long binh, bien hoa province, fire base betty, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white of Gnr Mike Longley and Gnf Charlie Hayden, 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base Betty in the ammunition bunker preparing shells for firing. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery raa, gnr mike longley, gnr charlie hayden, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Gnr Alan Muston rams a shell home watched by Gnr Dave Thomas 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to beach the US Army Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery raa, gnr dave thomas, gnr alan muston, 104 battery raa, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner turns his head and shields his ear as he fires the gun at Fire support Base "Betty". The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the US Army Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, artillery, 104 battery, raa, nva/vc, fire base betty, long binh, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue

A coloured photograph of A US Army CH47 Chinook medium helicopter carries ammunition and supplies to A Battery 2/35th US Artillery, attached to the Australian Artillery Regiment, at and Australian Fire Support Base Ben Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The battery was operating North West of the 1ATF Base. The battery was supporting 4 RAR/NZ.photograph, chinook, 2/35th us artillery, 4 rar nz, australian artillery regiment, fire support base, tet offensive, 1969, 4 rar nz, 1 atf, gibbons collection catalogue

January 30-31 1968. Laminated coloured map of South Vietnam headed "The Tet Offensive". Three flags at the top. North Vietnam Army - Red over blue with yellow star in the middle. American stars & stripes flag. SVA Unit - orange base with purple horizontal stripes through the middle. Reverse is a map of Citadel & Imperial Palace of Peace.The battle for Hue, South Vietnam. January 31 - Feb 21, 1968.tet offensive (1968), north vietnam flag, united states flag, south vietnam flag, the battle for hue, hue

A black and white photograph of Gnr John Lyall with his opposite partners enjoy a game of euchre. The 104 Battery Gunners kept themselves busy in the 105mm gun position, in a state of readiness, to react to the call for supporting Artillery fire from Infantry Units. during a lull in action at 4 RAR/NZ Fire Support Base Betty during Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery raa, 4 rar nz, tet offensive, 1969, gnr john lyall, gibbons collection catalogue, long bien

A black and white ohotograph of Bdr. Beasley watches Gnr Dave Thomas adjusts the gun sight, while Gnr Owen Herbert readies the gun for firing, 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, brig beasley, gnr dave thomas, gnr owen herbert, 104 battery raa, fire base betty, nva/vc, tet offensive, 1969, long bien, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph Bdr Beasley watches Gnr Dave Thomas adjust the gun sight, while Gnr Owen Herbert readies the gun for firing. 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery raa, brig beasley, gnr dave thomas, gnr owen herbert, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Gnr Stuart Brooksby walks back into the 105mm gun position as Gnr Smith checks the gun sight and Grn Dick Gray makes adjustment, prior to firing. in support of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) infantry elements in contact with the NVA/VC sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, artillery, 4 rar nz, tet offensive, long binh, bien hoa province, gnr stuart brooksby, gnr smith, gnr dick gray, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

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

A black and white photograph of 104 Battery RAA, Gnr Leo Adams, adjust the sight of the 105mm gun while Sgt Peter Tilbrook contemplates the fire mission at Fire Support Base "Betty" . the Batter was supporting 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battallion. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery raa, gnr leo adams, sgt peter tilbrook, fire base betty, 4 rar nz, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

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

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

Framed photo collage of Australian involvement in Vietnam.In the centre of the collage there is a bronze plaque wich reads: VIETNAM The Vietnam War was a military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from 1959 to 30 April 1975. The was was fought between the communist North vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the united States and other member nations of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) The United States entered the war to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam as part of their wider strategy of containment. Military advisors arrived beginning n 1950. U.S. involvemeny escalated in the early 1960s and combat units were deployed beginning in 1965. Invollvement peaked in 1968 at the time of the Tet Offensive. Despite a peace treaty signed by all parties in january 1973, fighting continued. In response to the anti-war movement, the U.S. Congress passed the Case-Church Amendment in June 1973 prohibiting furtherdirect U.S. military intervention without Congressional authorization yet the U.S.was still heavily invested in the war until 1975, when North Vietnam captured Saigon. North and South Vietnam were reunified the following year. The war exacted a huge human cost in terms of facilities, including 3 to 4 million Vietnamese from both sides, 1.5 to 2 million Laotians and Cambodians, and 58,159 U.S. soldiers. AUSTRALIAN INVOLVEMENT: For a decade from 1962 to 1972, Australian forces were actively involved in the bitter war that tore Vietnam apart. they served with distinction, and in battles such as the decisive Battle of Long Tan they proved that they were more than a match for the Viet Cong.photo collage, australian involvement, southeast asia treaty organization (seato), tet offensive, u.s. congress, battle of long tan, saigon