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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Re-establishment Benefits for National Servicemen, 1/11/1969 12:00:00 AM
Booklet with 22 pages and olive green soft-cover outlining benefits paid to National Servicemen for such matters as reinstatement in civilian employment, post-discharge vocational training, retirement, housing, and protection of financial commitments.national service - australia, re-establishment, repatriation, payments, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Wounded Children
A black and white photograph of Long Xuyen, IV Corps, South Vietnam 1969. Children suffering schrapnel wounds are nursed anything up to four to a bed in Long Xuyen Hospital, under the care of an Australian Civilian Surgical Teamphotograph, long xuyen hospital, australian civilian surgical team, gibbons collection catalogue, iv corps, vietnamese children -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Shoe Black
A black and white photograph of an American servicemen and civilians in Saigon argue with a Vietnamese 'Shoe Black' as he cleans one of their shoes. The men were haggling over the cost of having their shoes shined.photograph, saigon, american soldier, shoe black, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, One For Me, 1/08/1969 12:00:00 AM
Mounted black and white photograph taken at Nui Dat Vietnam August 1969. Vietnamese Minister for Information Prof Nguyen NGOC an Pins Civilian Psycological Warfare Medal on Commander Australian Forces Vietnam Major General R.A. Hayphotograph, nui dat, psycological warfare, maj gen hay, prof nguyen ngoc -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Interacting with the locals
Four black and white Photograph of Australian Servicemen interaction with children at an Orphanage and School and with Employed Civilians at Vung TauDescription of Photographphotograph, sqn ldr bill wheeler, wo2 vic allen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Vietnamese Civilians
A Photograph Collage of Black and White Photograph of Vietnamese Civilians and Village LIfeframed collage, photograph, vietnamese person, vietnamese villages -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Defend and Befriend: the U.S. Marine Corps and Combined Action Platoons in Vietnam, 2014
... Newhaven gippsland Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Civilian relief. United ...vietnam war, 1961-1975 - civilian relief., united states. marine corps - history - vietnam war, 1961 - 1975. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, After My Lai: My Year Commanding First Platoon, Charlie Company, 2010
Gary Bray landed in South Vietnam as a recently married, freshly minted second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His assignment was not enviable: leading the platoon whose former members had committed the My Lai massacre - the murder of Vietnamese civilians - eighteen months earlier. In this compelling memoir, he shares his experiences of Vietnam in the direct wake of that terrible event.Gary Bray landed in South Vietnam as a recently married, freshly minted second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His assignment was not enviable: leading the platoon whose former members had committed the My Lai massacre - the murder of Vietnamese civilians - eighteen months earlier. In this compelling memoir, he shares his experiences of Vietnam in the direct wake of that terrible event. 1961-1975 - personal narratives - american, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, charlie company, my lai massacre -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Papworth, Richard, Saigon, Long Xuyen And The Delta: South Vietnam, 1967. Recollections of time spent with the Australian Surgical Team
The Australian surgical teams that were sent to South Vietnam arrived with supplies, experience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to win the hearts and minds of the civilian population. Beyond the cure, care, and the repatriation of the military, there were medical needs in regional areas that would be an on-going challenge for this small band of dedicated professionals.The Australian surgical teams that were sent to South Vietnam arrived with supplies, experience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to win the hearts and minds of the civilian population. Beyond the cure, care, and the repatriation of the military, there were medical needs in regional areas that would be an on-going challenge for this small band of dedicated professionals.australian medical team, south vietnam, saigon, long xuyen, delta -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, Battle for Hue 1968
A diorama with rendered wall with five US Marines on one side of wall and three behind the wall. One Vietnamese civilian alongside a bicycle. Marines at front have a 'mule' with 106mm recoilless rifle.hue, battle, 106mm recoilless rifle, us marines, mule (all terrain vehicle), diorama -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Black and white photo in light wood timber frame showing a group of persons (14+), Military and civilian, gathered under rear of Caribou. Luggage on tarmac. Flying Kangaroo insignia on aircraft.caribou, transport, photograph -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Pacification tasks
Paper wall chart explaining the definition of and responsibilities of all aspects, military and civilian groups involved in the pacification process. Includes US advisory responsibilitieswall chart, pacification tasks, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, RAAF in South Vietnam, April 1975
Photos depicting the evacuation of Vietnamese civilians from Saigon. Also, Pete Harradine & Ian Frameaustralia. royal australian air force - history - vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Black and whiteunframed ptoto of seven men in civilian clothes carrying bags. Two are shaking hands. Photo is in an envelope dated 22-03-1967This photograph is in an envelope dated 22/03/1967photograph, enlistment, peter stainthorpe -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Dental Services
A black and white photograph of 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Dentist works on a Vietnamese patient while a dental assistant and female Vietnamese aide look on. Full dental services were available to the staff and civilian Vietnamese employees.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, dentists, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese workers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Helen Taplin - Civilian Nurse
Black & white photograph.nurses - vietnam, helen taplin, susan gordon-brown -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Information Board, Helen Taplin - Civilian Nurse
Recollections of term between 1969 - April 1970.Images and Stories of Vietnam Vets.behind the wire, photographic exhibition -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica, Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal
Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal: The VSLM was established in 1993, and awarded for one or more of service in support of the Australian Armed Forces in operations in Vietnam from 29th May 1964 to 27th January 1973. Civilian surgical and medical teams and other civilian groups who served in Vietnam under Government Jurisdiction, crew members of ships or aircraft; those attached to , or serving with, an Australian or Allied Unit as an observer were eligible. Over 16,000 civilians were awarded the VLSM.Round silver coloured medal with QE II on the obverse. Ribbon is stripes of red, navy, yellow and pale blue. The VSLM was established in 1993, and awarded for one or more of service in support of the Australian Armed Forces in operations in Vietnam from 29th May 1964 to 27th January 1973. Civilian surgical and meidical teams and other civilian groups who served in Vietnam under Government Jurisdiction, crew members of ships or aircraft; those attached to , or serving with, an Australian or Allied Unit as an observer were eligible. Over 16,000 civilians were awarded the VLSM.Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina FDaustralian medal, vietnam logistic and support, vlsm -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Doug Hill
An original painting of Warrant Office Class 2 Doug Hill in uniform in the background, also depicting the medal awarded for his service to the war. In the foreground is Doug Hill as a civilian in more recent timesDoug Hill, Australian Artillery Warrant Officer Class 2, Australian Army Training Team vietnam 1964-1965 and 1968-1969painting, vietnam lest we forget, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Dr Dorothy Angel OAM
An Original painting of Dorothy Angel in the foreground of the painting. In the background there is a patient lying on a bed with five people nearby.Dr Dorothy (Dot) Angel OAM (Order Of Australian Medal) was a young nursing sister who volunteered to serve on one of the Australian Civilian Surgical Teams sent to South Vietnam by the Australian Government from 1964 - 1972. These teams dealt with the Vietnamese casualities of the war itself, but their services were also albe to bolster a very depleted general health care system in the provincial hospitals. Dot served on an Alfrred Hospital team sent to Bien Hoa in 1967painting, vietnam lest we forget, order of australia, nurses - vietnam, bien hoa -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Model - Bell Helicopter. (UH 1)
Invaluable contribution to saving thousands of Servicemen's lives.During the Vietnam War the Bell UH 1Iroquois helicopter - nicknamed ( Hueys ) were responsible for the safe evacuation of military and civilian personel . It was the first turbine powered helicopter in service with the United States military . Wounded servicemen were ferried to field hospitals and vital cargo to where it was most needed plus being used for ground attack missions. .Wooden model of helicopter. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Brace, Ernest, A Code To Keep: Prisoner in Vietnam
He was a former Marine hero, banished in disgrace from the Corps. Yet he maintained the military code of conduct in the torture cells of the enemy. this is the true, firsthand account of America's longest-held 'civilian' prisoner of war in Vietnam, and his courageous return to honour.He was a former Marine hero, banished in disgrace from the Corps. Yet he maintained the military code of conduct in the torture cells of the enemy. this is the true, firsthand account of America's longest-held 'civilian' prisoner of war in Vietnam, and his courageous return to honour.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Archives
Artwork, other - Painting, Circa 1966-1967
This painting was presented to the St Vincent's civilian medical team by the people of An Giang Province, Vietnam, in recognition of their work in the area. St Vincent's sent four civilian clinical teams to Long Xuyen, South Vietnam, 1965 - 1966 as part of an aid program administered by the Australian Department of External Affairs to assist Vietnamese medical and paramedical personnel and provide medical aid to everyone who needed it. The service of the Australian civilian teams who went to Vietnam 1964 - 1972 was recognised with a special plaque within the grounds of the Australian War Memorial in October 2008. This item has historical significance because it is a memento of the hospital's involvement in a nationally significant wartime aid program to South Vietnam. Landscape painting of deer near a forest stream. Painted in the traditional Vietnamese style using lacquer and paint. Artwork is framed in a black frame but is not behind glass. The artist is unknown.Plaque is attached at lower left corner and translated reads: The people of An Giang Province / are extremely grateful to the Australian Surgical Team.st vincent's hospital melbourne, paintings, artworks, south vietnam, medical aid -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 cooks, and female civilian Vietnamese kitchen staff person, preparing an evening at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. As well as a standard menu for the Unit personnel, the cooks prepared special menus for the sick and wounded.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, royal australian catering corps, cooks, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Drury, Bob and Clavin, Tom, Last Men Out: The true story of America's Heroic Final Hours in Vietnam, 2011
... - 1961 - 1975 - Evacuation of civilians - Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh ...Last Men Out tells the real story behind one of the most referen d but least uderstood epiodes in recent American history.Last Men Out tells the real story behind one of the most referen d but least uderstood epiodes in recent American history. vietnam war - 1961-1975 - ho chi minh city., vietnam war - 1961 - 1975 - evacuation of civilians - vietnam - ho chi minh city., vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Palmos, Frank, Ridding the Devils (Copy 2), 1990
During the Tet Offensive in Vietnam in 1968, the war correspondent Frank Palmos and four other colleges were ambushed in Saigin by a squad of Viet Cong. His four colleges were killed; but by playing dead Palmos alone survived. These killings of unarmed civilians attracted worldwide publicity.During the Tet Offensive in Vietnam in 1968, the war correspondent Frank Palmos and four other colleges were ambushed in Saigin by a squad of Viet Cong. His four colleges were killed; but by playing dead Palmos alone survived. These killings of unarmed civilians attracted worldwide publicity. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- journalists -- biography, war correspondents -- australia -- biography, tet offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bowden, Mark, Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam, 2017
The city of Hue, population: 140,000, South Vietnam's third-largest city. 20,000 combatants. 10,000 combatants and civilians killed, 80 percent of the city damaged or destroyed.The city of Hue, population: 140,000, South Vietnam's third-largest city. 20,000 combatants. 10,000 combatants and civilians killed, 80 percent of the city damaged or destroyed.tet offensive (1968), battle of hue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Thomas, Liz, Dust of Life: children of Saigon Streets, 1977
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Children Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...This is a remarkable story of bravery and compassion. Liz Thomas flew alone to Vietnam in 1972 having trained as a nurse. She was twenty years old and her one aim was to help and care for the suffering.This is a remarkable story of bravery and compassion. Liz Thomas flew alone to Vietnam in 1972 having trained as a nurse. She was twenty years old and her one aim was to help and care for the suffering.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - children, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - civilian relief -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hersh, Seymour M, My Lai 4: A Report On The Massacre And Its Aftermath
On March 16, 1968, a company of American figting men entered My Lai 4, a small hamlet in South Vietnam, and systematically murdered its inhabitants. Eighteen months later the Army charged a young lieutenant with the murder of 102 of those civilians.On March 16, 1968, a company of American figting men entered My Lai 4, a small hamlet in South Vietnam, and systematically murdered its inhabitants. Eighteen months later the Army charged a young lieutenant with the murder of 102 of those civilians.my lai massacre (vietnam : 1968), americam army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Isserman, Maurice, Witness to War: Vietnam: Personal Narratives from the Conflict in Vietnam, 1995
This is the story of the Vietnam War, told in the words of the people who lived it - soldiers and civilians, officers and political leaders, reporters and diplomats.This is the story of the Vietnam War, told in the words of the people who lived it - soldiers and civilians, officers and political leaders, reporters and diplomats.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states