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

A black and white photograph of the Crew Chief, Cpl Allan Hudson, of an RAAF No 35 Squadron Caribou at his post in the front of the plane contemplates the job at hand, of this 005 mission, of the "Mekong Milk Run". The daily tasks included transport of cargo, troops and civilians.photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, cpl allan hudson, mekong milk run, gibbons collection catalogue

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

Brings to life the fascinating history and missions of all the Huey and Huey Cobra helicopters in both their military and civilian roleshueycobra (helicopter), hueycobra (helicopter) -- history

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A friendly and professional service that extends from an initial appraisal right through to the day of the auction.medals, australian - history, decorations of honor - australia - history

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

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

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

Recollections of term between 1969 - April 1970.Images and Stories of Vietnam Vets.behind the wire, photographic exhibition

Black & white photograph.nurses - vietnam, helen taplin, susan gordon-brown

Story detailing her 6 months as a civilian nurse in Vietnam.behind the wire, betty lockward, nurses - vietnam, bien hoa

Storyboard of Jill Storch - Civilian Nurse in Bien Hoa. May 1971 - December 1971, February 1972 to December 1972storyboard, behind the wire, bien hoa, nurse, jill storch

A coloured photograph of Jill Storch and her dog - Civilian Nurse in Bien Hoa. May 1971 - December 1971, February 1972 to December 1972behind the wire, photograph, jill storch, bien hoa, nurse

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.

Soldier tradesmen belonging to the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps (RAEME) were attached to and Armoured Corps regiment as a Light Aid Detachment (LAD) to provide battlefield repairs to armoured vehicles. Captain Jim Farrelly joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles as a trooper. He rose through the ranks then as a consequence of his civilian trade as a mechanic he transferred to RAEME and took command of the regiment's LAD.Framed coloured print of painting of Light Aid Detachment making major repairs to a Centurion tank in the Vietnam battlefield. Helicopter gunships are providing protection.Presented to 8/13 VMR Officers Mess by OC RAEME att Capt Farrellyraeme, farrelly, lad, repairs, vmr, officer, mess

During the Tet Offensive in Vietnam in 1968, the war correspondent Frank Palmos and four other colleges were ambushed in Saigon 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, saigon, viet c, viet cong

In May 1968, in the western jungle of Vietnam near Laos, led by Australian Captain J White, 11th Mobile Strike Force Company (MSF) occupied an old French fort on a hill named Ngok Tavak tasked with improving allied intelligence-gathering capabilities in the area. However, with enemy activity increasing, on May 4th, 44 US Marines, 35 CIDG (Civilian Irregular Defence Group) and two 105mm Howitzer field guns arrived as reinforcement from the Special Forces base at Kham Duc. By May 9th, Captain White’s company numbered about 200 men. Although in a good defensive position, coming towards them was the Iron Brigade of the 2nd Division of the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). At 03:00 on May 10th, the attack on Ngok Tavak began. The NVA, led by Major Dang Ngoc Mai, poured through the entrance at the eastern wall quickly occupying most of the fort. By midday the next day, Captain White had lost 40 Nung soldiers and 11 Marines with over 70 others badly wounded. Realising he could not withstand another attack, Captain White decided to abandon Ngok Tavak. Once the wounded were evacuated, Captain White ordered strike aircraft to blast a ‘corridor’ through the surrounding enemy cordon using napalm. By early afternoon, what remained of the defenders escaped through the ‘corridor’ and helicopters eventually flew them to Kham Duc. Colour image of edge of Ngok Tavak fort with soldiers sitting on & walking around sand-bagged foxholes. Jungle & mountains in background.battle of ngok tavak, john white

In May 1968, in the western jungle of Vietnam near Laos, led by Australian Captain J White, 11th Mobile Strike Force Company (MSF) occupied an old French fort on a hill named Ngok Tavak tasked with improving allied intelligence-gathering capabilities in the area. However, with enemy activity increasing, on May 4th, 44 US Marines, 35 CIDG (Civilian Irregular Defence Group) and two 105mm Howitzer field guns arrived as reinforcement from the Special Forces base at Kham Duc. By May 9th, Captain White’s company numbered about 200 men. Although in a good defensive position, coming towards them was the Iron Brigade of the 2nd Division of the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). At 03:00 on May 10th, the attack on Ngok Tavak began. The NVA, led by Major Dang Ngoc Mai, poured through the entrance at the eastern wall quickly occupying most of the fort. By midday the next day, Captain White had lost 40 Nung soldiers and 11 Marines with over 70 others badly wounded. Realising he could not withstand another attack, Captain White decided to abandon Ngok Tavak. Once the wounded were evacuated, Captain White ordered strike aircraft to blast a ‘corridor’ through the surrounding enemy cordon using napalm. By early afternoon, what remained of the defenders escaped through the ‘corridor’ and helicopters eventually flew them to Kham Duc. Colour image of U.S. soldiers disembarking from a helicopter in a clearing in the jungle. Foreground is rear of two soldiers watching. Background is mountains.united states - marine corps, battle of ngok tavak, john white, ngok tavak

A valuable and insightful study of the relationship and perception of Americans tasked with counterinsurgency and their Vietnamese counterparts.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - civilian relief., united states. marine corps - history - vietnam war, 1961 - 1975., vietnamese

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