A black and white photograph of one of eight wounded NVA/VietCong captured in the wards of K76A NVA/VietCong hospital, on the Nui May Tao Mountain, during Operation Marsden, by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC), is carried into the 8th Field Ambulance Hospital at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat.6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, 8th field ambulance, 1 atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, vc prisoner

A black and white photograph of a Medic Digger of 11 Platoon, D Coy 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) gives a wounded NVA/VietCong treatment, following a very successful ambush during Operation Lavarack in the Long Binh-Ben Hoa area. The ambush accounted for six enemy killed and two capturedphotograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, nva/vc, operation lavarack, long binh-ben hoa, gibbons collection catalogue, medic, digger

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 a white photograph of Diggers from A Company 8 RAR steady one of their wounded mates as he is winched out of the jungle for transport to 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau following heavy contact in the Hat Dich area north west of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat.photograph, a coy, 8 rar, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, hat dich, 1st australian task force, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, wounded soldier

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 medic aboard the American 'Dustoff' Huey helicopter guiding the makeshift stretcher, containing wounded VietCong, being lifted by Pte L Grygierczyk, Maj J.J. Lakey and Pte J Korn following the successful ambush by 11 Plt, D coy 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC).photograph, huey helicopter, dustoff, viet cong, pte l grygierczyk, maj j lakey, pte j korn, 11 platoon, operation lavarack, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, wounded viet cong soldier, d coy, 6 rar/nz (anzac)

Wounded Soldiers Reception opposite the Ruperstwood gates 10 October 1915A sepia photograph of a community activity - a reception to welcome wounded soldiers.Handwritten on back: Wounded Soldiers Reception / Sunbury (at Rupertswood Gates) / Oct 10th 1915soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, community activities, community services, george evans collection

Wounded Soldiers Reception opposite the Ruperstwood gates 10 October 1915A sepia photograph of a community activity - a reception to welcome wounded soldiers.Handwritten on back: Wounded Soldiers Reception / Sunbury (at Rupertswood Gates) / Oct 10th 1915soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, community activities, community services, george evans collection

Wounded Soldiers Reception opposite the Ruperstwood gates 10 October 1915A sepia photograph of a community activity - a reception to welcome wounded soldiers.Handwritten on back: Wounded Soldiers Reception / Sunbury (at Rupertswood Gates) / Oct 10th 1915soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, community activities, community services, george evans collection

A black and white photograph of Medics and Intelligence Officers rush to meet and unload a second American Dustoff medical evacuation helicopter bringing wounded NVA/Viet Cong enemy from the NVA/Viet Cong from the K76A Hospital wards captured on the Nui May Tao Mountain by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC)photograph, 6rar/nz, k76a hospital, nva/vc, dustoff, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue, medic, intelligence officers

A black and white photograph of the second of eight wounded Viet Cong captured in the wards of K76A NVA/Viet Cong Hospital, on the Nui May Tao Mountain during Operation Marsden by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC),is carried into the 8th Field Ambulance Hospital at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat6rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, 8th field ambulance, 1 atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 11 Platoon, D Company. 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on Operation Lavarack, North East of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat. The wounded VietCong is lifted aboard an American Dustoff helicopter by L/Cpl Grygierczyk. Pte J Korn and Maj J Lakeyphotograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, nva/vc, dustoff, l/cpl grycierczyk, pte j korn, maj j lakey, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

Notice or pamphlet, foolscap sheet, titled "Tramway Board Returned Sick or Wounded Soldiers' Concession Fares - Conditions", dated 1/3/1918, signed by H. A. Wilcox General Manager. Gives detail of the concession, tickets, issue (pre-purchased), need for a medical certificate and extent of issue. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, notices and information, concession fares, world war 1, soldiers, tramway board, tickets

A black and white photograph of Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun fire, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire. A wounded digger is pulled away from a bunkerphotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, rpg, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, wounded serviceman, ak47, machine gun

A black and white photograph of Medics from the 8th Field Ambulance Hospital Nui Dat, unload a second Americam dustoff medical evacuation helicopter bringing wounded NVA/Viet Cong enemy from the NVA/Viet Cong K76A Hospital wards captured on the Nui May Tao Mountain by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC)6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, dustoff, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, 8th field ambulance, 1 atf, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, medic

A black and white photograph of Diggers from 11 Platoon, D Copany, 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on Operation Lavarack, North East of the Australian Task force Base at Nui Dat, Cpl R Bunting, Medic Pte T Spriggs, 2Lt A Valentine, Cpl D Severn and Cpl G Robinsin watch as the medic prepares to treat the wounded VCphotograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, australian task force, nui dat, pte t spriggs, 2lt a valentine, cpl d severn, cpl g robinson, cpl r bunting, vc, gibbons collection catalogue, medic, digger

A black and white photogaph of a wounded VietCong soldier lying on a track where he fell after endeavouring to escape after a contact with D Coy 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on the 20th June 1969, during Operation Lavarack.(l to R0 Cpl R Bunting, Pte T Spriggs, 2Lt A.G. Valentine, Cpl D.J.Severn and Cpl G.V. Robinson.photograph, d coy, 11 platoon, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, cpl r bunting, pte t spriggs, 2lt a valentine, cpl d severn, cpl g robinson, gibbons collection catalogue, viet cong

First approved for wearing in 1916. A stripe was worn for each time wounded enough to take the person out of the front line. Worn vertically on the left forearm. This one was worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt and 7th Field Ambulance. Refer 2062, 2063, 2065.Empire Wounded Stripe. Metal stripe resembling Russian gold braid. Came with a metal backing plate for attachment to a uniform."The Empire Wounded Stripe, prov No 2 Pat."military, uniform, history, metal work., wounded stripe, empire

John Leslie Shepherdson joined as a private on 31st August 1914 from Tatura, Victoria. His father lived at Birregurra, Victoria. John's military number 857. Australia declared war on Germany on the 4th August. Wounded (shot in the head) landing on the beaches at Gallipoli, 25th April 1915, John recuperated in hospital and rejoined 7th Battalion 25th July 1915. Just in time for Lone Pine where he was wounded a second time 9th August 1915. While recovering was promoted to Sergeant and sent to 7th Battalion headquarters as part of 3rd Echelon B.E.F. This unit was reinforcements and returning wounded/sick who could not go back to active service due to wounds. He remained at headquarters as a clerk until the end of the war and was promoted to Lieutenant on recommendation of Secretary of State for valuable services rendered to Australia. John returned to Australia via America (at his own expense) in 1919. He left 7th Battalion Headquarters 26th October 1918.This picture is of national significance as it is a photo of a World War 1 Gallipoli veteran, wounded twice.Private John L Shepherdson of Birregurra- wounded at GallipoliYeoman & Co.....Bourke St.Melbourne .7th battalion, world war 1, ww1, gallipoli, lone pine, wounded

Set of three notices, duplicated on cut paper: .1 - D386 - 8/2/19 - "Returned Soldiers' tickets" regarding availability of concessions on trams - only to 1914 men and those undergoing hospital treatment. .2 - D471 - 9/12/19 - "Returned sick or wounded soldiers' concession tickets" regarding the use of tickets and their use beyond the two penny section. See Reg Item 4262 for an associated card. .3 - C478 - 31/12/19 - "Blinded Soldiers" - regarding cardboard passes issued to these men, their conditions of use. See Reg Item 4262 for samples. Two copies held, pinned together.trams, tramways, tickets, world war 1, hospital, blind person, soldiers

Item came from the Mitcham RSL's Collection when the sub branch closed on 16/01/2014Brass Badge worn on the arm of a soldier who has been woundedThe Wounded Stripe Prof. No4. Patnumismatics, badges, military history, army

Empire Wounded Stripes were introduced in 1916. Each time a soldier was wounded and taken out of the field he was entitled to a stripe. Worn on the left sleeve below the elbow on your uniform These items belonged to Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 AIF. Refer1661.3, 1663P, 1680.3..1) .2) "Empire Wounded Stripes" metal, base plate with Stripe resembling gold braid fixed by two pins through the plate. .3) Rising Sun collar badge, blackened pressed brass with 2 lugs on rear. .4) RSL Membership badge, metal, enamelled, crown at top with two central figures. .5) Association Badge, 3rd Field Arty Brigade, copper wishbone shape and Field Artillery motif blue & red enamel..1) "Service Wounded Stripe" .2) "The Wounded Stripe" .3) "Australian commonwealth military forces" .4) "Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia"numismatics - badges - military, metalcraft - brassware, wia, rsl, association

Sculpture made by Pte Bruno Simon V377556, a 30 year old internee who became a member of the CMF Employment Company. After Nazism came to Germany in 1933, Simon studied sculpture in Paris and Florence and then came to Australia. He was a Jewish internee allowed released from camp in 1942 and after a short period picking fruit joined the CMF Employment Co.Copy of a photograph of the head of an Australian soldier mounted on a foam backingphotograph, wounded soldier, bruno simon, sculpture, internment camp sculptors

Purchased, 2017Etching on papergippsland, artwork, permanent collection

Small Christmas card Leslie with love. L.H.Jones. No.2282 of 5th Battalion at (HQ?)

Set of three tickets, two of which are referred to in item 4261. .1 - Authority card or form detailing the dates for which tickets can be purchased, conditions of travel. Has space for a number. Has been stamped "15 Feb. 1918", pencil mark No. 39938 and then another hand stamp under that cannot be read. Possibly a printer's proof. Issued by the Tramway Board .2 - Ticket - printed in red ink on a cardboard card with a red cloth backing, by the MMTB, for "A blind man" to travel during 1920, form number 992, stamped No. 5. .3 - as above for "A blind soldier", printed in blue ink on a blue cloth card.trams, tramways, tickets, world war 1, hospital, blind person, soldiers

Sepia photograph of soldiers and nurses on front and back cover. Portrait of the author, Bruce Ford on back cover also, Title on front cover and spine in black print on orange background. Authors name in white print on black background on front cover. Authors name in black print on spine. Donation sticker also on front cover. Contains numerous black and white illustrationsA history of Caulfield General Medical Centre, including the No 11 Army General Hospital/Caulfield Rehabilitation Hospital and the Royal Southern memorial Hospital Adapting rehabilitation to changing conditions of two World Wars, polio outbreaks to care of the elderly and accident victimsaustralia army general hospital 11th, caulfield general medical centre - history, caulfield hospital - history, royal southern memorial hospital - history, world war 1914-1918 - medical care - victoria, world war 1939 -1945 - medical care - victoria, soldiers - rehabilitation - victoria, military hospitals - victoria - history, artificial limb factory, hospitals - rehabilitation services - australia

cast statuette, donkey with wounded soldier and attendantSilent Soldiers Man With Donkeystatuette, wounded, soldier, donkey, simpson