Harry R Howe served in 2/5 Infantry Battalion AIF 6 div in Africa in the Battle of El Alamein then brought home for jungle training then sent over to fight in the Pacific and died whilst in serviceRelic set of medals; original set held by familyPicture in black plastic frame VX44599 Harry R Howe 2/5 infantry battalion A.I.F picture, wwii, howe family

The L1A1 SLR rifle was the first 'best friend' for infantry and other elements of the Australian Armed Forces; the rifle was the closest focus for troops during training and drill.The L1A1 SLR rifle was often the survival factor for troops in a combat situation hence it was treated reverently by the soldier and kept in best working order even in extreme circumstances.LiA1 SLR Rifle. Known as the L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) and is known for is straightforward fieldstripping and robust nature. The L1A1 is the British version of the Belgian FN FAL rifle. The L1A1 is a reliable, hard-hitting, gas-operated, magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle. The weapon was extensively used by the Australian Infantryman. The L1A1 SLR rifle was the initial general issue to infantrymen and other elements of the Armed Forces. L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) Type: Battle rifle Wars: Cold War, Vietnam War, Falklands War Designed: 1951 Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale (FN) Number built: Over 1 million Weight: 4.0–4.96 kg (8.8–10.2 lb) Length: 1,090 mm (43 in) Barrel length: 533 mm (21 in) Cartridge: 7.62 mm NATO Rimless Calibre: 7.62 mm (.308 in) Action: Gas and return spring operated, tilting block Rate of fire: 20 rounds/min semi auto Muzzle velocity: 823 m/s (2,700 ft/s) Effective range: 600 m (656 yd) Feed system: 20-round detachable box magazine Sights: Aperture rear sight, hooded post front sight Accesaries bayonet, sling, grenade launcher, telescopic sights Serial No. AD8100176vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

A VALE notice in the Bulletin on 1 February 2017 about the life of Legatee Colin Bannister. Legatee Bannister was a legatee for 40 years (1976-2016) Colin graduated the RMC Duntroon as an infantry officer and his active service included two year in Malaya with 3RAR in 1957-59 and two tours in South Vietnam, in 1964 with the Australian Army Training Team and in 1969 as GS02 (Ops) HQ of 1st Australian Task Force and the Australian Force Vietnam. He attained rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He joined Peninsula Group, Melbourne Legacy in 1976, and served as its president in 1985. He passed away on 17 November 2016.A tribute to a long serving legatee.Bulletin article on the death of Colin Bannister in 2017.vale, colin bannister

This plaque was presented to the Student of Merit at 1 RVR and 5/6RVR Infantry Initial Employment Training Courses during the late 1980s Rectangular, varnished wooden plaque with 10 small brass plaques mounted to it, 4 of which contain enscriptions, I large enscribed brass plaque and an RVR Hat badge in its centre" 1 R.V.R. I.E.T COURSE TO STUDENT 1/86 PTE R.MELDER 1/87 PTE S. KENWERY 2/87 PTE J.A. BLASIC 5/6 RVR 1'88 PTE J. SIMEONI1rvr, wark vc club, iet, infantry

This cushion cover was owned by Arthur Lock, a soldier in the 2/23rd Battalion. After initial training in Albury, N.S.W. and Bonegilla, Victoria, they left for overseas service. Embarking in November 1940 on the transport Strathmore at Port Melbourne, the 2/23rd arrived in Egypt in mid-December. From Egypt they were deployed to Tobruk. The battalion helped defend Tobruk for eight months, manning a series of concrete pillboxes located in a semicircle around the town, called the Red Line. In October the majority of the 9th Division, except the 2/13th Infantry Battalion, was evacuated by sea. The 2/23rd left on 18 October and sailed to Alexandria. The division was transferred to Palestine and then Syria for rest and garrison duties.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Athur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A cushion cover embroidered with the insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 1941. Top 'Souvenir of Palestine" Centre Insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, Bottom "1941"world war 11, rats of tobruk, palestine

non-fictionThe 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in June 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The need fo larger quarters saw the battalion transferring to a new camp at Bonegilla to complete their training .before sailing for the Middle East in November. Most of those enlisted in this Battalion were volunteers from the Albury Wodonga area the Aldermen of Albury expressend the wish that the unit be given the title of "Albury's Own" and this was accepted on its behalf but the commanding officer. The men of the 2/23 rd Battalion served with honour in the Middle East, including at the Siege of Tobruk and El Alamein. After returning to Queensland for training in jungle warfare conditions, they were then deployed to New Guinea and Tarakan. This book tells the story of the service and brotherhood demonstrated by the men of "Albury's Own." Written and composed by officers and men of the 2/23 Battalion, A.I.F. 9th Division, while on active service, Palestine, Tobruk, Syria and El Alamein.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk

This shirt was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment Matthews. This lanyard would have been worn by a member of the military police or a service personel in the infantry or the 4th battalion. blue 1 royal victorian regiment.Red lanyard

A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee Thomas Colin Bannister (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1985). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. Colin graduated the RMC Duntroon as an infantry officer and his active service included two year in Malaya with 3RAR in 1957-59 and two tours in South Vietnam, in 1964 with the Australian Army Training Team and in 1969 as GS02 (Ops) HQ of 1st Australian Task Force and the Australian Force Vietnam. He attained rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He joined Peninsula Group, Melbourne Legacy in 1976, and served as its president in 1985. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Colin Bannister a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.An article with a black and white photo of Legatee Colin Bannister - President 1985.past presidents, colin bannister

This book provides detailed information about how US Army units operated in America's longest war. Special Forces veteran Gordon L. Rottman examines the different types of infantry battalion and the units that supported them, their training, armament, equipment and organization down to platoon level.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - united states, us army, united states - special forces

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 an Indonesian Naval training ship, cutting across the bow of the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney as she moves through the Sunda Strait on the way to taking 9th Battalion to Vietnam. The sailing vessel repeatedly cut back and forth across the Sydney's bow.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, sundra strait, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, indonesian naval training ship

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 diggers from the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment excercising with the Army physical training instructor Sgt Rob Fulton, on the flight deck of the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney. Sgt Fulton remained on board and returned home with 8 RAR.photograph, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, sgt bob fulton, vung tau ferry, 8 rar, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, diggers, physical training

This is a set of 32 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment personnel undertaking military skills revision at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo (photos .29P to .32P) and most likely the Wellsford Forest in 1986. It is evident in the photo set they participated in lessons on the handling of the M30 Grenade and SLR Rifle at Fortuna before the field exercise. Other military skills such as first aid, navigation minor infantry tactics were probably included in the training.This is a set of 32 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment undertaking Regimental Training at Wellsford Forest and Fortuna Villa in 1986. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldiers preparing their meal. .2) - Photo, colour, 1986. Hootchie accommodation. .3) - Photo, colour, 1986. Hootchie accommodation L to R: CPL Roger Pearson and unidentified soldier. .4) & .5) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified personnel enjoying bush cricket. .6) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldier with SLR rifle. .7) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldiers enjoying a tea break. .8) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldier on the shovel. .9) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldiers preparing their meal. .10) - Photo, colour, 1986. Hootchie accommodation. .11) & .12) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldiers undertaking training. .13) - Photo, colour, 1986. Hootchie accommodation, unidentified soldiers. .14) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldier struggles to set-up their stretcher. .15) - Photo, colour, 1986, Unidentified soldier struggles to set-up their hootchie. .16) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldiers undertaking training. .17) - Photo, colour, 1986. Hootchie accommodation. .18) - Photo, colour, 1986. SPR Dave Lawler takes a break. .19) & .20) - Photo, colour. 1986. Unidentified soldier tickles an echidna’s tummy. .21)- Photo, colour, 1986. Ablutions set-up. .22) & .23) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldier’s hootchie accommodation. .24) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldiers undertaking training. .25) to .28) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldiers undertaking grenade training. .29) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldiers taking a break from training at Fortuna. .30) to .32) - Photo, colour, 1986. Unidentified soldiers undertaking training at Fortuna..1P to .32P No personnel are identified. Some photographs are annotated ‘Regt Training 1986’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

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 diggers of 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment going through fitness training by Army physical training instructor, Sergeant Rob Fulton, on the flight deck of the Vung Tau Ferry, HMAS Sydney. Sgt Bob Fulton remained on board and returned home with 8 RAR.photograph, 9th battalion, 9 rar, 8 rar, sgt bob fulton, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, physical training

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 colour photograph of two members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) operating with the Army Of The Republic Of Vietnam (ARVN), as they check map references and other intelligence information with an ARVN Officer prior to commencing operations in the Mekong Delta of IV Corps.photograph, aattv, mekong delta, army of the republic of north vietnam (arvn), iv corps, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), intelligence information

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 colour photograph of a member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) discussing operational problems with one of his American counterparts, while leading a Mike Force Battalion of Montagnards, in the thick jungle on the Cambodian border of 2 Corps.photograph, aattv, mike force, 2 corps, montagnard mike force, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), mike force battalion of montagnards, cambodian border

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 colour photograph of a member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) supervising the traning of Chinese (Nung) Mercanaries at the Mike Force Training Area, Marble Mountain, Danang, 2 Corps region of South Vietnam.photograph, aattv, chinese nung mercenaries, marble mountain, 2 corps, mike force, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), mike force training area, danang

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 colour photograph of two members of the Australian Army Taining Team Vietnam (AATTV) operating with a local Vietnamese Regional Force Unit in the Mekong Delta of IV Corps. Regional Force Units were responsible for local village and infrastructure protection.photograph, aattv, mekong delta, vietnamese regional force unit, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, iv corps, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

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 colour photograph of Capt Len Opie and WO1 Bill Birkett, of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), at the special forces camp at Lake Lac Thien where they are working with Rhade, M'nong, Muong and Sedang Montagnards.photograph, aattv, capt len opie, wo1 bill birkett, lake lac thien, sedang montagnards, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), rhade montagnards, m'nong montagnards, muong montagnards

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 colour photograph of three members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) discussing operational requirements with the senior Vietnamese Army Colonel at Pleiku, South Vietnam. The advisers with their American counterparts commanded a Montagnard Mike Force Battalion.A colour photograph of three members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) discussing operational requirements with the senior Vietnamese Army Colonel at Pleiku, South Vietnam. The advisers with their American counterparts commanded a Montagnard Mike Force Battalion.photograph, aattv, pleiku, south vietnam, montagnard mike force, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), vietnamese army colonel

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 Lac Thien, South Vietnam 1970, where Lt Col Lloyd, Officer Commanding the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam ( AATTV), alights from his personal US Army "slick" helicopter, during a visit to members of "The Team". Here he visited Capt Len Opie and WO1 Bill Birkett.photograph, lac thien, lt col lloyd, helicopter, capt len opie, wo1 bill birkett, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), us army slick helicopter

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 Hue, 1 Corps, South Vietnam 1969. An Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) Major looks relaxed as he is paddled up the Perfume River, by members of his unit stationed North West of Hue.photograph, hue, perfume river, 1 corps, aattv, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), major

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 an Australina Army Training Team (AATTV) advisor at the Vietnamese Ranger, Parachute Training Establishment, Bear Cat, 3 Corps, watching Vietnamese ranger recruits practice the correct way to roll when landing from a parachute jump.photograph, aattv, vietnamese ranger, parachute training establishment, bear cat, 3 corps, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

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 an Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) advisor with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), Armoured Corps, sharing a meal with his Vietnamese counterpart during a lull in operations.photograph, aattv, army of the republic of north vietnam (arvn), 1 corps, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), armoured corps

All boys aged 12 to 17 began Compulsory Military Training in Australia from 1912. The following year the militia was reformed with Ballarat East being allocated the 70th Infantry and Ballarat West being allocated the 71st Infantry. The 71st Battalion was known as the Ballarat West Battalion until changing to (City of Ballarat) Infantry with its depots reaching as far as Warrnambool. In this photograph of the prize winning 71st Battalion Bugle Band a young 16 year old Michael Taffe is a bugler and won several awards with the band and as a solo bugler. A record of the immediate post-war activities still popular in 1919-1920.Mounted photograph of bugle bandcity of ballarat infantry, 71st battalion, warrnambool, ballarat, michael taffe, ballarat west battalion, cadets., bugle band, awards, bugler

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 colour photograph of two members from the Australina Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) operating with a Montagnard Mike Force Battalion in the deep jungle along the Cambodian border in 2 Corps area of South Vietnam. Montagnard Forces were used extensively during the Vietnam conflict.A colour photograph of two members from the Australina Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) operating with a Montagnard Mike Force Battalion in the deep jungle along the Cambodian border in 2 Corps area of South Vietnam. Montagnard Forces were used extensively during the Vietnam conflict.photograph, aattv, montagnard mike force, cambodian border, 2 corps, south vietnam, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), south vietnam. montagnard forces

Delta Four exposes the inner workings of a rifle company - how its soldiers trained for war, and ow they operated and fought in the war zone. It examines the basic qualities of infantry soldiering, of leadership and battlecraft. Above all else, it gives the soldier's viewpoint of those aspects of war-fighting not found in the training pamphlets.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 4th, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, australian army infantry

Delta Four exposes the inner workings of a rifle company - how its soldiers trained for war, and ow they operated and fought in the war zone. It examines the basic qualities of infantry soldiering, of leadership and battlecraft. Above all else, it gives the soldier's viewpoint of those aspects of war-fighting not found in the training pamphlets.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 4th, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, australian army infantry