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 Viet Cong patient leads elements of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) to another ward in the K76A Hospital where the NVA/VietCong were still being engaged by elements of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) during Operation Marsden. The Viet Cong prisoner led the diggers to many cachesphotograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue, vc prisoner, 6 rar/nz (anzac), wounded viet cong soldier, viet cong prisoner, diggers, denis gibbons, underground cache

A fusion of Vietnamese and Asian style tapas will provide an un-pho-gettable experience at the new Three Red Stripes store at Greensborough plazaNews article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough plaza, three red stripes, vietnamese food

The card was souvenired by Peter James Dodd No 217842 in South Vietnam. Refer 2436.2P for his service history.Card, cream colour, black print re the Dong Khanh Hotel Restaurant - Night Club, South Vietnam. The rear is in Vietnamese.cards, advertising, hotel, nightclub

5 pocket as used by the North Vietnam and Viet Cong armys. (?? used in Submachine gun MAT-49, captured French design.)equipment, vietnam, army

black and white photo of group with dolls and cigarette cases, presented to them by South Vietnamese Govt. 6RAR listed beneath photophotograph, doll and cigarette cases

Yellowed card showing 5 flags of various nations. Black & red printing in two languages: Vietnamese & English. A4 size.australian flag, usa flag, vietnam flag, nz flag, korean flag

Stone carving of three figures - Viet Cong, Government, and NZ veteran halfway to his grave but still fighting. The word 'honour'model, 'tribute 08', nz

Return to your families. They miss you and yearn to be near you. Reverse: Friends - Return ! Your families need you. They worry about your health and happiness. They know that you will die if you don't pay attention to their pleas. the Government also desires your return. Contact soldiers of the Republic or your nearest government officials. You will be well treated. You and your families will be helped immediately that you return to the National Government. don't delay any more - return immediately !!Return to your Families. They miss you and yearn to be near you. Picture of sad family on front. Vietnamese writing writing on back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, the royal australian regiment

A propaganda flyer written in Vietnamese. On the reverse side is a black and white sketch of soldiers in various positions with several aircraft above them.propaganda, north vietnamese, lloyd, thomas roger lloyd, royal australian infantry corps, national service, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment

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 Vietnamese refugees from the war in North Vietnam, mainly women construct a refugee village at Tuy Hoa, in 2 Corps, of South Vietnam. The absence of males amongst the regugees was very notable and to some, even more suspicious. The women are wearing tradional black pyjamas the unofficial uniform of the Viet Cong.photograph, refugee village, tuy hoa, viet cong, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese refugees, 2 corps, denis gibbons

Sister Augustine from the Baria Orphanage South Vietnam hand sewed these items for Geoff Murray for his help with the Orphanage on his 2nd tour of Vietnam with Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 594.2, 610.2, 1866.3 re Geoff and the Orphanage. His first tour was with 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68. Refer 638P..1), .2) Embroidered pillowcases, hand sewn with 2 Vietnamese women. .3) Handkerchief embroidered with green edge and figure of Vietnamese woman. .4) Handkerchief, white with pulled through design in one corner. .5), .6), .7), .8) Handkerchief, white on white with small design in one corner. All items are hand sewn.embroidery, vietnam, baria, sister augustine

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 Viet Cong patient leads elements of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) to another underground bunker in K76A Hospital where the NVA/VietCong had been storing cut wood and other materials that needed to be kept dry. The Viet Cong prisoner showed the diggers many caches during Operation Marsdenphotograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue, vc prisoner, viet cong, 6 rar/nz (anzac), nva/vietcong, captured nva viet cong sapper, denis gibbons

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 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, 1 atf, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, medics, photograph, 8th field ambulance hospital, nva/vietcong, wounded viet cong soldier, 1st australian task force, 6 rar/nz (anzac), denis gibbons

50th anniversary issued for AATTV. Round silver medallion centered with brass alloy badge AATTV. Boxed in black casing and includes certifivate of authenticity. No.00222 of 1000.The Team AATTV Perservere 50th anniversary(on back). B&W photo of Australian and Vietnamese soldier with wordsAATTV 50 Vietnamaattv, medallon, 50th anniversary

Framed B&W photo showing North Vietnamese soldiers receiving medals. Frame is black wood with gold stripes and includes label.vietnam, north vietnam, medals

Black and white photograph of a disfigured Vietnamese boy and two men selling goods at the roadside. A small box has local money and coins.photograph, vietnam

A seventy eight page Magazine titled "The Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces. Many Photograph of people and places impacted by the North Vietnamese Conflict.booklet, republic of vietnam, north vietnamese

Various South Vietnamese Postage Stamps. Twenty two colourful stamps depicting scenes, soldiers, farmers, tradtional figures, flowers and buildings.stamp, south vietnam, postage

Photograph and Document of WO1 Birnie with South Vietnamese soldier. Copy of General Order Awarding Bronze Star to WO1 Birnie. Copy of CitationSeal of Secretary of US Army.photograph, framed document, wo1 birnie

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 Centurian tank bridge layer stops outside a Vietnamese regional outpost in Long Thanh during Operation Matildaphotograph, 1st armoured regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, centurion tank, centruian bridgelayer, operation matilda, denis gibbons

On the reverse reads: Hay Lam Theo Sau Day De Tro Ve Chanh Nghis Quoc Gia. We urge you to doe the following to return to the National Government.We urge you to return to the National Government. To the right of the information there is a photo of soldiers on one side. On the reverse side of the pamphlet the writing is in Vietnamese.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, the royal australian regiment, 2790361, national government

This small item was collected by an Australian serviceman during the conflict in Vietnam.Wooden and paper matchbox with striking area on sides of cover and graphic of bird and flame and Vietnamese writing on blue, black, red and white cover.Chieu-hoi/ hay. keu goi nguoi than ve hoi chanh de cham dut/lo au cho sinh mang homatchbox, nvvm, vietnamese matches, matches, vietnam

Belonged to Leon, translator Vietnamese translator, who gave it to Australian soldier Michael Hagan on his last day in-country as it was his most prized possession.A two piece uniform, shirt and pants in cotton tiger stripe camouflage fabric tailor made in Vietnam for owner. The shirt has buttons down chest and pockets (left button missing). Four button on fly, one button on waist, one button on each side pockets and drawstrings at hem.tiger suit, vietnam, leon, michael hagan, hagan, translator, vietnamese uniform

Item brought home from Vietnam in 1970 by Geoff Hopper. Refer 596.3. Ho Chi Minh was the common name given to these sandals worn by the Viet Cong.Ho Chi Mihn sandal made from black tyres (car and truck), cross over strap and heel strap.ho chi minh, footwear, vietnam, viet cong

Unframed photo of ABC correspondant Phillip Koch discussing Viet Cong activiry in the area with Brig S. Graham of 1st Australian Task ForceAWM GIL/67/0423/VN1st australian task force, abc, brig graham, phillip koch

UnPhotograph of the Nui Dat Rest Centre. A sign at the Prisoner of War Compound used to house captured viet Cong and North Vietnam Army TroopsAWM FOD/71/0467/VNphotograph, sign, prisoner of war compound, nui dat

Diorama of North Vietnamese troops with AK-47's and a RPG in a wooded area near a river bank. 14 soldiers un uniform are depictednorth vietnamese, ak 47, rpg

Vietnam Civiilan ( Viet Cong) (Shirt UU040A, Pants UU040B, Straw hat H203, Scarf UU041, Sandals EQ368, Back pack EQ418)uniform, vietnam

Comprehensive book about Australia's participation in the Vietnam war from the (then) South Vietnamese perspective. Also pays homage to the 521 Australian Soldiers killed in Vietnam during the war.A significant and comprehensive description of gratitude from the (South) Vietnamese community in Victoria, Australia; detailing the 521 Australians killed whilst in Vietnam and the special place these soldiers hold in the hearts and minds of the local Vietnamese community.Hardcover bookvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, books