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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Commissioning Day
A black and white photograph in a gold frame the bow of the ship Boonaroo Melbourne with the Australian White Ensign flag. On the back of photograph there is a typed description of services of HMAS Jeparit and HMAS Boonaroo in VietnamOn a gold plaque under the photograph is the following: Commissioning Day. Garden island naval docyards Sydeny. 1st May 67photograph, hmas boonaroo, hmas jeparit, cerberus collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - HOLSTER, PISTOL
Pistol holster circa Vietnam War era and usually issued to Officers and senior NCO's as part of unitfom.Leather pistol holster with attached belt. leather is black on outside and brown on inside. Brass belt buckle with emblem of upraised sword over feathers and branches. Holster has fold over cover with brass studs to clip close. Holster includes built in ammunition compartment and is basically triangular shape.Inside stamped "Wunderlich, Berlin 1963" Inside cover stamped "PP12 or PPB.TL".passchendaele barracks trust, pistol holster -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, VIETNAM VETERANS MUSEUM, ANDERSON Ken, "Soldiers are Persons", 2011
"Soldiers are Persons: A short history of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum 1994 - 2011" Phillip Island, VictoriaHard cover book Hardcover - cardboard with glossy cover, white and black print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustrated with photograph in colour of a group of men marching, with copy of badge over photograph. Background colour - black and red. 204 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs.books, vietnam war, veterans, museums -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - KIT BAG, C.1960’s
Belonged to 3789179 PTE FRANK FRIGERIO, 7 RAR South Vietnam, April 1967 - April 1968 Brown canvas kit bag, Australian pattern. 8 Eyelets around the opening.Written in texta: “ 2. 3789179 PTE FRANK FRIGERIO 7 RAR” Printed on other side in white paint on dark paint background: “3789179 FRIGERIO” Written in white paint on dark blue background on base: “1021”container, kit bag, 7 rar -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WEBBING BELT, 1960-70
.1) .2). Regular Australian Army Issue. .3) Regular Australian Army - Vietnam era Issue..1) .2) 3 Green Army Belts complete with Buckles & Keepers. .1) & .2) Standard Green Army Webbing Belts .3) Green Army Belt complete with Buckles & Keepers &12 Sets of Islets to connect basic webbing equipmentinside .1) Inside of the belts has Black Markings unreadablebelts, webbing, equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, LONG TAN, Terry Burstall, The Soldiers' Story, 1986
A detailed account of the battle of XA Long Tan, Vietnam, 18th August 1966 written by one of the participants.Paperback cover with photo of S Hodder, T Burstall & P Dettman on front. Comments on back cover. 188 pages white with black printing, maps & sketches. 16 pages of black & white photos following page 68. books-military-history, photography, vietnam, long tan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUAL, ORIENTEERING, Cadet Supply Depot, 1968
WATERSTON, David Raymond, Regt No 3170581, served Vietnam with 6RAR 8.5.1969 - 16.5.1970, held the rank of Cpl.Soft cover, brown manual re Orienteering & Aid to Training, 72 pages with sketches & fold out sections“WATERSTON”manual, orienteering -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flyer - MENU XMAS, c.1969
Item souvenired by Peter James Dodd No 217842 in South Vietnam. Refer 2436.2P for his service details.Menu, Christmas Dinner, folds in half. Cover is white with black & red printing re Menu for 17 Construction Squadron Group 1969. Inside details the Menu in black print, 2 pages.documents - menus, xmas, 17th construction sqd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - KIMONO, C.1960’s
Item brought by Wesley Bertuch while on leave from Vietnam. Refer 1664.2 for his service history.Kimono, fine red cotton with oriental design on the rear depicting a winged dragon in five colours. Sleeves are elbow length. Includes a red cotton sash.costume - female, japan, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - PONCHO LINER, UNK, est 1969
Item brought home from Vietnam by Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2 for his service details.US Army multi pattern lightweight blanket, used by attaching to waterproof poncho or on its own. Includes 7 paragraph usage instructions."Liner poncho DSA 100-67. C-0046x16x"military equipment, uniforms, us vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - RADIO, 1960’s
The item was bought in south Vietnam by Wesley BERTUCH during hi service there. Refer Cat No 1664.2 for details.Large Transistor Radio Black with chrome coloured face handle on top four dials on the front Rear has World timetable adjustable five sockets for various points Band 9 Transister“HI FI Sound Deluxe National Panasonic”personal effects, communications, radio, bertuch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - RADIO, 1960’s
Item bought in Soth Vietnam by Wesley BERTUCH during army service. Refer Cat No 1664.2 for details.Sharp 8 transistor radio MW SW SW2 Bands Black plastic case Damaged leather strap “Model BY-150”personal effects, communications, radio, bertuch -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet - Audit Report - Australian National Audit Office, Australian National Audit Office, Management of the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier Upgrade Project, 28 July 2005
The Regiment was equipped with M113 family vehicles, some of which deployed with 1 Troop A Squadron in South VietnamSide bound A4 size 78 page reportISSN 1036-7632 ISBN 0 642 808600m113, audit reports, tanks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Simultaneous gravesite services to honour troops, 27/01/2016
Fallen Vietnam War Veterans to be honoured in vigils to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan in August.News clipping, black text, colour image.vietnam war, battle of long tan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, My fight for a job, 06/04/2016
Vietnam veteran and Montmorency resident Kevin Dudman seeks employment but believes his age is against him.News clipping, black text, colour image.kevin dudman, montmorency, vietnam veterans -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting - Watercolour
This item was collected because it contributes to an understanding of those involved in the conflict in Vietnam other than Australian servicemen.Framed water colour and ink on rice paper. Image is of Vietnamese women at the market. Green matt surrounds image.painting, market, vietnamese women, vietnamese craft, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Entrenching tool
Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Foldable metal shovel with pick, has a release winder at the top of a long wooden handle, which is painted white.shovel, spade, pick, entrenching tool, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Entrenching tool
Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Metal hinged shovel with green wooden handle which adjusts to various anglesentrenching tool, pick, shovel, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Entrenching tool
Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Folding digging toolpick, shovel, vietnam, entrenching tool -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Tankard
Pewter tankard presented to the late Army Chaplain Lewis NYMAN who served during the Vietnam WarPewter drinking tankard with side handle and engraved inscription on sidePresented to Chaplain L N NYMAN From Officers of 3TB 20.4.68chaplain lewis nyman, vietnam war, army padre -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Tankard, c. March 1973
Pewter tankard presented to the late Army Chaplain Lewis NYMAN who served during the Vietnam WarPewter drinking tankard with side handle and engraved inscription on sidePresented to Chap. L Nyman By 16 LAA REGT. Officers Mess Mar73lewis nyman, army chaplain, vietnam war, laa regiment -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Wallet, 5/5/2021
The wallet was issued to some Australian soldiers in Vietnam and its waterproof characteristic was essential in a very wet environment.Significant to the soldier as it protected largely, irreplaceable documents and/or pictures.Made of a flexible plastic material, colour is Olive Drab and has sufficient capacity to carry smaller documents and protect same from moisture.Printed onto the item: V44/Made in Australia/1945/D, arrow upwards symbol D/F, arrow upwards 12.vietnam, vietnam war, equipment, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARDS XMAS VIETNAM, C. 1969 - 70
The cards were sent to Geoff Murray by Sister Augustine from the Baria Orphanage South Vietnam. On Geoff's 2nd tour of Vietnam with Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70 he was a great supporter of the Orphanage with food and rations. Refer 594.2, 610.2P, 611.8 re Geoff and the Orphanage. His first tour was with 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, refer 638P..1) Christmas card with scene of Vietnamese village. .2) New Year's card with paper cutout birds and pressed flowers. .3) Christmas card with painting of birds and nativity scene on cover and pop-up nativity scene.documents-cards, natural history specimens-botany, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Personal collection, framed
Framed mounted - Military Medal Keith Downward; Australian Active Service Medal with clasp Vietnam; Vietnam Medal; Australian Defence Medal; Australian National Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal with clasp 1960. A certified True Copy of the citation for the Military Medal. Aluminium frame olive matt board, 6 medals and plaque. 1 infantry combat badge, 1 rising sun badge, 1 7RAR Corps badge, 3 black and white Photograph, Photograph 1 reads Pte Keith Downward receives the ribbon of the Military Medal from his Commanding Officer Major Jake O'Donnell at the 1st Australian Task Force Base (1ATF), Nui Dat, South Vietnam 25th February 1968. Photograph 2 reads Pte Keith Downward, the first Military Medal Winner from 7th battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), Nui Dat, South Vietnam 25th February 1968. Photograph 3 reads Major General R W Knights, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Southern Command congratulates Military Medal recipient Keith Downward 7RAR accompanied by his wife Ann, for single handedly capturing an enemy machine gun post. Captain Ernest G Crooks MBE looks on.3788618 Pte. Keith Downard M.M. / A Company 7 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment / the Military Medal was awarded for his actions during the battle of Suoi Chau Pha on 6th August 1967./ The training platoon of 7 RAR is named the Downward MM platoon in honour of Keith Downard7 rar, keith downward, military medal, battle of suoi chau pha, maj jake o'donnell, maj gen r w knights, capt ernest g crooks, a coy, downard -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 4717546 Private E.W. Noack (1945-1966)
White plastic Poster, Information Board with the following information: Noack, Errol Wayne (Private, b.1945 - d.1966) Private Noack was the first Australian National Serviceman killed in Vietnam. He was born on 28 March 1945 in North Adelaide, an only child. As an adult, Noack worked as a tuna fisherman. He was a committed Lutheran. Noack was among the first intake of national servicemen to be enlisted on 30 June 1965. He did not welcome being called up, but 'decided to make the most of it'. Noack was posted as a rifleman to the newly raised 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) based at holsworthy, New South Wales. Noack left on the 13th May 1966 to join his battalion in the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)Ref: Australian War Memorial Collectionpte errol noack, 5 rar, operation hardihood, poster, information board, australian national serviceman, killed in action -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Silver lighter with inscription engraved.For those who have fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know: curse this stupid war - Vietnam 68, 69,70,71.zippo lighter, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Bronze Zippo Lighter with inscription. "IT"S BEEN\A HARD DAY\I'VE BEEN\WORKING LIKE DOG", Vietnam Binh Long 65-66, Eagle in Flightlighter, 1961-1975 - vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Print, Fire Support Base Coral - May 1968
Coloured photo in black wooden frame with brown matt board depicting 3 U.S. Army self-propelled artillery & 3 soldiers in the foreground in a sand bagged defensive position.54GP 3F35 , A-16 (on artillery piece). My Vietnam collection @Fred Bowden; Fire Support Base Coral, May 1968.fire support base - coral -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, Cambodian Flag
Wooden framed Cambodian Flag. Top & bottom third is coloured blue, centre third is coloured with a white temple in the centre.Cambodian flag taken during the Vietnam War. Kindly on loan from Andy Perry (SS US) Royal Australian Navy.cambodian flag -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Kane, Sharyn, The Bitumen Burners (Copy1)
This book is a recollection depicting aspects of the life of a soldier and in particular men serving in 86 Transport Platoon during their time of active service in Vietnam.This book is a recollection depicting aspects of the life of a soldier and in particular men serving in 86 Transport Platoon during their time of active service in Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1971 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. royal australian army service corps. 86 transport platoon, 86 transport platoon, national ser, national service, peter (sharky) whale