AVM Alan Reed AO, Tan Son Nhut, Saigon, June - November 1968. I was an Australian exchange officer flying RF4C Phantoms and training United States Air Force (USAF) pilots and navigators to go to Vietnam. I felt I needed some Vietnam experience if I were to do my job as an instructor. I managed to persuade both the US and Australian Governments to let me go the the war. I claim to be one of the few people 'invited' to the war because, for protocol reasons. the USAF could not order me to go. I was on exchange with the USAF from 1967 to 1970. My job was to fly reconnaissance missions in South and North Vietnam. My navigator was from North Carolina so we named our aircraft the 'Carolina Kangaroo'. All up, I flew 100 missions in Vietnam. Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Black and white photo of Alan Reed Sqdr Ldr Pilot at the N.V.V.M. 2015 with supporting info.pilot, alan reed, tan son nhut, saigon, phantom rf4c, united states air force, usaf, "carolina kangaroo"., squadron leader alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, officer of the order of australia, raaf, distinguished flying cross, air vice marshall allan reed, headquarters, australian force vietnam

Chrome Zippo lighter with engraving and logo. Engraved on front side with "Vietnam CU CHI 70-71"/"USS Hornet" logo on bottom section. Engraved on reverse side "Live it up we're all going to the hell anyway"zippo lighter, uss hornet

Herbert Rex WILLIS Regt No 342872, Regular Army, served Vietnam with 161 Independant Reconnaissance Flight from 29.4.1966 - 10.5.1967Jacket - Polyester/Wool, Black, gold coloured buttons, Service ribbons, Insignia badge, Braided Australian Coat of Arms on shoulder. Trousers - Polyester/Wool, Black, Red stripe down outside of each leg. Braces - Elastic, striped, metal clips, leather button attachments to trousers.Service Ribbon Bar Braided Australia Coat of Arms on each shoulder. Insignia Badges on collar of Jacket.uniform, raaf

This can opener was from the Vietnam War era. Utensils like this were issued with every ration pack to all servicemen and women.Utensils like this have social significance due to the ubiquity of their use in the field, therefore many Vietnam era veterans may have memories of their use. This item is in good condition and as such, is a representative example of a tool that was widely used. Spoon and blade opener, attached via a turned over piece of metal fashioned into a hinge below which there is a curved cut out with a point which attaches to the side of the can. Handle has two ridges presumably to aid handling of utensil. Punched hole (3 mm across) at end of handle possibly to attach via a string. Inscription on top of handle.Inscribed on top of handle "1966 CARR D[broad arrow]D/7330/66/010/0931"vietnam war, 1960s, utensil, ration, food

Items issued to Murray METHERALL 35455. Refer Cat No 590.2 for Service details. AATTV: Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.Shirt, work, dress, green, cotton complete with name sewn on over left pocket, Rising Sun on right shoulder, Unit Patch on left shoulder, Captains Rank epaulette on both shouldersSewn on: “Metherall” On Unit Patch: “AATTV Persevere” Handwritten: “Metherall”uniforms - army, costume - male working, aattv

The US M26 grenade replaced the British No.36 Mills grenade in the Australian Army and has been in use since the Vietnam War. Green, Silver Pin. Egg Shaped.

The 1st Armoured Regiment was raised on 7 July 1949, as part of the new Australian Regular Army. It served in Vietnam 1968-1971.Set of hat badge, two lapel badges and metal shoulder title of 1st Armoured Regiment displayed on fabric covered boardarmour, badge, vietnam

Standard document sent to young Australian men registered for National Service during the conscription process for the conflict in Vietnam, 1965-1972.Small paper card Certificate of RegistrationCommonwealth of Australia/National Service Act 1961 - 1978certificate of registration, national service, john malicki, conscription, nasho, malicki

This item was issued to National Serviceman Pte D W Drennan of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps who served in Vietnam in 1971.A worn piece of cardboard with registration number, name, rank and date of entry. Printed text in black and red. Blue ink hand-written details have been water damaged.nco/em club, nightclub, officers, vietnam, membership card, drennan, d w drennan, 3796582, r&r, bar

Newspaper article headed "Ready for anything". Photo taken shortly after 8RAR arrived in Vietnam. *RAR were relieving 9RAR.Photo of troop carrier transporting 8RAR in convoy with another truck in the background. Local people going in the opposite direction on the same road. Many soldiers are carrying rifles sitting back to back facing outward in the open air truck.Ready for anything.convoy, newspaper, 8rar, truck, locals on bikes on side of road, guns in hand-ready for anything

This standard item was issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam.A small green in colour booklet, used by a soldier for a permanent leave pass.Royal Australian Regiment Badge 'Skippy Badge'/ III / Permanent Leave Pass3 rar, permanent leave pass, r.m.bowd, 3797139, vietnam, leave, leave pass, bowd

Christmas Card from South Vietnamese Government 1964 presented to Major Ian McKeown Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV). The inscription inside the card reads: The Government of the Republic of Vietnam Presents To the Representatives of Friendly Nations its best wish for a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. And renews the grateful feelings of the Vietnamese people for their dedicated assistance. On loan courtesy the collection of Ian McKeownChristmas card from the South Vietnamese Government 1964. Inscription inside. Printed picture on front cover. Corded. Artist M. Longsouth vietnamese government, christmas card, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), maj mckeown

Three widows standing in the forecourt of the Shrine of Remembrance representing three conflicts - World War 1, World War 2 and Vietnam war. The photo of the three widows was featured in the 1990 Presidents report published with the Annual report. The caption says: 'Three generations of Legacy widows, WWII Mrs Dorothy Latta, 102 year old Mrs Winifred Fotheringham and Vietnam widow Mrs Barbara Leach.'A record of Legacy widows being photographed on on a visit to the Shrine.Black and white photo of three ladies at the Shrine.Pic 3 in black pen on reverse.widows, legacy promotion

Photo of legatees marching on Anzac Day in 1997. One legatee has a Companion of the Order of Australia medal around his neck. Other medals indicate he served in Korea and Vietnam. He is walking with George Logan (wearing a hat). Legatee Logan's medals show he served in the Vietnam War. Was found in an envelope marked "For Melbourne Legacy. Anzac Day Parade featuring Legacy Lads.'A record of Legatees marching on Anzac Day and that their medals show a history of distinguished service.Photo of 2 legatees marching on Anzac Day.Handwritten on reverse '25.4.97' in blue pen.anzac day, march

Issued as part of a soldiers kit and equipment, this belt is designed to attach a range of different equipment. Issued to Malcolm Angus 3112710, served Vietnam.Webbing belt, green colour, belt has a series of holes along length for belt adjustment and equipment attachment, brass buckles and keepers.webbing, belts, equipment

There are four tankards in this collection. Each tankard has three pictures pertaining to a specific conflict - WW1, WW2, Korean War and Vietnam War.The pictures show particular battles per conflict.The Official RSL Tankard Collection, four tankards, round, white, ceramic with three pictures per tankard.Made by Franklin Mint Pty Ltd 1983.military, tankard, world wars.

Presented to Nillumbik Shire Council by the Victorian Vietnam Veterans Community in commemmoration of the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - 18th August 2006.Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, plaque, vietnam veterans community

8/13 VMR, equipped with Centurion tanks began training for operations similar to those being experienced by 1st Armoured Regiment in Vietnam.Black and white photograph of four Centurion Mark 5 tanks of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Puckapunyal during annual exercise codenamed Camp Run a Muck., 1968.

Colonel J D ( Blue ) Keldie had a distinguished career in RAAC including service in Vietnam where he was awarded the Military Cross.Black and white photograph of a silver tray with set of twelve silver goblets each with the badge of an Armoured Corps regiment including 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles." Gift to Col. J.D. Keldie MC by the combined units of the RAAC on 22/1/81 on his farewell. He was Director during 179 - 80.

This item was donated by Sgt JL Bramston, Army Intelligence Corps, who served in Detachment, 547 Signal Troop, Vietnam 1967-68.Shield-shaped wooden plaque with a large metal plate attached depicting a brown crossbow beneath a boomerang.AATTV Persevereaattv, persevere, bramston

Worn on duty at Vung Tau, Vietnam, by Corporal J S Archbold, Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, while on patrol in 1968.Khaki felt slouch hat with a leather band on the inside and a leather chin strap. A material band around the outer part of the hat (puggaree) with a metal badge attached to the brim with the brass Provost Corps emblem.Fayrefield Melbourne 6 7/8 1966.james archbold, 1968, provost, vung tau, archbold, slouch

Standard issue item as used by Commonwealth Government notifying when a young man was selected in the Conscription Ballot for service during the Vietnam conflict.Small buff coloured card Refer imagenational service registration, ir mckenzie, conscription, nasho, national service, birthday ballot

.1) With the Rising Sun, this was most likely worn in Vietnam. Item in collection relating to Peter Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P for service details..1) Shoulder rank insignia 2 stripes “Corporal” to fit around upper arm and over shoulder, centre has sewn on Rising Sun badge with Cpl stripes sewn on under, each side has a pocket for a pen etc, velcro sections on each side. .2) More modern version, darker green, has only one pen/pencil pocket ..1) On inside in texta, “DODD”corporal, rank insignia

Beret and badge issued to Geoffery Charles Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70.Black Woolen Beret with a Silver Armoured Corp Badge“Kent pure wool large”military-equipment, beret, armoured corp

The remains of Private Gillson and Lance Corporal Parker were located in southern Vietnam in April 2007. They were repatriated to Australia in June 2007. Stainless steel open-ended bracelet engraved with missing serviceman's full name and date missing. In a buff square velvet satin-lined box.MIA Peter Raymond Gillson 08/11/65mia, peter raymond gillson, missing in action bracelet, australia. army. missing in action, pte peter raymond gillson, 37857, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

The remains of Private Gillson and Lance Corporal Parker were located in southern Vietnam in April 2007. They were repatriated to Australia in June 2007. Stainless steel, open-ended bracelet engraved with the missing serviceman's full name and date missing in a buff square velvet satin-lined box.Richard H J Parkermia - australian, missing in action bracelet, l/cpl richard harold heath, 213963, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

A cartoon dedicated to 7RAR Porky's Pigs. This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - `972) had on Australian servicemen. A laminated cartoon of a pig riding a motorcycle through terrain depicting a war zone. 7RAR PORKY"S PIGS title on the top. Bomb crates either side of the heading. Beer cans and Australian 1965 - 67 behind the motorcycle. Porky's Pigs