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 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Diggers responsible for transport carry out daily maintenance on the fleet of hospital ambulances. These vehicles were in the main used to transport medivac patients to Vung Tau Airfield on medivac days.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, medivac, vung tau airfield, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, hospital ambulances

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 Capt Pam West in the medical ward Sisters Station at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. She labours over the completion of the many reports to be noted and brought up to date after each study of a patient in the ward.photograph, capt pam west, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, sisters station

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 Red Cross girl Carol Eacott takes down the requirements of two patients as she does her rounds in the ward at the 1st Australian Field Hospital. Vung Tau, South Vietnam. ANZAC Sister can be seen treating patients in the background.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, carol eacott (red cross), red cross, gibbons collection catalogue, vung tau, anzac sister

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 ANZAC Nursing Sisters Lt Patricia Ferguson (RAANC), receives the hand over report from Capt Clare Jacobson (RNZANC) in the Sisters station of the Surgical Ward at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam (May 1970) photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, lt patricia ferguson, capt clare jacobson, raanc, rnzanc, nurse, gibbons collection catalogue, surgical ward, sisters station

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 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Dentist works on a female Vietnamese patient while a dental assistant and a civilian female Vietnamese aide look on. Full dental services were available to the staff and civilian Vietnamese employees.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, vietnamese workers, dentists, gibbons collection catalogue, 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 one of the cooks in the kitchen at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, preparing some fish patties for deep frying. The kitchen staff had to provide a wide variety of meals for sick and wounded diggers, as well as for the unit members.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, cooks, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, kitchen, diggers

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 Nursing Sister Capt Fay Lewis moving a triage trolley as a medical officer and two medics resusitate a Digger at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. The digger is laying on his side to ease his back injury.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, capt fay lewis, medical officer, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, medics, digger, wounded serviceman

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 in triage at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Wing Audio, CDr Alan Beech watches along with the hospital Matron Maj Nell Espie, as a triage team resusitates a wounded Digger prior to carrying out surgery.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, wg audio, cdr alan beech, maj nell espie (matron), digger, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, wing audio, triage, surgery, doctors, nurses, wounded serviceman

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 2Lt Terry Ellis a rotary wing (helicopter) pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, at 1st Austrralian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, South Vietnam. Striding with purpose out to his aircraft to commence a mission in Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, 2lt terry ellis, 1st atf base, 161 recon flt, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Diggers responsible for transport carry out daily maintenance on the fleet of hospital ambulances. These vehicles were in the main used to transport medivac patients to Vung Tau Airfield on medivac days.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, ambulance, medivac, vung tau airfield, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, denis gibbons

2 Photos (one black and white and the other colour) in black frame 1. Colour - Wallaby Airlines - Nui Dat - 4RAR elements leave the Dat for the last time - 1971 2. Black and white - 35 Sqn overfly Sydney on return from South Vietnam - 1972.4 rar, 35 squadron, wallaby airlines

A black and white photograph of Engineers working in the saw mill at 1st Australian Task Force, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam stack large beams for bridge construction, cut to the respective plan size for delivery to the construction site within Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, engineers, 1 atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue

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 - On the edge of the 'Iron Triangle' in War Zone D North West of Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, a 1 RAR digger hit by a VietCong Sniper is treated by Battalion Dr Maj Mike Naughton prior to being Casevaced by an American Dustoff helicopter. (1966)photograph, 1 rar, hue, iron triangle, bien hoa, maj mike naughton, gibbons collection catalogue, viet cong, wounded serviceman, war zone d, viet cong sniper, dustoff helicopter, 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 at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Army personnel, including the CO of the hospital hand Medivac Diggers to the care of RAAF personnel for the flight home. On the left of the photo is Maj Nel Espie and Red Cross girl Carmel O'Shea.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, medivac, digger, raaf, maj nell espie (matron), red cross, carmel o'shea, gibbons collection catalogue, 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 Engineers, from 17 Construction Squadron, use a front end loader to deliver rock into a mobile crusher used to prepare fine rock material for all types of foundation work, used in construction projects throughout Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam.photograph, engineers, 17 const sqn, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, front end loader, machinery

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 Nursing Sister, Capt Ann Hall. She is in deep conversation with a patient at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, as he waits his turn to be loaded onto a stretcher to be medivaced back to Australia by an RAAF C130 Medivac flight.photograph, capt ann hall, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, raaf, c130 medivac flight, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, nurses, australian army nurses

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 taken at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Sister Capt Fay Lewis catches up on some technical data in the triage office during a lull in casualties. The maintenance of technical prowess was always uppermost in the medical staff's mind.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, capt fay lewis, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, medical staff, triage

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 the 1st Australian Task force Commander (Aug 1969 - Jun 1970). Brigadier Stewart Weir MC (centre of the group) inspects a new bridge built by Australian Engineers from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, South Vietnam.photograph, brig stewart weir, engineers, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 the non-denominational chapel at 1st Australian Task Force Headquarters, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. The bell, located in the tower, was donated by war correspondant Pat Burgess - an Australian War correspondent, simply called "Burgess Bell" by all.photograph, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, non demoninational chapel, pat burgess - australian war correspondent, burgess bell, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, 18/08/1969. A digger from 6th Battalion/New Zealand (ANZAC) Royal Australian Regiment, sites in the cross of remembrance using a compass whilst facing directly at the area of the bloody battle.photograph, long tan cross, phuoc tuy province, 6th battalion, 4rar nz, royal australian regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, digger, long tan cross dedication

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 Cpl Jim Henry of the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit, Nui Dat, South Vietnam carries out decontamination of Baria Jail with insectiAudio, CDe following a bad outbreak of malaria and Dengue fever. The jail housed male, femail and VC prisoners.photograph, cpl jim henry, 1st australian civil affairs unit, nui dat, baria, baria jail, malaria, dengue fever, gibbons collection catalogue, male vc prisoners, female vc prisoners, denis gibbons

A pictorial history of servicemen & women during 1962 - 1972 whilst serving in South Vietnam. Lex McAuley, Author was born in 1939 in Innisfail, Queensland.Hard cardboard cover, khaki buckram with orange fly leaf. Front dust cover has a soldier carrying equipment, soldier on back has a rifle pointing straight upwards. 147 pages with cut edges & black print. Illustrated with black & white photos & maps. books-military-history, photography, illustrations, vietnam

A coloured Photograph of a specially constructed 'up armoured' Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) being used to explode anti personnel mines buried in the 'Barrier' minefield from the village of Dat Do to the sea, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. Each driver only spent and hour in the APC.photograph, apc, 3rd cavalry regiment, dat do, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Diggers from 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, south vietnam, visit the King of Thailand's Royal Barge Factory whilst on R&R in Bangkok. The diggers took in the many beautiful sites during the day and the night life after dark.photograph, 1 atf base, nui dat, r & c leave, gibbons collection catalogue, bangkok, 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 and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Theatre Sister June Minchow assisted by a theatre Medic wheels an American pilot, badly burned when his helicopter was show down, out of the theatre to the ward while the Anaesthetist clears away.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, sister june minchow, medic, american pilot, gibbons collection catalogue, anaesthetist, denis gibbons, wounded american pilot

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 At 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Red Cross Member Rosemary Griggs organises the Red Cross hut for the day of patient and general visitors. The Diggers could catch up on all the news from home over a cool drinkphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, rosemary griggs, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, red cross hut

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 Triage in the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam preparing a "Dustoff" wounded Digger prior to going to theatre. Lt Col Ian Miller (seated) and Dr Andrew Smith (in flying suit) are assisted by 1st Australian Field Hospital Medicsphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, dustoff, digger, lt col ian miller (doctor), doctor, andrew smith (doctor), medic, gibbons collection catalogue, 1st australian field hospital medics, 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 at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. The triage team of a Navy Doctor, Wing Audio, CDr Alan Beech, Lt Col Mike Naughton, Medic Tony Thomas and Theatre Sister Capt June Minchow, resusitate a wounded Digger.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, cdr alan beech, lt col naughton, tony thomas - medic, capt june minchow, digger, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, wing audio, theatre sister

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 gun crew member of the 103 Battery, reseting his gun during a fire mission in support of infantry operating on a search and destroy mission, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam (Circa 1967). The digger is wearing ear plugs for protection against the sound of the gun.photograph, artillery, 103 battery, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, photographer, vietnam war, 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 Captain Pam West and Mary Gaynor, from the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Red Cross Unit. They are discussing their rounds at one of the hospital wards where a very close working relationship existed between the Army and the Red Cross.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, capt pam west, mary gaynor, red cross, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, nurses