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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Viet Cong
Two piece black cotton top and pants. Top is button through at the front. Pants have elastic waist. A Vietnam Cong Uniformvc, black "pyjamas", uniform -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Vietnam Medallions
Box set of six minted medallions re 50th anniversary of Vietnam War. Each medallion features a coloured photo replica of Navy, Air Force, Armour, Artillary, Signals. Certificate of authenticity included. No. 00248 of 2000Courage, service, mateship. 50 1962-2012vietnam medallions, 50th anniversary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CITATION CERTIFICATE, FRAMED
The Australian Army Training Team Vietnam was the highest decorated unit in the Australian Army gaining 4 Victoria Crosses and much more. Known simply as “The Team”.Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. White paper with black print and gold US eagle crest above.unit citations, commendations, aattv, vietnam -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Print - Honour Roll, c2002
A listing by name of the 521 Australian Soldiers killed whist In Service; the recognition of those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice is the cornerstone of The Ode which is recited at all formal gathering of Vietnam Veterans.A reverent recollection of those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice even if the individual has no personal knowledge of those who died.Rectangular Honour Roll of the 521 Australian soldiers killed while In Service; picture embedded onto the Honour Roll of an assembly of soldiers at the Long Tan Cross, Vietnam.A brief description of the Battle of Long Tan is underneath the picture of the Long Tan Cross; names of all 521 Australian soldiers killed whilst In Service makes up the Honour Roll.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Det 11 MC GP RAE Vietnam
Black wooden shield with red over blue square with gold anchor, wheel and wingsDet 11 MC GP RAE vietnam. Vung Tau Nui Dat. WO2 Barry Greenberger 1970-71, WO2 Barry Greenbergerplaque, det 11 mc gp rae vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Currency, Commemoration Package, Operation Overlord, 2021
This item commemorates the War in Vietnam.An Australian Post issue 50 cent coin. Postage Paid Australia/Operation Overlord/Long Khanh Province, South Vietnam/5-14 June 1971.operation overlord, long khanh province, australia post, coin, 50 cent, vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Write Home for me. A Red Cross Woman in Vietnam
Soft ;cover with camp hospital scene on front. Title and author on spine, history of author on back. Pink - white - grey colouring. Illustrated 302 pages. Donated by Bendigo YMCA - front page.books-military-history, essential service-red cross, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bell, Ken (Brig. Gen. USAF (Ret.), 100 Missions North: A Fighter Pilot's Story of the Vietnam War
In 100 Missions North, Ken Ball recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his fellow U.S. Air Force pilots made while flying F105-Thunderchiefs - the famous "Thus" - in vietnam in 1966 and 1967.In 100 Missions North, Ken Ball recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his fellow U.S. Air Force pilots made while flying F105-Thunderchiefs - the famous "Thus" - in vietnam in 1966 and 1967.vietnam, u.s air force, f-105 thunderchiefs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Brien, Michael, Conscripts and Regulars: With the Seventh Battalion in Vietnam (Copy 2)
The intimate story of a battalion and the men who gave it its life; told largely by the men of the battalion in the undemonstrative, matter-of-fact manner of the Australian soldier.The intimate story of a battalion and the men who gave it its life; told largely by the men of the battalion in the undemonstrative, matter-of-fact manner of the Australian soldier.vietnam, 7 rar, 7th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book - A Vietnam Vet's Remarkable Life, Thompson, John 'Jethro', A Vietnam Vet's Remarkable Life: The True Meaning Of Mateship
January 1967, John 'Jethro' Thompson is a 21 year old Aussie Digger on his way to the war in South Vietnam. Five months later he returns home - doctors don't expect him to survive his horrendous wounds, This is the remarkable true story of Jethro's journey: his struggles to cope with enormous physical pain and the psychological effects of becoming a triple amputee, and the people who teach him the true meaning of mateship.January 1967, John 'Jethro' Thompson is a 21 year old Aussie Digger on his way to the war in South Vietnam. Five months later he returns home - doctors don't expect him to survive his horrendous wounds, This is the remarkable true story of Jethro's journey: his struggles to cope with enormous physical pain and the psychological effects of becoming a triple amputee, and the people who teach him the true meaning of mateship.soldier, wounded soldier, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Atkinson, Rick, The Long Gray Line: West point's Journey to Vietnam (Copy 1)
On a glorious sunny day in 1962, 807 young cadets were sworn in at West Point, America's top military academy. Inspired by John F. Kennedy's call to serve the nation, they dreamed of becoming heroes. Little could they imagine the long dark journey that lay ahead.non-fictionOn a glorious sunny day in 1962, 807 young cadets were sworn in at West Point, America's top military academy. Inspired by John F. Kennedy's call to serve the nation, they dreamed of becoming heroes. Little could they imagine the long dark journey that lay ahead. united states. army, president j f kennedy, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The men who persevered: the AATTV - the most highly decorated Australian unit of the Vietnam war (Copy 2)
australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, vietnam war 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dockery, Kevin, Free Fire Zones: The True Story of U.S. Navy Seal Combat In Vietnam: Seals - The came to fight
The U.S. Navy Seals came to Vietnam to fight a new kind of war. They went home legends in the military annals of our nationThe U.S. Navy Seals came to Vietnam to fight a new kind of war. They went home legends in the military annals of our nationvietnam, navy seals, u.s. navy seals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Janette Whelan Editorial Services, 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment: Vietnam Tour Of Duty 1968 - 1969: On Active Service
It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was acheived soon after their return to Australia. (RAR was an exception.It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was acheived soon after their return to Australia. (RAR was an exception.9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica
The following replica medals belonged to Barbara Frances Black, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps, Unit: 1 Field Hospital. Vietnam Service: 14 may 1968 - 16 April 1969. Date of death: 3 November 1971, Fitzroy, Victoria. Barbara Black was the only woman casualty of the Vietnam War, dying from illness incurred while on active service. Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'Vietnam'. The AASM 1945 - 75 was approved in 1997. It was awarded for service in, or in connection with, prescribed warlike operations from 3 September 1945 until 13 February 1975. Vietnam Medal: The Vietnam Medal was instituted in 1968 and awarded for service in Vietnam between 29 May 1964 and 27 January 1973. The Vietnam Medal was issued under the Imperial System but was mainly awarded to Australian and New Zealand personnel. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960- this medal was issued by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam for service in the prescribed area of operations in Vietnam during the period from 31 July 1962 to 27 January 1973.1x Australian Active Service Medal 45-75 Vietnam 1x Vietnam Medal 1x Australian Defence Medal 1x Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960-australian, medals, barbara frances black, t/captain -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Chien Cu. (Enemy Weapons & Equipment Identification), 1/02/1966 12:00:00 AM
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Thick booklet, yellowed cardboard cover. 184 pages. Front cover with Vietnamese writing & shield with sword. Star on the wings over the anchor. Book showing weapons & equipment used by the enemy in Vietnam.north vietnam army, weapons, australian army, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam.Wooden shield with gold coloured banner across the top. In the centre is a white enamel image of a shark over a blue cross. with the words "HOOK IN" ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT/HOOK IN/B COY 4RAR DUTY FIRST/NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS' MUSUEM/IN APPRECIATION/B COY 4RAR 20 SEPT 2022b coy, 4 rar, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Centurion Tank Crew _ Vietnam 1968
In a gold frame with black matting is a black and white photograph of four soldiers John Dyson, Mick Butler, Bob Gould and Alan Jervis on a centurion tank of 2 Troop C Squandron, 1st Armoured Regiment in Vietnam 1968photograph, centurion tank, 2 troop c squadron, 1st armoured regiment, john dyson, mick butler, bob gould, alan jervis -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Home Away From Home, 1/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
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 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medal
USA Vietnam Veterans Medal. (Having Served in Vietnam, Vietnam Vetrans Medal.)medals, vietnam, general -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Success Print, Vietnam Veterans - A Record of Service, 1995
A hard covered book, 313 pages. It concentrates on three areas: - Many and varied combinations of service, decorations and campaign medals, - A chronology of the Vietnam War detailing operations in which Australians took part, -A roll of service personnel KIA or WIAISBN 0 646 22587 1vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam
List of personnel involved with "Wallaby Airlines" 586. Ground crew names appear on this Roll. No. 35 Squadron in Vietnam 1964-1971. 204 Air Crew flew 81,000 sorties & transported 680,000 passengers & 46 million kgs of cargo.wallaby airlines, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Commemorative Coin, 2003
Commemorates the service of 50,000 Australians who served in the Vietnam conflict.$1 Aluminium bronze uncirculated coin in descriptive display sheet with cover Vietnam For Service - Vietnam Veterans 1962-1973 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOK, Memories of Vietnam, 1991
"In Memories of Vietnam" Australian who knew the war from close up look back over the years and recall their experiences in their own words. Sft cover, card board, white, beige and black print of front book and spine. Front cover illustrated with black and white photographs of three soldiers in uniform with jungle background, beige colour back cover bacvkground. 283 pages.On front fly leaf - hand written blue ink " Donated by Leon Burke".books, militar history -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Certificate - VVAA (Vic), c2002
A certificate presented by Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Vic) to the Diamond Valley Sub Branch recognising its outstanding service to veterans since 2000.A record of recognition by the State Branch of a Sub Branch's service to the veteran community.Metal Framed Certificate: Outstanding Service Award to DViets 2006 by VVAA (Vic); rectangular in shape with gold coloured aluminum frame.Award, Presented to DViets by Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Vic) acknowledging its Outstanding Service to the veteran community since 2000.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
Cast metal plaque of Australian Military Forces Vietnam. sunrise with Crown. The plaque is bronze coloured metalAustralian Military Forces - Vietnamplaque, australian military forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, New Zealand's Vietnam War
A framed miniturised book cover of the book "New Zealand's Vietnam War" A history of combat, committment and controversy written by Ian McGibbon. The photos on the document depict soldiers attending a wounded man and a helicopter landing with a solder giving hand signals to the pilot.The definitive history of New Zealand's involement in the most controversial war of the 20th centurynew zealand -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, Vietcong Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha in South Vietnam in 1968
Top half of the flag is red, the bottom half is blue with a yellow, five pointed star in the centre. Dark brown, wooden frame and navy velour backing. Photo of Pte. R. Curry, CPL C N McEvoy and Pte. K R Matthews.Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha SVN 1968. flag donated by LAC. K R Matthews, Eng. Fitt, 35 Sqn Vietnam 1969-1970.battle of dong ha. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Giant steps for mankind: 3 Platoon, Alfa Co, 6 RAR in Light Green, South Vietnam
Dave recounts an incident during the Vietnam war when he and the others in his platoon were searching for mines (M16A1 landmines) & many soldiers were injured or killed. The song, 'I was only 19' was written about the men of 3 platoon he states.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia, 6 rar -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, VIETNAM CONFLICT BIOGRAPHY, Frank WALKER, "The Tiger Man of Vietnam", 2009
"THE TIGER MAN OF VIETNAM/ THE HILL TRIBES MADE HIM A DEMI-GOD/ THE CIA WANTED TO KILL HIM/ THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF/ AUSTRALIAN WAR HERO BARRY PETERSEN"Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, gold and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated, front montage photo of sepia toned soldier with jungle scene behind. Back - sepia toned photograph - portrait of a man with an animal skin. 356 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white photographs.books, history, biography, vietnam conflict