The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is located on Anzac Parade in Canberra, the Nation's Capital. In May 1988 the Federal Government announced its support for the project. In August 1988 the first official Vietnam Veterans’ Day was held. In September, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Ben Humphries, launched two television commercials designed to encourage donations and handed over a cheque for $12,500. Subsequent support from the Federal Government brought this to $250,000. However the bulk of the funds cam from public donation, together with some corporate sponsorship. The final cost for the memorial was just over $1.2 million. (info. from Vietnam Veterans association of Australia web-site)This item is significant in that it is a reminder of the history and experiences of the veterans of the Vietnam War and the enduring impact of the war on society.A framed momento of Vietnam War. Medallion is inset into red coloured card over mount board. It is double sided so that the medallion can be viewed from both sides. Silver raised lettering on rectangular black ribbon: "For Those Who Served Suffered and Died - Vietnam 1962 - 1973" Black lettering on red card: "This Commemorative Medallion was presented to the Orbost Shire Council by the Vietnam Veterans Association in recognition of the generosity of the people of the Orbost Shire, the Shire Council and the local R.S.L. in raising $1000, toward the building of the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Canberra. This Shire was the first area in the state to raise $1000." On front of medallion: "In Appreciation For Your Support" On reverse side of medallion: "Australian Vietnam Forces - National Memorial"vietnam-war war-momento war-plaque

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial lodge plaque, with a circular white shape symbol in the centre. The metal plate is on the centre bottom part of the plaque

Bottle of Muscat issued in 2004 to celebrate 5th Anniversary of the Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch.Historical evidence of a portion of the journey of the Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch since inception in 1999.Bottle of Muscat commemorating Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch 5th Anniversary. Clay bottle; 1000ml; cream colour with black coloured upper portion. Large Vietnam Veterans Association logo fills the front of bottle; Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans and 5th Anniversary DViets Muscat 2004 fills rear of bottle. Markings on the base: Blackdog Creek, Chiltern Valley, Vic. diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, anniversary

Clear glass mug Melbourne reunion of Vietnam VeteransMelbourne Reunion of Vietnam Veterans 1988 Internatuional Veitnam Forcescommemorative glass, reunion, vietnam veterans

Victoria bitter can commemorating Melbourne's Reunion of Vietnam Veterans 1988. White can with green, gold and red graphics.Melbourne reunion of Vietnam Veterans 1988 International Vietnam Forces CUB VB Victoria Bitterbeer can, vietnam veterans, reunion

Victoria bitter can commemorating Melbourne's Reunion of Vietnam Veterans 1988. White can with green, gold and red graphics.Melbourne reunion of Vietnam Veterans 1988. International Vietnam Forces. CUB VB Victoria Bitterbeer can, vietnam veterans

Photograph by Australian Naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict. (Copy 1).Voyages to Vietnam is a unique collection of over 600 photographs taken by naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, australian artillery regiment

Photograph by Australian Naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict. (Copy 2).Voyages to Vietnam is a unique collection of over 600 photographs taken by naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, australia. royal australian navy, australian army, australian artillery regiment

"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

Booklet produced by the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust. (NSW Branch) Inc. (VVPPAA Inc.)battle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, national service - australia, school curriculum

Booklet produced by the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust. (NSW Branch) Inc. (VVPPAA Inc.)battle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, national service - australia, school curriculum

Booklet produced by the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust. (NSW Branch) Inc. (VVPPAA Inc.)battle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, national service - australia, school curriculum

Booklet produced by the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust. (NSW Branch) Inc. (VVPPAA Inc.)battle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, national service - australia, school curriculum

Booklet produced by the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust. (NSW Branch) Inc. (VVPPAA Inc.)battle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, national service - australia, school curriculum

Rectangular shaped Grey coloured Display Binder.Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia School Education Packageschool education package, vietnam veterians associations of australia, lara r.s.l.

Yellowed newspaper, 18 pages dedicated to stories relating to Veterans.newspaper, vietnam veterans

2005 DViets visit to the older Vietnam Veterans Museum, Phillip Island and present the museum with a $1,200 donation.Photo shows sub branch members and includes older picture of museum external wall. Photograph, in color of sub branch members visiting the National Vietnam Veterans Museum, Phillip Island, September 2005.DViets visit National Vietnam Museum Phillip Island, September 2005; During the visit the Sub Branch presented a donation cheque of $1,200 to the museum.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, national vietnam veterans museum

(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, diamond valley vietnam veterans