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Waverley RSL Sub BranchVietcong Flag Type 5
... in South Vietnam that fought the South Vietnamese government... government and the supporting United States troops during the Vietnam ...The National Liberation Front Flags 1955-1976 The Viet Cong, or National Liberation Front, was the patriot/rebel army based in South Vietnam that fought the South Vietnamese government and the supporting United States troops during the Vietnam War (1959-75). They fought mainly as guerrilla units and rarely as regular army units. They also provided a network of cadre who organized the peasants against the government in the territory they controlled. The Viet Cong were closely allied with the government of North Vietnam. The group was formed in the 1950s by former members of the Viet Minh acting on orders from Hanoi. They proved highly effective against both ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) and later against the better equipped American troops. There were at least four types of flags, probably more, seen being carried by the Viet Cong. Type #1 had a small yellow star centered over a red and blue striped background, Type #2 had a larger white star centered on the red and light-blue striped background, Type #3 had either a large or small yellow star centered on a red and white striped background, and Type #4 had three vertical stripes of red/white/red with a small gold star centered on the white stripe. Like the early flags of the American Revolution, most flags were hand-made and each flag was a little different. Some examples of these variant flags also had Vietnamese text added to them. http://www.loeser.us/flags/cold.html#vietnamCotton flag with a red upper half and bluish lower half An Orange star is in the centre. The flag is very water damaged with extensive fading of the colour. It was initially difficult to differentiate between a Type 1, Type 3 and Type 5 flag vietcong, flag, -
Lara RSL Sub BranchArtwork, other - Vietnam Photo Photo Collage, Australia
... by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam... Vietnam supported by its communist allies, and the government ...Photo collage of Australians in the Vietnam warFramed Picture Collage of Photos of VietnamVietnam the Vietnam War was a Military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from 1959 to 30 April 1975. The war was fought between the communist North Vietnam supported by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other member nations of the South East Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) Australian Involvement For a decade from 1962 ton 1972, Australian Forces were actively involved in the bitter war that tore Vietnam apart. They served with distinction, and in battles such the decisive battle of Long Tan. They proved that they were more than a match for the Viet Cong. -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - METAL MIRROR IN CASE, 1962 - 1972
This is a polished steel mirror mounted in a green nylon holder. The front of the holder/case has the government broad arrow embossed into it. The mirror is protected by raising the nylon flap up and clipping it shut. There is a hole in the top rear holder part to hang the mirror.vietnam war, mirror, personal kit -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - COAT, SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, 1966
Uniform re Lt/Col Murray Metherall Army Education Corp, refer Cat No 590.2 for service details..1) Coat polyester Kahki colour complete with belt, metal buttons, rank, corp insignia badges RAAEC and 3 service ribbons 2 being Vietnam. .2) Shirt polyester Kahki colour with long sleeves.uniform, service dress -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - POCKET BOOK, June 1967
Item issued to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers.Pocket book, green cover, Australian Military Forces South Vietnam. This book contains the history, the War, Government, language, the people re South Vietnam, 74 pages with drawings & sketches.“7610-66-023-3281”pocket book, south vietnam -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - PAMPHLET PROPAGANDA VIETNAM, C.1960’s
These pamphlets were part of the "Chieu Hoi" (open arms) campaign designed to encourage North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers to defect. They granted a soldier free passage through US/South Vietnamese held territory. They were dropped over the countryside as well individually. This item souvenired by Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P.Propaganda pamphlet printed by US government. White cardboard with yellow rectangle with images of flags and text in three languages. Titled "Chieu Hoi The Winning Ticket"documents-pamphlets, military history, vietnam -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - NOTEBOOK, Australian Government, Field Message and Note Book, 1968
Item issued to Malcolm Stuart Angus, No 3112710, served Vietnam.Notebook with green fabric cover. Pages marked with 5mm grid. Australian Military Forces AAB-64, reprinted February 1968.Handwritten on top of front cover "Pte M S Angus"documents-notebooks, military equipment, field message -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - SHIRT & TIES, VIETNAM ERA, WWII
... , VIETNAM ERA Government Uniform Factory ...Items issued to Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2..1) shirt, polyester, khaki, epaulettes .2) tie, woven cotton, khaki .3) tie, woven cotton, khakiuniforms - military, army, costume accessories - male, collar accessories -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomPass, Safe Conduct (4), 1960's
Issued during Vietnam warObverse - South Vietnam flag surrounded by flags of USA, South , Australia and New Zealand Reverse - Sketch of a smiling South Vietnamese soldier with his arm around a happy looking Viet Cong soldier. Neither are armed.In English and Vietnamese: "Safe conduct pass to be honored by all Vietnamese Government Agencies and allied forces"vietnam, vietnam war, safe conduct pass -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchUniform - Coat, US Cold Weather, M-65, US Cold Weather Coat
In 1951 - in the context of the Cold War - the Menzies government established the 'National Service Act 1951', which called-up men for compulsory military training for a period of 176 days. The 14th Battallion was located in Victoria. The coat has historic significance in the wider context of Australia’s involvement in the Cold War (particularly in Vietnam) and in the establishment of a National Service Scheme. Olive green army man coat with four outside pockets - two on the chest, two at the bottom; each pocket has one metallic button attached. Coat has a metallic zip as well as metallic buttons; two velcro scratches at the wrist level. Extra removable padding inside, which is attached with plastic buttons. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder reading '14 National Service Battalion'. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder - reading '14 National Service Battalion' Manufacturing details on the inside reading: Coat, Cold weather, Man's, Field M-65. Olive green colour. Style 8120/8542 DSA 102-81-C1204. 1. Wear as outer garment or as under-layer in cold-dry climate. 2. Wear button-in liner for added insulation. 3. Adjust closures and drawcords to ventilate; avoid over-heating of body. 4. When hood is used, lower extension shall be worn over neck opening, preventing water. 5. Brush snow or frost from garments before entering opening. 6. For fast drying, remove liner from coat. 7. Do not expose to high temperature of a stove. 8. Lubricate slide fasteners with wax. 9. For cleaning and restoring of water repellency return to laundry for machine washing in accordance with established procedures for quarpel garments. 10. Do not starch. Do not remove this label. Black ink pen inscription on manufacturing label reading '3/715875' and 'N.Wain'war, army, coat, man's coat, australian army, military uniform, national service scheme, cold war, vietnam war -
Heidelberg Repatriation HospitalUniform - Vietnam War Uniform, Circa 1960
... melbourne Army Uniform from the Vietnam War era. Representative ...Army Uniform from the Vietnam War era.Representative of the era. Massed produced by the Australian Government.Uniform comprises Jacket (.1) Pants (.2) and Tie (.3) . Khaki wool. Button up trousers. Jacket has Royal Australian Engineers badge on shoulder, gold buttons on epaulettes.Label reads: Buckleys & Nunn Ptd Ltd / Melbourne. Handwritten: Chappelluniform, army, vietnam -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyMemento for Vietnam Veterans National Memorial, 1990s
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 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Hutchinson, Garrie, Remember them : a guide to Victoria's wartime heritage, 2007
""Remember them" has been funded by the Government of Victoria, and produced by the Veteran's Unit, Department of Planning and Community Development."--Title page verso.308 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; non-fiction""Remember them" has been funded by the Government of Victoria, and produced by the Veteran's Unit, Department of Planning and Community Development."--Title page verso.war memorials, soldier monuments, soldiers, world war one, world war two, korean war, vietnam war, south african war, monuments -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 5 RAR 1966 - 1967 (1st Tour)
An Poster, Information Board of 5 RAR 1966 to 1967 (tst Tour). The 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ("Battalion") were the leading element of the First Australian Task Force (1 ATF) and stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. The Battalion's task was to break Viet Cong control over the central region of Phuoc Tuy Province - an area that communists had freely operated in since 1945. Commencing of the 24th May 1966, the Battalion conducted its first operation codenamed "Hardihood". Their objective was to sweep and clear areas to the north and east of Nui Dat to a distance of 5000 meters, then create a defensive position to enable 1 ATF to establish an operation base. The Battalion conducted eighteen full-lenght operations as well as numerous day and night cordon and search, search and destroy, ambush and clearing patrols conducted at company, platoon and section levels. the Battalion achieved considerable success during Operations Canberra and Queanbeyan in October 1966 when it swept and cleared the Nui Thi Vai mountain. A Viet Cong base consisting of training facilities, a hospital, booby trap factory and several tonnes of rice was located and destroyed. during phase two (Operation Queanbeyan) the battalion discovered complex cave and tunnel systems along with other fixed installations that were vigorously fought for and destroyed by the battalion. Not only di the caves contain large quantities of weapons, equipment and documents but the 274 VC Regiments deputy commanders radio complex. For bravery and leadership, three Military Crosses, one Military Medal and one Mentioned in Dispatches were awarded. The last was awarded posthumously. However, at the completion of the battalion's first tour, the 274 and 275 Viet Cong Regiments remained functional. While the enemy retained the capacity to inflict serious casualities on smaller allied forces, the Battalion and other elements of the 1 AFt were successful in denying the enemy their previous gains. This enabled the South Vietnamese Government to re-establish control of over 96 per cent of the Phuoc Tuy Province during Australia's involvement. Source O'Neill, RJ Vietnam Task, the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 1966/67, Melbourne. Cassell Australia Ltd, 19685 rar, 1st tour 1966 - 1967, operation hardihood, 1st atf base, poster, information board, nui dat, nui thai vai mountains, operation canberra, operation queanbeyan, viet cong, 274 vc regiments -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, C.2015
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. Service number 052363 RAAF, 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron USAFBlack and white photo of Alan Reed Sqdr Ldr Pilot at the N.V.V.M. 2015 with supporting info.pilot, alan reed -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Certificate - Certificate, replica, The Distinguished Flying Cross, 1980
Certificate stating that the United States of America has awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Flight Lt. Garry Cooper of the RAAF for heroism while participating in aerial flight.distinguished flying cross, gary cooper (flgt lt.) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Safe Conduct Pass
Deep yellow in colour with black print. Six flags (USA, Australia, Thailand, Korea, New Zealand and Philippines) on either side of South Vietnames flag. All other pages are B&W except the last page which has a river scene and pink flower.GIAY THONG-HANH "Safe conduct pass to be honored by all Vietnamese Government Agencies and Allied Forces" / Back signed by Nguyen Van Thienpermissive orders, pass, safe conduct -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS Torrens
Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS TorrensBox of photocopies and print outs from government websites and the National Archives of Aust.Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS Torrens vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations - australian, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), hmas vampire, hmas torrens, hmas vendetta, hmas swan, hmas duchess -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS Torrens
Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS TorrensBox of photocopies and print outs from government websites and the National Archives of Aust.Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS Torrens vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations - australian, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), hmas vendetta, hmas swan, hmas duchess, hmas vampire, hmas torrens -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of Gregory Ian Jacka, 1973
Contains a 1 page copy of the National Service Termination Act 1973 and also an Application for R and R Leave for G. Jacka in 1970.national service - australia, 7 rar, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, 9 Rules for Australian Army Forces in Vietnam, 1964
Document printed on pink background outlining nine rules for appropriate conduct of all members of Australian Army Forces serving in Vietnam." Issued to all Australian servicemen in Vietnam, the soldier's rules of conduct reflect the war's diplomatic significance for the Australian government." Rules include '1 Remember we are here to help;we make no demands and seek no special treatment." advice given includes: "Don't let your behaviour be a propaganda weapon which helps in any way to destroy Vietnam."rules, conduct, propaganda, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - Document: 9 Rules for Army Forces in Vietnam, 9 Rules for Australian Army Forces in Vietnam
Document printed on pink background outlining the rules for appropriate conduct of all members of the Australian Army serving in Vietnam. Issued to all Australian servicemen in Vietnam, the soldier's soldier's rules of conduct reflect the war's diplomatic significance for the Australian government." Rules include '1 Remember we are here to help; we make no demands and seek no special treatment." advice given includes: "Don't let your behavior be a propaganda weapon which helps in any way to destroy Vietnam."propaganda, rules -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Investiture by Her Majesty the Queen, 6/04/1970 12:00:00 AM
A document with yellow off white colour with rectangle borderInvestiture by her Majesty the Queen. Government House. Melbourneinvestiture, document -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Allen & Unwin, A Nation at War : Australian Politics, Society and Diplomacy during the Vietnam War 1965-1975, 1997
The Vietnam War, together with the selective form of national service which sent thousands of young conscripts to fight in Vietnam, dominated Australian politics for ten years." "A Nation At War tells the story of Australia during this tumultuous decade. It shows how the initial support for the Vietnam commitment was eroded until a majority of the population came to think that it was mistaken, if not immoral. The book traces the growth of the protest movement against the War and conscription, giving the most detailed account yet published of the three Moratorium protests in which tens of thousands of Australians demonstrated. A Nation At War discusses the decisions of the Menzies, Holt, Gorton, McMahon and Whitlam Governments, as they responded to these unprecedented protests while wrestling with diplomatic pressures emanating from powerful allies and strife-torn neighbours. The book also analyses the incidents which shaped the debate and which long remained in public memory - the alleged 'water torture' incident, the episodes involving conscientious objectors like Simon Townsend and William White, and many moreIndex, notes, ill, p.386.non-fictionThe Vietnam War, together with the selective form of national service which sent thousands of young conscripts to fight in Vietnam, dominated Australian politics for ten years." "A Nation At War tells the story of Australia during this tumultuous decade. It shows how the initial support for the Vietnam commitment was eroded until a majority of the population came to think that it was mistaken, if not immoral. The book traces the growth of the protest movement against the War and conscription, giving the most detailed account yet published of the three Moratorium protests in which tens of thousands of Australians demonstrated. A Nation At War discusses the decisions of the Menzies, Holt, Gorton, McMahon and Whitlam Governments, as they responded to these unprecedented protests while wrestling with diplomatic pressures emanating from powerful allies and strife-torn neighbours. The book also analyses the incidents which shaped the debate and which long remained in public memory - the alleged 'water torture' incident, the episodes involving conscientious objectors like Simon Townsend and William White, and many morevietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, australia - foreign relations - 1961-1975 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Jacaranda Press, War without honour, 1966
The author analyses the background to the Vietnam conflict and discusses the present day Australian role from a military and political context.Ill, maps, p.154.non-fictionThe author analyses the background to the Vietnam conflict and discusses the present day Australian role from a military and political context.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, australia - politics and government 1965- -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, George Pemberton, Vietnam remembered, 2009
This book assesses what the Vietnam War meant - on the battlefield and in Australia. Includes the names of all those who served and images from both the homefront and the front lines.Ill, notes, p.308.non-fictionThis book assesses what the Vietnam War meant - on the battlefield and in Australia. Includes the names of all those who served and images from both the homefront and the front lines.vietnam war 1961-1975, australia - politics and government - 1961-1975 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Latrobe University et al, Australia's Vietnam war in history and memory, 2002
... - Politics and government - Australia Vietnam War - Australia's ...Vietnam War - Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War - Conscription - Protests against involvement in Vietnam WarIll, maps. p.120.non-fictionVietnam War - Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War - Conscription - Protests against involvement in Vietnam Warvietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - politics and government - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Peter Fitzsimons, The battle of Long Tan, 2022
By far the deadliest battle for Australian forces in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan has a proud place in the annals of Australian military history - and every ANZAC who fought there could hold his head high. Peter FitzSimons, Australia's greatest storyteller, tells the real story of this classic battle. He reveals the horror, the bravery, the wins and the losses that faced our soldiers. He brings to life the personal stories of the men who fought, the events leading up to that memorable battle and the long war that followed, and the political decisions made in the halls of power that sealed their fates. The Battle of Long Tan is an engrossing and powerful history that shows the costs of war never end.Index, bib, notes, ill, p.427.non-fictionBy far the deadliest battle for Australian forces in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan has a proud place in the annals of Australian military history - and every ANZAC who fought there could hold his head high. Peter FitzSimons, Australia's greatest storyteller, tells the real story of this classic battle. He reveals the horror, the bravery, the wins and the losses that faced our soldiers. He brings to life the personal stories of the men who fought, the events leading up to that memorable battle and the long war that followed, and the political decisions made in the halls of power that sealed their fates. The Battle of Long Tan is an engrossing and powerful history that shows the costs of war never end.vietnam conflict - australian involvement, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - politics and government - australia -
Yarrawonga RSL Sub BranchCenturion tank, Centurion Mk5 main battle tank, Early 1950's
Vietnam War Troops of the 1st Australian Armoured Regiment during a briefing at Vung Tau In 1967, the Royal Australian Armoured Corps' (RAAC), 1st Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) Squadron transferred to "A" Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Vietnam. Although they successfully conducted combat operations in their areas of operation(s) (AOs), reports from the field stated that their light-armour (M-113 ACAVs) were unable to force their way through dense jungle[15] limiting their offensive actions against enemy forces. The Australian government, under criticism from Parliament, decided to send a Squadron of Australian Centurion tanks to South Vietnam.[15] The 84 mm-gunned[16] Australian Centurions of 'C' Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment landed in the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) on 24 February 1968, and were headquartered at Nui Dat in III Corps (MR3).[17] 52 Ton main battle TankARN Number 169090 and tacsign 106tank armoured vietnam centurion mbt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Uniform, RAAF, Wing Commander Uniform, 1971
Wing Commander John Downing's RAAF jacket and pants - Blue wool jacket with Wing Commander Epaulets. Australia top of each sleeve embroided RAAF Epaulets with Vietnam ribbon on left chest. (Plain blue trousers with broken fly in Box 1188)john downing, raaf uniform
