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

Vietnam War A 500 page US military publication on all aspects of life in North Vietnam

coloured photo of 173rd Airbourne Brigade Flag used from Europe to Vietnam.'First In Last Out "vietnam war 1965/1971, 173rd airborne brigade

Black and white photograph in black frame Troops on board a ship being farewelled by two young women with their backs to the camera.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, embarkation - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation - australian, photograph

Black and white phptograph in a black and silver frame of a Soldier on night patrolvietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, photograph

Colour photograph in a black and gold frame. A wounded soldier, bandaged around the torso and right arm lies in bed. A photo of a young woman is included above his head.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - casualties, photograph

Men's Green Jacket with 6 Gold Buttons.There are 56 different badges pinned to Jacket front.Green Men's tie - AVFNM October 92 Embroidered Gun with Hat.Inscription on pocket 'Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Canberra 3rd October 1992 ' included Vietnam War Badge.jacket with badges

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

Contains various Reports, photos and newspaper articles106 field workshop (raeme), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian

Names and photograph of all Australian Armed Forces people killed in action during the Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975 -- registers of dead -- australia