"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. In this sculpture "Vietnam", the soldier is based on veteran Bill Cantwell’s experience in the Vietnam War. The young soldier wears an eye patch – Bill’s legacy of his wartime injury. The base of the statue represents being held down – you can see the hands reaching up the soldier’s legs. Carved by Hikaru. The laser-cut steel shield has a pattern of Huey helicopters flying over rubber trees, Bill’s memory of being evacuated after being shot in the eye. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

Brief history of unit in Vietnam including Honour Roll, three colour Photograph. 1st photograph - Pte PJ 'Jim' Flower 4 RAR SVN 1971. 2nd photograph - Pte DT Tom Hanley and Pte Terry A Croton (smoking) 1971. 3rd photograph - 4 RAR Soldiers on 3 Cav M1113 Phuoc Tuy 1971,4 rar, pte jim flower, pte tom hanley, pte terry croton, poster, information board, phuoc tuy, lt col jim hughes mc, wo1 w.t.c. "wally" thompson, operation ivanhoe, battle of nui le

Items brought home from Vietnam by Geoff Hopper in 1970. Refer 596.3..1 & .2 Black lacquered wood with mother of pearl inlay of scenery and domestic chores. Metal tabs on back for hanging.souvenirs, vietnam, pearl

The Phamtoms of Bridie is a highly readable blend of an engaging yarn and a fascinating portrayal of operational service in Vietnam as an infantry company commander leading some 100 fine young national service and regular soldiers in cloase quarter jungle fighting.operation bribie, 7 rar, 4 rar, 6 rar, special air service regiment (australian army), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian

Wooden shield with Blue and Yellow decal of Anchor and Eagle and words Navsuppact United States navy Vietnam, SaigonNavsuppact United States Navy, Vietnam, Saigonnavsuppact, shield

Vietnam Warmedals, vietnam, general

Raeme Vietnamplaque, vietnam, army

Vietnam floppyheadgear, vietnam, army

Vietnam floppyheadgear, vietnam, army

Vietnam floppyheadgear, vietnam, army

Colour Photograph of RAAF Flt Lt Ron Slater starting left engine of OV-10 aircraft at DiAn, South Vietnam September 1969. Ron supported the 2nd Brigade of US 1st Infantry Division 'The Big Red'.Plaque with details of the engine start Donated by Flt Lt Peter Condonov 10 aircraft, photograph

Bomber jacket in black outer material. Beige coloured, silky lining. Home made. Zippered front with colourful embroidery on both sleeves. Dragons on both sleeves; a tiger on the right front & a map of Vietnam, 66-67 on the back.Embroidery - "Fighters by Day, Lovers by Night; Drunkards by choice." Viet-Nam 66-67.bomber jacket

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962- 1972) had on Australian servicemen.Wooden and paper matchbox with striking area on sides of cover and graphic of bird and flame and vietnamese writing on blue, black, red and white cover.Chieu-hoi hay. keu goi nguoi than ve hoi chanh de cham dut/lo au cho sinh mang homatchbox, chieu-hoi, vietnman, nvvm

Vietnamese gothic cut silk chasuble. These vestments were purchased by Monsignor Henry Nolan and re-sold to his fellow priests in the diocese to raise money for Vietnamese orphanage children following the Vietnam conflict. Monsignor Nolan served as a military chaplain in Vietnam. The vestments feature Vietnamese Christian motifs such as this with a bamboo cross with an Asian incense burner.vietnam, nolan, chasuble, gothic, embroidery, asian, incense, cross.

2 Black and white Photograph in black frame. 1 RAAF Transport flight Vietnam (RTFV) on formation at RAAF Butterworth - July 1964 2. RTFV at Saigon for official welcome - Aug 64. Both groups are photographed in front of aircraft.rtfv 35 squadron, transport, photograph

Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975 with clasp. 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 with ribbon device '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.Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975 with clasp. 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 with ribbon device '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.replica medals, australian active service medal, vietnam medal, republic of vietnam campaign medal

Set of 4 Vietnam Service Medals. Court mounted. Australian Active Service Medal. With Vietnam Bar. Vietnam Military Medal. Anniversary of National Service Medal. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. With 1960 Bar.AASM. Has central star. with date 1945 - 1975. Vietnam Medal has HM Elizabeth 2nd on obverse with reverse showing mythological figure of the Greek God Hermes. Anniversary of National Service Medal surrounds wings beneath an anchor with crossed swords on obverse. The reverse shows the Southern Cross on spreading rays surrounded by a cog. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal obverse shows a gold and white enamelled star with a green- red and gold centre motif. The ribbon is green with 3 white stripes. Reverse shows CHIEN _ DICH over central VIETNAM with BOI - TINH beneath.

The Panel consists of 34 assorted replica medals and pins that relate to the Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV), from July 1962 - December 1972. The AATTV team was awarded various medal for meritous conduct throughout this period. Alongside the replica medals and badges are three information panels that detail the deeds of this group. The dedication panel reads 'Dedicated to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), July 1962 - December 1972. aattv, australian army training team vietnam, vietnam, 1962, 1972

Report written for the "Australian?" Army Journal. This report describes in some detail the Australian 1st Topographical Survey Troop from its initial formation in Oct 1965 through its deployment to South Vietnam in May 1966 and its Operational activities during 1966/67 in support of the 1st Australian Task Force.A4 booklet, stapled in top left corner. "SSgt Learmonth" written on front cover.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, 1st topographical survey troop, south vietnam

Boarding Pass issued to Pte Kevin PURDON, National Serviceman No 3792379. Served Vietnam. 1ARU 30.7.1968 - 23.8.1968, 3 RAR 24.8.1968 - 14.11.1968. 1ARU 15.11.1968 - 5.12.1968, 9 RAR 6.12.1968 - 7.1.1969 (ARU) 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit. (RAR) Royal Australian Regiment.Document. foolscap, printed in purple type with details of Rules & Regulations re boarding a flight from Saigon, South Vietnam to Sydney. Also recorded are flight times, meals, prohibited items & alcohol abuse.“Boarding Pass No 81”document, boarding pass, vietnam

RAASC badges (1), RNZ Infantry Reg Cap badge (1), Royal Aust Engineers Cap badge (1), RVR Shoulder badge (1), RA (of Transport /2), Company Sgt Major Cap badges (2) - Company Sgt Major badge (1), Infantry Combat Badge (1), AATTV shoulder patch, AMF cloth shoulder patch pair (1) and map of Vietnam.

Bronze coloured round Metal Medal. Bamboo over Dragon embossed design. Republic of Vietnam Service written on Medal. Green, yellow and red striped ribbon attached.U.S Vietnam Campaign Medalmedal, republic of vietnam

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, aussie digger, john 'jethro' thompson, sgt brett nolen, lt joe cazey

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, aussie digger, john 'jethro' thompson, sgt brett nolen, lt joe cazey

The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, special air service regiment (australian army), united states. army. special forces, green berets, mike force, the montagnards

Coloured print in a red timber, white background with a brass presentation strip at the bottom of the frame Inscription reads - RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam. 36 Squadron 1964-1972. Two flags - South Vietnam and the Vietnam Campagn. RAAF insignia above Caribou. First Squadron In - Last Out. Wallaby Airlines.Presented to Vietnam Vetrans Museum. on back - Affordable Trophies Michelton Phone 3354 1730caribou, wallaby airlines, 35 squadron

.1) The man kneeling in the photo is Paul Francis REIDY No 3793403 National Serviceman K.I.A. Vietnam. Refer Cat No 2526.2 for his service and details re his death..1) Photo, Black and White photostat of original. Photo sows 2 soldiers with weapons, rifles with tent in background, Vietnam. .2) Small card, yellow, with photo "Paul Francis REIDY". Card has on rear in colour drawing of "Jesus". Card was used at his funeral.photographs, vietnam, reidy