Photograph Collage of injured people being extricated from the Mycanh floating restaurant. The Viet Cong placed two Claymore Mines in the popular restaurant on 25/6/1965. Forty one people including US Servicemen were killed and eighty two seriously injured. Two Australian MP's were two of the first rescuers.photograph, saigon, mycanh restaurant, cpl hans hurit, cpl eric watkins, australian military forces, collage

Helmet worn by the Quan Cahn, South Vietnamese military police, during the war in Vietnam. This item was collected because it contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam (1962–1972) other than Australian servicemen. Black helmet with chin strap. Painted at centre front in large white letters is QC (Quan Canh). Three stripes of equal width (red, white, red) circle the helmet from either side of the letters. es. . Inside there are the numbers, 29959 and the name Whitefield on the inside strap.On front: QC, Inside are the numbers, 29959 and the name Whitefield on underside of chinstrap.qc, helmet, south vietnam military police, quan canh, cpl js archbold, military medal

A black and white photograph of Armoured Personnel Carriers in open country in Phuoc Tuy Province. The crew Commander on the right of the photograph is Corporal Normie Rowe, one of Australias :teeny boppers" rock and roll stars. Normie was a two year National Serviceman.photograph, apc, phuoc tuy province, cpl normie rowe, normie rowe, gibbons collection catalogue

In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam. 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, cpl bob kearney, 1st australian task force

The first tunnel rats: this is the thrilling, hilarious and inspiring true story of a ragtag band of Aussie Army Engineers who redefined the word heroes...and reinvented larrikin to. Amongst the first Australians to fight in Vietnam, they faced death every day defusing Viet Cong booby traps - then partied all night in a casino they'd built in secret. They led hundreds of American troops to safety, but fought the US military police to a standstill in the bars of South Vietnam. They built the Australian Task Force's base - then sabotaged a headquarters conference, booby trapped showers and blew up a generator rather than kowtow to newly arrived officers.3 field troop royal australian engineers, cpl bob bowtell, tunnel rats, royal australian engineers, 1rar battalion, booby traps, viet cong, australian task force

In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam. 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, cpl bob kearney, 1st australian tast force

A black and white photograph of the drawing of the $1000 Melbourne Cup sweep 03/11/1969 at Delta Coy, 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) by Lance Corporal Hunter, Corporal Morrow, WO1 Londs, New Zealand Padre Shaw and Maj Stewart. The drawer of the favourite "Big Filou" was Sgt S Wilczek.photograph, melbourne cup sweep 1969, delta coy, 6 rar/nz, l/cpl hunter, cpl morrow, wo1 londs, padre shaw nz, maj i t stewart, sgt s wilczek, gibbons collection catalogue

In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam. 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, cpl bob kearney, 1st australian task force

The history of 2 Squandron, Phan Rang for the RAAF Canberra Bombers in vietnam from 1967 to 1971australia. royal australian air force. 2 squadron -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, australian, canberra (bomber), robert charles carver, flgoff mp herbert, cpl bryan francis fitzpatrick, ac trevor graham petith, lac ivan alfred wooley, lac ronald david hewitt

Unframed photo of Corporal Keith Bosley No 35 Sqn ties in a load of 4 cows bound for NHA Trang inside a Caribou aircraftAWM VN66-130-1 (1)caribou, no 35 sqn raaf, wallaby airlines, cpl keith bosley

The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for “... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre -eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy” to members of the armed forces of Commonwealth countries. This item is part of a collection of items relating to Cpl Alexander Burton.VC No 384Two items Medal on wooden display stand, Medal hangs on red ribbon with the words: The Victoria Cross; on label at base. Information board gives details of the history of the Victoria Cross. The medal is a replica.Front: For Valour Back: COPYvc

Photograph possibly taken on before departing or returning from warPart of the Flynn family collection of Cpl William Charles ClarkPhotograph portrait in celluloid processed plaque. Photographed mounted on brown paper background. Corners of the plaque are expose the mounting paper. The photo plaque is attached to a metal frame with a wire clip for hangingOn self adhesive label; Irene Madeline Joyce / 27/2/19 - 28/9/1983 / Married / William Charles Clarke / 10/3/1934celluloid, photograph, irene madeline clark

This printed instruction was issued to all veterans when issue with their medals and stars This instruction was issued to Cpl W C Clark when he was issued with his medals following war like servicePrinted instructions titled "SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS OF AWARD AND NOTES FOR GUIDANCE IN THE WEARING OF CAMPAIGN STARS, DEFENCE AND WAR MEDALS." the page is in poor condition from being held together with adhesive tape. At the bottom of the page is an annotation of the medal recipient, TOTAL AWARD SEVEN ARMY NO VX34546 NAME W C CLARKpaper

Part of the set of William Charles Clark collection of family memorabilia.An assortment of items loaned to the RSL by the Grandson, Lance Richard Flynn in February 2009, of Cpl Clark VX34546Photograph framed in IMC celluloid processed Plaque. Subject is Irene Madeline Joyce, wife of William Charles ClarkeOn reverse side written on white stick-on label are; Irene Madeline Joyce/ 27/2/10 - 28/9/1983/ Married/ William Charles Clark/ 10/03//1934photograph, framed picture, clark

Item carried into active service by Corporal William Charles Clark VX34546 Item was part of the first aid kit carried by Cpl Clark VX34546 whilst on active servicePrinted on cotton package containing the First Field Dressing. Inside a printed box is printed the following: / FIRST FILED DRESSING / To Open... /Outer Cover. Break thread holding flap / Inner Waterproof Cover/ Tear apart at the uncemented corner (indicated by arrow). /CONTENTS:/ Two dressings in Waterproof Covers, each consisting of a gauze pad stitched to a bandage, and / a safety pin./ DIRECTION FOR USE -Take the folded ends of the / bandage in each hand, and keeping bandage / taut, apply the gauze pad to the wound and fix the / bandage One dressing to be used for each wound. / In the case of head wounds when respirators have to / be worn, care should be taken to adjust the pad so / it does not interfere with the fit of the facepiece. / DO NOT HANDLE THE GAUZE OR WOUND / Outside the printed box is; Johnson & Johnson Pty. Ltd. Sydney. / OCTOBER 1942first field dressing, gauze, dressing

Item carried by Corporal William Charles CLARK VX34546 whilst on active serviceItem carried by Cpl William Clark whilst on active serviceFirst Field Dressing open cotton pouch containing one dressingPrinted on cotton package containing the First Field Dressing. Inside a printed box is printed the following: / FIRST FILED DRESSING / To Open... /Outer Cover. Break thread holding flap / Inner Waterproof Cover/ Tear apart at the uncemented corner (indicated by arrow). /CONTENTS:/ Two dressings in Waterproof Covers, each consisting of a gauze pad stitched to a bandage, and / a safety pin./ DIRECTION FOR USE -Take the folded ends of the / bandage in each hand, and keeping bandage / taut, apply the gauze pad to the wound and fix the / bandage One dressing to be used for each wound. / In the case of head wounds when respirators have to / be worn, care should be taken to adjust the pad so / it does not interfere with the fit of the facepiece. / DO NOT HANDLE THE GAUZE OR WOUND / Outside the printed box is; Johnson & Johnson Pty. Ltd. Sydney. / OCTOBER 1942guaze, bandage, cotton bandage

A black and white photograph of "Following confiscation, by Vietnamese Forces, of a number of fishing boats, their owners and their catch, members of Normie's APC Troop enjoy an evening meal of fresh prawns and seafood". photograph, normie rowe, armoured personnel carrier, gibbons collection catalogue, cpl normie rowe, vietnamese forces, fishing boats

A black and white photograph of a photocopy of People newspaper article on the Mekong Milk Run, written and photographed by Denis Gibbonsphotograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, mekong milk run, gibbons collection catalogue, f/lt nick walting, cpl allan hudson

This item commemorates the war in VietnamOriginal newspaper clipping from Herald Sun of three Australian soldiers in t-shirts and shorts showing to Vietnamese soldiers how to hold an aussie rules football.Did you know this was being taken for the Herald/FOOT(Y)HOLD IN VIETNAMafl football, capt bill mcmahon, cpl graeme owens, lt. ray harvey, p r event

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph taken at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, where the Medic Corporal Alex Berry assists the anaesthetist in preparing an American helicopter pilot for the theatre after he was shot down over South Vietnam.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, medic, cpl alex (chuck) berry, american pilot, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, wounded serviceman, doctors, nurses

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Corporal Alex (Chuck) Berry in the operating theatre at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. He now checks the pulse of a badly burned American helicopter pilot as he is prepared for surgery.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, cpl alex (chuck) berry, american pilot, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, medic, doctors, nurses

This book is about the men who made up 4 Platoon, B Company, 7 Battalion.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1961-1975 -- participation, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, soldiers -- australia -- biography., john ' bunda' walker, ken weightman, 4 platoon, b company, 7 battalion, 7 rar, operation finschafen, australian task force base, nui dat, pte robert hughes, cpl allan aldenhoven, pte john walker

personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, pte don tate, royal australian infantry corps, national service, first australian reinforcement unit, 1 aru, d coy, 4 rar, 12 platoon, cpl tom douglas, 1 atf, apc, capt lawrence, 9 rar, 1 field hospital, vung tau

In 1994 or so, fomer senior officers of the 9th Battalion (9 RAR) puclished a record of it tour. 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation. australian, 9 rar, pte gregory d. salmon, national service, military medal, l/cpl ochiltree, viet cong, pte ray kermode, pte don tate, m60 machine gun, pte noel gibson, cpl peter bunn, pte greg salmon, 7 platoon, c company

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Corporal Alex (Chuck) Berry and the anaesthetist in the operating theatre at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Berry inserts a drip needle into the arm of the badly burned American helicopter pilot as he is prepared for surgery.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, cpl alex (chuck) berry, american pilot, anaesthetist, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, medic, operating theatre, doctors, nurses

Typed notes on an expedition by Army personnel and Richard Zakrzewski to find the grave of William Patton who was buried near the edge of the Bulloo River Overflow east of Tibooburra. He was a member of the Burke and Wills Party. Notes mention planning for the expedition and what they did while they were there. C. E. Burgess WO2, the author of the notes.document, the william patton expedition may 4 - 19 1991, the victoria exploring expedition of the exploration committee of the royal society of victoria, robert o'hara burke, william john wills, ludwig becker, william purcell, charles stone, charles gray, william patton, richard zakrzewski, army survey regiment, burke and wills expedition, lt col van den tol, state library of victoria, land information centre bathurst, capt. coulthard, wo1 slater, wo2 burgess, sgt de grauw, lcpl blake, capt cuskelly, wo1 gillies, ssgt sustart, cpl colde, cpl south, lcpl northausen, spr linwood, wo2 graham, ssgt gowers, sgt marshall, cpl doyle, cfn ellis, spr reynolds, spr hilbig, pte mckersie, 10/27 rsar, clifton downs homestead, gwen smith, william patton memorial

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, theatre sister Capt June Minchow and Medic Corporal Alex (Chuck) Berry discuss an operating theatre problem with another corporal Medic at the hospital.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, medic, cpl alex (chuck) berry, capt june minchow, gibbons collection catalogue, nurses, operating theatre, medics