A photograph of a sign of 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment with a pig in soldier uniform underneath. The picture is on purple-blue paper.Porky's people 7th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Nui Dat "Vietnam" First Tour April 1967-April 1968sign, 7 rar, photograph

A black and white picture in black frame of Major Chapman and his two soldiers waiting in front of a helicopter to be flown back to base camp.Major Graeme Chapmen OC Charlie Coy 7RAR, waits, with his troops to be flownback to base camp after a grueling operation in South Vietnam7 rar, 7th battalion, photograph, maj graeme chapman, charlie company

A black and white page with three images: one whows two soldiers and two dogs, one shows two men in costume of a pig and a tiger, one shows taking care of his bootsThe Pigs (They're proud of their names) go to war. A battle eager. New Battalion is on the move to Vietnamthe pig battalion, dogs - war use, pte tom blackhurst, justin tracker dog, cassius tracker dog, 7 rar, article, clippings

A laminated paper on black paper about a commanding officer message on Smiths Weekly. On the top is an emblem with two pigs on both sides with texts "Circulation 1,000 copies" and "Headquaters Ap An Phu"Smiths Weekly. Porky's paper offical organ of 7RARsmiths weekly, 7 rar

A green pig facing left on a crimson background with golden border. At the bottom of border, a center text says "7RAR Template 1966 Don Cruden"7RAR Template 1966, Don Cruden7 rar, don cruden, 7th battalion

A reprint colour photograph of s small shed surrounded by bamboos. The picture and texts are on a white paper and laminated. Written above the photograph. HOME AWAY FROM HOME John Methven, the Regimenta Signals Officer (RSO) of 7Bn, 1967, set up a comfy home at Battalion Headquarters during an extended operation. Aside from being responsible for all communications throughout the Battalion, ground to air and back to task force, the RSO manned the Battalion Command post for several two hour shifts each night.John Methven, The Regimental Signals Officer (RSO) of 7BN, 1967 set up a comfy home at Battalion Head Quarters during an extended operation.photograph, 7th battalion, john methvan, 7 rar

A reprinted black and white Photograph of an area with a small rectangle area in the middle and the road goes down from below middle left side to near bottom on the right side. Above the photograph reads: This aerial photograph shows a rectangular fort like enclosure at "Ap Suoi Nighe" North of the Australian Base at Vung Tau. the fort was manned by Montangard Soldiers. they lived in the walls of the fort along with their families. The RSO of 7 Battalion, John Methven, and one of his signa,ers would fly out from Nui Dat and act as liaison when troops from 7 BN would be in the area.This aerial photograph shows a rectangular fort like enclosure at "Ap Suoi Nighe" north of Australian base at Vung Tau. The fort was manned by montangard soldiers. They lived in the walls of the fort along with their families. The RSO of 7 Battalion, John Methven and one of his signalers would fly out from Nui Dat and act as liaison when troops from 7 BN woul be in the area.7 rar, 7 battalion map, john methven, montagnard, suoi nghe, signals

A poster information board, white text on black, for cartoon in 5RAR display.On the 4th May 1966, the majority of 5RAR C Company (1st tour) arrived at Vung Tau South Vietnam on board the converted aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, The following day they were ferried ashore on American landing crafts. As they approached the beach, they heard an order that has remained with them until this day. "Fix Bayonets!" Had Vung Tau been over-run by Viet Cong? Should we put a round up the spout? Then again, did we even have a round to put up the spout? Q-Sgt Bob Trenear heard the order with dismay and stated "Fix Bayonets, bloody hell I packed mine in the bottom of my pack!" This was supposed to be a secured area. The Americans (who were working on the beach) thought it a great joke with comments such as "Put those pig stickers away before you hurt yourselves". Unfortunately, this isn't the original cartoon. However Richard Martin created a new one in 2012 and donated it to the Company's Mushroom Club. The original cartoon was published in an Australian newspaper in 1966. As this is a part of the Company's history it would be great appreciated if anyone having information or an image of the original cartoon to contact the 5RAR Association through their Website www.5rar.asn.au 5 rar association, cartoon, poster, information board, vung tau, hmas sydney, sgt bob trenear, bayonet, richard martin

A black and white cartoon of confused soldiers getting off a ship in Vung Tau 1966 being instructed to fix their bayonets . 1966 Vung Tau South Vietnam - "Fix Bayonets!!!" - You guys outa put em "Pig stickers" away before ya hurt yourselves!! - Bugger!! Me bayonet's at the bottom of me pack!! - Copyright 20125 rar, cartoon, newspaper, vung tau, sgt bob trenear

A black board that has "Infantry Combat" badge at top center and five medals underneath (four rounds medals and one star medal),REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF VIETNAM MEDALS (1963 - 1972) Infantry Combat Badge, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 - 1972 (Isued to national Servicemen) Republic of Vietnam Campaing Medal Refer Catalogue No: 118 for description of the replica medals5 rar, replica medals, infantry combat badge, australian active service medal, vietnam medal, anniversary of national service medal, republic of vietnam campain medal

A black and white picture on black wood of six soldiers (some are injured). Three of them are boarding the helicopter while the others are heading toward it. The Helicopter has text "United States Army" on its tailUnited States Armyphotograph, 5 rar

A black and white picture on black wood of an injured soldier being carried on a stretcher by two soldiers while the other two soldiers are taking care of him.photograph, 5 rar

A black and white picture on black wood of a medic taking care of an injured soldier while the other two soldiers are waiting to be treated.photograph, 5 rar

A black board with white text about "5RAR "Operation Canberra"6th-10th Oct 1966"5RAR "Operation Canberra" 6th-10th Oct1966 Premilinary clearance of a Mountain prior to Operation Robin. Photos depic the evacuation of wounded 8 platoon soldiers after engaging with VC trail watchers then booby trap explosions on the southern slope of Nui Thi Vai - 8th Oct 1966 A landing zone (LZ) was hand cleared from dense jungle to enable a helicopter to land for evacuation for the wounded.honours and awards, 5 rar

A thin long black board with white texts "For Gallant and Distinguished Service Republic of South Vietnam"For Gallant and Distinguished Service Republic of South Vietnam5 rar, memorial board

Ill, maps, p.336.non-fictionOn the afternoon of 18 August 1966, just five kilometres from the main Australian Task Force base at Nui Dat, a group of Viet Cong soldiers walked into the right flank of Delta Company, 6 RAR. Under a blanket of mist and heavy monsoon rain, amid the mud and shattered rubber trees, a dispersed Company of 108 men held its ground with courage and grim determination against a three-sided attack from a force of 2,500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops. When the battle subsided, 18 Australian soldiers lay dead and 24 had been wounded. Battlefield clearance revealed 245 enemy bodies with captured documents later confirming the count at over 500 enemy killed and 800 wounded. These men were led by a gruff and gusty perfectionist, Major Harry Smith. Now, some 47 years after the battle, Harry tells his story for the first time. But Long Tan is more than just an account of a historic battle. Harry Smith takes his readers on an extraordinary journey - one that ultimately reveals a remarkable cover-up at the highest military and political echelons. Long Tan is also Harry's life story and portrays his many personal battles, from failed marriages to commando-style killing; from a horrific parachute accident through to his modern-day struggles with bureaucracy for recognition for his soldiers. Harry's battles are tempered by his love of sailing, where he has at last found some peace. Long Tan portrays the wrenching, visceral experience of a man who has fought lifelong battles, in a story that he is only now able to tell. Harry can still hear the gunfire and smell the blood spilt at Long Tan. For him, the fight continues. Collapse summary vietnam conflict - australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – battles – long tan

Framed coloured photograph of four Soldiers of 12 Platoon taking a break during a search of Long Phuc Hai village. Chris Cannin, Ken Ward, Pat McEwan Dave Pullar12 platoon, d coy 7 rar, long phuc hai

Photograph of crowds of well wishers lining the wharf to farewell troops of the 7RAR as HMAS Sydneyprepares to get underway on another voyage to Vietnam. Photo taken at Sydney, NSW in February 1970AWM M0921/11photograph, 7 rar, hmas sydney

Four coloured Photograph in one frame of 7RAR deploying to Vietnam in April 1967. Photograph 1 - Crossing the Equator Photograph 2 - HMAS Anzac escorting HMAS Sydney Photograph 3 - Three Soldiers on deck of HMAS Sydney Photograph 4 - HMAS Vampire escort to Vietnamhmas sydney, hmas anzac, hmas vampire, 7 rar, photograph

Black and white photograph of a soldier in jungle greens standing watch with a machine gun. Another soldier is curled up asleep.1 rar, private barry burge, private ian smith, photograph

Documents found in a Viet Cong tunnel during Operation Pinnaroo. A sweep of the Long Hai Hills south of Nui Dat by troops of 3RAR are transacted for Pte, Hans Gutjachof B coy by a Vietnamese interpreterAWM CRO/68/0237/VNphotograph, 3 rar, operation pinnaroo

Three coloured Photograph framed in black timber with white matting. 1. An APC used to transport an ambush party onto an NVA track. 2. Pte Robertson and Pte Donnelly on a routine perimeter sweep at FSB Balmoral 3. 3RAR conducting a routine perimeter sweep of FSB Balmoralphotograph, battle of balmoral, 3 rar, coral balmoral, battle of coral-balmoral

Set of jungle green uniform belonging to E. D. Mathews of Salvation Army attached to 7RARuniform, clothing, salvation army, 7 rar

Terendak Camp Malaya 1964A black and white photograph of three unnamed Officers visiting 3RAR lines at Terendak Camp Malaya 1964. Distinguished Visitor To 3RAR Lines/Terendak Camp Malaya 1964.photograph, 3 rar, terendak camp, malaya, officers

A black and white photograph of two digger from the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, enjoy a brief respite from the weight of their packs, as they take a ten (10) minute rest/smoko break, during search and destroy operations in the thick Dark Green jungle of Phuoc Tuy Provincephotograph, phuoc tuy province, 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, dark green

A black and white photograph of Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, platoon strength, North West of 1ATF, Operation Atherton, 10 December 1969, 1 Platoon, A Company, 8RAR, Pte Graeme C Piltz goes to ground under fire from heavy machine gun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG firephotograph, pte graeme c piltz, 8 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, 1 atf

A black and white photograph of Private Errol Noack in uniform in front of a garden in its original frame. photograph, 5 rar, noack collection, noack, errol