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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, National Service Fitness for Service NS15 (Rev 1/70)
Pro-forma document from Department of Labour and National Service advising NE Swainston that he has been found fit for service and can expect to commence with the army on 21st April 1971. Details have been typed in and document has been stamped in purple with the address and date- 10 Mar 1971, and signed by PH Cook - Secretary. Document informs recipient of what action he should take, including conditions by which an application for deferment may be made. Details of this are on the back of the document.conscription, national service - australia, call-up, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, National Service Call-up Notice NS 27 (rev 5/65)
Pro-forma call-up notice issued by Department of Labour and National Service to N E Swainston on 6th April 1971 advising that he has been called up for national service with the Military Forces of the Commonwealth and is to present himself at Engineer's Training Depot, Swan Street, Melbourne on 21st April 1971 at 9.00am. Details are typed in, National Service Registration Office address stamped on in purple. Signed by PH Cook- Secretary, the document advises recipient what to do if he should become ill or injured prior to the set date, and how to claim related expenses.national service - australia, call-up, conscription, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Army Certificate of Registration NS 2 (rev 7/69)
Pro-forma Certificate of Registration for Neil Ernest Swainston,born 17/07/1950, signed by him in blue ink with Army registration number 3801127 written onto the document in red ink.Signed by N E Swainston in blue ink. Army registration number 3801127 written onto the document in red ink.conscription, call-up, national service - australia, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - National Service training letter
Four page proforma letter from Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel K. H. Kirkland, 2n. Recruit Training Battalion Puckapunya to inform Pte N E Swainston of details of the 70-day basic training for conscripted soldiers. Details of training conditions are itemised.conscription, training, national service - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Australian Army Receipt No. 24537, 5/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
Receipt for monies received from Pte NE Swainston on 05/07/1971 for items of clothing.1 Sweater P'Over $5.45 / 3 Sock Khaki @ 80c PR $2.40army receipt, uniform, training, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Australian Department of Supply Claim Acknowledgement, 6/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
Proforma acknowledgement slip claim form from Department of Supply, Stores and Transport Branch, for loss and damage of goods. Print is green.Date stamped 6 Mar 1972claim form, department of supply, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet - Australian Soldier's Pay Book, Swainston
Brown vinyl covered Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay Book ( 48 pages with crest on front cover) issued to Neil Ernest Swainston on 21/04/1971, Cash Office 30, Paymaster Wendy A Sherwell. Details of payments made are written in pen.Inside front cover lists 'Instructions to Soldier'; back cover has pocket containing green-printed Paybook Variation Authority slips. Small ID photo of Private Swainston stapled to page 48.Hand-written in black marker pen:S16/ Army No. 3801127/ Swainston Neil Ernestpayments, national service - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Final Statement of Account - Discharged Member of Australian Army F WF 88 ( rev Dec 1970), 20/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
Proforma document of Australian Army : Final Statement of Account Discharged Member issued to PTE 3 Swainston, NE detailing monies to be paid at final discharge on 20/10/1972.payment, discharge, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Guide to Furniture Removal for Australian Service Personnel, 1/01/1969 12:00:00 AM
Red covered 20-page hand book of guidance to Commonwealth officers and service personnel having household furniture and effects removed or stored at Commonwealth expense. Includes details about eligibility, responsibilities, insurance and compensation.hand book, relocation, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Interim Discharge Certificate AAF- A199, 18/08/1972 12:00:00 AM
Interim notification of discharge from Australian Military Forces assigned top Private N E Swainston on 18 August 1972 notifying him that final discharge will ber effected on 20 October 1972national service - australia, discharge certificate, discharge, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Certificate of Discharge, AAF A16, 27/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
Formal notification of discharge from permanent military forces of the Commonwealth of Australia, stuck into brown linen card cover bearing Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia. Register number P123910, the document was assigned to Private Neil Ernest Swainston , Rifleman, on 27/10/72 after 1 year and 183 days of effective service. Document is accompanied by cover letter from Central Army Records Office, Albert Park Barracks, Victoria.discharge certificate, national service - australia, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Manual, Australian Army, Australian Army: User Booklet, Truck, Cargo, 5 ton, GS, W/Winch, F1 and Truck, Dump, 5 ton, 5CU YD, GS, W/Winch, F2, (Copy 1), 1971
A gree plastic manual with gold writing on the front. Also the Australian Army Insignia on the cover. The word "Restricted" in top of the page. There are two screws holding the manual together and a punch hole above these.australia - armed forces - service manuals, handbook, international truck cargo f1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Provisional technical manual user Booklet: Radio set, E.COMM/S2
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Manual, Royal Australian Navy, Wessex Mk31: Chapter 6, Hydraulic installation, Sept. 1963, 1963
Manual has a yellow cover with black writing on it. Manual is enclosed in a A4 plastic cover.wessex (helicopter), royal australian navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Service & instruction manual, Airplane General: B-24 Bombardment Airplane
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Ejection seats and escape equipment: technical information and basic servicing schedules
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Escape facilities (aircraft): instructions and modifications
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, General and technical information, Canberra Mark 20, 1976, 1976
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Manual, Australian Army, : Fitter Aarmament Handbook of Small Arms - Australian Army, 1980
A cream coloured manual with black writing on the front. Manual is held together by a metal clasp.weapons, small arms -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Ejection Seats And Escape Qquipment: Technical Information
A photocopied in black and white manual. The manual is held togethr by white plastic binding. At the top of the page in black ink reas E.I.S royal australian airforce - manuals, aviation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Australian Army: Preliminary ease of maintenance report: gun equipment towed 155mm FH 70, 4 MAG weapons branch
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Australian Army: AUST MT 136: Identification list provisional for tank, medium gun, Centurion, MK 5 (Mark 5)
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Re-establishment Benefits for National Servicemen, 1/11/1969 12:00:00 AM
Booklet with 22 pages and olive green soft-cover outlining benefits paid to National Servicemen for such matters as reinstatement in civilian employment, post-discharge vocational training, retirement, housing, and protection of financial commitments.national service - australia, re-establishment, repatriation, payments, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Army Reserve, Obligations and Conditions of Service, 1/05/2005 12:00:00 AM
Pro-forma document, one-page foolscap, outlining obligations and conditions of service, addessed in blue ink to Private N E Swainston, Army no. 3801127. Sent from S Command Personnel Depot, Watsonia Barracks, Macleod, Victoria, to notify him of three years service 21 October 1972 until 20 October 1975.army reserve, australian regular army reserve, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Guide to Submission of Claims for Entitlements on Removal
Guide to allowances for removal of family and possessions at end of period of active service of N E Swainston. Set consistes of letter ( 2 pages) and pro-forma document 'Annex A to Removal Authority' dated 12 Sepember 1972. Provides details of entitlements for relocation of personal effects, wife, and dog by private car from mainbeach, Queensland to Melbourne, Victoria with envelope addressed to Pte Swainston.national service - australia, army claims, relocation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972, 2001
Bronze Anniversary of national Service medal and miniature on striped ribbons: central yellow and blue stripes ( Australia's national colours of the era), white, green, and pale blue stripes ( represent Navy, Army Air Force) ochre edge for the soil of Australia. Emblem on front represents the Australian defence forces with the crossed swords of the Army at the forefront. Around the outer edge are the words "ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE 1951-1972". The reverse side has a stylised cog with the Southern Cross Stars over it to represent the cooperation between the machinery of the armed forces and the people of Australia. These medals were introduced in 2001. Accompanied by covering letter addressed to NE Swainston and dated '4 May 2011', the set is completed by the original hard black plastic box in white card slipcase.'3801127 N E Swainston' engraved around bottom edge of large medal.medal, national service - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Australian Army: Royal Australian Armoured Corps training: pamphlet No. 1: RAAC radio configurations and their operating procedures
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Manual, AAP 7291-003-10 MODS: escape facilities (aircraft) modification
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Over Voltage Protector (PN 1623-6-A (Eclipse-Pioneer), 1972
A cream coloured copied manual with black writing on it. At the top of the manual is a metal staple.royal australian airforce - manuals, overvoltage protector pn 1623-6-a -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Fatigue Meters Types: M1946, M1947, M1948 and M1967 (mechanism)
Photocopy oof the manual. It is stored in A$ plastic sleeves.royal australian airforce - manuals, fatigue meters
