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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Article, Smiths Weekly
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, commanding officer, headquaters ap an phu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Suoi Nghe, 7RAR
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 Nghe" North of the Australian Base at Vung Tau. the fort was manned by Montagnard soldiers who lived with their families within the walls of the village. The Reception, Staging, and Onward Movement (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 would be in the area.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 Nghe" North of the Australian Base at Vung Tau. the fort was manned by Montagnard soldiers who lived with their families within the walls of the village. 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 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, photograph, ap suoi nghe, vung tau, montagnard soldiers, nui dat, 7 battalion, rso -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, "Sold to 7RAR"
A black and white photograph of signs "Sold to 7RAR" on top of "LJ Hooker for sale". The sign is reprinted and laminated. Above the photograph reads: When 7 Battalion relieved 5 Battalion in April 196?, the base camp was set up in an old rubber plantation, in normal Aussie humour we were greeted by for sale sign the read "Sold to 7 RAR: over an L.J. Hooker sale sign.When 7 Battalion relieved 5 Battalion in April 196, The base camp was set up in an old rubber plantation in normal Aussie humor we were greeted by these signs.photograph, 7th battalion, 5th battalion, rubber plantation, 7 rar, aussie humour, l.j. hooker sign -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Home Away From Home
This item is one of many that have been donated by John David Methven. Lt John Methven 37604 served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served with the 7th Batalion with The Royal Australian regiment from April 67 to April 1968.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 Regimental 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, 7 rar, john methven, rso, regimental signals officer, battalion headquarters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - BOOTS, GP, Dunlop Australia, Unknown
Vietnam Veteran P. UMINA 3792233. Refer Cat No 2446 for his service detailsPair high sided black, general purpose (GP) army boots issued to troops in Vietnam.“DUNLOP MADE IN AUSTRALIA 7/ On inside top L/H Boot, “P. Umina 7/6”passchendaele barracks trust, boots, gp, vietnam, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH VIETNAM, FRAMED, 6.6.1965
Black & white photo taken in Vietnam of soldiers in grassy field with helicopters above. White mat surrounds photo black wooden frame.On rear of photo: "6.6.65 1st BAT RAR, Move to cover after landing to start search & destroy. Bien Hoa Vietnam"photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - airforce, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ephemera - Airline ticket
Typical example of Qantas Airline ticket issued to armed forces personnel leaving Vietnam for Australia for R&R, with. Australian Customs form and declaration to be filled in by traveller. Briefing sheet listing arrangement for departure and arrival in Australia. This item was issued to Corporal Peter Stanley Sims who served in Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (Army Component) 1969-70. Qantas airline ticket. Australian customs paperwork, double sided information and declaration sheet. The ticket is printed in red ink. Australian Force Vietnam briefing letter for travelling to Australia from Vietnam typed in black ink.Qantas 000067 charter passenger ticket and baggage check. Customs paperwork and briefing notes for travelling to Australia.qantas, airline ticket, nvvm, customs declaration, leaving vietnam, p.sims oam jp, r&r, recreation vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Sharing a Meal
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 an Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) advisor with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), Armoured Corps, sharing a meal with his Vietnamese counterpart during a lull in operations.photograph, aattv, army of the republic of north vietnam (arvn), 1 corps, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), armoured corps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Slide - Sims Image Collection
A collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam, by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304) who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Street view - shops, mopeds and rickshaws, Cholon Vietnam 1969/70.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, cho lon, cholon, city, streetscape -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET VIETNAM, Post 1962
Lawrence Raymond Hufer No 3162733 served in Vietnam from 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. The nominal roll shows that he served in 85 Transort Platoon RAASC. He later served in 15 Transport Platoon RACT. Medal set, miniatures, court mounted, set of (6) Re L. HUFER. 1. Australian Active Service Medal with clasp "VIETNAM" 2. Vietnam campaign medal 3. Reserve Force Medal 4. Defence Medal 5. Anniversary of National service meal 6. Vietnam medal with clasp "60 -"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Plaque - Lest We Forget, 18/12/2015
Commemorative Plaque � 50th Anniversary, Long Tan Battle.A significant visual statement of the veterans creed to remember comrades-in-arms and comrades fallen. Rectangular shape, polished wood; gold lettering text, shield for each of three arms of the Defence Force that served in Vietnam: Army, Navy and TBA. Long Tan cross placed centrally on the plaque.Vietnam. To All Those Who Served and To Those Who Did Not Return. Lest We Forget.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, mackay vietnam veterans qld -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Award, Selangor Pewter Malaya, Pewter Drinking Tankard, 1967 (Approximate)
"Ettamogah Club", RAAF Vung Tau, Vietnam. Snow Coughlan 1967-1968Drinking tankard, pewter with handle. Classic "tankard" shape."Ettamogah Club", RAAF Vung Tau, Vietnam. Snow Coughlan 1967-1968souvenir, mug, drinking, coghlan, john desmond, ettamogah club, raaf, vung tau, snow coughlin, instrument fitter, a220788, no 9 sqn, conspicuous gallantry medal -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Powers Big Red
Empty beer can. Powers Big Red Bitter ale Australian Vietnam Forces National MemorialFrom Anzac Cove to Nui Dat our fighting men and women upheld the Aust tradition of larrikinism in Vietnam with the symbol of the red kangaroo AKA the big red ratbeer can, australian vietnam forces national memorial -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Lighter cigarette, 1960s
Donated by Cliff Marshall the brother of Clyde Marshal who was a RAAF Medical Orderly and served with 2 Squadron in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968.Australian servicemen on duty in Vietnam who smoked generally had Zippo Lighters. It was a smoking accessory that was widely known worldwide and made popular in Australia by returning veterans. Rectangular stainless steel liquid fuel cigarette lighter with flip up lid.Internally a pull out receptacle that contains cotton absorbent wad to soak up the liquid fuel, flint tube and wick. The exposed top half has the flint striker roller, exposed wick, flame shield and locking toggle.On flip up lid “CLYDE / MARSHALL” on reverse VIETNAM /67-68; on case [RAAF MEDICAL INSIGNIA]. On reverse side “map of South Vietnam and North Vietnam showing names of towns, Danang, Hue Quihon Nhatrang Camranh Phanrang, Saigon Hanoi, Haiphong, Haiman, and South Vietnam flag. The base in inscribed with manufacturers name and patent number "BRANDFORD PA/ZIPPO/PAT.2517191"zippo, cigarette lighter, smoking accessories -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Image of Dennis Giste and Normie Rowe
This image of two Vietnam veterans at a Gallipoli Memorial event was donated by John Dennis Giste, Service No: R62365, was a cook on H.M.A.S Sydney 27/05/65 - 26/06/65 and 16/09/65 - 20/10/65.A coloured image of RAN Vietnam veteran John Dennis Giste with his arm around singer and RAAC Vietnam veteran Normie Rowe at the 85th Anniversary of Gallipoli on 25 April 2000. giste, normie rowe, gallipoli, 85 anniversary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - BOOTS, GP - ARMY, Dunlop Australia, Unknown
Issued to troops in during the Vietnam era.Pair of black high sided General Purpose (GP) army boots issued to troops in the Vietnam era. Boot laces are not original.“DUNLOP MADE IN AUSTRALIA 11/5”passchendaele barracks trust, boots, general purpose, vietnam, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Beer Can
Black neoprone stubby holder with gold graphics of Vietnam National Memorial Canberra, holding beer can of the Welcome Home Parade - sydney 3rd October 1987On can - Australian Vietnam Forces Welcome Home Parade '87 Sydney October 3rd 1987. Together then, together again.beer can, australian vietnam forces, welcome home parade -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Beer Cans, 1987
Commemorative Beer cans produced by Tooheys Brewery for Australian Vietnam Forces Welcome Home Parade in Sydney October 3rd 1987 Vietnam War welcome home parade commemorative souvenirs.Two sealed cans with ring top pulls - one white in colour with glass of beer and Australian Flag and one red in colour with soldier and kangaroo Tooheys Draught AUSTRALIAN VIETNAM FORCES Welcome Home Parade Sydney October 3rd 1987 Power's Bitter Ale Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Canberra 1992beer can, vietnam war, welcome home parade, souvenir -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Nung Mercenaries
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 colour photograph of a member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) supervising the traning of Chinese (Nung) Mercanaries at the Mike Force Training Area, Marble Mountain, Danang, 2 Corps region of South Vietnam.photograph, aattv, chinese nung mercenaries, marble mountain, 2 corps, mike force, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), mike force training area, danang -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, USS Enterprise 2
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 the American aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, on station with the U.S. 7th Fleet in the Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam. Aircraft from the carrier maintained round the clock bombing raids on North Vietnam.photograph, uss enterprise, tonkin gulf, aircraft carrier, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, u.s. 7th fleet, bombing raids, north vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Slide - Sims Image Collection
A collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam, by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304), who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Dr Major Peter Byrne on the steps of the Cemetery for the fallen, Vietnam 1969/70. peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, dr major peter dudley byrne, cemetery for the fallen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Refugee Village Construction 1
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 Vietnamese refugees from the war in North Vietnam, mainly women, constructing a refugee village at Tuy Hoa, in 2 Corps of South Vietnam. The absence of males amongst the refugees was notable and, to some, suspicious.photograph, refugee village, tuy hoa, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese refugees, 2 corps, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, 1st Canberra Bomber Arrives
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 coloured photograph of the crew of the first Canberra Jet bomber of the RAAF's No. 2 Sqn to land in Vietnam alight from their aircraft upon arrival at the Phan Rang Airbase to commence their tour of duty on active service in the Vietnam conflict.photograph, canberra bomber, 2 sqn, raaf, phan rang airbase, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, royal australian air force -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, USA Camouflage Jacket with two USA medals. Defense Medal and Vietnam Medal, Unknown presumably USA made
Vietnam conflict.Vietnam conflict00128.1 USA Camouflage jacket 2 chest pockets, black buttons with black buttons down the front. Has Vietnam cloth badge on left shoulder. 00128.2 Medal. Inscribed United States of America (reverse), and Republic of Vietnam service (front) Colours are green, red & yellow. 00128.3 Medal Only inscription, National Defence. Colours, red, white & blue and yellow. -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Medallions, 18/8/2016
The presentation case was produced as a Welfare Fundraising item and could be displayed on shelf or the like; the medallions are a simple but meaningful depiction of the Australian Armed Services engaged in the Vietnam war. A simple but meaningful presentation of six elements of Australian Armed Forces during the Vietnam War.Set of six medallions with a picture of each of six elements of Australian Armed Forces in Vietnam and commemorating 50 years since the Vietnam War: Navy, Air Force, Armour, Artillery, Infantry, Signals. Medallions are in a presentation case with inside cover a depiction of various Australian Services. A Certificate of Authenticity is inside the presentation box and is described thus: a 'shield' with motto Courage.Service.Mateship with a "50 Vietnam" over a similarity of the the Rising Sun design and wing date ribbons of 1962 and 2012; included is a Limited Edition Number: 00139 of 1000. Below all of that are the Vietnam Service Colours. Limited Edition Number: 000139 of 1000. vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional object - Cigarette lighter
Used in Vietnam 1968-9, by Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) Brian Leonard Start, a National Serviceman in 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers.Silver flip-top cigarette lighter. Has been personalised with the RAE emblem in gold on the front and engraving of serviceman's name, number and year on the back. Stored in original box.Front: R.A.E. VIETNAM, Back: 3791450/SRR START/'68-69r.a.e., bl start, "68-69, special reconnaissance regiment, 3791450, engineers, zippo, vietnam, cigarette lighter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Wooden Plaque
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972). Detachment, 8 Petroleum Platoon, Royal Australian Army Service Corps (RAASC) was the Petroleum Platoon in the RAASC.Black wooden plaque with yellow metal shield, 8 examples of military vehicles, a snooker 8 ball, 8 Petroleum Platoon.Vietnam/ Australian Army Service Crops/ Detachment/ 8 Petroleum Platoon.vietnam, 8 petroleum platoon, raasc, royal australian army service corps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Beer can
Power's bitter Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Canberra. Silver coloured stubby holder. 40th Avnniversary of the Battle of Long Tan 18 Aug 2006Can - Power's Bitter Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Canberra. Stubby holder - Battle of Long Tan 40th Anniversarybeer can, battle of long tan, australian national memorial canberra, 40th anniversary -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Pleiku
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 colour photograph of three members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) discussing operational requirements with the senior Vietnamese Army Colonel at Pleiku, South Vietnam. The advisers with their American counterparts commanded a Montagnard Mike Force Battalion.A colour photograph of three members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) discussing operational requirements with the senior Vietnamese Army Colonel at Pleiku, South Vietnam. The advisers with their American counterparts commanded a Montagnard Mike Force Battalion.photograph, aattv, pleiku, south vietnam, montagnard mike force, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), vietnamese army colonel -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Slide - Sims Image Collection
A collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam, by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304) who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.View of a busy road in Saigon, Vietnam 1969/70, with motorbikes, buses, bikes and cyclos. peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, saigon