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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, McAleer, Anthony J, Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans, 2018
... Vietnam War... -- Biography Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives Australian ...Fifty years after they served Australia in the Vietnam War, sixteen veterans of that conflict who live in the Yarra Valley sat down with the Mt Evelyn RSL's historian and revealed, some for the first time, their experiences before, during and after the war.Fifty years after they served Australia in the Vietnam War, sixteen veterans of that conflict who live in the Yarra Valley sat down with the Mt Evelyn RSL's historian and revealed, some for the first time, their experiences before, during and after the war. 1961-1975 -- veterans -- victoria -- yarra valley, veterans -- victora -- yarra valley -- biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, australian. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Hastings, Max, Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-75, 2018
... Vietnam War... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...A masterly chronicle of one of the devasting international conflicts of the twentieth century.A masterly chronicle of one of the devasting international conflicts of the twentieth century.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, vietnam -- history -- 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Dapin, Mark, Australia's Vietnam: Myth vs History (Copy 1), 2019
... Vietnam War... -- Participation Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives Australian ...When journalist and historian Mark Dapin first interviewed Vietnam veterans and wrote about the war, he swallowed (and regurgitated) every popular misconception. He wasn't alone. In Australia's Vietnam, Dapin argues that every stage of Australia's Vietnam War has been misremembered and obscured by myth. He disproves claims that every national serviceman was a volunteer; questions the idea that Australian troops committed atrocities; debunks the fallacy that there were no welcome hope parades until 1987; and rebuts the fable that returned soldiers were met by spitting protesters at Australian airportsWhen journalist and historian Mark Dapin first interviewed Vietnam veterans and wrote about the war, he swallowed (and regurgitated) every popular misconception. He wasn't alone. In Australia's Vietnam, Dapin argues that every stage of Australia's Vietnam War has been misremembered and obscured by myth. He disproves claims that every national serviceman was a volunteer; questions the idea that Australian troops committed atrocities; debunks the fallacy that there were no welcome hope parades until 1987; and rebuts the fable that returned soldiers were met by spitting protesters at Australian airports 1961-1975 -- participation, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, australian, national service -- australia -- history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Colson, Geraldine, The Soldier Who Didn't Die: A Sister's Memoir. (Copy 1), 2018
... Vietnam War... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.vietnam war, 1961-1975, war wounds -- biography, rehabilitation -- australia -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Colson, Geraldine, The Soldier Who Didn't Die: A Sister's Memoir. (Copy 2), 2018
... Vietnam War... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.vietnam war, 1961-1975, war wounds -- biography, rehabilitation -- australia -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Crowe, Ambrose Thomas, War and Conflict: The Australian Vietnam Veterans Association, 2003
... War and Conflict: The Australian Vietnam Veterans...Vietnam War - 1961-1975... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War - 1961-1975 ...This thesis addresses the predicament many veterans found themselves in some years after their return to Australia after fighting the Vietnam War (1962-1973)Thesis done by Ambrose Thomas Crowe for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.This thesis addresses the predicament many veterans found themselves in some years after their return to Australia after fighting the Vietnam War (1962-1973)vietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, department of veterans affairs (dva), returned services league of australia (rsl), agent orange - tboxicology, conscription - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Hodges, Ian, Vietnam, 1968: the battle of fire support bases: Coral/Balmoral (Copy 1)
... Vietnam War... - Participation Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Campaigns Fire Support Base ...Ammo was low no grenades the VC were all around us out of the 7 men around the M60, I had lost one dean and one wounded there was nothing I could do.Ammo was low no grenades the VC were all around us out of the 7 men around the M60, I had lost one dean and one wounded there was nothing I could do. 1961-1975 - participation, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns, fire support base - coral -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Lunn, Hugh, Vietnam, A Reporter's War (Copy 1)
... Vietnam, A Reporter's War (Copy 1)...Vietnam War... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive (1968), saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Vietnam, A reporter's War (Copy 2)
... Vietnam, A reporter's War (Copy 2)...Vietnam War... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive (1968), saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, McMillan-Kay, Robert, Vietnam: A Technical Tour with the 1st Topographic Survey Troop (Copy 1)
... in the Vietnam war still rages. Only those who were there can tell ...The political and personal controversy over our involvement in the Vietnam war still rages. Only those who were there can tell the story.The political and personal controversy over our involvement in the Vietnam war still rages. Only those who were there can tell the story.australia. army. topographical survey troop, 1st, military topography - vietnam, nui dat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Siers, Robyn, Devotion: Stories of Australia's Wartime Nurses - Century of Service
... served in World War One, World War Two and Vietnam Devotion ...Stories of Australian nurses who have served in World War One, World War Two and VietnamStories of Australian nurses who have served in World War One, World War Two and Vietnamaustralian army nurses, nurses, vietnam, gallipoli -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Davine, Annamaria, Italo-Australians In The Vietnam War: A Migrant Perspective, 2021
... Italo-Australians In The Vietnam War: A Migrant Perspective...-Australians In The Vietnam War: A Migrant Perspective Book Davine ...A collection of articles written about the Italian-Australians who served in VietnamA collection of articles written about the Italian-Australians who served in Vietnamitalians-australians, italian ausralian institute research centre, vietnam, charles (carmelo) di noto, dino de marchi, ivo sist, rosario (ross) lagana, ennio morello, antonino (tony) parrello, emmanuele john (ned) pannuzzo, vincenzo (vince) pezzano, vincent john (vince) restuccia, davide (david) guerino florian, aldo (rocky) andrea matteo maria gerzina, paul frank beraldo, francesco (frank) martino, guido bensi, nicola gaetano (nick john) cassano, salvatore (sam) vecchio, anthony (tony) magnanini, joseph john (joe) valvo, phillip john (phil) vitale, anthony (tony) arena, ennio torresan, peitro bevilacqua, ettore (arthur) savino -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Students of Bendigo South East Secondary College, The Vietnam War: 50 Years On with DVD of Interviews
... The Vietnam War: 50 Years On with DVD of Interviews... in Vietnam. The Vietnam War: 50 Years On with DVD of Interviews ...A collecion of stories of local Bendigo veterans and their time in Vietnam.A collecion of stories of local Bendigo veterans and their time in Vietnam.veitnam, veterans -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Nalty, Bernard C., Watson, George M., Neufeld, Jacob, The Air War Over Vietnam: Aircraft of the Southeast Asia Conflict
... The Air War Over Vietnam: Aircraft of the Southeast Asia... Aircraft and Helicopters The air war over vietnam involved a wide ...The air war over vietnam involved a wide variety of operations- from air-to-air combat to massive and concentreated aerial bombardment.The air war over vietnam involved a wide variety of operations- from air-to-air combat to massive and concentreated aerial bombardment.vietnam, american aircraft and helicopters -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Halberstam, David, One Very Hot Day
... Halberstam has drawn this sharp picture of the war in Vietnam One ...David Halberstam has drawn this sharp picture of the war in VietnamDavid Halberstam has drawn this sharp picture of the war in Vietnamvietnam, saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bell, Ken (Brig. Gen. USAF (Ret.), 100 Missions North: A Fighter Pilot's Story of the Vietnam War
... 100 Missions North: A Fighter Pilot's Story of the Vietnam... of the Vietnam War Book Bell, Ken (Brig. Gen. USAF (Ret.) ...In 100 Missions North, Ken Ball recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his fellow U.S. Air Force pilots made while flying F105-Thunderchiefs - the famous "Thus" - in vietnam in 1966 and 1967.In 100 Missions North, Ken Ball recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his fellow U.S. Air Force pilots made while flying F105-Thunderchiefs - the famous "Thus" - in vietnam in 1966 and 1967.vietnam, u.s air force, f-105 thunderchiefs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Dorr, Robert F, Air War - South Vietnam
... Air War - South Vietnam... Vietnam seemed endless to those who fought it. Air War - South ...The air war in South Vietnam seemed endless to those who fought it.The air war in South Vietnam seemed endless to those who fought it.south vietnam, army, australia. royal australian navy, air force, cia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Gurney, Gene Col. USAF (Ret.), Vietnam: The War In The Air - A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines
... Vietnam: The War In The Air - A Pictorial History of the... entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places ...Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.u.s air force, u.s. army, marines, u.s. navy, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Eather, Steve, Target Charlie: The Exciting Story Of Australia's Air War In Vietnam
... Target Charlie: The Exciting Story Of Australia's Air War... The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 1972 Target ...The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 1972The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 197235 sqn raaf, 161 recce, target charlie, australian servicemen, new zealand servicemen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Shepperd, Don Major General, USAF (Ret.), Misty: First Person Stories of the F-100 Misty Fast FACs in the Vietnam War
... the Vietnam War... Servicement The Vietnam War years are officially classified ...The Vietnam War years are officially classified as the period between 5 August 1964 and 7 May 1975. During that time over nine million Americans were on active duty. Over 3.4 million personnel served in Southeast Asia.The Vietnam War years are officially classified as the period between 5 August 1964 and 7 May 1975. During that time over nine million Americans were on active duty. Over 3.4 million personnel served in Southeast Asia.vietam, misty, american servicement -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Clothing
... of family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam.... served in the war in Vietnam. Silk dressing gown Vietnam souvenir ...This item was purchased in Vietnam by serviceman Roger Budd as a gift. It contributes to an understanding of the experience of family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam.Patterned mauve silk dressing gown lined with white silk. Has embroidered patterns and dark blue rickrack on cuffs, pocket and front openings. silk dressing gown, vietnam, souvenir, gown, vietnamese, silk, budd, roger budd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Clothing - Silk pyjamas, c.1969
... served in the war in Vietnam.... of the family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam ...This item was purchased by serviceman Roger Budd as gift he brought back from Vietnam. it was collected as it contributes to an understanding of the experience of the family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam.Blue silk pyjama jacket and long pants set embossed with silk thread in various patterns. Front opening has 4 elaborate black fasteners. Edges are bound in white.pyjamas, silk, vietnam, souvenir, budd, roger budd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Wine bottle
... This item commemorates the war in Vietnam and was a gift... the war in Vietnam and was a gift presented to the National ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam and was a gift presented to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum by the Victorian chapter of the Vietnamese Community in Australia in 2012.An olive green wine bottle with black screw cap. The label shows two armed soldiers in full pack with an Australian flag on the top left corner. Vietnamese Community in Aust - Victorian Chapter 2012/"Lest We Forget/Side By Side: Hanh Quan Phoi Hop. 1962-1975/Vietnam inscription 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, wine bottle, vietnamese community in australia, vietnamese community -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Cap
... This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It belonged to M... the war in Vietnam. It belonged to M F Hart, Leading Stores ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It belonged to M F Hart, Leading Stores Assistant Victualling, Royal Australian Navy, who served on HMAS Vampire in November 1972.A navy blue cotton baseball cap with with a black peak. Peak embossed with Navy insignia. Embroidered with HMAS Vampire in words and image on front.H.M.A.S Vampire/ 11 NAVYnavy, h.m.a.s vampire d11, hart, vietnam, chief petty officer, hmas vampire., maxwell hart -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia
... that involvement in the war in Vietnam had on Australian servicemen.... to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam had ...This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam had on Australian servicemen.A male singer holding a guitar in front of a microphone on stage and three males in the background. abc, singer, brian may, ray gibson, comedian, christmas, vietnam, music -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia, The Artists
... This item commemorates the war in Vietnam... the war in Vietnam Artists Singers Entertainers Vietnam Concerts ...This item commemorates the war in VietnamA copy of three pages listing names and dates of performers in alphabetical order. The Artistsartists, singers, entertainers, vietnam, concerts -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - 2 Recruit Training Plaque
... was in place during the Vietnam War. It operated from 1965-1973.... Service Scheme which was in place during the Vietnam War ...This shield bears the emblem of Australian Army 2nd Recruit Training battalion, raised at Puckapunyal (Vic) to provide basic training for the Second National Service Scheme which was in place during the Vietnam War. It operated from 1965-1973.Wooden plaque with bronze metal insignia of 2 Recruit Training Battalion. Crown on laurel wreath around number 2 with 2 crossed boomerangs below. 2 RECRUIT TRAINING / NULLI SECUNDUS2 recruit training battalion, vietnam, training, 2nd recruit, puckapunyal, conscription, national service -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - VVAA Melton & District Plaque
... This item was collected because it commemorates the war... because it commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972) Vietnam ...This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)Trapezoid-shaped wooden plaque with two engraved metal attachments commemorating the opening by Tim Fischer MP of the Melton Vietnam Veterans Memorial on 19 August 1998 Melton & District/ Vietnam Veterans Memorial/ Opened 15th August 1998/ by/ Tim Fischer MP/ Deputy Minister of Australia.vietnam veterans association, melton & district, vietnam 1962-1973, tim fishcher -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - 161 (INDEP) Recce Flight Vietnam Plaque
... . This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam.... it commemorates the war in Vietnam. 161 Reconnaissance Flight Vietnam Army ...161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight was an Australian Army aviation unit of both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam.Shield-shaped wooden plaque with metal badge/insignia of crown, eagle, crossed swords and laurel wreath in two shades of blue. The emblem of 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight Vietnam.VIGILANCE/ 161 (INDEP) RECCE FL.T./ VIETNAM161 reconnaissance flight, vietnam, army pilots, 161 recce -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - HMAS Perth plaque
... Vietnam during the Vietnam War and was awarded a US Navy Unit... on three tours of duty off South Vietnam during the Vietnam War ...HMAS Perth (II) served on three tours of duty off South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and was awarded a US Navy Unit Commendation and a Meritorious Unit Commendation for her service during the conflict. Shield-shaped wooden plaque with a circular white ceramic insert in he middle. It features a transfer of a crown, black swan and boomerang with woomera: the symbol of HMAS Perth.Perth Fight and Flourishperth, hmas perth, australian navy
