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 Hat Dich, South Vietnam, December 1969, United Press International, War Correspondent Denis Gibbons, as he moves out of a night harbour position with members of the 8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, hat dich, united press international, war correspondents, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons

Film, DVD black printing on white and orange disk. 5th Battalion:The Royal Australian Regiment South Vietnam 1966-70. Tiger motifr and Coat of Arms motif front. NWM Touch Screen Film, DVD. For displayfilm, dvd, touch screen film, dvd

A black and white photograph of An RAAF 35 Squadron Caribou transport aircraft, after landing in a paddock outside of the Vietnamese village of Xuyen Moc, collects members of the 5th Battalon, Royal Australian Regiment, following their successful operations in the area.photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, 5 rar, xuyen moc, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Lt Col Alan Morrison, Woodside, South Australia, Commanding Officer, 9th Battalion. The Royal Australian Regiment, discusses the "Maori Challenge" that had just been completed by a New Zealand Maori gunner.photograph, lt col a.l. morrison, 9 rar, new zealand maori, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph - Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. Lt Col David Butler 6th Battalian, the Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) leads his battalion in the Trooping of the Colour in the presence of the Prime Minister of Australia and other dignitariesphotograph, john gorton, 6 rar, lt col butler, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of the village Children of Xuyen Moc enjoy chilled cans of chocolate and strawberry "foremost" milk, given to them by members of 161 (Indep) Recce Flt following the relief of the village by 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, vietnamese children, xuyen moc, 161 recon flt, 5 rar, gibbons collection catalogue

Three piece banner. 1st and 3rd parts show coloured RAR badge. 2nd part depicts sheeps' head mascot superimposed on roman numeral nine. The words 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in burgundy with yellow writing at bannerbanner, 9 rar

A black and white photograph of an Armoured Personnel Carrier operating with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment diggers, guards Binh Ha villagers awaiting to be interrogated and undergo identidy checks during the cordon and search Operation Bondi.(30/12/1969)photograph, 5 rar, operation bondi, binh ba, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, apc, armoured personnel carrier

A black and white photograph of a 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, digger guards Binh Ha villagers awaiting interrogation and identidy checks, during the cordon and search Operation Bondi.(30/12/1969). around the village and Gallia Rubber Plantation.photograph, duc trung "gallia" rubber plantation, operation bondi, 5 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, binh ba, digger

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conducting Operation Goodwood move out with Centurian tank support from 1st Armoured Regiment, during this, the dry season. Operations with the tanks was a hot and very dusty affair.photograph, 1 rar, 1st armoured regiment, operation goodwood, centurion tank, gibbons collection catalogue, 1st battalion, digger

A black and white photograph of George St, Sydney, NSW, Australia 1971. Diggers ofthe 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, march through the city of Sydney, through a ticker tape welcome, past the City hall and the movie theatre district.photograph, 7 rar, 7th battalion, parade, gibbons collection catalogue, sydney parade

Framed mounted - Military Medal Keith Downward; Australian Active Service Medal with clasp Vietnam; Vietnam Medal; Australian Defence Medal; Australian National Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal with clasp 1960. A certified True Copy of the citation for the Military Medal. Aluminium frame olive matt board, 6 medals and plaque. 1 infantry combat badge, 1 rising sun badge, 1 7RAR Corps badge, 3 black and white Photograph, Photograph 1 reads Pte Keith Downward receives the ribbon of the Military Medal from his Commanding Officer Major Jake O'Donnell at the 1st Australian Task Force Base (1ATF), Nui Dat, South Vietnam 25th February 1968. Photograph 2 reads Pte Keith Downward, the first Military Medal Winner from 7th battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), Nui Dat, South Vietnam 25th February 1968. Photograph 3 reads Major General R W Knights, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Southern Command congratulates Military Medal recipient Keith Downward 7RAR accompanied by his wife Ann, for single handedly capturing an enemy machine gun post. Captain Ernest G Crooks MBE looks on.3788618 Pte. Keith Downard M.M. / A Company 7 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment / the Military Medal was awarded for his actions during the battle of Suoi Chau Pha on 6th August 1967./ The training platoon of 7 RAR is named the Downward MM platoon in honour of Keith Downard7 rar, keith downward, military medal, battle of suoi chau pha, maj jake o'donnell, maj gen r w knights, capt ernest g crooks, a coy, downard

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight prepare to distribute clean clothes, supplied by the 1st Australian Civil Arrairs Unit, to the villagers at Xuyen Moc, following the clearing of the area of NVA/VietCong by the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, 161 recon flt, xuyen moc, 5 rar, nva/vc, 1st australian civil affairs unit, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, diggers, prepare meals for Binh Ba villagers awaiting interrogation and identity checks, during the cordon and search Operation Bondi (30/12/1969) around the village and the Gallia Rubber Plantation.photograph, 5 rar, binh ba, operation bondi, duc trung "gallia" rubber plantation, gibbons collection catalogue, 5th battalion, digger

A coloured photograph of Major Harry Smith MC, Officer Commanding, D Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, at the Battle of Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, 18/08/1966, directs a resupply during Operation Portsea March 1967photograph, operation portsea, d coy, 6 rar, major harry smith mc, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, battle of long tan, phuoc tuy province

A black and white photograph of Adelaide Street Brisbane 12/11/1970. Diggers of 8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment march through the City of Brisbane through a paper streamer welcome, past the City Hall, while Sioux Helicopters fly overheadphotograph, brisbane parade, 8rar, gibbons collection catalogue, sioux (helicopter), 8th battalion

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 Diggers of 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment watching as the courtiers of 'King Neptune' during the 'crossing of the line' ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney taking the 9RAR for service in Vietnam, and move in procession to the 'King's Throne'.photograph, 9th battalion, 9 rar, vung tau ferry, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, kings throne

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 Vung Tau Ferry Band on board HMAS Sydney, performing a jazz concert for members of 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, as they sail towards Vung Tau, South Vietnam to commence their tour of war service with the Australian Force.photograph, vung tau ferry band, hmas sydney, entertainment, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vung tau, australian force vietnam, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, jazz concert

Green and gold earthenware decanter shaped like a jerrycan - empty7th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Assoc. 30th anniversary 1965-1995 Tawny Port Lesnik family wines Pokolbin NSWcommerorative decanter, 7 rar, 30th anniversary

Set of five cloth parachute badges(1) - Parachute Instructor (2) - Special Air Service Regiment. (3) - 3rd Royal Australian Regiment Parachute Battalion. (4) - 4th Royal Australian Regiment Commando Battalion. (5) - Parachute trained Soldiers-other units. Presented to Lilydale RSL by Iain D Townsly ex Air Assault Troop SAS.

An informatation board of the 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment conducted sixteen major operation and numerous company sized sweep during its second tour. Cordons and search, search and destroy, ambush, and clearing patrols were conducted at company, platoon and sectional levels.poster, information board, 5 rar, battle of binh ba, battle honour, 1 atf, nui thai vai mountains, phuoc tuy province, viet cong, 33 nva regiment, guerrilla warfare, may tao mountains, hat dich, capt d s wilkins

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, watch a Caribou transport aircraft from 35 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, land in a paddock at Xuyen Moc to collect the battalion and deliver them back to base at Nui Datphotograph, 5th battalion, caribou, 35 sqn raaf, xuyen moc, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of a digger from 9th Royal Australian Regiment, is found guilty and prepared for his doom by Courtiers of King Neptune during the "crossing of the line" ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry, HMAS Sydney, taking the Battalion to war service in Vietnamphotograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue

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 a digger from 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. He has been 'found guilty' by courtiers of 'King Neptune' during the "crossing of the line" ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry, HMAS Sydney taking 9RAR to service in Vietnam.photograph, hmas sydney, 9th battalion, 9 rar, vung tau ferry, crossing the line, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnam war, denis gibbons, photographer, digger, diggers, king neptune

This carved emblem of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam.Small square wooden block carved with a crown/ artillery piece/ and Latin mottos is the shield of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery.Ubique/Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducuntaustralian army, arillery regiment, australia artillery

Presented to 1st Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment by Field Marshall HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh at a parade held at the Western Australian Cricket Association Ground, East Perth on 25 November 1962. The Royal Western Australia Regiment was formed on 1 July 1960 from the amalgamation of all existing infantry battalions in the State at the time :- • 11th/44th Infantry Battalion (The City of Perth Regiment) • 16th Infantry Battalion (The Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia) • 28th Infantry Battalion (The Swan Regiment) At the above presentation of colours to the new battalion, the Colours of the former battalions (four sets of Queen's and Regimental colours) were trooped through the ranks of the battalion and marched off the parade for the last time. These former colours were subsequently laid up in the undercroft at the State War Memorial, King's Park on 29 November 1964. These were transferred to the Army Museum of WA in 1988 as part of the Bicentenary Colours Project. (Refer to Items 4-12 for individual records of these colours) 1st Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment was renumbered 16th Battalion effective from 1st January 1966 as part of a move to reintroduce the old battalion numbers back into the State Regimental system. 16th Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment was presented with a new set of Colours on 27 October 2002. The original 1962 Colours were formally handed over for safe keeping to the Army Museum of Western Australia on 3 November 2002. Battle Honours allocated to the State Infantry Regiments created under the CMF reorganisation in July 1960 were promulgated in Australian Army Order 85/1962. These were a consolidation of the battle honours awarded to the various individual battalions that were amalgamated to form the new regiments. Union flag with gold fringes. In the centre a circle inscribed "THE ROYAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA REGIMENT", surmounted by the Crown. Battle honours emblazoned on the colour : CAPTURE OF TOBRUK, DEFENCE OF TOBRUK, EL ALAMEIN, DAMOUR, BRALLOS PASS, KOKODA TRAIL, LAE-NADZAB, LIBERATION OF AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA, BORNEO, LABUAN

.1) Rising Sun badge with clasp/slide. .2) RAR shoulder flash(uniform acoutrement), white on red background; and King's crown embroidered above; .3) 'Commonwealth' badge; connected with R.V.HILTON...1) Rising Sun Badge - "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" .2) Shoulder Flash - "Royal Australian Regiment" .3) Embroidered Badge - "Commonwealth"badges-military, fabric

A black and white photograph of digger from 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, watch as the courtiers of "King Neptune" during the "crossing of the line" ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney, taking the 9RAR for service in Vietnam, arrest a digger for being "over dressed".photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. The Trooping of the 6 RAR Colour past the Prime Minister The Right Honourable John Gorton MP. The Colour is followed by number 1 Guard consisting of Delta Company 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regimentphotograph, battle of long tan, 6 rar, d company, townsville, john gorton, gibbons collection catalogue

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 diggers from the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment excercising with the Army physical training instructor Sgt Rob Fulton, on the flight deck of the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney. Sgt Fulton remained on board and returned home with 8 RAR.photograph, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, sgt bob fulton, vung tau ferry, 8 rar, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, diggers, physical training