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 Maj Neville Smethurst MBE 2IC 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1970-1971) at Ambassador Harry's residence in Saigon. Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. The ambassador conceded and the medal was put away. Maj Smethurst then told of his experiences in Antartica to the assembled embassy officials, whie enjoying some chanpagne cocktails.photograph, saigon, 7 rar, maj neville smethurst, polar medal, ambassador harry, gibbons collection catalogue, mbe, member of the order of the british empire, royal australian regiment, denis gibbons

This object relates to James Henry WAYLAND. He was born on 14/10/1883 in Collingwood, VIC. James Henry served in the AMF AN&MEF (306) enlisting on, 14/12/1914 in Collingwood, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2nd AN&MEF as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 21/07/1919. James Henry WAYLAND was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Pearl WAYLAND (Wife)Woven shoulder badge in cream and red thread with cream embroidered text in a convex design with a rectangular border. Reverse is cream with inverse text embroidery visible. Several patches of red thread missing.Embroidered: "Royal Australian Regiment"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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 - Contemplation at Back Beach Vung Tau 1970 for a digger from 8th Battalion, The Royal Autralian Regiment, a forward scout, suffered a severe leg wound when shot by a NVA/VietCcong using an AK47 assault riflephotograph, back beach, nva/vc, ak 47, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, wounded serviceman, nva/vietcong, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, denis gibbons, forward scout

Cac Ban Chien Si Ben Kia Chien Tuyen Hay Chu Y - Attention Soldiers on the other side of the Battle Lines. On the reverse there is a photograph of NVA/VC bodies "en Masse" with small test.Photo of NVA/VC bodies en-masse with text in Vietnamese, and on the reverse side the information is also in Vietnamese.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, terry michael collie, 2790361

Bon Viet Cong Va Be Lu Se Khong the Ton Tai Duoc Tren Phan Dat Nay - The Viet Cong and their gang will bot be able to survive in this land. On the reverse there is a sketch of a VC on a road facing GVN soldiers, aircraft and armour.On the front reads:Bon Viet Cong Va Be Lu Se Khong the Ton Tai Duoc Tren Phan Dat Nay with the details under the heading in Vietnamese. On the reverse side there is a sketch of villager facing GVN Soldiers, Aircraft and Armour. With writing on back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, the royal australian regiment, gvn soldiers

CAN VINH VIET CONG CHU Y. - Viet Cong Soldiers - Pay Attention. You have only just evidenced part of the destruction and death that is waiting for you. The powerful air forces of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces and our allies will wipe you out, your friends, and your bases. You only have one hope to remain alive - that is to rally immediately to the righteous side. You probably can't even imagine the destruction of the bombing that will continue to increase endlessly until you are completely wiped out. You can save yourself and your comrades... Rally to the righteous and just side immediately. On the reverse is a dead NVA/VC soldier with jets overhead.Psychological Warfare Pamphlet to say that the powerful Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces will destroy you. Picture of dead soldier and planes on the back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, terry michael collie, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, 2790361

Ill/Dead VC - Patient in a Bed The Viet Cong Will only bring you only illness and death. The choice is up to you. Decide immediately to avoid such illness and death. The National Government has doctors, hospitals, and medicines ready for you when you rally.Psychological Warfare to say that Viet Cong will only bring you illness and death and you will die. Picture of person standing with hands behind their head and also a patient in bed. Reverse - writing.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, national government, terry michael collie, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, 2790361

From the 30th to the 1st day of Tet (Lunar New Year), the VC have shamelessly violated the truce that they themselves proposed. The have attacked a number of town in Central Vietnam and in the Highlands. On the nights of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of Tet, they have taken advantage to infiltrate into the capital, Saigon - and into Gia Dinh and Cho Lon. They have also attacked in the provinces of the 3rd and the 4th Tactical Zones to destroy infrastructure and public utilities. However, thanks to the rapid reaction of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, they have been completely and humiliatingly defeated. (1968) On the reverse side reads: Herewith are the casualty rates of us and the enemy: Period: 30-01-68 - Our causalities 282 killed and wounded. Enemy 2,338 killed on the spot, 182 captured. Period 1-02-68 - Our soldiers: 203 killed and wounded. Enemy 2,617 killed, 198 captured. Period 2-02-68 to 12 midday: Our soldiers 211 killed and wounded. enemy 2,112 killed, 119 captured. Summary: Our casualties: 706, Enemy casualties 7,561. Enemy weapons captured: 144 crew-served weapon; 2,253 individual weapons.TONG KET TINH HINH CHIEN SU TRON 3 NGAY - VUA QUA TREN TOAN QUOC - A Summary of the war situation in the country over the past days: On one side there is information in Vietnamese and on the reverse side the information is in a table format.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, terry michael collie, 2790361, lunar new year, central vietnam, saigon, gia dinh, cho lon

Return to your families. They miss you and yearn to be near you. Reverse: Friends - Return ! Your families need you. They worry about your health and happiness. They know that you will die if you don't pay attention to their pleas. the Government also desires your return. Contact soldiers of the Republic or your nearest government officials. You will be well treated. You and your families will be helped immediately that you return to the National Government. don't delay any more - return immediately !!Return to your Families. They miss you and yearn to be near you. Picture of sad family on front. Vietnamese writing writing on back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, the royal australian regiment

On the reverse reads: Hay Lam Theo Sau Day De Tro Ve Chanh Nghis Quoc Gia. We urge you to doe the following to return to the National Government.We urge you to return to the National Government. To the right of the information there is a photo of soldiers on one side. On the reverse side of the pamphlet the writing is in Vietnamese.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, the royal australian regiment, 2790361, national government

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 - Townsville, Queensland, 18/08/1968 right, Major Harry Smith MC Officer Commanding Delta Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australina Regiment, talks with the Prime Minister of Australia The Right Honourable J G Gorton MP at the reception after the trooping of 6 RAR colours after the Battle of Long Tan.photograph, maj harry smith mc, john gorton, d coy, 6 rar/nz, battle of long tan, john gorton, gibbons collection catalogue, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, officer commanding, delta company, 6 rar/nz (anzac), 6th battalion, the royal australian regiment, trooping of the colour, denis gibbons, townsville

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 Commanding Officer of 9 RAR, Lt Col Alan Morrison, of Woodside, South Australia has a cold beer with a Maori member of the New Zealand 161 Battery, Royal New Zealland Artillery on 24/11/1969. 161 Battery had been the main supporting arm of 9 RAR, which was finishing its first tour of duty in Vietnam. Lt. Col. Morrison had also been presented with a parting Kiwi gift farewelling his Battalion. 161 Battery had been continously in Vietnam since 1966.photograph, lt col a.l. morrison, 9 rar, 161 battery, new zealand maori, royal nz artillery 161, gibbons collection catalogue, commanding officer, maori soldier, the royal australian regiment, denis gibbons

A booklet which says that Australian Soldiers, Vietnam Veterans, were arrested and fined when they destroyed banners and flags.booklet, victory to the viet cong, australian soldiers, vietnam veterans, lloyd, thomas roger lloyd, royal australian infantry corps, national service, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment

The Government promises 10 things to rallier on reverse picture of mother thinking of her deceased son. and four line poem.The Government promises 11 things to rallier on reverse picture of mother thinking of her deceased son. and four line poem.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, nva/vietcong, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

Pamphlet contains three sketches of patrol, ambush and sea mines. The reverse is identical but the quality of the sketches are poor.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, terry michael collie, 2790361

A letter from the Vietnamese Prime Minister is a general call for NVA/VC CADRE and Soldiers on the Other Side of Battle Lines. The manuscript letter - including the reverse, are a general appeal to NVA/VC troops to rally - signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Van Loc (a lawyer). The test appeals for a Xuan Doan Tu - a family reunion at Tet (New Year) Mau Than 1968. (Loc served as Prime Minister from 31 October 1967 to 17 May 1968 - following the Fall of Vietnam, he attempted to flee - and achieved such in his 14th attempt in May 1983) With Photograph of Prime Minister and Floral Picture.Recovered from an abandoned bunker systemvietnamese prime minister, letter, propaganda, psycological warfare, nva/vc, prime minister nguyen van loc, tet mau than, fall of vietnam, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

A paper label Foremost Condensed Milk Can Label with information in French and Vietnamese. Written on the back is a letter to Dear Mother and Father, please remember to send your son a .....(illegible - possibly a scarf?) in VietnameseRecovered from an abandoned bunker systemletter, letter written on label, propaganda, psycological warfare, nva/vc, condensed milk can label, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

Very old page from an exercise book in very neat manuscript with writing on both sides. The text describes in general terms, the System of Tides, i.e. as affected by the moon (diagrams etc.) No mention of Vietnam, rather of the Gulf Stream and the Atlantic Ocean - probably copied from a Vietnamese text book.. But not of Vietnam rather The Gulf Stream and Atlantic OceanRecovered from an abandoned bunker systempage from exercise book, system of tides, propaganda, nva/vc, psycological warfare, nva/vietcong, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

The Government Promises that each rallier will receive 11 items. Picture of boy on a buffalo on back. "Ralliers will be completely free to build a new and happy life with their loved ones. Picture is torn on one side.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, nva/vietcong, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

Dong Bao Da Dung Quoc Lo 15 De Di Lai buon Ban - You Have Used Route 15 To go back and Forth to Trade. Sketch of a bridge being blown up warning that this will happen because it has been used to ED trading.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, nva/vietcong, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

We stock all goods you need. We receive laundry here and make your clothes steam. We supply ice. We clean you to shop here. 3rd Stall From the MarketRecovered from an abandoned bunker systembusiness card, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, nva/vietcong, phuoc tuy, the market, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

Half page promotional pamphlet for the Quan-Y-Sanh Pharmacy in Cho Lon - with text in Chinese. Torn on bottomRecovered from an abandoned bunker systempamphlets, chemist, propaganda, nva/vc, psycological warfare, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

A propaganda flyer that depicts four men sitting at a table and enjoying a meal. Under the photo in red writing is the title of the flyer with black writing under this All the information is written in Vietnamese. Down both side of the information there are red stripes and lines. The reverse side of the flyer shows photographs of three men in black ink with information in Vietnamese beside each photograph. propaganda, vietnamese, lloyd, thomas peter, peter thomas lloyd, royal australian infantry corps, national service, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment

A cardboard document which reads on the top of the front side Vietnam Handout. The title is Standing Orders, Rogers Rangers. There are a total of 19 do's and don'ts on both sides. Down both side of the documents these are a series of four cartoons in black ink.vietnam handout, standing orders, rogers rangers, lloyd, thomas roger lloyd, royal australian infantry corps, national service, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment

A propaganda flyer written in Vietnamese. On the reverse side is a black and white sketch of soldiers in various positions with several aircraft above them.propaganda, north vietnamese, lloyd, thomas roger lloyd, royal australian infantry corps, national service, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment

A photocopy of Appendix 1 to Annex A to 17 Const Sqn GP Periodical Technical Report as at 31 May 70 on Operation. This is on A4 paper with a yellow background and the print is in black ink.appendix, annex, operations, 1cap patrol, soui neigh, long son island, thomas roger lloyd, pte lloyd, 3797402, royal australian infantry corps, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment, 17 construction, technical report

Propaganda flyer written in Vietnamese. Front has black, red and white drawings above a soldier who is holding a gun. Beside him is a question mark. Under this is Vietnamese writing. On the reverse are 4 paragraphs of information also written in Vietnamese.propaganda, north vietnamese, lloyd, thomas roger lloyd, 3797402, royal australian infantry corps, national service, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment

This document was taken from the body of a Viet Cong runner who was ambushed by a clearing patrol around the Bn Base in December 1968.A small propaganda flyer. On one side with the heading "Long Nhan Dao Tren Chien Truong" On the left hand side there is a black and white photograph of a soldier and two children. On the reverse side there is a black and white photograph of two soldiers and the information is to the right of the photograph is also in Vietnamese.propaganda, viet cong, 9 rar, lockwood graham keith, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), the royal australian regiment

In this poignant story, Dr. R.G. Wyllie, an Australian physician who worked as a volunteer in Vietnam for six months, relates his experiences and tells the truth of Viet Cong terrorism as he actually saw it,viet cong terror, terrorism - vietnam, dr. r. g. wyllie, australian physician, baker medical research institute, alfred hospital, melbourne, lockwood graham keith, graham lockwood, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment

This document was taken from the body of a Viet Cong runner who was ambushed by a clearing patrol around the Bn Base in December 1968.On A5 size paper there is a black and white photograph of a Vietnamese male with the name Trung-Ta Phan Mau beside it. The text of the flyer is in Vietnamese. On the reverse side the information is also in Vietnamese and it is dated 25/5/1968 and signed. Left of the signature reads DV342AH50368propaganda, viet cong, 9 rar, lockwood graham keith, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), the royal australian regiment