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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Marrett, George J, Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos, 2006
... and rescue operations - Vietnam Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 ...So that others may live - that was the pilots' creed. They flew low and slow, at treetop level, at night, on monsoons, amd in point blank range of enemy guns and missiles.So that others may live - that was the pilots' creed. They flew low and slow, at treetop level, at night, on monsoons, amd in point blank range of enemy guns and missiles. 1961-1975 - search and rescue operations - vietnam, vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - search and rescue operations - laos, 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Postcard, Asia-Pacific Color Productions Ltd, Postcard -Foldout booklet
... A Land of Conflict Vietnam Back - Base Camp, An Khe... of Conflict Vietnam Back - Base Camp, An Khe Cover khaki and white ...Cover khaki and white. Picture of field gun, three soldiers. Vietnam written in red with yellow outline. Postcard pack consisting of 14 (including front cover) scenes of military life and work in VietnamA Land of Conflict Vietnam Back - Base Camp, An Khepostcard, vietnam, soldiers, julian peter mcnamara, mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cream, Face Paint
... by the Australian Department of Defence during the Vietnam conflict... by the Australian Department of Defence during the Vietnam conflict ...Small container of AUSTCAM camouflague face paint supplied by the Australian Department of Defence during the Vietnam conflict. The plastic container is Army jungle green and in the form of a small rectangular resealable container with a tight fitting lid. The container has a mirror on the inside of the lid and is divided into three sections. The face paint is coloured dark green, light olive green and brown and all are unused. The container has the following printed in black ink "WARNING KEEP OUT OF EYES", "AUSTCAM", PAINT FACE CAMOUFLAGUE", "NSN 6850-66-130-0172", "MILITARY SUNSCREEN" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cup, Mess
... . This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict.... This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict ...Example of Australian Army standard issue mess cup for holding cooked food used by soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The mess cup is lightweight alloy designed to fit the standard issue water canteen also issued. The cup has a folding handle for ease of carrying and can be used to carry hot food. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Clothing - Pyjamas, Army issue
... the Vietnam conflict. This set was worn by Craftsman Russell Alex... to soldiers in training during the Vietnam conflict. This set was worn ...Army pyjamas as issued to soldiers in training during the Vietnam conflict. This set was worn by Craftsman Russell Alex Walker, No: 3789575 during his service in Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 17th Construction Squadron, Vietnam 1967-68.Blue, white and red striped pyjamas issued by the Australian Department of Defence. Jacket is long- sleeved with a collar, and fastens with 4 plastic buttons. Long pants fasten with a cord.royal corps of australian electrical and mechanical engineers., 17th construction squadron, pyjamas, raeme, walker, army uniform -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind The Wire
... and explanation of the history of the Vietnam conflict by Bruce Davies MBE... of the Vietnam conflict by Bruce Davies MBE (Member of the Order ...Storyboard giving a summary of the background and explanation of the history of the Vietnam conflict by Bruce Davies MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). 1 RAR: Corporal, Signals Platoon 1965 - 1966, AATTV - WO2 Adviser ARVN Infantry Companies, 1 Corps and Platoon Commander Mike Force, Pleiku 1967 - 1968, AATTV WO2 Adviser ARVN Infantry Companies and Reconnaissance Company, 1 Corps and HQ AATTV Saigon, 1968 - 1970storyboard, behind the wire, bruce davies mbe, 1 rar, aattv, saigon -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
Chasuble, Vietnamese silk chasuble
... the Vietnam conflict. Monsignor Nolan served as a military chaplain... orphanage children following the Vietnam conflict. Monsignor Nolan ...Vietnamese gothic cut silk chasuble. These vestments were purchased by Monsignor Henry Nolan and re-sold to his fellow priests in the diocese to raise money for Vietnamese orphanage children following the Vietnam conflict. Monsignor Nolan served as a military chaplain in Vietnam. The vestments feature Vietnamese Christian motifs such as this with a bamboo cross with an Asian incense burner.vietnam, nolan, chasuble, gothic, embroidery, asian, incense, cross. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hersh, Seymour M, Cover-Up: The Army's Secret Investigation of the Massacre at My Lai 4, 1972
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive ...The Pulitzer Prize winner who first disclosed the massacre at My Lai 4 now uncovers the full story of how those involved - from private ti general - kept is secret. What he reveals is shockig - from the amorphous but very real "West Point Protective Association" to the fact that an extensive but closed investigation by the Army itself covered up another massacre by the same unit on the same morning in a neighboring village.The Pulitzer Prize winner who first disclosed the massacre at My Lai 4 now uncovers the full story of how those involved - from private ti general - kept is secret. What he reveals is shockig - from the amorphous but very real "West Point Protective Association" to the fact that an extensive but closed investigation by the Army itself covered up another massacre by the same unit on the same morning in a neighboring village.my lai massacre (vietnam : 1968), vietnamese conflict , 1961- atrocities -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Anderson, David L, Facing My Lai: Moving Beyond the Massacre, 1998
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive ...A profound memorial to a dark, forgotten history. A book of utmost importance.A profound memorial to a dark, forgotten history. A book of utmost importance.my lai massacre, vietnam, 1968, vietnamese conflict , 1961- 1975 - atrocities -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sexton, Michael, War for the Asking: How Australia Invited Itself to Vietnam. (Copy 2), 2002
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive ...In 1965 Australia invited itself to a war. For many years it was widely accepted that American political and diplomatic pressure was the reson for Australia's entry into Vietnam War.In 1965 Australia invited itself to a war. For many years it was widely accepted that American political and diplomatic pressure was the reson for Australia's entry into Vietnam War. vietnamese conflict , vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Stockdale, Jim and Stockdale, Sybil, In Love and War: The story of a family's ordeal and sacrifice during the Vietnam Years, 1984
... - Biography Prisoners of war - Vietnam - Biography Vietnamese Conflict ...Admiral Stockdale's account of the Tonkin Bay occurrence is exciting and revelatory history; and he has justly become a national figure for his heroic and canny leadership of the American prisoners of war in Hanoi.Admiral Stockdale's account of the Tonkin Bay occurrence is exciting and revelatory history; and he has justly become a national figure for his heroic and canny leadership of the American prisoners of war in Hanoi.air pilots, military - united states - biography, united states. navy - aviation - biography, prisoners of war - vietnam - biography, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Schreadley, R. L. CDR, From the Rivers to the Sea: The U.S.Navy in Vietnam, 1992
... . Navy -- History -- Vietnamese Conflict Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...Although many books on the Veitnam War have been published, until now thre has not been a comphresensive, one-volume history of the U.S. Navy's roles in that conflict.Although many books on the Veitnam War have been published, until now thre has not been a comphresensive, one-volume history of the U.S. Navy's roles in that conflict.united states. navy -- history -- vietnam war, united states. navy -- history -- vietnamese conflict, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- naval operations, american., u.s. navy, viet cong, mekong delta, tonkin gulf, south vietnamese navy -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Boots, Jungle
... the Vietnam conflict for U S troops, but also acquired and used... the Vietnam conflict for U S troops, but also acquired and used ...Jungle boots, Vietnam era, used by U S troops and also acquired by Australian troops, prior to adoption of the US leather GP boots.A pair of jungle boots, as new, that were issued during the Vietnam conflict for U S troops, but also acquired and used by Australian troops. Constructed of leather and green canvas, and the instep of both boots has a pair of circular brass eyelets with a several tiny holes for draining water from inside the boot. They have black rubber soles on both boots . In the arch of the heel is the boot size of '(10W)' and the manufacturers stamping of '(C.I.C.)' which is believed to be associated with the principal manufacturer 'GENESCO'. Inside there is an implant for increased wearer comfort. (CIC) and (10W) on the sole near the arch. The tongue has an ink imprint; (10W) (GJ) (3 68) (SPIKE) (PROTECTIVE) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, VC/NVA Mine Indicators, 1967
... the conflict in Vietnam.... as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Discoloured small booklet written in English and Vietnamese. Black writing with diagrams. Front cover top left has an image of a shield with a sword in the centre. At the bottom right is a star wings on Anchor, US military issue. Booklet describes signs used to indicate mines in areas.mine clearing, us military command, fielding marcus -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Chien Cu. (Enemy Weapons & Equipment Identification), 1/02/1966 12:00:00 AM
... the conflict in Vietnam.... as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Thick booklet, yellowed cardboard cover. 184 pages. Front cover with Vietnamese writing & shield with sword. Star on the wings over the anchor. Book showing weapons & equipment used by the enemy in Vietnam.north vietnam army, weapons, australian army, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Mines and Booby traps used by The Viet Cong, 1965
... the conflict in Vietnam.... by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. Booby Traps ...Standard issue item used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A discoloured booklet written in Vietnamese and English describing the mines & booby traps used by the Viet Cong. Front cover yellowed cardboard with shield with sword. Star on wings over anchor.booby traps, mines, viet cong, australian army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Headwear - M1 Steel Helmet
... the conflict in Vietnam.... as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.M1 Steel helmet. Khaki green metal outer steel shell with leather chinstrap and a green board helmet inner/ liner with headband.On inner: Buttfell 6101324 On outer: Fullerton 219911vietnam, uniform, helmet, m1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Petty Officers Naval Cap
... the conflict in Vietnam.... as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A white cap with black peak.RAN?8505 66 075 6956/Brysonvietnam, petty officer, ran, royal australian navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Utility pouch
... the conflict in Vietnam.... pouch used by military during the conflict in Vietnam. Pouch ...Standard issue utility pouch used by military during the conflict in Vietnam.Small well-used canvas pouch, rectangular with gusset sides and flap at top. Attachments are made of metal and brass. Press stud to close top flap.pouch, army issue, utility pouch, military equipment, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Webbing/Suspenders
... conflict in Vietnam.... as used by Australian servicemen during conflict in Vietnam. Belts ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during conflict in Vietnam.Brown colored canvas webbing with brass attachments; buckles; hooks; eyelets. Used for various attachments to equipment and clothing.belts, suspenders, webbing, brass attachments, uniform, vietnam equipment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Currency, MOT DONG
... Item used by Australian servicemen during the conflict...Item used by Australian servicemen during the conflict ...Item used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972)A one dong Vietnamese currency 909728. NGAN-HAND QUOC-GIA VIET-NAM/P1 909728/MOT/DONG/909728 vietnam, currency, dong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment, Dog Tag
... the conflict in Vietnam... the conflict in Vietnam Dog Tags American Army Guzman, Cesar. US ...Standard issue item as used by American servicemen during the conflict in VietnamMetal dog tag attached to a silver metal chain.Guzman, Cesar. US 67165145. Catholic: B. Pos 391 462121.dog tags, american army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Army peaked cap, Service Cap
... the conflict in Vietnam.... the conflict in Vietnam. John Dennis Stevenson 3477 Colonel Vietnam ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A khaki army peaked cap with the Corp badge RAR in the centre. john dennis stevenson 3477, colonel, vietnam, royal regiment of australian artillery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Blue service C Beret, Blue Service Corp Beret
... the conflict in Vietnam.... the conflict in Vietnam. Royal Australian Signals Corp Beret Vietnam ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A dark blue beret with Royal Australian Signals Corp hat badge.Royal Australian Signal Corp Hat badge.royal australian signals corp, beret, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Spanner
... the conflict in Vietnam.... the conflict in Vietnam. Spanner Cooking stove Vietnam Two metal ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Two metal spanners with both ends open and two cut outs. spanner, cooking stove, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Part regulator
... the conflict in Vietnam.... the conflict in Vietnam. Cooking Stove Vietnam One burner Regulator A 4 ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A 4 centimetre flat piece of metal with rounded end and a bent middle with a brass pin. cooking, stove, vietnam, one burner, regulator -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Giggle hat
... the conflict in Vietnam... the conflict in Vietnam Hat Vietnam Army Australian army bush hat ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in VietnamAustralian army bush hat jungle green.hat, vietnam, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer peak cap
... the conflict in Vietnam... the conflict in Vietnam Navy Petty Officer Vietnam P 185 sticker/ADI ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in VietnamWhite hat with black peak. Full colour bullion embroidery Petty Officers rank badge. P 185 sticker/ADI Vic 1989/8405 66 075 6056navy, petty officer, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Army Peak Cap
... the conflict in Vietnam.... the conflict in Vietnam. Vietnam Army Engineers Officer Royal ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Khaki army peak officer capRoyal Australian Engineers badge.vietnam, army, engineers, officer -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Administrative record - National Services Call Up Card
... the conflict in Vietnam.... the conflict in Vietnam. I. R. McKenzie Deferrement Vietnam ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Small buff coloured card issued by Commonwealth Govt advising service not required.Commonwealth Governmenti. r. mckenzie, deferrement, vietnam