.1) Hard cardboard cover, red buckram with gold print on front & spine. .2) Dust cover paper, off white background, black print on front & spine. Gold monochrome photo of 3 medals with ribbons on front, black & white photo on back. Inscription on title page. 154 pages, cut, plain, off white, illustrated black / white photos.Handwritten in black in on title page: “175 (Copy No 175 of 1000)” Dust cover spine: “Awards for Vietnam 1962 -73” Title page: “Australian Gallant and Distinguished Service Vietnam 1962 - 73. Being a record of British and Foreign decorations Awarded to Australian Servicemen. Limited Edition” book, awards, gallantry, vietnam

All photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. (.1) The soldier receiving the award is Frank Dean, going by the medals he is wearing this is pre Vietnam service, possibly in Malaya 1959/61. (.2) Frank Dean on the right. (.3 .4) Frank is 2nd from the left. (.5) Frank is 4th from the left. Photo is post Vietnam, possibly Malaya 1969 - 71. (.6) The RSM centre is wearing Vietnam ribbons. This is possibly Malaya, 25 years of 1 RAR. (.7 - .10) Frank is on the left, the Officer appears to be British, most likely Malaya 1969 - 71. All photos are B & W. (.1) Soldier being decorated by a Dignitory in civilian clothes. (.2) An Officer and soldier in conversation. (.3 .4) Group of 5 soldiers viewing an event. (.5) Group of 7Officers/NCO’s and 2 civilians toasting in a Mess. (.6) Two Officers and an RSM cutting a cake in a Mess. (.7 - .10) An Officer and a senior NCO taking a salute at a parade. All the same photo.photography, military, malaya

Framed B&W photo showing North Vietnamese soldiers receiving medals. Frame is black wood with gold stripes and includes label.vietnam, north vietnam, medals

Sgt Edmund Sidney Levy DCM, No 37178, Vietnam A Sqd 3 Cav Regt 29.4.67 to 23.4.68, A&B Sqd's 3 Cav Regt 3.9.70 to 2.9.71, Sgt Brian Francis Stewart No 36722, Vietnam A Sqd 3 Cav Regt 25.4.67 to 23.4.68, HQ 1 ATF 3.12.69 to 3.12.70. Kenneth Neil Turnham No 3790866, Vietnam A Sqd 3 Cav Regt 18.12.67 to 22.10.68. Photo is in the collection of Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam A Sqd 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P.Colour photo with document on A4 sheet in brown stained, gold edged wooden frame. Photo shows Australian soldiers with Vietnamese children in a rubber plantation. The document is the citation for the Distinguished Conduct Medal for 37178 Sgt Edmund Sidney Levy on 31/12/70.vietnam, dcm, plantation, vietnamese

Two examples of the same North Vietnamese "Thi Dua" medal. Medals are round with a circled star in the centre with crossed rifles underneath and are suspended from a clasp with a red, blue and yellow ribbon with two stars.numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft, north vietnam, medals, award

Hard cover, dark grey background, white print on spine. Dust cover with plastic covering, dark grey colour background, front illustrated tiger head badge, coloured cloth, back illustrated medal set in colour. 245 pages cut plain, illustrated with black and white photographs, maps Front fly leaf - handwritten blue ink - "Francis W Dean BEM:. First title page - owners stamps in black ink "Frances W Dean/"Coval"/ 20 Strickland Road, Bendigo, 3550.books-military-history, vietnam

.1) The first medal on the left is the BEM. There are 9 clasps denoting overseas service and 3 clasps denoting Long Service. Francis William (Dinky) Dean enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX93960 on 16.12.43 age 18 years. He went on to serve with the 2nd/2nd Pioneers in the islands ending up on Morotai at wars end. At the end of 1945 while still overseas 3 new Battalions were formed for service wth BCOF in Japan. They were the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s made up from 3 Aust Divisions 6th, 7th and 9th. Frank was one of the first to sign up in the 65th Bn with same Regt No. They moved to Japan in early 1946. While still in Japan in 1947 there was a period called the Interim Army while the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s were designated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bn’s R.A.R, Aust Regular Army. His Regt No changed to 3742 and the 65th became the 1st Batt of the R.A.R. He then served with 1 RAR in Korea 7.4.52 to 28.2.53, 3.3.54 to 24.3.56. Malaya during the Emergency/ Confrontation Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Vietnam 1.6.65 to 7.6. 66, 18.3.68 to 11.2.69. Malaya 1969-70. Frank was discharged from the Army on 19.12.1975 with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant with a total of 32 years service. He was the longest serving member of 1 RAR, he had a final posting to RMC prior to discharge. BEM (British Empire Medal) For service in Korea. BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan) RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) RMC (Royal Military College Duntroon) In 2004 Frank was the guest of honour at the new Coral Lines Lavarack Barracks Townsville, a street was named “Dean drive” after him. Frank passed away on 11.2.2005 age 79 years. .1) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (16) re F.W Dean BEM. .2) Name badge - battalion badge for unit associations. Black plastic backing with pin, black name on gold background. .2) "Frank Dean 1RAR"numismatics, medals, military, badges, metalcraft

Commemorative Medallion Vietnam War complete with presentation casemedals, vietnam, general

Minatures. Active Service medal / general service meda/ vietnam campaignmedals, vietnam, army

General Service and Vietnam Campaign Ribbonsmedals, vietnam, army

South Vietnam: Gallantry Cross. (Heroic conduct while fighting the enemy.) ( Palm device is citation for Unit Award.)medals, vietnam, army

Vietnamese Armed Forces Medal of Honour First Class. (Frequently bestowed to members of the U.S. armed forces. )medals, vietnam, general

South Vietnam Gallentry Cross with Pham (unit Citation.). (Awarded for Deed of Valor or heroic conduct against the enemy.)(Individual,Corps,Regiment & Brigade Award.)medals, vietnam., general

North Vietnamese Liberation Medal. (Star indicates class.)medals, vietnam, army

North Vietnam Order of soldier of Liberationmedals, vietnam, army

North Vietnamese Resistance Medal Third Classmedals, vietnam

Ribbon not Known. Medal is for Soldier of the liberationmedals, vietnam

North Vietnanese Liberation Medal. (Stars indicate class)medals, vietnam, general

Commemorative Disc.medals, vietnam, general

Commemorative Medallions, Set of 6.medals, vietnam, general

North Vietnam Army. Brass Fortress of the Fatherland. (Awarded in 3 classes.)medals, vietnam, general

South Vietnamies Armed Forces Medal of Honour First Class. (Frequently bestowed to members of the U.S. armed forces. )medals, vietnam, general

Ribbon not known. Medal is for Soldier of the liberationmedals, vietnam, army

Vietnam Warmedals, vietnam, general

Ho Chi Minhmedals, vietnam

Ho Chi Minh award medal (see photo and story following M078a and M078b)medals, vietnam, army

Medal and Minature (to be identified)medals, vietnam

Khaki Walking out Uniform with WO1 Insignia and with Gen. service, Vietnam, National and Vietnm Campaign. Medal ribbons and Blue Lanyarduniform, army