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 patient makes a point to a member of the AATTV visiting him at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, as he awaits his turn to be loaded onto a stretcher to be medivaced back to Australian by an RAAF C130 Medivac flight.photograph, aattv, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, raaf, medivac, c130 medivac flight, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded servicemen, denis gibbons, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

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 Corporal Medic makes notes as his assistant Medic checks the fluids and injections in one of the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, cold rooms to enable all stock to be jkept up to date for the requirements of the hospital.photograph, quartermasters store, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, medics, denis gibbons

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 In the Main Quartermasters Store at 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, two storemen fill a requisition, while the Quartermaster Capt John Knowles (partly obscured) watches as a Sgt checks a shelf.photograph, quartermasters store, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, capt john knowles, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons

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 a member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) supervising the traning of Chinese (Nung) Mercanaries at the Mike Force Training Area, Marble Mountain, Danang, 2 Corps region of South Vietnam.photograph, aattv, chinese nung mercenaries, marble mountain, 2 corps, mike force, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), mike force training area, danang

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 at the counter of the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Quartermasters Store, two Q Store staff look on as a Sergeant signs for stores drawn on requisition. In the hospital the store held goods and equipment to cover all requirements.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, quartermasters store, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons

royal australian regiment, australian armed forces, phuoc tuy province

A function to launch Legacy Week in 1989. It is possibly the guest speaker Sir William Vines. The lectern has a poster showing the slogan 'Lest You Forget'. One photo is of Captain Bert Billings. A photo from the event (00825) appeared in the President's Highlights Report in 1989, the caption said 'A distinguished cross section of the Melbourne community joined for the official launch of Legacy Week. A group of Vietnam Veterans were among the guests to listen to the address given by the Guest of Honour, former Chairman of the ANZ Banking Group, Sir William Vines, A.O.'A record of a launch of Legacy Week by a prominent Australian. Colour photo x 5 of the launch of Legacy Week in 1989.legacy week, speakers

A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in April 1987. It was one of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The photo shows a pair of junior Legatees, Kathleen McGrath and Greg Sallee, laying a wreath. A record of a ceremony at the Shrine.Colour photo of two youths laying a wreath and paper label.Hand writing on back of photo in blue ink "Junior Legatees at School Children's ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony, April 1987 (photo by Tiger Lyon) PIC 1." Label says "Junior Legatees Kathleen McGrath and Greg Sallee (children of deceased Vietnam Veterans) laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame."anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony

The untimely death of Principal Keith Jones paved the way for the appointment of decorated Vietnam veteran Neville Clark who valued the School’s character-building ethos and, whereas Jones saw academic results and sport as paramount, Clark believed these were only part of the education of a well-rounded individual. To this end he extended the function of the House system which now had a leading role in pastoral care, rather than just being for sporting purposes. The arts became more prominent and the Gregory Fish Library and a new swimming complex were built. (taken from '90 Years in the Making')

A function at Legacy House. It could have been the launch of Badge Week in 2001 as David Grierson is president. 00731.1 President David Grierson with a guest. 00731.2 L/ Terry Walsh with a guest in uniform. 00731.3 L/ Ray Ward with John James and Norman Carlton 00731.4 Phil Davies, Julie Rodgers from State Trustees and L/ Terri Knight. 00731.5 L/ Denise Milic and Toby Lawson from Blind Media. 00731.6 unknown and Major General David McLachlan and L/ David Ford. 00731.7 Peter Liefman (State President of VVAA -Vietnam Veteran Association of Australia), Alistair Ross and Wayne New of the Patriotic Funds Council of VictoriaA record of a function for Legatees at the start of Legacy Week in 2001.Colour photo x 7 of guests at Legacy house.Printing on the back "

The card relates to The Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club as distinct from the Bendigo & District RSL Club Inc. The Servicemen's Club was owned by a Co Operative of the 3 Bendigo RSL's being Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat & Eaglehawk Sub Branches'. The Co Operative Society remained until the year 2000 when the facility became the "Bendigo & District RSL Club Inc". The membership re David Patterson 1978. He was a Bendigo RSL delegate for the Co Operative Society for its entire time until closure in 2000. He was one of the first Vietnam Veterans to serve on the Committee of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch from 1976 - 78, he was Jnr Vice President for 1977 - 78. Refer Cat No 5825.Card yellow covers folding all text in black, inside is white with black text, signed by member in blue, rear is blank, card is for membership 1978.Inside, "This is the signature of the member of the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club whose name appears below. This card must be presented at the door when attending the Club - Mr D Patterson 8 Station Street Kangaroo Flat - Secretary A. Harridge - No 054"brsl, smirsl, bdsc, membership

Photos of a trip to an Aircraft Museum, including Legatees George Woodward and George Standish. With about 12 Legatees and some wives it is assumed to be a day trip to the museum. On the shape of the building it looks like the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Philip Island, or perhaps the Australian National Aviation Museum, in Moorabbin. Also present were L/ John Sullivan, L/ Joe Morton and his wife Mary Morton. The captions included: "Legatee Joe Morton, joined by his wife, Mary. Legatee Morton gave his RAAF overcoat and jacket to the Museum." "The Catalina fan club was out in force Legatees George Woodward and George Standish." They were in a folio of photos from 1988 to 1990 (see also 01042 to 01049).A record of a Legatees on an outing together which shows their comradeship and desire to socialise together.Colour photo x 13 of Legatees visiting an aircraft museum.White paper labels with black type provided captions for the photos.legatee event, comradeship

Chas Wilks was the President in 1989, his highlights report includes significant events throughout the year. Vietnam veterans were asked to launch Legacy Week. Ron Barassi was the personality of the year and abseiled a building in Flinders St (after practicing in a quarry which is featured on the cover). Jack Geoghegan posed with the Changi violin on the steps of the Shrine. Up to the 1980s the annual report would usually contain pages containing the Presidents report and photos of significant events of the year. Between 1987 and 1990 these were published in a separate document called 'Highlights from the Annual Report'. This could be used in promoting Legacy in different ways, without all the financial information normally held in an annual report. In following years it became called 'Report from the President' then 'Highlights from the President', before becoming 'Melbourne Legacy Highlights' which was published twice a year from 2007. It was eventually renamed, 'The Torch, Melbourne Legacy Highlights' in 2012. 'The Torch' is still published twice a year. Other annual reports in 00027, 01095, 01096 and 01097, 01098, 01310 and 01311. The President's report was used to capture important events throughout the year and the activities Legacy provided for those in their care.Black and white printed report of the Highlights from 66th Annual Report 1989 x 4 pages, with photosannual summary, activities

A function at Legacy House, the guest speaker appears to be Normie Rowe and Bruce Ruxton also was a guest. It could have been the launch of Badge Week in 1999, Graham Riches is the president. (See also 00730). 00729.1 Normie Rowe (a singer and Vietnam veteran) and Bruce Ruxton, President of R.S.L. 00729.2 Normie Rowe speaking. 00729.3 Second from left is L/ Alan Fookes, then Rob Gell (a TV presenter) and on the right is Dave MacDonald. 00729.4 John Ritchie, Wing Commander, L/ Allan Couper and Betty Hurdman. 00729.5 Man on the left is unknown, second from left is Major Hugh Carson from Department of Defence, Ben Simpson and another officer from the Department of Defence. 00729.6 Man on the left is unknown, second from left is Judith Robertson, Captain David Cotsell and Carmel McConnell, a public relations officer for Legacy. 00729.7 L/ Ray Ward is with Peter Lawrence, Councillor Wellington Lee and another man. 00729.8 Brendan Lynch on the left and Chris Coates on the right and another man. 00729.9 Councillor Wellington Lee and President Graham Riches.A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 9 of guests at Legacy house.Printing on the back "

The Gallipoli Star and its ribbon were designed in 1917 by R K Peacock, but official approval from King George V for the proposed campaign medal was withdrawn after the ribbon, but not the medal, had been manufactured, because it was to have been presented only to Australians and New Zealanders, but not British or other Empire soldiers involved in the campaign. Some Anzac veterans are known to have been issued with lengths of ribbon during the war in anticipation of the medal's production. In 1990, Mr Ross Smith, a former Australian Army Warrant Officer and Vietnam veteran, arranged, at his own expense, for dies from the original design to be manufactured, and for A J Parkes & Co Pty Ltd, of Brisbane, to strike 1000 examples of the medal. 200 of these stars were presented to surviving Australian and New Zealand Gallipoli veterans to mark the 75th anniversary of the campaign. The remainder were sold to the public. A further 1000 were later struck for sale to collectors. The design features an eight pointed star, representing the states and territories of Australia (seven points) and New Zealand. The colours of the ribbon are blue, representing the ocean, gold, representing Australian Wattle, silver grey, representing New Zealand fern, and red for the colour of Australian gum blossom and the New Zealand Rata flower.Gallipoli Star is a star shaped medal with raised crown at centre suspended on a coloured ribbon.medal, gallipoli, world war one, wwi

The Gallipoli Star and its ribbon were designed in 1917 by R K Peacock, but official approval from King George V for the proposed campaign medal was withdrawn after the ribbon, but not the medal, had been manufactured, because it was to have been presented only to Australians and New Zealanders, but not British or other Empire soldiers involved in the campaign. Some Anzac veterans are known to have been issued with lengths of ribbon during the war in anticipation of the medal's production. In 1990, Mr Ross Smith, a former Australian Army Warrant Officer and Vietnam veteran, arranged, at his own expense, for dies from the original design to be manufactured, and for A J Parkes & Co Pty Ltd, of Brisbane, to strike 1000 examples of the medal. 200 of these stars were presented to surviving Australian and New Zealand Gallipoli veterans to mark the 75th anniversary of the campaign. The remainder were sold to the public. A further 1000 were later struck for sale to collectors. The design features an eight pointed star, representing the states and territories of Australia (seven points) and New Zealand. The colours of the ribbon are blue, representing the ocean, gold, representing Australian Wattle, silver grey, representing New Zealand fern, and red for the colour of Australian gum blossom and the New Zealand Rata flower. This full size accurate replica was presented in the early 1990's to the remaining survivors of the 1915 Gallipoli landing. The Gallipoli Star Medal 1914-1915 was to be awarded to survivors of the Anzac landing but a political dispute of the exclusion of British Soldiers saw the idea withdrawn. Timber look frame containing medal on yellow/blue/red ribbon and paper with black writing on grey cardboard surround.gallipoli star, medal, 1914-1915

Anecdotal evidence holds that most men returned from Vietnam in the dead of night, hidden from the public. In fact, large numbers actually returned on HMAS Sydney, to a welcome by dignitaries and a parade. The manner of their homecoming affected the way in which veterans recovered from the war, those who did arrive late at night to no fanfare and the seeming indifference of the military had more trouble adjusting to life at home than did those whose return was more public and who had had the benefit of a couple of weeks unwinding on board Sydney before reaching Australia. But the return home was only the beginning of a long period of readjustment. For a long time after the war large numbers of Vietnam veterans felt that many in Australia blamed them, rather than politicians, for the war and the way it had been conducted. Images of the war, many still familiar, of children burned by napalm, of the dead of My Lai, of a South Vietnamese general summarily executing a member of the Viet Cong in the streets of Saigon, had an effect on public opinion and public understanding. The fact that these images related more to the American/Vietnamese experience in Vietnam was less remarked upon. People associated the role of Australians in the war with that of the Americans in a way that failed to recognise the two countries’ different approaches to fighting in Vietnam. see https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&ved=0CDwQtwIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DYL06ddRmiJE&ei=O9OJUYnxC5GaiQeey4HQCA&usg=AFQjCNEjq876qAoYu0WnWslDSNRUJlmuBw&bvm=bv.46226182,d.aGc Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmVietnam Vererans Parade Sydney 1987

Vietnam War veteran An enthralling account of an Australian infantryman and his companions in the Vietnam War. On Friday 8th March 1968, 20-year-old Gary McKay lost the lottery. He was conscripted. From a comfortable and carefree life of surfing and rugby football, he was drafted into the deadly serious preparation for war in the jungles of South Vietnam. In Good Company is his story told in his own words. It begins with induction and selection for the officer academy for national servicemen at Scheyville, a six-month 'pressure cooker' course which produced second lieutenants ready to lead troops into action against the Viet Cong. It ends three and a half years later with a burst of NVA machine-gun fire during a battle among enemy-held bunkers in the hills of Nui Le. Here is a grass-roots account of the blood, sweat and tears shared by a rifle platoon in jungle warfare, a straightforward story of the fears and the camaraderie which soldiers experience in combat. Gary McKay fashioned this account from his experience in action, leading his platoon. The detail is provided from the 80 letters he wrote to his wife while he served. He wrote his story for the reader who wants to know what the soldier on the ground went through - in the fetid jungle, in battle. Anyone who wants to understand what service in South Vietnam meant to those who were there should read this book. 'Reading In Good Company leaves a vivid and disconcerting impression of how the Vietnam War smelt, felt and sounded. One of the most honest and affecting war memoirs which Australians have so far published.' - Mark Thomas, Canberra Times 'An enthralling, accurate account of infantry soldiering in the Vietnam era. Very readable; a must for those who have never experienced combat and a vivid reminder for all veterans.' - Major General M. P. Blake, AM, MC, former CO 5th Battalion RARGary John McKay MC (born 1947) is a writer and former Australian Army officer. He was awarded the Military Cross while serving with the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during the Vietnam War.[1] He later served as Commanding Officer of 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment between 1988 and 1990Soft cover non fiction book

This sword was a pre-colonial Victorian Navy Issue. (i.e. Pre-Federation). It came into the possession of of Allan John Rankin Watkins who used it during has naval service.Naval Officers Cermonial SwordThe sword has the Queen Victoria Coat of Arms on the Blade and the Crown on the Hilt. hmas sydney & the vietnam logistics support veterans association, naval sword

Used by Leonard George Pollard. He served in H.M.A.S. ANZAC in Vietnam and retired as LCDR Engineer Ceremonial Naval Officers Sword Fine etching on both sides of the bladeh.m.a.s. anzac, hmas sydney & the vietnam logistics support veterans association

This can opener was from the Vietnam War era. Utensils like this were issued with every ration pack to all servicemen and women.Utensils like this have social significance due to the ubiquity of their use in the field, therefore many Vietnam era veterans may have memories of their use. This item is in good condition and as such, is a representative example of a tool that was widely used. Spoon and blade opener, attached via a turned over piece of metal fashioned into a hinge below which there is a curved cut out with a point which attaches to the side of the can. Handle has two ridges presumably to aid handling of utensil. Punched hole (3 mm across) at end of handle possibly to attach via a string. Inscription on top of handle.Inscribed on top of handle "1966 CARR D[broad arrow]D/7330/66/010/0931"vietnam war, 1960s, utensil, ration, food

20. Oct. 2001. Presented to Bendigo & District Ex Navalmen's Club by WO Marty GROGAN RANR - Vice President. HMAS Sydney & Vietnam Logistical Support Veterans Association. Note: Disc for this photo held by T S Bendigo (all printed on backing).Coloured photo of 10 ships with palm trees in foreground. Tan, wooden, frame with glass front & fawn cardboard backing.Printed in black type on white label at top centre: “HMA SHIPS, TOWNSVILLE, WOOLONGONG, LAUNCESTON, WHYALLA CESSNOCK, BENDIGO, GAWLER, GERALDTON, GEELONG & BUNBURY ALONGSIDE DARWIN NAVAL BASE ON COMPLETION OF THE 1999 MINOR WAR VESSELS FLEET CONCENTRATION PERIOD”photographs, hmas, ran

Terry Burstall records his search for answers to his battle at Long Tan during four visits to Vietnam. He compares official war records with first hand accounts of Vietnamese veterans, villagers & a former POW.Soft card cover. Title in gold & white print on a green background. Front cover illustrated with a black & white photo. 215 pages with cut edges. Illustrated with black & white photos. Map of South Vietnam opposite title page.books-travelogues, military history-army, long tan, vietnam

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. In this sculpture "Vietnam", the soldier is based on veteran Bill Cantwell’s experience in the Vietnam War. The young soldier wears an eye patch – Bill’s legacy of his wartime injury. The base of the statue represents being held down – you can see the hands reaching up the soldier’s legs. Carved by Hikaru. The laser-cut steel shield has a pattern of Huey helicopters flying over rubber trees, Bill’s memory of being evacuated after being shot in the eye. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

Lower Plenty and Greensborough Football Clubs played for the Long Tan Cup on the 50th anniversary of this Vietnam War battle.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough football club, lower plenty football club, battle of long tan, vietnam war

308 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; non-fiction""Remember them" has been funded by the Government of Victoria, and produced by the Veteran's Unit, Department of Planning and Community Development."--Title page verso.war memorials, soldier monuments, soldiers, world war one, world war two, korean war, vietnam war, south african war, monuments

Crazy Veteran U.S.A.ephemera, vietnam, general

Natural timber frame, cherry red matt board. Colour photograp of black dog and handler (armed) and squatting on cleared ground at twilight.tracker dogs, photograph

Black timber frame, Black and white photograph of Ptes Col James and David Kitt (rear) of 'D' Coy 8 RAR fill all important personal water bottles from a small mountain stream.d coy 8 rar, pte col james, pte david kitt, photograph

Black wooden frame, black and white photograph of two black tracker dogs and two handlers at resttracker dogs, photograph