Showing 1994 items matching "national service."
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Banner, Framed Banner, Royal Australian Army Service Corps
Framed banner of Royal Australaian Army Service Corps Vietnam Association. Medal, ribbons sit above RAASC Basge with "South Vietnam 1965-1972" belowRAASC Badgebanner, royal australian army service corps, south vietnam -
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Document, 1st Battalion RAR Ground Unit Commendation
Document in black and gold frame. Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded by US Army on 4/7/91 to 1st Battalion RAR for service in Vietnam 1965-1966US Army logo, Seal of US Armyframed document, 1st battalion rar, meritous unit commendation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Framed Medals, Decoration, Campaign and Service Medals, 1975
Framed Miniature Medals in a black and gold frame. Collection of miniature medals awarded to Australians mounted and framed. Produced by Australia Post, Australia Remembers Commemeration.Variousframed medals, decorations of honor - australia - history, campaign medals, medals, service medals, australia post, australia remembers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, The First Australian Field Hospital
Framed Document featuring an Aerial Photograph of the hospital compound with buildings. Identified photograph is surrounded by the history of the hospitals, admission and service statistics.Variousframed document, first australian field hospital, vung tau -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Iroquois Servicing
A laminated black and white photograph of an RAAF Iroquois Gunship is being worked on in a field. An armoured vehicle can be seen in the backgroundSquandron Badges on Doorsphotograhp, raaf, iroquois helicopter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Bushranger Servicing
A colour photograph mounted. An RAAF Bushranger Helicopter gets serviced at an Airbase. Various Aircraft can be seen in the background.raaf, bushranger -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Mounted Medals, Australian Service Medals
Collection of Australian Service Medals mounted on a collage of faded Photograph.Series 1: 1021/2500service medals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Ladies Uniform, 1981
Ladies Army Uniform - long sleeved green striped blouse and bottle green trousers with matching beltName Croxon Service No F 32 ubquniform -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Sewing Kit, 1967
Army issued Cloth Sewing Kit with two pockets containing all sewing needs. Belonging " Smith"(front) 3794142 (service No.)sewing kit, smith -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - John Porter Collection
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975
This is a complete boxed set of the Active Service Medal as awarded to all Australians who served between 1945 and 1975. Large silver, round medal attached to purple, blue, red and yellow striped ribbon in black padded box with silver writing. Also includes miniature medal on ribbon and 3 sets of metal clasps used for creating a rack of medals.australian medals 1945-1975, active service medal -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Citation Board, Colonel Colin Khan DSO
A citation board regonizing Colonel Colin Khan DSO 1926 - 1999. Under a black and white photograph reads Commanding Officer of the Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Vietnam 1969 - 1970. Under the black and white photograph of the DSO reads: The Distinguished Service Order. Citation of the Distinguished Order. Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Warrcol. colin khan, dso, 5 rar, citation board, distinguished service order, 5th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting - Painting, Ziggy on patrol
GIZYCKI, Andrzej Roman Witold, AKA GIZYCKI de GOZDAWA, Andrew Roman Witold, Service number: 37505, served in Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 7RAR, 1967Painting in Gold Metal Frame ( Oil ) streched canvas depicting Soldier in the reeds combat camoflage and rifle.Australian Army Badge Rank (SLR ) Raeme Badge & 2 YG on hat same artist of soldier in other painting of Ziggy. Same Frame.soldier, raeme, ziggy, gizycki -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Container - Ceramic Bowl, Bowl, Unknown
This bowls was taken by Lance Corporal Livingstone at a commerative service in 1971. A latex ceramic bowl taken by soldier Lance Corporal Bernard Neil Livingston who was a ceramic teacher in civilian life. Taken in 1971 while attending a commemorative service. bowl, long tan, ceramic -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Jade & Possum Phuoc Tuy 1969, 2001
David Robson has had a lifelong association with aircraft. He started flying at the age of 16 and served for 21 years in the RAAF as a fighter pilot, test pilot and forward air controller (including a tour in Vietnam in the 0-2A). His hobby is painting, and he naturally turns to his own experiences and visual images to convey the wonders and beauty of flight, the camaraderie of the Services and ugliness of war.Original watercolour of USAF Cessna 0-2A supporting A/An Army Bell Helicopter in 1969 in Phuoc Tuy Province. Call sings Jade and Possum respectively. The scene portrayed in the watercolour is of a USAF Cessna 0-2A aircraft supporting an Australian Army Bell 47 helicopter in 1969. the team operated in Phuoc Tuy Province in support of the 1st australian Task Force. the 0-2A was a Forward Air Control aircraft flown by both USAF and RAAF pilips in this role. Jade 07 was the callsign reserved for a RAAF fighter pilot. As well as directing airstrikes in the Jad FAC gave top cover and navigational assistance to the Possum helicopter and , in return, the Possum provided very accurate BDA (Bomb Damage Assesment) following the airstrike.Signed by Artist David Robson 2001. cessna 0-2a, painting, phuoc tuy, david robson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Australian Task Force - Vietnam
A framed coloured original painting in gold timber with a multi beige matte and a cream matte around the painting. Painting depicts several world leaders including Sir Robert Menzies, flags of Australia and SVN. In the foreground is a 105mm Artillary Battery. also a number of soldiers resting. See a full description of the detail of the painting (Photo 2021-125)Painted by Brian Wood. Signatures of Adrian d'Hage - Military Cross recipient, Platoon Commander 6 RAR 1969-1970. Adrian Cronauer - Tge US Air Force Sergeant who opened his Armed Forces Radio Show (1965 - 1966 with the phrase "Goooooooood morning, Vietnam", and Brian Wood, Service No 3179841painting, robert menzies, flags, south vietnam flag, 105mm artillery, brian wood, adrian d'hage, military cross, adrian cronauer -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Doug Hill
An original painting of Warrant Office Class 2 Doug Hill in uniform in the background, also depicting the medal awarded for his service to the war. In the foreground is Doug Hill as a civilian in more recent timesDoug Hill, Australian Artillery Warrant Officer Class 2, Australian Army Training Team vietnam 1964-1965 and 1968-1969painting, vietnam lest we forget, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Dr Dorothy Angel OAM
An Original painting of Dorothy Angel in the foreground of the painting. In the background there is a patient lying on a bed with five people nearby.Dr Dorothy (Dot) Angel OAM (Order Of Australian Medal) was a young nursing sister who volunteered to serve on one of the Australian Civilian Surgical Teams sent to South Vietnam by the Australian Government from 1964 - 1972. These teams dealt with the Vietnamese casualities of the war itself, but their services were also albe to bolster a very depleted general health care system in the provincial hospitals. Dot served on an Alfrred Hospital team sent to Bien Hoa in 1967painting, vietnam lest we forget, order of australia, nurses - vietnam, bien hoa -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting - Painting, Vietnamese scene
See inscription. Gift from Vietnamese Captain to an Australian Captain in 1968Orange, yellow and red colourful Painting. Water scene with ten sampans featured floating: four in foreground and six gathered together in background. Mountain range in background. Three people featured on three sampans. Painting done on board. Wooden frame.Bottom RHS of painting front: "To Capt Goodchild/ From Capt Trung & 10 M.I.D/ June 1968 Vietnam" On frame at back: 5538383 Major Bernard Goodchild 15.01.34 - 01.08.2021, Enlistment date 1965 Discharge 1990, Corps RAAMC, 1st Australian Special Service Civil Affairs Unit, Vietnam (southern zone) 21.06.1967 - 25.06.1968painting, vietnam, goodchild, trung, sampan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 9 RAR Association, 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Vietnam Tour of Duty 1968-1969, On Active Service, 1992
It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was achieved soon after their return to Australia, 9RAR was an exception.A book with colour cover of soldier on duty in a forest. One soldier is taking care of an injured soldier while others are on the look out.non-fictionIt became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was achieved soon after their return to Australia, 9RAR was an exception.9th battalion, 9rar, vietnam 1968-1969 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Australia. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs, Bravo: Recollections and Reflections of the Veteran Community: Story Writing and Art Competition, 2011, 2011
True Wartime Experience; True Life Experience; Fiction; Poetry; Women and War; Art; Craft; PhotographyTrue Wartime Experience; True Life Experience; Fiction; Poetry; Women and War; Art; Craft; Photographyenglish literature - competitions, veterans - services for - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McKay, Gary, Bullets, Beans and Bandages: Australians at War in Vietnam (Copy 1)
Viet Nam was Australia's longest war. What was it really like for the 50,000 Australians who served between 1962 and 1972? Bullets, Beans and Bandages is a unique collection of impressions, reactions, feelings and fears - the often spellbinding personal experiences of Australians who saw active service in the Viet Nam War.Viet Nam was Australia's longest war. What was it really like for the 50,000 Australians who served between 1962 and 1972? Bullets, Beans and Bandages is a unique collection of impressions, reactions, feelings and fears - the often spellbinding personal experiences of Australians who saw active service in the Viet Nam War.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam veterans -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Horton, R P, Campaign and Operational Medals Awarded to the Australian Defence Force
An important part of Australia's history has been written on the many battlefields and in the many countries in which Australian Defence Force personnel have served. to recognise this service, a considerable number of campaign and operational medals have been awarded.non-fictionAn important part of Australia's history has been written on the many battlefields and in the many countries in which Australian Defence Force personnel have served. to recognise this service, a considerable number of campaign and operational medals have been awarded.australia. australian defence force - medals, badges, decorations etc., military decorations - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Australia. Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service, And The Pine Trees Seemed Greener After That: Reflections by Sons and Daughters of Vietnam veterans. (Copy 1)
This book is for sons and daughters of Vietnam veterans. It contains reflections by them, in words and images, of their experiences of growing up in a family with a Vietnam VeteranThis book is for sons and daughters of Vietnam veterans. It contains reflections by them, in words and images, of their experiences of growing up in a family with a Vietnam Veteranliterature, australian poetry, children of military personnel -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Australia. Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service, And The Pine Trees Seemed Greener After That: Reflections by sons and daughters of Vietnam Veterans. (Copy 2)
This book is for sons and daughters of Vietnam veterans. It contains reflections by them, in words and images, of their experiences of growing up in a family with a Vietnam VeteranThis book is for sons and daughters of Vietnam veterans. It contains reflections by them, in words and images, of their experiences of growing up in a family with a Vietnam Veteranliterature, australian poetry, children of military personnel -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, U.S. Dept. of State, Saigon - Vietnam Post Report 1 May 1966
At the time of writing of this report, no dependents of official U.S. Government Employees or dependents of U.S. Military Personnel are permitted to reside in Vietnam. An exception has been made to personnel married to Vietnamese Nationals in that they may remain at post with sponsor until rotation to the United States or their next overseas duty assignment. The dependents who were in Vietnam were evacuated in February 1965 and at present there are no definite plans to permit their return.At the time of writing of this report, no dependents of official U.S. Government Employees or dependents of U.S. Military Personnel are permitted to reside in Vietnam. An exception has been made to personnel married to Vietnamese Nationals in that they may remain at post with sponsor until rotation to the United States or their next overseas duty assignment. The dependents who were in Vietnam were evacuated in February 1965 and at present there are no definite plans to permit their return.diplomatic and consular service, america - vietnam -
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Book, Horner, David, SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle: A history of the Australian Special Air Service. (Copy 1)
A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.australia. army - commando troops, special air service regiment (australian army) -
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Book, Shaw, Ian W, Operation Babylift, 2019
the incredible story of the inspiring Australian women who rescued hundreds of orphans at the end of the Vietnam War.the incredible story of the inspiring Australian women who rescued hundreds of orphans at the end of the Vietnam War.refugee children -- vietnam -- history -- 20th century, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- children, volunteer workers in social service -- australia -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Berman, Larry, Perfect Spy: The Incredible Double Life of Pham Xuan An, Time Magazine Reporter and Vietnamese Communist Agent agent (Copy 3), 2007
During the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colenel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army.HardcoverDuring the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colenel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army. 1927-2006, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- secret service -- vietnam (democratic republic), journalists -- vietnam (democratic republic) -- biography, pham xuan an -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hammond, William M, Reporting Vietnam: Media and Military at War, 1998
A superb book and marvelous read, Reporting Vietnam is by far the best study of the press and armed services yet written,A superb book and marvelous read, Reporting Vietnam is by far the best study of the press and armed services yet written,vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - press coverage - united states, armed forces and mass media - united states - history