Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. special air service regiment -- biography, soldiers -- training of -- australia

53rd story writing and art competition, 2015. True Wartime Experience; True Life Experience: Fiction; Poetry; Centenary of ANZAC; 100 Years of Service; Art; Craft; Photographyenglish literature - competitions, veterans - services for - australia

Thesis done by Ambrose Thomas Crowe for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.This thesis addresses the predicament many veterans found themselves in some years after their return to Australia after fighting the Vietnam War (1962-1973)vietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, department of veterans affairs (dva), returned services league of australia (rsl), agent orange - tboxicology, conscription - australia

This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 6th, australia. army. battalion, 6th

Operation Hammersley , 10 February until 9 March 1970, was undertaken by a combined force of: C Company, 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8RAR); armoured personnel carriers from 3 Cavalry Regiment; tanks from 1 Armoured Regiment; sappers from the Royal Australian Engineers; a mortar section from 8RAR’s Support Company; air support, and even a Navy destroyer off-shore to provide gunfire support. The operation aimed to protect 17 Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers, at a quarry in the western foothills of the Long Hai hills. The Long Hai hills were a stronghold for the Viet Cong, who used the caves there as a bunker complex and had planted many landmines and booby traps in the area. Over two fierce weeks, 8 RAR carried out patrols and conducted ambushes, engaging VC troops and eventually capturing the bunker system. However, it was a costly campaign. In total, over 70 Australians were killed or wounded during the operation. The worst day for mine casualties in Australia's war in Vietnam occurred on 28 February 1970. It became known as 'Black Saturday". Nine members of 8RAR were killed and 29 wounded. This item is the Order of Service from the memorial service held at Nui Dat on 3 April 1970 to honour those killed at Long Hai. It was issued to the donor, National Serviceman G G Ravenscroft, who was serving in 1 Platoon, A Company 8RAR during Operation Hammersley, and received a minor shrapnel wound on Black Saturday.Two typed A-4 pages that have been folded into booklet, now flattened and framed. Listed are the prayers, Bible readings and sermon given, along with the names of the 8 fallen soldiers, and the chaplains who officiated.8rar, long hai, long hai hills, black saturday, 1970, operation hammersley, ravenscroft, geoff ravenscroft, memorial service

Stories of Australian nurses who have served in World War One, World War Two and Vietnamaustralian army nurses, nurses, vietnam, gallipoli

We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greter signifiance. australia. army - aboriginal troops, vietnam, world war one

This book is written in both English and French. On Page 72 is a black and white photograph of Air Commodore (Alan) Reed and Mrs Aileen Reed.foreign service, estate of alan reed

The Vietnam War years are officially classified as the period between 5 August 1964 and 7 May 1975. During that time over nine million Americans were on active duty. Over 3.4 million personnel served in Southeast Asia.vietam, misty, american servicement

A collection of coloured photographs and information celebrating 100 years of service to Australiaroyal australian air force, 100 years of service

Part of the estate collection of Vietnam veteran Sgt T J Nicholson, Service no: 4410261, who served in 1st Armoured Regiment, Vietnam 1969-70.Wooden shadow box frame with a maroon matt background containing an emu hat plume, a Hunter River Lancers silver plastic corps badge and yellow wool felt shoulder patch of Royal New South Wales Lancers.Hunter River Lancers Royal New South Wales/ Lancershunter river lancers, royal new south wales lancers, nicholson, trevor nicholson

A cream coloured cover with gray binding down the left hand side. There is an identification number 7610-010-0284 top right corner. The information on the front cover is in black ink.australia - armed forces - service manuals, handbook, a510 wireless station

HMAS Perth (II) served on three tours of duty off South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and was awarded a US Navy Unit Commendation and a Meritorious Unit Commendation for her service during the conflict. Shield-shaped wooden plaque with a circular white ceramic insert in he middle. It features a transfer of a crown, black swan and boomerang with woomera: the symbol of HMAS Perth.Perth Fight and Flourishperth, hmas perth, australian navy

The aim of this handbook is to lay down the basic staff duties to be used by officers al all arms and services. A grey coloured plastic cover with black writing on it. There is the Australian Coat Of Arms in the middle of the cover. Near the top right hand is the code for the item 7610-66-021-5644. Also the date for Notification in ARO's for 31st December, 1966 There is an orange label top right hand corner with the name L B Dawson on it.australia - armed forces - service manuals, staff duties

The aim of this handbook is to lay down the basic staff duties to be used by officers al all arms and services. A grey coloured plastic cover with black writing on it. There is the Australian Coat Of Arms in the middle of the cover. Near the top right hand is the code for the item 7610-66-021-5644. Also the date for Notification in ARO's for 31st December, 1966australia - armed forces - service manuals, staff duties

A blue coloured cover with all information in black ink. Top right corner reads DSN 7610--66-039-4906. Above Australian there is a kangaroo above two crossed swords and a crown above them. Down the left hand side a two punch holes. There is a dark rectangular near the top left hand side of the booklet which looks like an adhesive mark.australia - armed forces - service manuals, signals, signal training

A blue coloured cover with all information in black ink. Top right corner reads DSN 7610--66-039-4906. Above Australian there is a kangaroo above two crossed swords and a crown above them. Down the left hand side a two punch holesaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, signals, signal training

A cream coloured booklet with black details on the front. There are two rusty staples down the left hand side. There a code of 7610-66-018-6712 at the top right hand side. this booklet is covered in a plastic cover. Bottom left hand side there is a white sticker with black writing on it.australia - armed forces - service manuals, drill manual

A cream coloured booklet with black details on the front. There are two rusty staples down the left hand side. There a code of 7610-66-018-6712 at the top right hand side. this booklet is covered in a plastic cover. Bottom left hand side there is a white sticker with black writing on it.australia - armed forces - service manuals, drill manual

A cream coloured booklet with black details on the front. There are two punch holes down the left hand side. There a code of 7610-66-018-6712 at the top right hand side. this booklet is covered in a plastic cover. At the top of the booklet is the name: E.J. Sungalls in black inkaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, drill manual, e.j. sungalls

A cream coloured booklet with black details on the front. There are two punch holes down the left hand side. There a code of 7610-66-018-6712 at the top right hand side. this booklet is covered in a plastic cover. On the inside cover is the name of G.W. Cullen.australia - armed forces - service manuals, drill manual, g.w. cullen

Being a record of British & Foreign Decorations awarded to Australian Servicemen.Awards have been a controversial point since athletes at Mount Olympus vied for laurels. After World War 1 Ernest Hemmingway tried to gauge the worth of the medals he had received in Italy by making the rounds of Montreal pawnshops and trying to sell them.medals, vietnam., medals, australian

A look into the CMF and National Service story of twin brother Nasho's and an insight into the role of an Artillery Head Quarters Battery during the last months of Australia's Vietnam War.vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, 1961 - 1975 - veterans - australia - biography, vietnam war, personal narratives - australian, conscription, artillery head quarters battery

The Story Writing & Art Project, Victoria, 1995.The Story writing and art project Victoria 1995art work, english literature - competitions, veterans - services for - australia, poetry

The Story Writing & Art Project, Victoria, 1995.The story writing and art project Victoria 1995art work, english literature - competitions, veterans - services for - australia, poetry

Aussie Diggers supporting the Combat Force in Vietnam.Aussie Diggers supporting the Combat Force in the Vietnam War.royal australian army service corps, vietnam

Being a record of British & Foreign decorations awarded to Australian Servicemen.A record of British & Foreign decorations awarded to Australian Servicemen.service medals, british/foreign decorations

Four pages outlining the service and work of Peter Blenkinsoppbiography - peter blenkinsopp, cerberus collection

This RAAF beret belonged to Gregory Carl Juckert, Service No. 3793918, Catering Corps, who served with 161 Reconnaissance.Blue felt material beret. Black binding around outer with black cotton lining. Silver badge on front (detachable). Crown over eagle over crossed swords on laurel emblem. Banner saying "Vigilance". Gregory Carl Juckert, Service No. 3793918.beret, cook, vietnam, 161 recce flight

This item commemorates the service of 8th Field Ambulance in Vietnam, 1967-8.A shield-shaped wooden plaque with enamel emblem of 8th Field Ambulance: the Australian flag to the left and the South Vietnamese flag to the right. The Australian flag is blue and white and the South Vietnamese flag is yellow with three (3) red stripes. Centre top of the enamel cute out is a yellow banner with the words '67 Vietnam 68' below this in the centre is the number eight (8). Under this are the words '8th Field Ambulance'. vietnam 1967 - 1968, plaque, 8th field ambulance, shield, vietnam war