161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight was an Australian Army aviation unit of both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam.Shield-shaped wooden plaque with metal badge/insignia of crown, eagle, crossed swords and laurel wreath in two shades of blue. The emblem of 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight Vietnam.VIGILANCE/ 161 (INDEP) RECCE FL.T./ VIETNAM161 reconnaissance flight, vietnam, army pilots, 161 recce

Peter Arnison served in the Australian Army from 1959-1996, attaining the rank of Major General. He went on to become Governor of Queensland, 1997-2003.A black and white photograph of Lt Peter Arnison surrounded by Vietnamese children. photograph, lt peter arnison, vietnamese children

Photograph with caption 'Sisters of the Australian / Army Nursing Service / leaving Melbourne yester- / day for service in a / northern zone. Judging / by their happy smiles / they are pleased at the / prospect.'Newspaper clipping of a photo with caption'NC9'wwii, world war ii, world war two, australian army nursing service

[Friday 2 July 1943, The Argus, page 6] article about the celebration of the 41st birthday of the Australia Army Nursing Service including special guests.Single column of print, titled 'Celebration of AANS birthday', text only'WWII'annie moriah sage, j laidlaw, m lang, blanche sagner, united states nursing corps., katie best, sybil irving, clare stevenson, grace wilson, m barter, lydia shaw

Illustrated book. Front cover has a coloured photograph of two women hanging out laundry (nurses Vung Tau, 1968) Title (yellow ink) subtitle (white ink) and author's name (white ink) are printed over this photo. Title and author's name are printed in dark brown on a light brown background on the spine along with the publisher's mark. The back cover has a summary of the book printed on a light brown background, along with three photographs: a nurse on duty (Diane Lawrence) two women in khaki sitting on sandbags, and a woman in uniform holding a young boy (Terrie Roche with 'Rabbit" the young mascot of the Civic Action Team).non-fiction"Tears on my pillow' describes the nursing experiences of nursing in the Vietnam War using the words, voices and photographs of these Australian servicewomen. These veterans tell tales of femininity interspersed with the reality of the military environment through their stories of trauma, distress, tears and grief that went on for many years, and stories of underwear, fun and the basic things in life.royal australian army nursing corps, vietnam war 1961-1975-medical care, military nursing-vietnam, military nursing-australia

Clasp knife issued to the Australian Army during the conflict in Vietnam. This is a continuation of the standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War.Stainless steel pocket-knife with blade, spike and can and bottle opener. There is a metal loop attached to the top of the pocket-knife. DAD Opener 15737pocket knife

Article about a speaker at local Buninyong ANZAC Day service Mrs Jean Allen who spent six years with the Australian Army Nursing Service.Newspaper clipping with advertisement in top left hand corner, first part of article has two columns with a large black and white photograph of an elderly woman in uniform holding an umbrella. Article continues on a page not attachedjean allen, australian army nursing service

Licences were for Murray Stanley Metherall No 35455. Serving in the Australian Army Educational Corps Murray was the only such person to serve in the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. As a Capt age 44 years he served in Vietnam as Adjutant with AATTV/HQ AFV (Army) from 29.1.68 to 21.1.69. He would catch rides by Jeep, truck, aeroplane, with Americans, by any means to all the outposts in Vietnam where the “Team” served delivering mail and pay. .1) Army cinematograph operator's license made of brown printed fabric. .2) Army drivers license made of brown printed fabric..1) & .2) “Australian Military Forces”documents, licenses, drivers, cinema, aattv

Used by Australian Army Infantry in jungle warfare - Vietnam. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No.397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Jungle green open weave cotton cloth.vietnam war, sweat rag, accessory, kevin john herdman

Norman Charles Stevens VX123648 & V59636. Enlisted AIF VX123648 9/3/1943. Discharged 28/6/1946. Private in Australian Army Catering Corp.1. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 2. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 3. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 4. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles.Inside N.C.S. R & L.uniform, gaiters, ww2

Worn by Corporal Stephen Owen Lloyd, National Serviceman from New South Wales, who served in Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, 1969-70.Black material with four press studs on back and red MP machine embroidered on front. This object is an arm band, also called a brassard. military police, armband, brassard, provost, lloyd

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.1 round brass button with a metal shank crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. Australian Military Forces and a crown and map of Australia. K. C. Luke Pty Ltd Melbourneaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, metal buttons, k c luke pty ltd

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.1 round brass button with a metal shank crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shank.Australian Military Forces and a crown and map of Australia. P. J. King Pty Ltd Melbourneaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, brass buttons

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.10 identical round silver metal buttons with a metal shank crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. 2 have split pins through the shank.Australian Military Forces and a crown and map of Australia. Stokes and Sons Melbourneaustralian army nursing service, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, silver metal buttons

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.round brass button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shank.Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia K. C. Luke Pty Ltd Melbourneaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.round brass button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shanks.Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia australian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.round brass button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference.Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia P. J. King Pty Ltd Melbaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.round brass button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shanks.Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia K. C Luke Pty Ltd Melbaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, brass buttons

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.round silver metal button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia Stokes and Sonsaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, brass buttons

Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.Small round button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shanks. Red cotton around the shank.Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia Stokes and Sons Melbaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, brass buttons