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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Quercus, Judy : a dog in a million, 2014
Shares the story of Judy, the first-ever animal to gain formal status as a prisoner of war, who during World War II saved countless lives and became a friend and protector to Allied soldiers in the Japanese prison camps in Indonesia.Index, ill, p.352.non-fictionShares the story of Judy, the first-ever animal to gain formal status as a prisoner of war, who during World War II saved countless lives and became a friend and protector to Allied soldiers in the Japanese prison camps in Indonesia.animals - war use, dogs - war use - great britain -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Lothian Books, Defying the odds : surviving Sandakan and Kuching, 2006
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese ...Presents a riveting account of the experiences of a unique group of 145 Australian officers who were held prisoners by the Japanese, at Sandakan, and later Kuching, from 1942 to 1945.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.237.non-fictionPresents a riveting account of the experiences of a unique group of 145 Australian officers who were held prisoners by the Japanese, at Sandakan, and later Kuching, from 1942 to 1945.world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese, prisoners of war - sandakan and kuching -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Robinson, The Korean War, 1950-53, 2001
This book] recounts the military operations: the slogging war on the ground as well as the U.N. naval superiority and the importance of air power. He also explains the diplomatic background of international relations between China and the West, the communist propaganda in the north, the issue of prisoners-of-war, the talks leading to the armistice and the creation of the demilitarized zoneIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.386.non-fictionThis book] recounts the military operations: the slogging war on the ground as well as the U.N. naval superiority and the importance of air power. He also explains the diplomatic background of international relations between China and the West, the communist propaganda in the north, the issue of prisoners-of-war, the talks leading to the armistice and the creation of the demilitarized zonekorea - history, korean war 1950-1953 - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchOne Day Hill, The line : a man's experience; a son's quest to understand, 2006
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners – Japanese ...A man's reflection of the infamous Burma railwayp.190.non-fictionA man's reflection of the infamous Burma railwayworld war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – japanese, burma - thailand railway -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Oldhams Press, Destined meeting, 1959
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese ...An account of a husband and wife interned in Singapore during Wprld War Two.Index, ill, p.253.non-fictionAn account of a husband and wife interned in Singapore during Wprld War Two.world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese, changi prison - singapore -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Kangaroo Press, Destination Buchenwald, 1995
... World War 1939-1945 - prisoners of war - Germany ...An account of the experiences of Allied POW's held in Buchenwald concentration camp.Index, ill, maps, p.184.non-fictionAn account of the experiences of Allied POW's held in Buchenwald concentration camp. concentration camps - buchenwald, world war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war - germany -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian Military History Publications, Men of the line : building the Burma-Thai railway, 1942-1945, 2005
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese ...Biographical account of the travails of an p Australian risoner on the Burma railwayIll, index, p.192.non-fictionBiographical account of the travails of an p Australian risoner on the Burma railwayburma - thailand railway, world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Harper Collins, Hell's heroes, 2009
... World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese ...Hell′s Heroes is the story of the POW camp that never was − so dubbed by one old soldier because the atrocities that occurred there went largely unreported at the time. For while the Burma−Thai railway‚ the Bataan death march and events at Changi and in many other parts of Asia became synonymous with Japanese brutality‚ most of the camps which were set up to provide slave labour for the enemy military machine at home were slowly forgotten in the aftermath of World War II.Ill, maps, p.359.non-fictionHell′s Heroes is the story of the POW camp that never was − so dubbed by one old soldier because the atrocities that occurred there went largely unreported at the time. For while the Burma−Thai railway‚ the Bataan death march and events at Changi and in many other parts of Asia became synonymous with Japanese brutality‚ most of the camps which were set up to provide slave labour for the enemy military machine at home were slowly forgotten in the aftermath of World War II.world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese, atrocities - japan -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Department of Veterans Affairs, Sandakan 1942-1945, 2014
... World War 1939-1945 - Prisoners of war - Sandakan ...Illustrated history of the Sandakan death marches. Includes a roll of honourIll, maps, p.138.non-fictionIllustrated history of the Sandakan death marches. Includes a roll of honourworld war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war - sandakan, world war 1939-1945 - prisoners and prisons - japan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Headwear - Beret with US badges
Black woolen Beret with a collection of badges both metal and material. Vietnam Veteran US Army, Disabled American Veterans. American Flag Badge POW MIA Badgebadge, prisoner of war, mia, us military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia, Peaked Cap
Black material cap with POW*MIA "you are not forgotten" embroidered on front with black image of a man and a tower on white background. Laurel leaves embroidered. Two Enamel Badges joined Australia and USA on frontcap, prisoner of war commemorative, mia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Five
... Rescued prisoners ...vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - hospitals, vietnam war, rescued prisoners -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Rescue Dawn
feature films (film, dvd), vietnam war - prisoner of war, dengler, dieter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Hero Found: the greatest POW escape of the Vietnam War, 2010
... 1961-1975 - Prisoners and prisons ...dengler, dieter, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, prisoners of war - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Prisoner of War
Framed colour Photograph of a Vietcong soldier in black pyjamas kneeling in a field. His hands are tied behind his back and his eyes and mouth are taped shut. An armed soldier stands guard.photograph, prisoner of war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Dockery, Kevin, Operation Thunderhead: The True Story of Vietnam's Final POW Rescue Mission - and the Last Navy Seal Killed in Country, 2008
... 1961-1975 - Prisoners and prisons ...As the Vietnam War ground to an end, American forces were being withdrawn from combat duty. But some were still fighting for their lives: the prisioners of war. There were two operations lauched to rescue the POWs. One - the legendary Son Tay Raid - was revealed to the public. The other was classified as Top Secret. This is the incredible true story of that almost-forgotten mission..As the Vietnam War ground to an end, American forces were being withdrawn from combat duty. But some were still fighting for their lives: the prisioners of war. There were two operations lauched to rescue the POWs. One - the legendary Son Tay Raid - was revealed to the public. The other was classified as Top Secret. This is the incredible true story of that almost-forgotten mission.. 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, north vietnamese, prisoners of war - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - search and rescue operations, u.s. navy seals, operation thunderbird, pows, son tay raid -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Currey, Cecil Barr, Long Binh Jail: An Oral History of Vietnam's Notorious U.S. Military Prison, 1999
... 1961-1975 - Prisoners and prisons ...The infamous horror stories of the U.S. military prison at Long Binh made it so feared that American soldiers preferred to face the Viet Cong rather than be sent there.The infamous horror stories of the U.S. military prison at Long Binh made it so feared that American soldiers preferred to face the Viet Cong rather than be sent there.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, prisons - vietnam - long binh (dong nai), 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Prados, John, The Hidden History of the Vietnam War, 1995
... American Prisoners ...A model of lucid writing and fair judgement which tells us things we need to know.A model of lucid writing and fair judgement which tells us things we need to know.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, president j f kennedy, president lyndon johnson, american prisoners -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Abraham, Tom, The Cage (Copy 4)
... Prisoners of war - Vietnam - Biography ...Tom "Bud" Abraham was one of the very few Englishmen to serve in Vietnam. As an officer in the 1st Cavalry Division during 1967/8, he saw combat in some of the fierest encounters of the war. By his gallantry earned him a chestful of medals, including the Silver Star, one of the highest decorations awarded by the American Army.Tom "Bud" Abraham was one of the very few Englishmen to serve in Vietnam. As an officer in the 1st Cavalry Division during 1967/8, he saw combat in some of the fierest encounters of the war. By his gallantry earned him a chestful of medals, including the Silver Star, one of the highest decorations awarded by the American Army. prisoners of war - vietnam - biography, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - prisoners and prisons, tom "bud" abraham, 1st cavalry division -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Gurney, Gene Col. USAF (Ret.), Vietnam: The War In The Air - A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines
Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.u.s air force, u.s. army, marines, u.s. navy, vietnam -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, Alan Scarlett Story, 2014
Alan Scarlett was in the RAAF from 18/08/1943 until February 1946 and was a B-24 Liberator gunner between the end of 1943 and September 1945 with 21 Squadron.The oral history of Alan Scarlett is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Tocumwal, Nhill and Leyburn. He saw active service in the Pacific conflict from Fenton and Morotai as a gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He was also air-crew during the repatriation of former World War II prisoners or war in 1945.A4 paper hand written transcript of 5 pagesBlack and white print of a B-24 Liberator at the top of the page. Werribee Liberator Restoration Visit. Neerim Men's Shed. Sunday 16th March 2014. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The war diaries of Weary Dunlop:Java and the Burma
... 1939 - 1945 - Prisoners and prisons ...burma-siam railroad, world war, 1939 - 1945 - prisoners and prisons, japanese -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Abraham, Tom, The cage (Copy 1)
... Prisoners of war - Vietnam - Biography ...Tom "Bud" Abraham was one of the very few Englishmen to serve in Vietnam. As an officer in the 1st Cavalry Division during 1967/8, he saw combat in some of the fierest encounters of the war. By his gallantry earned him a chestful of medals, including the Silver Star, one of the highest decorations awarded by the American Army.Tom "Bud" Abraham was one of the very few Englishmen to serve in Vietnam. As an officer in the 1st Cavalry Division during 1967/8, he saw combat in some of the fierest encounters of the war. By his gallantry earned him a chestful of medals, including the Silver Star, one of the highest decorations awarded by the American Army.prisoners of war - vietnam - biography, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - prisoners and prisons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Abraham, Tom, The Cage (Copy 3)
... Prisoners of war - Vietnam - Biography ...Tom "Bud" Abraham was one of the very few Englishmen to serve in Vietnam. As an officer in the 1st Cavalry Division during 1967/8, he saw combat in some of the fierest encounters of the war. By his gallantry earned him a chest full of medals, including the Silver Star, one of the highest decorations awarded by the American ArmyTom "Bud" Abraham was one of the very few Englishmen to serve in Vietnam. As an officer in the 1st Cavalry Division during 1967/8, he saw combat in some of the fierest encounters of the war. By his gallantry earned him a chest full of medals, including the Silver Star, one of the highest decorations awarded by the American Army prisoners of war - vietnam - biography, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - prisoners and prisons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Stockdale, Jim and Stockdale, Sybil, In Love and War: The story of a family's ordeal and sacrifice during the Vietnam Years, 1984
... Prisoners of war - Vietnam - Biography ...Admiral Stockdale's account of the Tonkin Bay occurrence is exciting and revelatory history; and he has justly become a national figure for his heroic and canny leadership of the American prisoners of war in Hanoi.Admiral Stockdale's account of the Tonkin Bay occurrence is exciting and revelatory history; and he has justly become a national figure for his heroic and canny leadership of the American prisoners of war in Hanoi.air pilots, military - united states - biography, united states. navy - aviation - biography, prisoners of war - vietnam - biography, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, V.C.Political Cadre - PHAM VAN THAO
Framed photo of a political cadre (small photo inserted) RCO2923-ATF (not numbered) Rallier Phan Van Le and all his details on one side. On the other side is a confidential report, initial interrogation of detainee - Pham Van Tho surrendered to "A" FD BTY Section at FSB Centenary 10 Aug 1971.VC Pham Van Tho surrendered to "A" FD BTY Section at FSB Cenerary 10 Aug 1971.photograph, a fd bty, interrogation of prisoner, interrogation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Jensen-Stevenson, Monica and Stevenson, William, Kiss The Boys Goodbye: How the United States betrayed its own POW's in Vietnam
... 1961-1975 - Prisoners and prisons ...The story began in 1985, when award-winning journalist Monika Jenson-Stenevson came to investigate the case of Bobby Garwood, an ex-marine who escaped from Vietnam in 1979 and claimed to have seen countless Americans still in captivity there. Garwood claimed he had been a prisoner of war, but the American government disagreed - and promptly convicted him of collaboration with the enemy. Kiss the Boys Goodbye reveals a devasting scandal and provides startling evidence that the American government, right up to its highest echelons, knows - and has always known - that American POWs were left behind at the end of the war.The story began in 1985, when award-winning journalist Monika Jenson-Stenevson came to investigate the case of Bobby Garwood, an ex-marine who escaped from Vietnam in 1979 and claimed to have seen countless Americans still in captivity there. Garwood claimed he had been a prisoner of war, but the American government disagreed - and promptly convicted him of collaboration with the enemy. Kiss the Boys Goodbye reveals a devasting scandal and provides startling evidence that the American government, right up to its highest echelons, knows - and has always known - that American POWs were left behind at the end of the war.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, prisoners of war - united states, bobby garwood, american government -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Moving a Wounded VC
A black and white photograph of one of eight wounded NVA/VietCong captured in the wards of K76A NVA/VietCong hospital, on the Nui May Tao Mountain, during Operation Marsden, by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC), is carried into the 8th Field Ambulance Hospital at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat.6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, 8th field ambulance, 1 atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, vc prisoner -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Gurney, Gene (Col. USAF Ret.), Vietnam: The war In the Air: A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines
Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.united states. air force - history - vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Brace, Ernest, A Code To Keep: Prisoner in Vietnam
... 1961-1975 - Prisoners and prisons ...He was a former Marine hero, banished in disgrace from the Corps. Yet he maintained the military code of conduct in the torture cells of the enemy. this is the true, firsthand account of America's longest-held 'civilian' prisoner of war in Vietnam, and his courageous return to honour.He was a former Marine hero, banished in disgrace from the Corps. Yet he maintained the military code of conduct in the torture cells of the enemy. this is the true, firsthand account of America's longest-held 'civilian' prisoner of war in Vietnam, and his courageous return to honour.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american
