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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Long Tan Firing Pin
... Glass fronted exhibit featuring Long Tan Firing Pin... importance. Complete with Photograph of the Battle of Long Tan Cross ...Glass fronted exhibit featuring Long Tan Firing Pin with description of its importance. Complete with Photograph of the Battle of Long Tan Cross and Memorial Service. No.4 Delta Gun, 106 Field Battery, 4th Field Regiment.long tan, firing pin, 106 field battery, 4th field regiment, no.4 delta gun -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Picture - Framed
... of 6th battalion 1969-1970 in memory of the Battle of Long Tan 18... of 6th battalion 1969-1970 in memory of the Battle of Long Tan 18 ...Vietnam Remembered. Service held on Long Tan site 2nd tour of 6th battalion 1969-1970 in memory of the Battle of Long Tan 18-7-1966. Bill Akell 4th soldier back in party on right of picture.vietnam war, 1962-75, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Long Tan
... Display of five individual items relating to Battle of Long... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Long Tan Photos Bowls ...Display of five individual items relating to Battle of Long Tan. B&W photos of 6 RAR soldiers holding souvenirs; colour photo of commemorative service in country; small bowl of red soil; gazed bowl; boxed Vietnamese doll.long tan, photos, bowls, doll -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Victor R. Grice
... at Phuoc Tuy at the Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966.... was killed at Phuoc Tuy at the Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966 ...Photograph of Victor & history.Victor R. Grice - 21 - Ballarat, Vic. Drafted as storeman in June 1966. Became a radio for D. Company 6 RAR. He was killed at Phuoc Tuy at the Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966.victor r. grice, killed in action, long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, James M. Houston
... . K.I.A. Battle of Long Tan at Phuoc Tuy 18/8/1966..... Private Houston was a rifleman with 6 RAR. K.I.A. Battle of Long ...Grey coloured wooden cross with a photograph of James & his Service History.James M. Houston, 22, Walsend NSW. Station hand before enlisting, Aug 1965. Private Houston was a rifleman with 6 RAR. K.I.A. Battle of Long Tan at Phuoc Tuy 18/8/1966.houston, james m. -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Wallis, 18/8/2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White Cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.David Anthony B Wallis, Service No. 3794885vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, McCarthy, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number with a red poppy attached.John Noel McCarthy, Service No. 3112702vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Gillson, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran..A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Peter Raymond Gillson, Service No. 37857vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, McNab, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Leo McNab, Service No. 39354vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Fitzpatrick, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Bryan Francis Fitzpatrick, Service No. A34167vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Brooks, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Dennis Lindsay Brooks, Service No. 3787889vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Rands, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.John Milton Rands, Service No. 2787069.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Raffen, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran .A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Francis Lindsay Raffen, Service No. 4186vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Convery, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Tom Convery, Service No. 38627.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Mathieson, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Kenneth Frank Mathieson, Service No. 37175vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Rennie, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Brian Rennie, Service No. 312641vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Textile, VVAA Victorian Branch, 2016, 2016
... to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The quilt... the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The quilt has ...A commemorative Textile made by a group of volunteers to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The quilt has a green border and various panels which have been stitched in by the sub branches. 0077.1 is a matching fabric wrap/sheet for storing and transporting the quilt.VVAA Victorian Branch 2016 - on the top. "Honour the Dead but Fight like hell for the living" on the bottom.v v a a – victorian branch, textile, quilt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, 18-19th August 1966
... is a transcript and two way conversation of Battle Of Long Tan taken from... is a transcript and two way conversation of Battle Of Long Tan taken from ...Four pages of type written on white paper which is a transcript and two way conversation of Battle Of Long Tan taken from HQ1. also Operations Log, 1700 Hrs 18 Aug - 0800 Hrs 19 aug 1966 Long Tandocument, long tan, transcript -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Kirby, 18/7/2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016, as part of VVAA (Vic)'s 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by wife of Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached. John William Kirby, Service No. 27758vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Denis J. McCormack
... Coy, 6 RAR. He died August 18, 1966 in the Battle of Long Tan.... with Delta Coy, 6 RAR. He died August 18, 1966 in the Battle of Long ...Grey coloured wooden cross. Denis J. McCormack - 21 - from Adelaide, S.A. Nickname Wheels; conscript McCormack left Padua Colletge, Kedron, Brisbane. He was a Private Rifleman with Delta Coy, 6 RAR. He died August 18, 1966 in the Battle of Long Tan.Story of service.denis j. mccormack -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Long Tan Cross Dedication 3
... of remembrance dedicated to those who fought at the battle of Long Tan 18... dedicated to those who fought at the battle of Long Tan 18/08/1966 ...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 the 1st Australian Task Force Commander Brigadier C M Pearson MC with the Commanding Officer 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Lt Col David Butler, at the cross of remembrance dedicated to those who fought at the battle of Long Tan 18/08/1966.photograph, 1st australian task force, brigadier "sandy" c.m.i. pearson, lt col butler, long tan, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, long tan cross dedication, 6 rar/nz (anzac) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Banner, Long Tan Memorial Banner
... Gave Their LivesNear this Slot During The Battle Of Long Tan... The Battle Of Long Tan On 18/08/1966 Erected By 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC ...Cloth banner of poppies outlining a cross. A cloth plaque reads "In Memory Of Those Members Of D Coy and 3TP 1 APC Sqn Who Gave Their LivesNear this Slot During The Battle Of Long Tan On 18/08/1966 Erected By 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) On 18/06/1969banner, d coy, 3 tp, 1 apc sqn, long tan, 6 rar/nz -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, LONG TAN, Terry Burstall, The Soldiers' Story, 1986
... A detailed account of the battle of XA Long Tan, Vietnam... goldfields A detailed account of the battle of XA Long Tan, Vietnam ...A detailed account of the battle of XA Long Tan, Vietnam, 18th August 1966 written by one of the participants.Paperback cover with photo of S Hodder, T Burstall & P Dettman on front. Comments on back cover. 188 pages white with black printing, maps & sketches. 16 pages of black & white photos following page 68. books-military-history, photography, vietnam, long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica
... was a Battle of Long Tan veteran. He was an Aboriginal soldier, one... was a Battle of Long Tan veteran. He was an Aboriginal soldier, one ...15230 Sergeant Jeffrey Max Duroux, Royal Australian Infantry, Units:6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment* 9 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Vietnam service: 8 June 1966- 5 January 1969 Date of death: 5 January 1969, South Vietnam. *Duroux was a Battle of Long Tan veteran. He was an Aboriginal soldier, one of several who served in Vietnam.1x Australian Active Service Medal (clasps Thai-Malaya, Malaya, Vietnam) 1x General Service Medal (clasp Malaya) 1x Vietnam Medal 1x Australian Service Medal 1945-75 S.E. Asia 1x Australian Defence Medal 1x Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960- 1x Malaysia Medal 1x Infantry Combat Badge 3x Presidential Unit Citation Badgessgt. jeffrey max duroux, aboriginal, long tan, 6 rar, 9 rar, medal, badge, killed in action -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Peter .E. Clements
... relieving troops at Battle of Long Tan. Corporal Clements... 1966 whilst relieving troops at Battle of Long Tan. Corporal ...Grey painted Wooden Cross with name and description of Service of deceased soldierPeter E. Clements. Joined April 1962 aged 17. Became Crew Commander with 3 Troop IAPC Squadron on August 18 1966 whilst relieving troops at Battle of Long Tan. Corporal Clements was fatally wounded - He died 9 days laterwooden cross, peter e clements, long tan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPES, 1) Postmarked 2 July 1966
... , KIA in the Battle of Long Tan South Vietnam on 18.8.1966..., KIA in the Battle of Long Tan South Vietnam on 18.8.1966 ...Letter written by Pte David John Thomas, born Bendigo 18.1.1945, enlisted in the Regular Army No 38712, posted to 6th Battalion RAR in D Coy, posted as service in Vietnam from 8.6.1966, KIA in the Battle of Long Tan South Vietnam on 18.8.1966. An Official Commemoration service was held at the Kangaroo Flat cemetery lawn section Grave 5125. Letter written to N McCaw in Bendigo. Refer Cat No 1957.1) Envelope with address, five cent postage stamp and two ink stamps. .2) .3) Two page letter. .4) .5) Two unused, unmarked air mail envelopes issued by Australian force Vietnam..1 Handwritten on front "Air Mail Forces Mail / N McCaw / 86 McKenzie Street / Bendigo / Vic / Australia". Also has two ink postmark stamps, Stamped “2JY66”letters, envelopes, long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Jack Jewry
... to marry in 1966. K.I.A. in the Battle of Long Tan 18/8/1966.... in 1966. K.I.A. in the Battle of Long Tan 18/8/1966. Grey coloured ...Grey coloured wooden cross. Photograph of Jack Jewry & his service history.Jack Jewry -21- of St. Mary's, NSW. Born in the U.K. & came to Australia aged 5 years. Drafted in the 1st Call up, June 1965. Posted to D Company, 6 RAR. Promoted to Lance Corp. Came home to marry in 1966. K.I.A. in the Battle of Long Tan 18/8/1966.jack jewry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Col Joye And Little Patty
... /1966, being otherwise engaged in the Battle of Long Tan.../1966, being otherwise engaged in the Battle of Long Tan ...A black and white photograph - Townsville, Queensland, 18/08/1968, Rock and Roll stars Little Pattie and Col Joye entertain in the lounge room of a private home, members of Delta Company 6 RAR who had missed the oroginal concert on the 18/08/1966, being otherwise engaged in the Battle of Long Tan Standing left to right Robin Rencher, Peter Doyle, Phil Dixon, Sitting left to right Dave Sabben, Ian Campbellphotograph, little patti, col joy, delta coy, 6 rar, townsville, robin rencher, peter doyle, phil dixon, dave sabben, ian campbell, gibbons collection catalogue -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Artwork, other - Vietnam Photo Photo Collage, Australia
... with distinction, and in battles such the decisive battle of Long Tan... such the decisive battle of Long Tan. They proved that they were more than ...Photo collage of Australians in the Vietnam warFramed Picture Collage of Photos of VietnamVietnam the Vietnam War was a Military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from 1959 to 30 April 1975. The war was fought between the communist North Vietnam supported by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other member nations of the South East Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) Australian Involvement For a decade from 1962 ton 1972, Australian Forces were actively involved in the bitter war that tore Vietnam apart. They served with distinction, and in battles such the decisive battle of Long Tan. They proved that they were more than a match for the Viet Cong. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Soldier's Story. The Battle at Xa Long Tan Vietnam, 18 August 1966, 1986
... The Soldier's Story. The Battle at Xa Long Tan Vietnam, 18... on on the green spine. The Soldier's Story. The Battle at Xa Long Tan ...Pea green, hard covered book with dust jacket bearing photographic images of soldiers. Photo and details of author on back flaps. 188 pages. Illustrated with one section of black and white photos. Title in red on pale grey front panel on on the green spine.Name of donor hand written on fly leaf. books-military-history, vietnam