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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Suitcase, Noack
This case belonged to the first National Serviceman to be killed in action in VietnamThe suitcase is made of brown leather and wood. It feautures 2 metal locks on a side and a metal handle.A suitcase which the personal effects of Errol Noack were kept in this suitcase by his parents and later donated to the NVVM by Walter Noack (Errol's father).5 rar, noack collection, noack, errol -
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Map, Military Civic Action in Phuoc Tuy Province
... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Civil Action Phuoc Tuy ...Laminated map of civil action in Phuoc Tuy Province and Vung Tau Special Zone in the period of March 1970 to June 1971. Details housing, schools, hospitals & infrastructure projects.civil action, phuoc tuy, vung tau -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremonial object - Bracelet, Missing in Action (MIA)
Stainless steel open-ended bracelet engraved with missing serviceman's full name and date missing. In a buff square velvet satin-lined box.Robert Charles Carver, 04/11/70mia, robert charles carver, mia 4/11/1970 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, MIA Bracelet
... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Missing in action ...Stainless steel, open-ended bracelet engraved with the missing serviceman's full name & date missing in a buff square velvet satin-lined box.Richard H J Parkermissing in action bracelet, richard harold john parker 8.11.1965. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Crowe, Ambrose, The Battle After The War: The story of Australia's Vietnam Veterans (Copy 1), 1999
Just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned 280 Vietnam veterans have officially been recognized as having committed suicide.Just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned 280 Vietnam veterans have officially been recognized as having committed suicide.vietnam veterans association of australia, 1961-1975 - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - social aspects -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Crowe, Ambrose, The Battle After the War: The story of Australia's Vietnam Veterans (Copy 8), 1999
Just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned 280 Vietnam veterans have officially reen recognised as having committed suicide.Just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned 280 Vietnam veterans have officially reen recognised as having committed suicide.vietnam veterans association of australia, vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - australia, 1961-1975 - social aspects -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cawthorne, Nigel, Vietnam: A War Lost and Won (Copy 2), 2003
Vietnam was the first war America lost. It left the country bitterly divided.Vietnam was the first war America lost. It left the country bitterly divided.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- missing in action -- united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bell, Dana, Vietnam Warbirds In Action. (Copy 2)
378 photographs - including 136 in full colour - illustrate this spectular overview of US aviation during the war in Vietnam378 photographs - including 136 in full colour - illustrate this spectular overview of US aviation during the war in Vietnam vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american - pictorial works, airplanes, military - united states - pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Marshall, S.L.A, Ambush; aAnd Bird; Two Vietnam Battle Narratives. (Copy 2)
In Ambush, Marshall examines the Battle of Dau Tieng (November 1966), a firefight typical of American vs. V.C. troop in actions in the early part of the war.In Ambush, Marshall examines the Battle of Dau Tieng (November 1966), a firefight typical of American vs. V.C. troop in actions in the early part of the war. vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - campaigns, battle of dau tieng -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, English, Michael, The Battle of Long Khanh: 3 RAR, Vietnam, 1971, 1995
Born in Mount Gambier, South Australia, in 1951, Michael English was educated at Christian Brothers College. In 1968 he enlisted in the Regular Army, and served for six years with 3 RAR. This service included a ten-month tour of duty in Vietnam in 1971. Operation Overlord was one of the actions in which Michael was involved.Born in Mount Gambier, South Australia, in 1951, Michael English was educated at Christian Brothers College. In 1968 he enlisted in the Regular Army, and served for six years with 3 RAR. This service included a ten-month tour of duty in Vietnam in 1971. Operation Overlord was one of the actions in which Michael was involved.australia. army. battalion, vietnamese conflict , 1961- 1975 - campaigns - vietnam - long khanh (province)., vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 3 rar, batle of long khanh, operation overlord -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Liston, Robert, The Pueblo Surrender: A covert Action by the National Security Agency
On January 23, 1968, the North Koreans seized the U.U.S. Pueblo. The incident sent shock waves around the world - almost started a war - and has been the focus of controversy and contradiction ever since.On January 23, 1968, the North Koreans seized the U.U.S. Pueblo. The incident sent shock waves around the world - almost started a war - and has been the focus of controversy and contradiction ever since.united states. national security agency, pueblo incident, 1968 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Moore, Harold G, (Lt. Gen. Ret) and Galloway, Joseph L, We Were Soldiers Once - And Young: The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam. (Copy 3), 1992
Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.united states. army, la drang valley (vietnam) , battle of, 1965, battle of la drang valley, 1st battalion, 7th cavalry -
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Book, McDonough, James R, Platoon Leader: A Front Line Personal Report of Vietnam Battle Action
In the green hell that was Vietnam, men grew up quickly. And the young lieutenants, if they survived, grew up quicker than most.In the green hell that was Vietnam, men grew up quickly. And the young lieutenants, if they survived, grew up quicker than most.united states. army - officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, american, jungle combat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Donohue, Barry, Portrait of a Survivor: Poems of the Vietnam Era and its Aftermath
Barry O'Donohue was conscripted into National Service in 1967 at the age of 20. He went to Vietnam in 1968/69 where he served as a forward scout in 4RAR/NZ. He was wounded in action during his tour of duty, and survived many life threatening situations.Barry O'Donohue was conscripted into National Service in 1967 at the age of 20. He went to Vietnam in 1968/69 where he served as a forward scout in 4RAR/NZ. He was wounded in action during his tour of duty, and survived many life threatening situations.australians - vietnam - poetry, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - poetry, national service, 4rar/nz, wound, wounded serviceman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mahler, Michael D, Ringed In Steel: Armored Cavalry, Vietnam 1967-68
During the height of the Vietnam war, the armoured cavalry saw action in every hot spot on the map.During the height of the Vietnam war, the armoured cavalry saw action in every hot spot on the map. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - tank warfare, tet offensive, mekong delta -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Ryan, Chris, Stand By, Stand By
Never has there been a more graphic account of the SAS in action, never a thriller so authentically grounded in the twists and turns of undercover warfare.fictionNever has there been a more graphic account of the SAS in action, never a thriller so authentically grounded in the twists and turns of undercover warfare.sas, fiction -
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Book, The Vietnam War Memorial and Commemorative Garden Committee, Remembering Our Fallen Heroes: The Story of the Vietnam War Memorial and Commemorative Garden (Copy 2), 2018
The publishing of this book by the Vietnamese Commumity is a tribute to the sacrifice of the 521 Fallen Australian soldiers. It is also a reminder to our future generations that these heroes will always remain in the heart of the Vietnamese Community in Australia.The publishing of this book by the Vietnamese Commumity is a tribute to the sacrifice of the 521 Fallen Australian soldiers. It is also a reminder to our future generations that these heroes will always remain in the heart of the Vietnamese Community in Australia. war memorials - australian monuments, vietnam war - vietnamese community - vietnam veterans, killed in action -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Newspaper, The Herald, 07-02-1968 (exact)
Headlines front page. "Red tanks in action - base lost" - an American Special forces Camp near Khe Sanh Four chain themselves to barracks. Melbourne to stop an intake of service men. Page 3 Now it's recruit Normie Rone Norman John 3793130newspaper, american special forces, khe sanh, battle of, 1968, normie rowe -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Immediate action
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gilmore, Donald L. with Giangreco, D.M, Eyewitness Vietnam: Firsthand Accounts from Operation Rolling Thunder to the Fall of Saigon (Copy 1)
Eyewitness Vietnam has a real 'you are there' feel to it. Maps and nearly 400 photographs - some previously unpublished - supplement the text and help place readers ritht in the middle of the action. A bonus CD with the actual recorded words of severl eyewitnesses adds to the feeling of authenticity.Eyewitness Vietnam has a real 'you are there' feel to it. Maps and nearly 400 photographs - some previously unpublished - supplement the text and help place readers ritht in the middle of the action. A bonus CD with the actual recorded words of severl eyewitnesses adds to the feeling of authenticity.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975, operation rolling thunder, fall of saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Garland, Albert N. (LTC Ret.), Infantry In Vietnam: Small Unit Actions in the Early Days: 1965-66
It was called a "platoon leader's war". It was like no other war America had ever fought - beneath the dense canopy of jungle, in underground tunnels and foxholes, against an unseen, elusive enemy.It was called a "platoon leader's war". It was like no other war America had ever fought - beneath the dense canopy of jungle, in underground tunnels and foxholes, against an unseen, elusive enemy.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- campaigns -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Crowe, Ambrose, The Battle After The War: The Story of Australia's Vietnam (Copy 2)
just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.combat disorders, chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - social aspects - australia, vietnam veterans' association of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Crowe, Ambrose, The Battle After The War: The Story of Australia's Vietnam (Copy 3)
just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicidejust over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicidecombat disorders, chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - social aspects - australia, vietnam veterans' association of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Crowe, Ambrose, The Battle After The War: The story of Australia's Vietnam (Copy 4)
just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.combat disorders, chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - social aspects - australia, vietnam veterans' association of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Crowe, Ambrose, The Battle After The War: The Story of Australia's Vietnam (Copy 5)
just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicidejust over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicidecombat disorders, chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - social aspects - australia, vietnam veterans' association of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Battle After The War: The Story of Australia's Vietnam (Copy 6)
just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.combat disorders, chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - social aspects - australia, vietnam veterans' association of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Battle After The War: The Story of Australia's Vietnam (Copy 7)
just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.combat disorders, chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - social aspects - australia, vietnam veterans' association of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Covert Actions
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Photograph
A collection of thirty-nine black and white Photograph in twenty-one plastic sheets. All Photograph are of action in Vietnam and with an explanation on each one.photograph, mcphail collection, 3rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
A coloured photograph in a black frame of a C123 Provider Aircraft in action spraying insecticide over the Australian Base at Nui Dat 1968photograph, nui dat, aircraft