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Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - INFANTRY BADGE, 1950 -1967
Badge issued to Paul Francis Reidy No 3793403 National Serviceman KIA Vietnam. Refer Cat No 2526.2 for his service history and details re his death.Hat badge, pressed brass, crown at top, wreath arrangement around outside, centre crossed rifles, scrolls at bottom with "Royal Australian Infantry Corps". Rear has two lugs with pin through. badges, infantry corps -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - INSTRUCTION CARD, Post 1965
Card issued to Peter John Umina, National Serviceman No 3792233 in Vietnam. Served with 102 Field Workshops 24.3.1969 - 3.4.1969, 106 Field Workshops 4.4.1969 - 3.9.1969. Small card issued by Australian Army for Forces in Vietnam. Lists 9 Rules for use whilst serving in Vietnam, Green colour with Rising Sun emblem.“3792233” printed on 1 side in pen.military history - army, documents - cards, rules -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Armband, Provost Unit
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Kit bag
This duffel bag was used during the Vietnam war by National Serviceman Private Wayne Edward Maschette, Army number: 5716538, who served in 8RAR, 1969-70, Long green canvas bag with a large white painted label. Brown stencilled printing of name and number of soldier. Brown, blue and yellow stripes and a picture of kangaroo on left hand side. Base of bag is covered in white paint with a black strip through the middle. Eight corroded metal rivets at the top of the bag where cord to close it would go.Front- 1023 5716538 PTE W.E. Maschette. Back- 8RAR E NOGGERA. His name and 5716538 all marked in texta. duffel bag, 8rar, army issue, bag, maschette, vietnam war, kit bag -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Duffel bag
Standard issue item as used by Australian national serviceman Pte A D Lette who served in the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps in Vietnam 1969-70.Olive green canvas zippered duffel bag with mustard coloured reinforced handles11 Strathearn ave Coburg VICduffel bag, allan doran lette, 3795490, equipment, ordnance corps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Beer can, Aluminium beer can
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972). Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968.Deep blue can with 21 Construction Sq insignia on front. Back of can-Thanking sponsor R.S.L. Seymour/Royal Hotel/ Highland caravan park/ Reunion in Seymour, Victoria/ 25-28 October 2024.21 Construction Squadron Royal Australian Engineers 21 Insignia for Construction Squadron Motto- Up the/ Old Red/ Rooster/ and more piss. / Reverse of can thanking supporters/ RSL Seymour. Vic sub Branch/ The royal Hotel-Seymour/ Highland caravan park/ Reunion in Seymour/ 25-28 Oct 2024.old red rooster, engineers reunion 25-28 oct 2024, seymour, beer can, engineers, moore, 3rar, d moore -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Certificate of Discharge
Certificate of Discharge of Army serviceman James Robert Clancy (VX44669) who enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 8th July 1940. The Certificate of Discharge notes that he was discharged on the 8th April 1943 due to being medically unfit. See also items 00456, 00456.1, 00456.3 and 00456.4. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Demobilization Procedure Book
A WW2 servicemans pocket size Demobilization Procedure Book issued by the Australian Military Forces. The book has a buff coloured cardboard cover and bears the reference AAB 87. The book contains demobilization records relating to Private Edwin Walter Gillbee, service number VX135249 of the Second AIF. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Hints of Map Reading Instruction 1943, 00/08/43
Used to instruct the serviceman how to read and question learnt material about map reading. The map as a plan, as a reference point, a measurement of distance, a relief and direction in any situation Paper Booklet with 24 pages that have faded to a beige colour A5 in size ReservedFront page has the name of the booklet with added date 1943. Crown Copyright. Prepared under the direction of the Imperial General Staff The War Office August 1943 22307booklet, map instruction, 1943 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH & CARD, VIETNAM, 1) 1969, .2) 1969
.1) The man kneeling in the photo is Paul Francis REIDY No 3793403 National Serviceman K.I.A. Vietnam. Refer Cat No 2526.2 for his service and details re his death..1) Photo, Black and White photostat of original. Photo sows 2 soldiers with weapons, rifles with tent in background, Vietnam. .2) Small card, yellow, with photo "Paul Francis REIDY". Card has on rear in colour drawing of "Jesus". Card was used at his funeral.photographs, vietnam, reidy -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book - The National Serviceman, Cambridge Printers, 'The 90 Day Wonder' Puckpunyal 1951-1959, 1999
3/772902 James K Oliver was a National Serviceman, April Intake 1955, he completed his training with 20th National Service Training Battalion, this is his story.This book is an original that was written by 3/772902 James K Oliver covering his experiences as a National Serviceman in the April Intake 1955, with 20th National Service Training Ballation at Puckapunyal.An oblong shaped book, yellow cover with white pages. On the front cover a photograph of the author 3/772902 James K Oliver.Printer, Cambridge Printers, ISBN 0-646-36510-X, first published January 1999.3/772902 james k oliver, national service, april 1955, 20 nstb -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - Plaque, 4RAR
This item commemorates those who served in the war in Vietnam. Donate by National Serviceman Pte D T Thomas, Service Number: 2795994, who served in 4RAR in 1971.Wooden shield with gold coloured banner across the top. In the centre is a white enamel image of a shark over a blue cross. with the words "HOOK IN" ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT/HOOK IN/B COY 4RAR DUTY FIRST/NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS' MUSUEM/IN APPRECIATION/B COY 4RAR 20 SEPT 2022b coy, 4 rar, vietnam, plaque, shield, emblem, morris, davis morris, 2795994 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Holy Bible
Pocket size Holy Bible in protective cardboard sleeve. The bible has a hard cover in a buff colour with gold embossed lettering, the sleeve is in the same buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner A. E. Sands, service number V 195271.The sleeve is labelled ""ACTIVE SERVICE" EDITION, OXFORD TEXT BIBLE, Oxford India Paper, Beryl 32mo, SA2701/2" The bible is inscribed "HOLY BIBLE" in gold embossed letters on the front cover and the spine, there is also the word "OXFORD" in gold embossed letters on the spine. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Clothing - Silk pyjamas, c.1969
This item was purchased by serviceman Roger Budd as gift he brought back from Vietnam. it was collected as it contributes to an understanding of the experience of the family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam.Blue silk pyjama jacket and long pants set embossed with silk thread in various patterns. Front opening has 4 elaborate black fasteners. Edges are bound in white.pyjamas, silk, vietnam, souvenir, budd, roger budd -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Kit Bag, c2010
Army Issue kit bag for carrying personal goods eg when re-posted; used by JP Redfern, National Serviceman 19** to 19** including his Vietnam Service.Personally significant to owner but with y a like significance to all soldiers who also used same type kit bag.Army issue Kit Bag, olive drab colour, made of light canvas material; with name and Service number.Name: Redfern JP; Service No. 3791313; yellow dash for colour identificationvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - TRUNK PERSONAL ARMY VIETNAM, c.1959 - 1966
Item issued to "Henry Campbell Smyth", No. 3792681. National Serviceman, served Vietnam with HQ 1 ATF 8.8.68 - 8.10.68 and 1 ALSC 9.10.68 - 5.9.69. Held the rank of Private.Army trunk, steel rectangular shape, lockable, hinged lid with two chains re opening. The lid and one end painted yellow with black stencilled lettering on both. Handle on each end.On the lid "3792681 - Pte H.C. SMYTH - 5 Dungey Ave - Bendigo Vic - C/- MFO SYDNEY - VT8293 - WT103 - CV5" On end "3792681 - PTE H, SMYTH - 5 DUNGEY AVE - BENDIGO - VIC - C1 - MFO - SYDNEY"henry campbell smyth, equipment, trunk, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional object - Sewing kit, Army
Standard item issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam. These sewing kits were colloquially known as Housewives.Khaki cotton, Army issue sewing kit. Inside has two pouches; the bottom one with a flap. Outside has black tape used to keep kit closed when rolled up. Contains a reel of beige sewing cotton and black folded paper pack containing seven sewing needles.C.G.C.F Victoria 1968 Regimental No. 3797139 Name Bowd R.M.sewing kit, r.m.bowd, 3797139, bowd, equipment, housewife -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Miniature medals, Solomon Bros Uniform Specialists
Awarded to personnel of Australian Armed Forces who served in Vietnam, this miniature medal set belonged to National Serviceman Gregory Carl Juckert, Catering Corps with 161 Recce in 1969.Vietnam medal: Silver miniature: Queen profile: Elizabeth 11; Dai Gratia Regina F.D. Reverse Vietnam. Human figure Gold back: Enamel star with map in red on blue in centre: Silver bar 60 on green and white strip ribbon: three red stripes: yellow, red, blue and navy.medal, award, vietnam, juckert, catering, 161 recce -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Jacket, E.W. PTY/LTD, 1968
This jacket is part of a Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps uniform. The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is responsible for various logistics and organisational operations, such as maintenance of parachutes, fuel distribution, personnel administration, exlosive disposal and laundy operations. The jacket was manufactured in 1968 and was worn by an unknown RAAOC serviceman. The patches on his sleeves denote that he had earned qualifications as a parachuter and a marksman and that he was a Warrant Officer 1. Due to the period of manufacture it can be presumed that the serviceman whom this uniform belonged to served Vietnam War.As an historic military uniform dating to 1968, it is presumed that this item would have been used in service during the Vietnam War. The wearer of the uniform is unknown, however the patches and flashes attached signify that the serviceman worked for the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, earned qualifications as a parachuter and marksman and ranked highly as a Warrant Officer 1. The item is representative of a type of uniform worn by high ranking RAAOC servicemen during the 1960’s. It is also in very good condition for its age.A khaki coloured waist length jacket which is composed of a heavy fabric. The jacket fastens with five buttons down the front and a buckle. The buttons are composed of brown plastic and the buckle is a dark grey metal. The buckle is attached to a waistband on the right-hand side which loops around to a strip of fabric on the left-hand side which passes through the buckle. There are two breast pockets, one on each side of the chest. The right breast pocket is fastened with a brown plastic button and the left breast pocket is missing its button. Each pocket has a flap of fabric which covers the button area. The jacket has a collar and an epaulette on each shoulder which are each fastened with one brown plastic button. There is a ribbon of fabric on the interior of the collar with no inscriptions. There are identical crescent shaped red patches on each shoulder, each showing the words in navy blue stitching "Royal Australian Army Ordinance Corps". The upper right sleeve has a khaki coloured parachuting qualification patch, which depicts an air balloon in white stitching, with wings on either side in light blue stitching. The lower section of each sleeve has a Warrant Officer First Class khaki coloured patch. This depicts a shield in red, black, white, blue and gold stitching in the centre which sits beneath a gold and blue striped line and a gold star. There is a gold kangaroo to the left of these motifs and a gold emu to the right. Beneath these motifs there is a ribbon in white, blue and gold stitching with the word "Australia". In addition there are curvilinear green decorative elements with yellow flowers on their ends. The left-hand sleeve also has a brown marksmen qualification patch. This depicts two crossed rifles in white and brown stitching. There is a white label with printed inscriptions on the interior of the left breast pocket. There is also a band of fabric on the interior back waist band which has three button holes.Printed in black inscriptions on the white label: E.W. PTY/LTD. SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1968 (a broad arrow) Class 8405-66-025-641 Batch A.W... Mill (the ‘A.W...’ is in stamped purple ink and there are some other purple inscriptions that are difficult to decipher) SIZE OF CHEST 39/49PR MATCHING TROUSERS 37 PR DRY CLEAN ONLY CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPELS ONLY NAME..... ARMY No..... (the number 40 is also wrtten in faded black ink in the top right corner of the label)military, jacket, army, raaoc, royal australian army ordnance corps, parachuting, marksman, warrant officer, uniform -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsletter, Ballarat Teachers College 'Standard', 1960 s
.2) Newsletter edited by Dot Kinnane (Dorothy Wickham). Black coloured front page, multiple, drawings and poetry. One poem is called 'The National Serviceman'. Also a photo of Vietnamese children with the caption "NO, daddys gone home to Australia. ... or is it America." .3) Foolscap newsletter of the Ballarat Teachers' College, October 1967. ballarat teachers' college, ballarat teachers' college 'standard', standard, newsletter, vietnam, national service, vietnam war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Forging paths for soldiers ; and, Appeal keeps the volunteers busy, 19/04/2017
2 articles: A former serviceman is driven to help war veterans find work reports and, Appeal keeps volunteers busy. Local RSLs raise funds in the lead up to ANZAC Day.News article 2 pages, black text, colour image.soldiers, war veterans, anzac day -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Protractor
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972). This object was issued to National Serviceman Private Bowd, Raymond Maxwell, who served in 3RAR in 1971.Semi circular plastic calculation protractor with olive green cord attachedProtractor Semi Circular RA / Mils, 6in, mls, Mk1, 6675.66, 011, 6100. Melb>W&Gsurvey, plastic, bowd, raymond bowd, 3rar -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army serviceman, this is one of a set of four (refer to item 00150). Williams has been promoted to Lieutenant and is photographed with a group attending an Officers Training Course in London. This photograph is dated 4/10/1918. Printed from a digitally scanned file copied from the original photograph. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - 50TH ANNIVERSARY, FRAMED, C. 1995
These 50th Anniversary certificates were also given to individuals who served.A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war certificate presented to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Centre emblem pictures a family welcoming a serviceman home. Gold decorative border with grey background, mounted with a green border. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Emblem has words: “AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 - 1995” Signed by: “Prime Minister & Minister for Veterans' Affairs” Stamp on back: “Bethany Gallery”brsl, smirsl, 50th, certificate -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, trousers, Conway Bros. PTY. LTD, 1969
These trousers are part of a Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps uniform. The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is responsible for various logistics and organisational operations, such as maintenance of parachutes, fuel distribution, personnel administration, exlosive disposal and laundy operations. The trousers were manufactured in 1969 and were worn by an unknown RAAOC serviceman. The patches on the sleeves of the corresponding jacket denote that he had earned qualifications as a parachuter and a marksman and that he was a Warrant Officer 1. Due to the period of manufacture it can be presumed that the serviceman whom this uniform belonged to served in the Vietnam War.As historic military uniform trousers dating to 1968, it is presumed that this item would have been used in service during the Vietnam War. The wearer of the uniform is unknown, however the patches and flashes attached signify that the serviceman worked for the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, earned qualifications as a parachuter and marksman and ranked highly as a Warrant Officer 1. The item is representative of a type of uniform worn by high ranking RAAOC servicemen during the 1960’s. It is also in very good condition for its age.khaki coloured trousers which are composed of a heavy fabric. The trousers button up at the front with 6 plastic buttons. There is an additional strip of fabric attached to the right-hand fly which can be fastened with an extra button on the interior of the left-hand fly. There are an additional 6 buttons along the interior waistband. There are also three buttons on the exterior waistband down the front and a buckle. The buttons are composed of brown plastic. There are two open hip pockets, one on either side, and another button-up pocket on the right-hand side of the back. There is a white label with inscriptions attached to the interior of the back pocket with an extra piece of fabric attached for mending patches.Printed in black inscriptions on the white label: CONWAY BROS. PTY. LTD ADELAIDE 1969 (a broad arrow) Class 8405-66-025-6183 A W M 7 (these characters are stamped in faded black ink) SIZE & WAIST 33R MATCHING JACKET 37-38R in a box are the words: DRY CLEAN ONLY. Re-press on original seams. Creases set by Si-ro-set. Mending patch attached. (end of box containing words) NAME.....DOCKSEY (‘Docksey is in hand-written black ink) ARMY No.....216308 (numbers also hand-written in black ink) (the number 40 is also wrtten in faded black ink in the top right corner of the label)military, army, raaoc, marksman, royal australian army ordnance corps, parachuting, warrant officer, uniform, trousers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Biscuit Tin, Swallow and Ariel
Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. On label is also written "Packed specially for parcels for troops overseas" and "And sold on the express condition that these goods are not used in Australia". Contents 16 ozs. nettRectangular biscuit tin with lid. Label in red, blue and white colours with advertising wording. Brand name is Swallow and Ariels. Biscuits are morning tea.as abovebiscuit tins, tin containers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - 8RAR Plaque
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It was donated by National Serviceman Pte C A James, who served in 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, from 28 November 1969 until 12 November 1970.Dark-coloured wooden shield with 4 metal badges affixed: a small striped rectangular bar, the roman numeral V111, the emblem of the Royal Australian Regiment ( which features a crown above a kangaroo and crossed rifles, with a boomerang below and a laurel around the edges), and a small engraved rectangular silver plate.Royal Australian Regiment/Duty First/3796008/CA Jamesvietnam, ca james, 8rar, plaque, shield, james -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Shirt, US Army fatigue
Typical United States Army issue fatigue shirt worn by soldiers in the Vietnam War. this item was collected by National Serviceman R A Laing, Royal Australian Corps of Signals, 110 Signal Squadron, Vietnam 1969.A green United States Army issue fatigue shirt with four pockets on the front. Pockets have slanted flaps. Shirt is fastened by 5 plastic buttons. United States cotton badges on the left side of the shirt and on the top of the left sleeve. One is Airborne. The soldier's name is above the pocket on the right shirt front. On the right side of the shirt above the pocket appears the word "SPEIGHTS". Above the left side pocket appears 3 cloth badges. One says US Army. On the front left side pocket is a material badge of a winged torch with flames.united states army, fatigue shirt, u s uniform, laing -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Tablets, Atabrine, ca 1940s
Unusual World War ll souvenir consisting of a small bottle containing a number of "Atabrine" tablets which has been mounted on a wooden base. These were originally issued to RAAF Leading Aircraftman, Frederick Charles Carey, service number 116991. "Atabrine" was extensively used as a preventative measure to protect servicemen serving in tropical areas from Malarial infection. "Atabrine" is a proprietary name for "Mepacrine" which was one of the first substitutes for "Quinine" a naturally occurring Malaria preventative. Larger doses of "Quinine" and "Atabrine" is also used to treat the effects of Malaria. The wooden base of this item has a label with the following inscription: "W.W.II ATABRINE", "THE S-W PACIFIC SERVICEMAN'S ANTI-MALARIAL TREATMENT", "F. CAREY", the bottle has a label with the following handwritten note: "Attabrine? tablets Malaria F Carey"tablet, atabrine, malaria, tropics, tropical, new guinea, papua -
Bendigo Military Museum
Article - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, C.May 1968
.1) Notice was placed in the newspaper by Wesley BERTUCH. .2) Both notices were placed by the family. Lindsay Noel Brown, National Serviceman, No 3790530, 3RAR 28.12.1967 - 26.5.1968 Wesley BERTUCH collection, refer catalogue No 1664.2.1) News paper death Notice, print in black relating to the death of Lindsay Noel Brown KIA Vietnam .2) Newspaper death notice , two on one piece relating to the death of Lindsay Noel Brown KIA Vietnam, has blue and black hand written on..1) “Brown Lindsay Noel” .2) (“On Active service”) In blue pen, “26 May”, In black pencil “1968”articles, newspapers, kia, vietnam