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 Australian Ambassador to South Vietnam, Mr Ralph Harry, inspecting a front-end loader at Phuoc Tuy Province Capital, Baria prior to a handing over ceremony of the machine and other equipment to the Provincial Chief Lt Col Nguyen Ba Truoc.photograph, mr ralph harry (australian ambassador to south vietnam), phuoc tuy province, baria, provincial chief lt col nguyen ba truoc, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 diggers from the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment excercising with the Army physical training instructor Sgt Rob Fulton, on the flight deck of the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney. Sgt Fulton remained on board and returned home with 8 RAR.photograph, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, sgt bob fulton, vung tau ferry, 8 rar, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, diggers, physical training

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 D154, a Darling Class destroyer called Duchess built for the Royal Navy and loaned to the Royal Australian Navy as a replacement for HMAS Voyager. She was purchased by Australia in 1972 and is seen here escorting HMAS Sydney to Vung Tau, Vietnam.A black and white photograph of the D154, a Darling Class destroyer called Duchess built for the Royal Navy and loaned to the Royal Australian Navy as a replacement for HMAS Voyager. She was purchased by Australia in 1972 and is seen here escorting HMAS Sydney to Vung Tau, Vietnam.photograph, d154, hmas voyager, hmas sydney, vung tau, duchess, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, darling class destroyer, royal australian navy

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 destroyer HMAS Hobart under the command of Captain Guy Griffiths with American destroyers attached as a flotilla, sailing in line as they engage North Vietnam shore batteries and SAM missile sites while on the 'Gun Line' of 'Operation Sea Dragon'.photograph, hmas hobart, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, operation sea dragon, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, gun line, capt guy griffiths, american destroyers

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 Vung Tau Ferry Band on board HMAS Sydney, performing a jazz concert for members of 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, as they sail towards Vung Tau, South Vietnam to commence their tour of war service with the Australian Force.photograph, vung tau ferry band, hmas sydney, entertainment, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vung tau, australian force vietnam, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, jazz concert

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 colour photograph crew members of HMAS Hobart under the command of Captain Guy Griffiths search the horizon on operations on the gun line in the Tonkin Gulf. HMAS Hobart was renowned for the accuracy of its gunfire when engaging North Vietnamese shore batteries and SAM missile sites during Operation Sea Dragon.photograph, hmas hobart, tonkin gulf, capt guy griffiths, operation sea dragon, gibbons collection catalogue, 7th fleet, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members, north vietnamese, sam missiles

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 two Navy pilots from the Sea King anti-submarine helicopter on board "the Vung Tau Ferry" HMAS Sydney, delivering the 9th Battalion to war service. They prepare to take off on patrol once HMAS Sydney reached the waters off Vietnam.photograph, ran, wessex, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, anti-submarine, sea king, navy, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian navy pilots, sea king anti-submarine

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 crew members of the Vung Tau Ferry ( HMAS Sydney) going through the ritual of walking the flight deck prior to a Sea King helicopter launch. They are picking up any foreign bodies that might be sucked into the helicopters engines on take-off.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, sea king helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members

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 a crew member keeping lookout on a deck of HMAS Hobart during a fire mission into Vinh, a major choke point in North Vietnam, where convoys were formed for the move into South Vietnam. A forward air controller from USS Hancock was directing the fire from the air.photograph, hmas hobart, vinh, uss hancock, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members

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 diggers from 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. After being 'found guilty' one is cast into the sea by courtiers of King Neptune during the 'crossing of the line' ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney, taking the Battalion to war service in Vietnam.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, crossing the line, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

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 Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, 18/08/1969. A digger from 6th Battalion/New Zealand (ANZAC) Royal Australian Regiment, sites in the cross of remembrance using a compass whilst facing directly at the area of the bloody battle.photograph, long tan cross, phuoc tuy province, 6th battalion, 4rar nz, royal australian regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, digger, long tan cross dedication

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)

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 Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, 18/08/1969. During the dedication of the cross the original members of D Company, 6 RAR who were present at the battle flanked the cross: (L to R) Sgt Rankin, Cpl Richardson and a 6 RAR Piper.photograph, long tan, phuoc tuy province, d company, 6 rar, sgt rankin, cpl richardson, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 6 rar piper, long tan cross dedication

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 colour photograph of Hat Dich, South Vietnam, December 1969, United Press International, War Correspondent Denis Gibbons, as he moves out of a night harbour position with members of the 8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, hat dich, united press international, war correspondents, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons

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 Denis Gibbons, the UPI War Correspondent at 1 Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Here he talks with a digger from 7 RAR as they wait for the assault helicopter to arrive to commence 'Operation Finschhafen' 12/03/1970.photograph, operation finschafen, 7rar, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, digger, united press international, war correspondents - australia

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 cartoon characterisation of Denis Gibbons, the author of a large number ofphotographs as seen by WEG (William E Green) a catoonist with the Melbourne Herald. The drawing was done at the 1 A.T.F. Press Centre, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province Vietnam.cartoon, herald sun, weg (william e green), 1 atf base, press centre, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, cartoonist

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 Denis Gibbons in camoflague gear taking a rest at the 1 ATF Base Nui Dat, Vietnam.photograph, 1 atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, nui dat

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 Denis Gibbons, as he waves to the camera at 1 ATF Base.photograph, 1 atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 Denis Stanley Gibbons in 1940, aged three years. This family portrait was taken at Lithgow prior to going to Sydney to visit HMAS Sydney during an 'open day' prior to her sailing off to war. During the vist to Garden Island, I managed somehow to become disengaged from my mother and father each thinking the other had me with them. When they finally met up and no Denis in sight, panic became the order of the day. I was finally found below deck where some of the sailors had taken me and were giving me a grand time. They informed my mum and dad that had I not been found they were going to make me the Sydney's mascot. To this day when I recall this story l think of all those fine young sailors who lost their lives when Sydney was sunk by the German raider off the coast of Western Australia.photograph, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 Denis Gibbons, in 2004 standing at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney. He is adorned with his Nikon cameras and his Vietnam War decorations.photograph, cenotaph - martin place sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, em mcquillan collection, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 colour photograph of Denis Gibbons, in 2004 standing at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney. He is adorned with his Nikon cameras and his Vietnam War decorations.photograph, cenotaph - martin place sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, em mcquillan collection, 2004, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 Denis Gibbons with Maj Barry Gillman, the 1 ATF Public Relations Officer (Jan 1967).photograph, nui dat, maj barry gillman, 1 atf base, public relations officer, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, nui dat press centre

The Ordnance QF 18-pounder was the standard British field gun of the First World War and was used by both British and Commonwealth Forces. It was horse drawn until the army replaced horses with motor vehicles in the 1930s. The gun was still in use with the Australian Army in the early days of WW2 until replaced by more modern 25 pounder gun/howitzers. Rimmed brass shell with iron and steel projectile.18 PR II M.A.C. 255 F BA 19816 1916artillery

Lionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.non-fictionLionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This book excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.jones lionel, flower farms, florists

Article about searching for oldest surviving World War I soldiers and nursesNewspaper clipping in two parts, photograph with title underneath'MAY 13 / TUESDAY 1986 / HERALD'david lees, agnes moglia, jane mcphee, australian army nursing service, jack cannon, world war i, wwi, world war one

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

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 Cpl Jim Henry of the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit at the 1st Australian Task Force, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, carrying out decontamination inside a prisoners cell at Baria Jail, while a few of the inmates look on, following an outbreak of malaria and dengue fever.photograph, cpl jim henry, 1st australian civil affairs unit, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, baria jail, malaria, dengue fever, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, male vc prisoners, female vc prisoners

A cream coloured cardboard cover with black information. The top right hand side reads 7610-66-033-8014. There are two rusty metal staples down the left hand side.australia - armed forces - service manuals, geneva conventions, war victims

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 an Australian 'Road Runner' military supply convoy from 1st Australain Logistics Support Base, Vung Tau to the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, crosses a specially built bridge for the extra weight of military transports, east of Baria, in Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, australian road runner, 1st australian logistic support base, vung tau, 1st atf base, nui dat, baria, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, convoy

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 fortifications and a lookout post at the 'Horseshoe Feature' . The Diggers in the lower right-hand corner of the photograph are clearing an area between a large rock crevice to construct their fortified bunker. The 'Horseshoe Feature' was regularly mortared and rocketed by the NVA/VietCong. The feature served as an interdiction site.(Circa early 1967)photograph, digger, horseshoe feature, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers