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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Moyle, Col (Sketchy), Indebted: From a Quaker schoolboy to an Australian SAS Soldier, 2017
... Australia. Army. Special Air Service Regiment -- Biography... - Personal narratives Australian Australia. Army. Special Air Service ...Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. special air service regiment -- biography, soldiers -- training of -- australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - ARMY DRESS UNIFORM, Di Fabio Bros, 1999
... Brett Van Leeuwan - Royal Australian Army Corp.... goldfields Brett Van Leeuwan - Royal Australian Army Corp. Uniform ...Brett Van Leeuwan - Royal Australian Army Corp.1. Jacket - Polyester Khaki, gold metal buttons, embroidered coat of arms on lower sleeves. 2. Belt - Polyester, Khaki, gold metal buckle. 3. Tie - cotton weave khaki. 4, Trousers - Polyester khaki. 5. Trousers - Polyester, khaki.Embroidered Coat of Arms on lower end of sleeves.uniform, army -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Commonwealth Government Clothing Company, Sergeant Black dress jacket Army, 1969
... Jacket made in 1969 for use by Australian army personal.... for use by Australian army personal. Black Dress Jacket ...Jacket made in 1969 for use by Australian army personal.Black Dress Jacket with sergeant stripes on the sleeves.Has a signal corps badge on each lapel.Also six brass buttons on front of Jacket. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Army Sergeant Black dress belt
... Made for use with dress uniform for Australian army... with dress uniform for Australian army personal. Black dress belt ...Made for use with dress uniform for Australian army personal.Black dress belt with 3 buttons and brass buckle at one end. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Recruiting Poster, abt 1990's
... Australian Army Reserve was previously Citizen Military... Macleod melbourne Australian Army Reserve was previously Citizen ...Australian Army Reserve was previously Citizen Military ForcesRecruiting poster for 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment (CMF). Poster depicts a M113A1 Armoured Pesonnel Carrier. Incorrect spelling of name of Regiment- "Wales' instead of "Wales's". Crew of APC are wearing Corps rather than Regimental beret badgesArmy Publicity 1052c Issued by Director of Army Recruiting -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Douglas L Harris In Army Uniform C1970, Malmsbury c1970
... with - Australian Army?... with - Australian Army? Douglas L Harris In Army Uniform C1970, Malmsbury ...People - "Harris, Douglas L." Associated with - Australian Army? -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Ration Pack
... Standard Australian Army issue ration pack... mornington-peninsula Standard Australian Army issue ration pack ...Standard Australian Army issue ration pack. This is a Combat Ration 1 Man (or CR1M) type B pack with sufficient food and related items for one person for 24 hours. The pack is sealed in a plastic bag and contains a number of smaller sealed containers of food items. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... , service number VX34599. This photograph is of Australian Army men.... Churches, service number VX34599. This photograph is of Australian ...Photograph from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599. This photograph is of Australian Army men being transported in an open truck. This is possibly his unit, the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2. (refer item number 00320) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Sepia, A Horse and Cart Carry Manure at Metras Camp, c1916
... Two postcards showing Australian army camp at Metras Camp... lines.' Two postcards showing Australian army camp at Metras ...The photograph is associated with Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html)Two postcards showing Australian army camp at Metras Camp, Egypt .1) A soldier sits on a horse in front of a cart. Lines of horses are in the background behind a post and rail fence. .2 A horse is hitched to a manure cart at Metras Camp, Egypt. Lines of horses are in the background. .1) verso - 'Taken at Metras Camp' .2) verso - 'A native horse and cart carting manure at horse lines.'chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, egypt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Army Navy, 1/08/1966 12:00:00 AM
... . Sgt ADA Knight a crew member of Australian Army landing ship... member of Australian Army landing ship Clive Steel using radio ...Mounted black and white photograph. Vietnam August 1966. Sgt ADA Knight a crew member of Australian Army landing ship Clive Steel using radio to keep in touch with Army Units. Clive Steel operates on Saigon river between Saigon and Vung TauAWM for/66/o711/VNphotograph, clive steel, sgt ada knight, saigon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Manual
... . Published by Australian Army 16 June 71... F5 with Twin Boom Hoist. Published by Australian Army 16 June ...Part of a collection of workshop manuals and user handbooks relating to equipment on issue to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles during the latter half of the twentieth century. Unbound Technical manual 62 pages, without covers, single metal staple in top left corner being User Handbook Truck Wrecker 5 ton GS Medium Recovery F5 with Twin Boom Hoist. Published by Australian Army 16 June 71" 118 " on bottom right corner title page. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PENNANT AAOC, C.WW2
... Australian Army Ordnance Corp pennant from c. WWII.... goldfields Australian Army Ordnance Corp pennant from c. WWII ...Australian Army Ordnance Corp pennant from c. WWII.Triangular shape - blue felt with red felt strip and two blue felt attachment strips at wide end. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge printed on left hand side and A.A.O.C in red print across pennant.pennant, memorabilia, aaoc -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Field Service Pocket Book 1932, circa 1932
... This book belonged to Australian Army Officer Major W.A...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula This book belonged to Australian Army Officer ...This book belonged to Australian Army Officer Major W.A. Cronk.This book is designed for Officer's on Active Service and at manoeuvres and on instructional exercises in conjunction with operations.Brown imitation leather covered book oblong in shape.W.A. Cronk 59 Bn on front cover. Inside first page Major W.A. Cronk 2/14 Trng Bn. J.W.B. Anderson B Coy. 59th Infantry Coburg. On the spine FSPB 1932.book field service pocket 59 bn 2/14 trng bn -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Peaked Cap: Officer's, 1966
... of the Australian Army ... by officers and Warrant Officers of the Australian Army 5/6 RVR ...Uniform Equipment worn by officers and Warrant Officers of the Australian Army Khaki polyester peaked officers cap with brown dtrap and brass buttons. Lined with clear plastic, green plastic brim lining. Emerco VIC Size 58 8405-66-040-02255/6 rvr, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, Oxford Clothing Pty Ltd, 1968
... of each sleeve is a cloth badge with 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY... is a cloth badge with 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT ...Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Khaki woollen battle dress jacket with cloth major's insignia with a queen's crown sewn on each epaulette. On top of each sleeve is a cloth badge with 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT' embroidered in white letters on a purple background. A white calico manufacturer's label is sewn on the inside.On manufacturer's label: 'Chest 43/44 R Trousers 37R'uniform, insignia, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - BERET, BERET MNFRS PTY.LTD
... holes in the side of the beret. A metal Australian Army... Australian Army Christian Chaplain's badge is attached to the front ...Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, CollectionNavy blue felt beret with green and clear plastic liner. A white calico manufacturer's label is sewn into the lining. Band is black binding with black ribbon for adjustment. Four ventilation holes in the side of the beret. A metal Australian Army Christian Chaplain's badge is attached to the front of the beret.On badge: 'INTHIS SIGN CONQUER' On manufacturer's label: 'BERET MNFRS PTY. LTD., VICTORIA, (upwards arrow), DSN 8495-66-012-4671, SIZE 58'headwear, beret, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Battle Dress Jacket
... . Epaulet on each shoulder with one button. Australian Army.... Epaulet on each shoulder with one button. Australian Army Catering ...Long Sleeve Battle Jacket. 1 Button on each Sleeve. Epaulet on each shoulder with one button. Australian Army Catering Corps shouder flashes. Single breasted with 4 buttons. Shoulder width 43cm. Waist 47cm. Length 58 cm. Sleeve Length 63cm. AGCF VIC 1981 8405.66 025 6419 SIZE 107-109L MACQUARIE 80 BATCH K DRY CLEAN ONLY CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPEL ONLY NO BYHAM NAME 330989 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - SURRENDER DOCUMENT WW2, 6.9.45 (copy)
... Japanese Imperial Army & Gen Sturdee Commanding First Australian... Japanese Imperial Army & Gen Sturdee Commanding First Australian ...This is a copy of the original.On white shiny paper The Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bouganville & Adjacent Islands. Black writing, signed by Commander Japanese Imperial Army & Gen Sturdee Commanding First Australian Army. Dated 6.9.45 at 11:30 hours.documents - military, surrender, japanese -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army serviceman... mornington-peninsula Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army ...Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army serviceman, this is one of a set of four (refer to item 00150). Williams is dressed in Army uniform, the photograph is dated 16/10/14 and was presumably in an indoor studio setting. Printed from a digitally scanned file copied from the original photograph. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... Stockdale Watson, service number 2075, in Australian Army uniform..., in Australian Army uniform. This photograph is printed in typical post ...Posed studio photograph of World War 1 serviceman, Leonard Stockdale Watson, service number 2075, in Australian Army uniform. This photograph is printed in typical post card style with a scene of Egyptian Pyramids. The reverse side of this is a post card letter format. (refer item 00448). -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, J T Picken & Sons, Combined Operations Beach Organisation & Maintenance 1945, 1945
... operations of Australian Army formations.... of Australian Army formations. Combined Operations Beach Organisation ...Soft covered booklet originally issued as 1 Aust Corps Training Instruction No 2 of 17 Dec 1943, revised and amended in 1944. The pamphlet sets out the methods by which it is proposed to organise the beaches and beach maintenance area during the landing operations of Australian Army formations.No 1960 SECRET (GBD)world war 2, beach operations -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Erica De Wit
... A black and white photograph of Members of Australian Army... Catalogue A black and white photograph of Members of Australian Army ...A black and white photograph of Members of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam assemble on ANZAC Day 1970 in Danang enjoy Erica De Wit, lead singer of the Official Apr-May 70 Sydney Concert Party. The concert was held on the lawn of AATTV HQ in Downtown Danangphotograph, entertainment, erica de wit, aattv, anzac day 1970, danang, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Shirley Simmons' Dancers
... of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, in Danang, those members able... of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, in Danang, those members able ...A black and white photograph - Following morning services, Anzac Day 25 April 1967, at the Northern Headquarters of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, in Danang, those members able to get in to Danang from the field were entertained by dancers from the Shirley Simmons Concert partyphotograph, aattv, danang, entertainers, shirley simmons concert party, gibbons collection catalogue, digger -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - THE BROOK AND ANDERSON FORTUNA COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE
... by the Australian Military Forces to VF507923 Agnes Mary Anderson, Australia... Anderson, Australia army medical women's service who enlisted ...Photocopy of certificate of discharge No.66699 issued by the Australian Military Forces to VF507923 Agnes Mary Anderson, Australia army medical women's service who enlisted on the 22nd day of May 1943, who served for three hundred and ninety-eight days. Dated 22/04/1944military, world war 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - YMCA BADGE, C. 1950’s - 2000
... supporting the Australian Army.... on service supporting the Australian Army. badges accessory’s Ymca ...The badge was worn by YMCA representatives while on service supporting the Australian Army.Badge rectangular shape, metal for with stretched white material over sewn at back, rear has a pin and loop for clothing attachment, the lettering in red “YMCA” is sewn onto the white material background.badges, accessory’s, ymca -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), 3 Men In Army Uniform Next To Army Trucks C1990, Malmsbury c1990
... Associated with - Australian Army... Associated with - Australian Army 3 Men In Army Uniform Next To Army ...People - Harris Family? Buildings - Army Trucks Associated with - Australian Army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - RSM-Army Visit – SGT’s Mess Function, Army Survey Regiment Fortuna, Bendigo, 1989
... of the Australian Army (RSM-A) WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM on the 10th... Sergeant-Major of the Australian Army (RSM-A) WO1 Kevin (Lofty... of the Australian Army (RSM-A) WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM on the 10th ...This is a set of 15 photographs of a visit to the Army Survey Regiment, by the Regimental Sergeant-Major of the Australian Army (RSM-A) WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM on the 10th of August 1989. He was taken on a tour through the production facilities and messes. RSM-A WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM was the 2nd RSM to be appointed to the position of RSM-A, the most senior Warrant Officer position in the Australian Army. His appointment was from 1987 to 1990. On this occasion he was escorted by WO1 Neville Stone, who was the RSM of the Army Survey Regiment from 1988 to 1990. Refer to item 6437.16P for photos of the production facilities tour.This is a set of 15 photographs of a visit to the Army Survey Regiment (ASR) , Fortuna, Bendigo by the Regimental Sergeant-Major of the Australian Army (RSM-A) WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM on the 10th of August 1989. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1989. L to R: ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, RSM-A WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1989. L to R: WO2 Rowan Gillies, SGT Noel McNamara, SGT Bruce Hammond, SGT Roger Rees, WO2 George Graham. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1989. L to R: unidentified, WO2 Steve Egan. WO1 Trevor Osborne, RSM-A WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM, unidentified, SGT Frank Lenane. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1989. L to R: ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, John ‘Stormy’ Tempest, SSGT Brad Peppler. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1989. L to R: RSM-A WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM, WO2 Barry Lutwyche OAM, SGT Steve Burke, SGT Frank Lenane, SGT Peter Imeson. .6) to .9) - Photo, black & white, 1989. Dinner is served - unidentified Catering Corps staff. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1989. Dinner is served - L to R: RSM-A WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM, ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1989. Dinner is served - L to R: ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, RSM-A WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM, WO1 Stevo Hinic, WO2 George Graham, unidentified, SSGT Brad Peppler, SGT Bob Garritty, SGT Paul Hopes. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1989. Dinner is served - unidentified Catering Corps staff. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1989. L to R: SGT Greg Anderson, RSM-A WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1989. L to R: unidentified, SSGT Rick van der Bom. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1989. L to R: SGT Greg Anderson, unidentified, back of RSM-A WO1 Kevin (Lofty) Wendt OAM, BEM, unidentified..1P to .15P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Hat, Army Officer, 1940s
... This is an army officer’s hat from the Australian Army... This is an army officer’s hat from the Australian Army. It dates back ...This is an army officer’s hat from the Australian Army. It dates back to the 1940s before the word ‘Commonwealth’ was deleted in 1949 from the name of the military forces. The Australian Army has used the rising sun emblem in its official insignia since the early 1900s. The owner of this hat is not known. This hat has no known local provenance but is retained for display purposes.This is a khaki hat with an oval padded crown and a rounded peak. The top has four metal eyeleted air holes. The badge on the hat has the Rising Sun emblem. There is a brown leather strap round the brim attached by metal buttons. The inside of the hat has a blue cloth lining with a square of cellophane. There is a grey leather internal band in the peak section overlaid with black material. There is some slight staining inside the hat. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRT, ARMY, C.G.C.F. Made in Australia, 1969
... Jungle green coloured long sleeved, Australian Army cotton... NO., NAME. Jungle green coloured long sleeved, Australian Army ...Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No 397661, collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.Jungle green coloured long sleeved, Australian Army cotton shirt. Two button down epaulettes and two button down breast pockets. Seven button front. Button down cuffs. White manufacturers label sewn onto collar. Khaki label underneath white label.On white manufacturers label: M603197, DKT 33691, F/N 13109. SIZE - 15 1/2 x 33, SHIRT MANS S/58, GREEN, ARMY, V3. On Khaki label: C.G.C.F., Victoria, 1969 (upwards arrow ^). SIZE 15 1/2 x 33, 8505, 66. 011.9883, ARMY NO., NAME.shirt, uniform, army, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - SLOUCH HAT, Fayrefield, 1965
... Australian Army khaki felt slouch hat with a light khaki..." MELBOURNE, 7, 1965'. Australian Army khaki felt slouch hat ...Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Australian Army khaki felt slouch hat with a light khaki cotton seven-pleat fabric puggaree. Four holes in the side of the crown for ventilation. Brass clip and hook on the left-hand side of the hat for pinning up the left brim. Brown leather sweat band and chin strap.Stamped on sweat band in white: 'MADE BY "FEYREFIELD" MELBOURNE, 7, 1965'.army headwear, slouch hat, leo reoch cohn