Produced for Vietnam servicemen. This set was worn by Gregory Carl Juckert, Service No: 3793918, Australian Army Catering Corps, a National Serviceman who cooked for 161 Reconnaissance Flight, 17/07/1968 - 16/07/1969.Five (5) medals with ribbons displayed in a blue velvet box on white silk in a lined display box.From left to right: The Australian Active Service Medal / 1945-1975, on bar: Vietnam Regina FD Elizabeth11 Dei gratia The Australian Defence Medal Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972: 1960 Gold and enamel medal with a map of Vietnam in the centre.nui dat sun corps, service medals, catering corps, juckert, g juckert, vietnam, 161 recce

Information relevant to the Military Medal awarded to Corporal James Stuart Archbold, Service no:3790920, who served as a National Serviceman in Australian Force Vietnam Provost Unit from 26 Feb 1968 until 03 Jan 1969. Two printed pages telling the story behind the Citation awarded to Cpl James Stuart Archbold of the 'Award of the Military Medal' with colour image of him standing in front of an unnamed building in Army uniform.cpl archbold, military medal, archbold, citation

The uniform was 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. The uniform being winter dress remained in Australia as there was no need for this to go to Vietnam..1) Jacket (Battle Dress winter) .2) Trousers (Battle dress winter) .3) Lanyard, red colour. .4) Slouch Hat with leather chin strap, cloth pugaree and brass regimental badge depicting a kangaroo with crossed rifles and wattle. .5) Braces.4) “Reidy 3793403 6 3/8"uniform, slouch hat, army, reidy

1. Record of Service book gives details on Serviceman on enlistment, description and instructions to soldiers. 2. Demobilisation Procedure book outlining details of demobilisation issued to each soldier upon demob. Refer No.5687 for details on NX94268 Roy Taylor.1. Brown cover booklet with 40 internal pages in green, containing details of enlistment, physical description, education and health details and personnel records. 2. Brown cover booklet with 31 pages inside, white paper containing information relating to discharge - stapled.1. On front "NX94268", "Gnr", "Taylor R.H." . 2. On front - name and address of Roy Hilton Taylor.record of service, demobilisations, ww2

On a white Poster, Information Board with the 5 RAR insignia on top reads: Private Errol Wayne Noack. Born 1945, killed in action 1966. Private Noack was the first Australian National Serviceman killed during the Vietnam War. He was killed in action during Operation Hardihood on the 24th of May 1966. Under the comments is a coloured photograph of Private Noack.poster, information board, pte errol wayne noack, australian national serviceman, operation hardihood, killed in action, 5 rar

From the Swainston Collection, a set of documents and medals from a National Serviceman. The Australian Defence Medal recognises Australian Defence Force personnel who have completed either an enlistment period or four years service after 3 September 1945.This is an example of the Australian Defence Medal for which all Vietnam veterans were eligible.Cupro-nickel Australian Defence Medal plus miniature of same, attached to red and white striped ribbons with black edges to represent the colours of the Flanders poppy, symbol of the Anzac spirit. Three red stripes signify Army, Air Force, Navy. Striped ribbon bar with pins forms part of set. Covering letter addressed to N E Swainston, dated '27 April 2011'. The information card about symbolism of medal and original hard black case complete the set. Front shows Commonwealth Coat of Arms surrounded by the words 'THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL'. Reverse bears "FOR SERVICE' plus Crown of St Edward within a wattle wreath.'3801127 N E SWAINSTON' engraved around bottom edge of large medal.medal, defence medal, honours

Image of National Serviceman Pte John Rolf Johansen, Service No: 3790811, who served in 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, from 04 Nov 1968 until 17 March 1969. John worked as a fisherman at San Remo, Victoria.Black and white image of young soldier in uniform reclining on grass verge. There is a child in the background.See accompanying letter for extra detail.

This biscuit is called a 'Dog Biscuit' and was produced during WWI. It was part of a rashion kit to accompany another biscuit and a tin of Bully beef. The original owner (Jack) was a serviceman and he created a souvenir for a loved one, using the biscuit as a frame for the photograph of presumably himself. This object is a rare and precious piece. It is rare for items composed of edible goods to remain almost perfectly intact after a century after creation. The use of the biscuit as a souvenir, with the addition of a photgraph and inscriptions, is presumably unique and imparts great social significance to the item.Dry biscuit with inlaid square black and white photograph of a man in military outfit. The photograph is cropped to include only half of the man from waist up and fragments of three other people at the edges. There are inscriptions on the front and back of the biscuits.Inscriptions on the front read: "With best wishes from Jack" Inscriptions on the back read: "With best wishes frm your loving son Jack"biscuit, dog biscuit, military rations, ww1, world war 1, world war one, the first world war, the great war

This Officers Cap belonged to 2nd Lieutenant Timothy Andrew Fischer 2784385 who a national serviceman and served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. His tour of Vietnam was with the 1st Battalion with The Royal Australian Regiment from 9 Apr 1968 to 28 Feb 1969A Khaki peaked cap with Corps Badge of 1RAR on the front. There is a brown leather chin strap which is on top of the peak. Badge of 1RAR "Duty first"officers cap, 2lt tim fischer, 2784385, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

This Officers Cap belonged to 2nd Lieutenant Timothy Andrew Fischer 2784385 who a national serviceman and served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. His tour of Vietnam was with the 1st Battalion with The Royal Australian Regiment from 9 Apr 1968 to 28 Feb 1969In a brown timber wood frame are the details that are an Extract from Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans listing Service of 2Lt Timothy Andrew Fischer 2784385.2lt tim fischer, framed certificate, 2784385, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

In 1922 a Memorial Scroll was presented to the next of kin of those soldiers, sailors, and nurses who died while serving in the Australian Imperial Force or Royal Australian Navy during the First World War. Later they were presented with a Next of Kin Memorial Plaque. This was presented to Edward Lawless' mother, Elizabeth Lawless. This certificate is part of the Lawless Collection. The Lawless family lived in Orbost from 1907 - c 1920. John Francis Lawless had a saddlery shop. He died at an early age - 47 years - June 7 1912, leaving his wife, Elizabeth and seven children. The eldest son, Victor Rowland lawless volunteered for serv ice in WW1 but did not leave Australia because of illness. The second son, Edward Vincent Lawless (b 1895 d 1917) worked for McCoy & Co. in Orbost, coachbuilding, undertakers, general blacksmiths and farriers, prior to enlisting in WW!. He was trained as a signaller and was sent to France where he was killed in action on 9.10.1917. Elizabeth Lawless worked as a ladies' nurse (midwife) in Orbost prior to leaving the district in 1920. She lived to 6.6.1975 aged 104 years. On October 9, he was first recorded as missing in action and then confirmed killed in action. He was initially buried at Tyne Cot British Cemetry and then exhumed and buried at Passchendaele New British Cemetry, Plot 14, Row 2, Grave 2. Correspondence in his file dated April 7, 1925 providing the grave details show that his mother was still seeking that information. It was possibly due to the fact that his body was exhumed and reburied. While there is no correspondence to his mother about this move on file, the correspondence that is there indicates she had not received the specific information on his grave until 1925.These personal documents, medals, photographs and books give an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A death notice or memorial scroll which has the British Coat of Arms at the top and a message paying tribute to the soldiers who gave up "their own lives that others might live in freedom". The text is printed in calligraphic script beneath the Royal Crest followed by the name of the commemorated serviceman giving his rank, name and regiment. The scroll was sent on December 20, 1921. At the bottom - Pte. Edward Vincent Lawless 21st Ba. A.I.F.lawless-family certificate death-scroll ww1

Certificate awarded by the "G.Q. PARACHUTE COMPANY LTD., STADIUM WORKS, WOKING, SURREY" Item in the collection re Vivian D BULLEN, refer Cat No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF Service details.Certificate - photocopy of an original certificate, a memento awarded to V.D. BULLEN in 1945 for baling out of a Halifax bomber. Illustrated in colour - G.Q. Parachute company logo above an illustration of a serviceman with parachute amongst clouds and sky, small aircraft in background. Paper - pale yellow colour. Below illustration - black print award statement with handwritten recipient information in red ink.Recipient information - in red ink. "No. AVS 431933, Flight Sergeant "V.D. BULLEN, R.A.A.F." "20TH April 1945"certificates, ww2, raaf, uk

Refer to CAT NO 5445.2Photograph has bee taken from high point inside a building. Looking down on an assembly of allies and Japanese officers. There are tables between them. Each Japanese officer has an allied serviceman standing at attention behind him. There is solitary US Army guard standing near a marble pillar A British Navy person probably Lord Mountbatten is approaching the centre chair.ww2, war trials, japanese surrender

This postcard has a photo of the Orange Hotel Oostkant, Soerabaia, Java taken around 1915 (now known as Surabaya in Indonesia). Perhaps the sender, Lee, was a returning serviceman from World War One coming back to Australia via Indonesia and this was a card home to his family.A record of postal correspondence in 1915. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Glossy postcard with photo of the Orange Hotel in Java.Handwritten: "Dear Katy, Am going to spend a week or so in Java. Hope you are all well. I am feeling very fit, Lee. / Mrs. W. Elsum. 30 Station Road. North Williamstown. Victoria. Australia. " Printed on the photo - 2 / Orange Hotel Oostkant, Soerabaia, Java. / Photo. KURKDJIAN LTD, SOERABAIA.Printed on card - POST CARD / The Address only to be written here Stamp - Nederlandsch-Indie, 5 CENT Postmark - SOERABAJA 16.7.15 souvenir, war correspondence

Certificate issued to Australian Serviceman for their contribution towards BCOF. Signed by Prime Minister John Howard and VA Minister Bruce Scott so would be circa 1996-2001. Items in the collection of Richard William McGilvery, RAAF. Refer No.7287P for his service details, photo and awards.Hard cardboard, yellow pages with thin black, red and blue lines. Commonwealth Government emblem at top, a message of thanks and signatures at bottom. Also stylised picture of Australian Flag and image of child and man in front of a cenotaph.Says " A grateful nation expresses it's thanks to Richard McGilvery for contributing to Australia's effort in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan). Signed by Prime Minister, His local MP & Minister for Veteran Affairs.bcof, certificate

Boarding Pass issued to Pte Kevin PURDON, National Serviceman No 3792379. Served Vietnam. 1ARU 30.7.1968 - 23.8.1968, 3 RAR 24.8.1968 - 14.11.1968. 1ARU 15.11.1968 - 5.12.1968, 9 RAR 6.12.1968 - 7.1.1969 (ARU) 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit. (RAR) Royal Australian Regiment.Document. foolscap, printed in purple type with details of Rules & Regulations re boarding a flight from Saigon, South Vietnam to Sydney. Also recorded are flight times, meals, prohibited items & alcohol abuse.“Boarding Pass No 81”document, boarding pass, vietnam

Photograph donated by Ken,s Brother. Frank Elliott, who also was an ex serviceman later on. Deceased,s father was a member in the 1st. A.I.F., and served again in the Home Defence at Transport Service Headquarters in Sth. Melbourne. Refer also to 0089. (photograph of Pte Ken Elliott) Part of Dandenong,s history.LOCAL NEWS PAPERPaper telling of Dandenong,s first casualty in. 1941. Pte. Ken Elliott. aged 20 years.

Items issued to and worn by Leonard John Young in Malaya. Regt No 3793454 National Serviceman served in Malaya with 8 RAR then Vietnam with from 17.11.1969 - 25.3 1970 when his 2 years were up, discharged with the rank of L/Cpl. Refer Cat No 1181.3 for details.1) Shirt green colour cotton, heavily starched with sleeves rolled up, has two arm patches, one a "Rising sun" and second is a "Commonwealth" in two blues with crown on. .2) Shirt khaki colour, heavy cotton, long sleeves British pattern for tropical use. .1 On tag in texta, "A82" being a washing number. .2) On tag, "Size 2 E.R. Ltd 1952"uniforms, shirts, malaya

Framed collection of railway spikes and clips from the Thai-Burma Railway recovered from Hell Fire Pass in 1987. These items were recovered during a visit to the site by Australian Army World War 2 ex-serviceman John William Toon, service number VX30397. J W Toon (also known as Bill Toon) served with the 8th Division and was a prisoner of war.

This biscuit is called a 'Dog Biscuit' and was produced during WWI. It was part of a rashion kit to accompany another biscuit and a tin of Bully beef. The original owner was presumably a serviceman called Jack was and he created a souvenir for a loved one using this biscuit, accompanied by another biscuit with an inlaid photograph of himself. This object is a rare and precious piece. It is rare for items composed of edible goods to remain almost perfectly intact after a century after creation. The use of the biscuit as a souvenir, with the addition of a artificial flowers, is presumably unique and imparts great social significance to the item.Dry biscuit with artificial flower decoration. The flowers are of light green and cream coloured fabric, wire and are attached in the top right hand corner of the biscuit. There are fabric strips attached to the back and tied with cotton string through holes in the lower right corner.Inscriptions on the front read: "Phoenix Co. Melbourne" biscuit, dog biscuit, military rations, ww1, world war 1, world war one, the first world war, the great war

Item used by National Serviceman 2nd Lieutenant John Bart Neervoort, who served in 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, from 08 May 1969 until 12 May 1970 during his service. Many of the films taken by John in Vietnam are used in the displays at the Museum. Black and silver hand-held Canon Super 8 movie camera with zoom lens, carry handle and battery pack that doubles as handle for filmingCanon super 8movie camera, canon super 8, 6rar, john neervoort, neervoort, super 8, camera

Issued to National Serviceman, Lance Corporal B A Rosenthal, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 1967-8, Mentioned in Despatches for his command and control during a section ambush in which he was wounded. Unit Citation for Gallantry for his involvement in the Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral.Green battle dress jacket with red Royal Australian Regiment badge on each shoulder. Green lanyard attached to left shoulder. Two blue material badges under red badges on either shoulder. Size 10Regimental No. 4718450 Name B.A. Rosenthaljacket, rosenthal, army dress jacket

Used by National Serviceman, Lance Corporal B A Rosenthal, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 1967-8, Mentioned in Despatches for his command and control during a section ambush in which he was wounded. Unit Citation for Gallantry for his involvement in the Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral.Single key attached to string and a label stating Equipment Label and information about owner. Pte Rosenthal B.A. 3 RAR 4718450key, 3rar, rosenthal

This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It was clipped from the Melbourne morning paper and posted to National Serviceman Cpl GC Owens by his mother during his service in the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (Army Component), 30 Jul 1968 - 30 Jul 1969.Original newspaper clipping from Herald Sun of three Australian soldiers in t-shirts and shorts showing Vietnamese soldiers how to hold an Aussie rules football.Did you know this was being taken for the Heraldafl football, capt bill mcmahon, cpl graeme owens, lt. ray harvey, vietnam war, ordnance

This discharge certificate was issued to National Serviceman Glen Anthony (Tony) McKenzie, Service Number 3797419, who served in 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit 28 May 1970 until 25 Jun 1970, and 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 26 Jun 1970 until 12 Nov 1970.Brown covered Certificate of Discharge. Australian Military Forces. Reg No. P110634. Army No. 3297419. Glen Anthony McKenzie 1/10/69 - 28/10/71discharge, mckenzie glen, 8rar

This vaccination certificate was issued to National Serviceman Glen Anthony (Tony) McKenzie, Service Number 3797419, who served in 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit, 28 May 1970 until 25 Jun 1970, and 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, 26 Jun 1970 until 12 Nov 1970.WHO International Certificates of Vaccination. Issued to 3797419 McKenzievaccination certificate, mckenzie, 8rar

Manuscript of an article - titled "Opportunities for profitable employment", 5 quarto sheets, with a pencil note in top left hand corner "For Australia Calls July 1950". Gives a description of the MMTB and its work, looking for staff, benefits, hours, roster arrangements, leave, retiring and death gratuity scheme, returned serviceman, immigration to Australia, wages for various trades, drivers and conductors including a wages table and increment system.trams, tramways, mmtb, immigration, workshops, drivers, conductors, wages, retirements, london

Wreath laying ceremony for Legacy widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos show some widows looking at the wreaths laid and the army serviceman standing next to the Cenotaph. Same film number as other photos of 2004 (00694).A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 2004.Colour photo x 3 of the wreaths at the Cenotaph after the service.Printed on the back widows, widows' sunday, wreath laying ceremony, pilgrimage