One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran .A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Francis Lindsay Raffen, Service No. 4186vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Tom Convery, Service No. 38627.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Kenneth Frank Mathieson, Service No. 37175vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Brian Rennie, Service No. 312641vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

The collage represents different elements of the Battle of Long Tan.The Battle of Long Tan is generally recognised as Australia's major battle in the Vietnam War; the the lingering memory and conclusive evidence of the courage of the soldiers in the battle holds great reverence amongst Vietnam veterans.Framed presentation of Long Tan story with 6 panels - 1 x text and 5 x photos - 4 x landscape, 1 x portraitText panel is a brief introduction of Long Tan story; 5 photos have short descriptive text.vietnam, vietnam war, battle of long tan, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Item has pictures of Long Tan and includes text describing in brief The Battle of Long Tan.The Battle of Long Tan is generally recognised as Australia's major battle in the Vietnam War; the the lingering memory and conclusive evidence of the courage of the soldiers in the battle holds great reverence amongst Vietnam veterans.Framed Presentation of the Long Tan story with 6 panels - 1 x text and 5 x photos - 2 x portrait, 3 x landscapeText panel continues a brief introduction to the Long Tan story; 5 photos have short descriptive textvietnam, vietnam war, battle of long tan, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

An Australian Government sponsored detailed description of the Battle of Fire Bases Coral/Balmoral - an important Australian battle in the Vietnam War.A detailed but easy to read recount of a major Australian battle in the Vietnam War. Thin book, very dark in color for front and back covers; front cover shows soldier on watch, back cover shows (in negative) two soldiers jumping into shallow dugout.Vietnam 1968/The Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral/Balmoral.vietnam, vietnam war, battle, coral/balmoral, diamond valley vietnam veterans, fire support base

Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembly at The Shrine, Melbourne, in August 2016 at the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Historical record of some of the Vietnam Veteran Sub Branches in Victoria as at August 2016.Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembled at The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 at the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Vietnam Veterans Day - 18th August 2016. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veteran sub branch, long tan day

Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembly at The Shrine, Melbourne, in August 2016 at the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Historical record of some of the Vietnam Veteran Sub Branches in Victoria as at August 2016.Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembled at The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 at the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Vietnam Veterans Day - 18th August 2016. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veteran sub branch, long tan day

This battle dress jacket is dated 1969 (manufacturing date). It was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment however the date of issue is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This jacket likely originated from the Kyneton area. The jacket type was still in use during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated. Considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely the jacket has not seen active serviceThis battle dress jacket is represenative of a stamdard issue Army uniform. it is also in very good condition.Khaki, wool jacket. Prince of Wale's light horse embroidered on a yellow flash, stitched on both shoulders. Cropped style with two pockets on front, four khaki buttons and waist belt. Two epaulets and a manufacturer's label on inside left hand side. battle dress, jacket, trouser, neck tie, lanyard, khaki, wool, fabric, uniform

These braces date to the latter half of the 20th century. They were issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment, however the date of issue is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This jacket likely originated from the Kyneton area. The uniform type was still in use during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated. Considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely that it has not seen active serviceThese braces are representative of a piece of standard issue Army uniform. They are also in very good condition.Dark green leather and elastic braces. The section that fastens to the back has two leather attachments with holes and slits for fastening to trousers. This section extends upwards and divides into two elastic straps to afix over shoulders. There is one metallic clip that holds that elastic in place near the front of the brace, where it is folded over and can be adjusted. The two strips then end with two leather attachments each, with holes and slits for fastening to the front of a pair of trousers. The leather components are textured on the exterior and smoother on the interior. The interior sections of the leather pieces are also cream coloured. battle dress, braces, uniform, armoured, cavalry, prince of wales light horse

This lanyard dates to the latter half of the 20th Century. The colour yellow relates to the armoured forces. The lanyard was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment, however the date of issue is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This lanyard likely originated from the Kyneton area. It is possible that the lanyard was used during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated. However considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely that the lanyard has not seen active serviceThis item is represenative of a standard armoured military lanyard. It is also in very good condition.Long strip of cylindrical yellow knotted fabric. There is one large loop, knotted two thirds along the length of the fabric for attachment to the shoulders. There is another small loop at the very end for insertion into a pocket.battle dress, lanyard, prince of wales light horse, uniform, army, cavalry, armoured

This is a story of considerable worth. It is told modestly, intimately and with the air of confidentially that bespeaks the courage and honesty of a man who has been there and done that.vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography, battle of long tan, nui dat

A fascinating historical commentary on the Viet Nam war from 162 through 1975 as seen through the eys of one of the key figures in the development and implementation of Viet Nam's pacification program.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, counterinsurgency - vietnam

Shelby Stanton's Vietnam Order of Battle has been the "Bible" for the Army's Southeast Asia War Records project, which has been hastened immeasurably by having this accurate and excellently compiled reference work at hand - it is an information source without equal. deployment of forces, united states. army -- history -- vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975

The Vietnam War raged for ten years, and when it was over, 58,000 Americans lay dead. vietnam changed the consciousness of the military and the very nature of warfare thereafter.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, battle of the ia drang valley, the seige of khe sanh, tet offensive, fall of saigon

Captain John E D White, Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV) took over command of 11 Mobile Strike Force (Mike Force) Company in Da Nang, Vietnam, in February 1968. He was 26 years old. The 2 NVA Division was moving from Laos into South Vietnam and his mission was to establish contact with the division and trace its movements south. In mid-March the company was air lifted to the Special Forces camp of Kham Duc, near the Laotian border. They used an old French Foreign Legion fort as a temporary base from which patrols could be sent out. White called it Ngok Tavak after a nearby mountain. Initially, patrols failed to find the enemy, but in late April a patrol clashed with the enemy. At the same time, White received intelligence that the NVA division was closing in. At night they could hear explosions in the distance heading toward them. White decided their best chance was to leave the fort and take to the jungle to adopt guerrilla tactics. However, in the meantime a platoon of United States Marine Corps artillery arrived bringing with them two howitzers and a stockpile of ammunition. To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. A Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) platoon was sent to reinforce his numbers. This was a para military force comprised mainly of indigenous highlanders, trained by United States Special Forces. They also brought with them two mortars and their crews. At 3.15am on 10 May 1968 some members of the CIDG chose to assist the NVA to attack the fort instead of supporting Mike Force, and close hand to hand fighting followed, along with grenade attacks and heavy machine gun fire. Air support offered a brief respite from the NVA attack, and some NVA forces were pushed back outside the perimeter by counter attacks, but at 9am White contacted Da Nang to advise that his position was untenable. A second attack was imminent and they could not withstand it, so they would have to withdraw. The wounded were evacuated by helicopter (under orders from Major Mai, the NVA had not attacked the previous medical helicopters that collected the wounded under the cover of air strikes) and at 1pm the rest of the force evacuated east, into the jungle. The NVA did not notice their withdrawal, and continued mortar attacks on the fort for another ninety minutes. Seven kilometres from the fort White called for a helicopter withdrawal of his forces. The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)Black framed glass covered flag. Red material with gold fringe, gold writing with Blackbird in the centre with parachute holding 2 white swords standing on a gold star. 11Co. in gold underneath. Gold plaque mounted under the flag.GUIDON OF 11 COY (NUNG) MOBILE STRIKE FORCE (MIKE FORCE) /5th SF GROUP, 1 CORPS, SVN/ A Significant number of AATTV personnel served with this Nung Company based in Da Nang./ At the end of the Vietnam War, this flag was taken by a former US SF officer and held until/ when it was given to former Captain John "Jed" White (AATTV), CO 11 Coy (Nung), who led/ the MIKE Forces at the Battle of Ngok Tavak on 10 May 1968.battle of ngok tavak, mobile strike force, nung, john white

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

The Marines were the first combat troops into Vietnam and the last to leave. They bore an even greater proportion of the fighting in Vietnam that in any previous American War.1961-1975 -- united states - marines, battle of khe sanh, con thien

During the Tet Offensive in Vietnan in February 1968 and Australian infamtry company assaulted a North Vietnamese bunker complex. In the longest sustained attack fought by Australians during the Vietnam War the soldiers were forward again and again over three days. Yet the battle passed without any notice in Australia at the time, and the men who fought it were further insulted by higher command's apparent failure to acknowlede what they had done.tet offensive, 1968, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, soldiers -- australia -- history, north vietnamese bunker

A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975, dien bien phu, arvn, the gulf of tonkin, battle of long tan, nva soldier, tet offensive, khe sanh, hue, tunnel rats, the easter offensive, fall of saigon

A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975, dien bien phu, arvn, the gulf of tonkin, battle of long tan, nva soldier, tet offensive, khe sanh, tunnel rats, the easter offensive, fall of saigon

A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975, dien bien phu, arvn, the gulf of tonkin, battle of long tan, nva soldier, tet offensive, khe sanh, hue, tunnel rats, ben het, the easter offensive, fall of saigon

On 19 august 1966, the war in Viet Nam became a reality to the Australian people. It was announced in the press, and later in the parliament, that a battle had occurred near Task Force Base at Nui Dat. vietnam war, australia -- armed forces -- fiction, tssk force base, nui dat

The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S. history. These events profoundly challenged America's heroic self-image.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - protest movements - united states, united states - history - 1945

Booklet produced by the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust. (NSW Branch) Inc. (VVPPAA Inc.)battle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, national service - australia, school curriculum

Booklet produced by the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust. (NSW Branch) Inc. (VVPPAA Inc.)battle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, national service - australia, school curriculum