A colour picture in black frame of Lyall McPherson. He is smiling while sitting with his hands holding on to one kneePte Lyall McPherson 5Pl B Coy 9RAR KIA9 rar, pte lyall mcpherson, kia, 9rar, mcpherson

A coloured picture in black frame of 3 soldiers: one standing, one sitting and one bending.LCPL Martin Bink KIA 5/11/69, 5 days prior to BN RTAsoldiers

A Colour picture in white frame of a long house with a swimming pool at the front and a sign said "No beer past here"Peter Badcoe Club Vung Tauhistoric landscape image, photograph, vung tau

A black and white picture in white frame of soldiers celebrating RAR in Nine Battalion with a huge birthday cakeNine Battalion RAR first birthday.soldier portrait, 9 rar, photograph

One small and one large maroon coloured board with lettering in yellow. Small one has embedded name of 9th Battalion- Roll of honour. Large one has 35silver frames with Photograph of those who sacrified. On the bottom of the board is the Roman number IX with a RAM's head in the centre.Royal Australian Regiment - Duty first (All 35 photos have names, rank, company, date of passing and a short history of their lives, one silver frame is missing)honour roll, 9 rar

Maroon colourded board with two square boards with Regiment emblem on it, attached to beginning and end of main board. Main board displays Battalion/Regiment name and the number "9" in Roman numerals with RAMs head in centre. Lettering Yellow9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. On Ensignia - Duty First9th battalion, honour roll

Board-Maroon Yellow lettering. Regimental ODE. Rar badge on top 9BN Symbol on Bottom (Roman numerals + Rams head)Regimental ODE - RestYE, Oh warriors, You'll battle no more. No longer to live the horrors of war. Your duty was done with honour and pride farewell. Oh Brothers until we march by your side. Lest we forget9 rar, 9th bn ode

Maroon coloured board with 9RAR Operations. Map of Vietnam inside a white rectangle are regions mared on with outlines and numbered. Just above the map are numbers and operations, dated, that match the region marked.9RAR Operations 1. King hit one 10-11 Dec 68 2. King hit two 12-24 Dec 68 3. Goodwood 1 Jan-17 Feb 69 4. OP Federal 17 Feb-2 April 69 5. OP Overland 2-10 April 69 6. OP overlander 11-15 April 69 7. OP Surfside 16-23 April 69 8. OP Reynella 8May-15June 69 9. OP Matthew 29 June-17July 69 10. Op hatditch 18-31 July 69 11. OP Neppabunna 18 Aug-15 Sept 69 12. OP Jack 30 Sept-31 Oct 699 rar, map

A document with yellow off white colour with rectangle borderInvestiture by her Majesty the Queen. Government House. Melbourneinvestiture, document

A set of Keys linked together on a purple chain. The chain has 3 keys tags of Grand Hotel and 1 tag of Lux Hotel. The set is kept in a wooden box with glass on the top side.Pte P W McCarthy 9RAR souvenired this set of keys from the Grand Hotel Vung tau while on recreational leave in late 1969.keys, vung tau

A metal plate featuring a kangaroo emblem with intext" Duty first -Royal Australian Regiment" and yellow text "Go 9 RAR"Go 9 RAR, Duty first - Royal Australian Regimentmetal plate

A Green giggle hat with a yellow-brown pig on top and an insignia with a crwon and star at the frontmilitary uniforms, soldier's hat, giggle hat, clothing

A photograph of a sign of 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment with a pig in soldier uniform underneath. The picture is on purple-blue paper.Porky's people 7th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Nui Dat "Vietnam" First Tour April 1967-April 1968sign, 7 rar, photograph

A black and white picture in black frame of Major Chapman and his two soldiers waiting in front of a helicopter to be flown back to base camp.Major Graeme Chapmen OC Charlie Coy 7RAR, waits, with his troops to be flownback to base camp after a grueling operation in South Vietnam7 rar, 7th battalion, photograph, maj graeme chapman, charlie company

A black and white page with three images: one whows two soldiers and two dogs, one shows two men in costume of a pig and a tiger, one shows taking care of his bootsThe Pigs (They're proud of their names) go to war. A battle eager. New Battalion is on the move to Vietnamthe pig battalion, dogs - war use, pte tom blackhurst, justin tracker dog, cassius tracker dog, 7 rar, article, clippings

A Mouse pad with three columns of texts; image of two soldiers culpture in the middle and a crimson ribbon text "ANZAC to Adelaide 7 RAR 50th Reunion 2015" on the top and "Proudly sponsored by Defence Hhealth" at the bottom. The first column reads: In the Days of our youth, they hardly knew our name, We were young Australians, The public cried our shame. Galvanised to a bond, Like out fathers before, We followed the ANZACS, Into the fray of war. Time has been the jury, the ledger is now clean, Truth walks proudly inside, The places we have been. The years erode the lies, And sweep away the pain, Pride lives in our nation, and so we march again. Sit my fried on comfort, Enjoy a well-earned rest, Let time tel our story, We were the very best. And just quietly ponder, As you go 'bout your day, The names not here with us, We lost along the way. by Victor Winston Dale. In the other two coloums lists the names of those who lost their lives.ANZAC to Adelaide 7RAR 50th Reunion 2015, Proudly sponsored by Defence Health7 rar, mouse pad, reunion

A laminated paper on black paper about a commanding officer message on Smiths Weekly. On the top is an emblem with two pigs on both sides with texts "Circulation 1,000 copies" and "Headquaters Ap An Phu"Smiths Weekly. Porky's paper offical organ of 7RARsmiths weekly, 7 rar

A green pig facing left on a crimson background with golden border. At the bottom of border, a center text says "7RAR Template 1966 Don Cruden"7RAR Template 1966, Don Cruden7 rar, don cruden, 7th battalion

A Black and white paper laminated with text "Luck of a war hero" on top and a wedding picture of Jock Sutherland and his bride on the right of the pageLuck of a war hero, this was his third big daynewspaper, jock sutherland

A colour photograph of a wounded soldier. He has a line of stitches from his stomach to his chest. The image is on a thin wooden plate.N/Awounded serviceman, photograph

A reprint colour photograph of s small shed surrounded by bamboos. The picture and texts are on a white paper and laminated. Written above the photograph. HOME AWAY FROM HOME John Methven, the Regimenta Signals Officer (RSO) of 7Bn, 1967, set up a comfy home at Battalion Headquarters during an extended operation. Aside from being responsible for all communications throughout the Battalion, ground to air and back to task force, the RSO manned the Battalion Command post for several two hour shifts each night.John Methven, The Regimental Signals Officer (RSO) of 7BN, 1967 set up a comfy home at Battalion Head Quarters during an extended operation.photograph, 7th battalion, john methvan, 7 rar

A black and white photograph of signs "Sold to 7RAR" on top of "LJ Hooker for sale". The sign is reprinted and laminated. Above the photograph reads: When 7 Battalion relieved 5 Battalion in April 196?, the base camp was set up in an old rubber plantation, in normal Aussie humour we were greeted by for sale sign the read "Sold to 7 RAR: over an L.J. Hooker sale sign.When 7 Battalion relieved 5 Battalion in April 196, The base camp was set up in an old rubber plantation in normal Aussie humor we were greeted by these signs.photograph, 7th battalion, 5th battalion, rubber plantation

A reprinted black and white Photograph of an area with a small rectangle area in the middle and the road goes down from below middle left side to near bottom on the right side. Above the photograph reads: This aerial photograph shows a rectangular fort like enclosure at "Ap Suoi Nighe" North of the Australian Base at Vung Tau. the fort was manned by Montangard Soldiers. they lived in the walls of the fort along with their families. The RSO of 7 Battalion, John Methven, and one of his signa,ers would fly out from Nui Dat and act as liaison when troops from 7 BN would be in the area.This aerial photograph shows a rectangular fort like enclosure at "Ap Suoi Nighe" north of Australian base at Vung Tau. The fort was manned by montangard soldiers. They lived in the walls of the fort along with their families. The RSO of 7 Battalion, John Methven and one of his signalers would fly out from Nui Dat and act as liaison when troops from 7 BN woul be in the area.7 rar, 7 battalion map, john methven, montagnard, suoi nghe, signals

A poster information board, white text on black, for cartoon in 5RAR display.On the 4th May 1966, the majority of 5RAR C Company (1st tour) arrived at Vung Tau South Vietnam on board the converted aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, The following day they were ferried ashore on American landing crafts. As they approached the beach, they heard an order that has remained with them until this day. "Fix Bayonets!" Had Vung Tau been over-run by Viet Cong? Should we put a round up the spout? Then again, did we even have a round to put up the spout? Q-Sgt Bob Trenear heard the order with dismay and stated "Fix Bayonets, bloody hell I packed mine in the bottom of my pack!" This was supposed to be a secured area. The Americans (who were working on the beach) thought it a great joke with comments such as "Put those pig stickers away before you hurt yourselves". Unfortunately, this isn't the original cartoon. However Richard Martin created a new one in 2012 and donated it to the Company's Mushroom Club. The original cartoon was published in an Australian newspaper in 1966. As this is a part of the Company's history it would be great appreciated if anyone having information or an image of the original cartoon to contact the 5RAR Association through their Website www.5rar.asn.au 5 rar association, cartoon, poster, information board, vung tau, hmas sydney, sgt bob trenear, bayonet, richard martin

A black and white cartoon of confused soldiers getting off a ship in Vung Tau 1966 being instructed to fix their bayonets . 1966 Vung Tau South Vietnam - "Fix Bayonets!!!" - You guys outa put em "Pig stickers" away before ya hurt yourselves!! - Bugger!! Me bayonet's at the bottom of me pack!! - Copyright 20125 rar, cartoon, newspaper, vung tau, sgt bob trenear

A black board with white texts about names of recipients of MID award. The medal is a copper leave on top left of the board. mentioned in despatches (MID) is a military award for gallantry or otherwise commendable service. If a subordinate officer or soldier performs a noteworthy action included n a report he/she is said to have been "mentioned in despatches." 5 RAR Recipients. Their names are Maj M P Blake, Maj O M Carroll, Maj C H Ducker, Maj P.N. Greenhalgh, Maj R.E. Harring, Maj I Hodgkinson, Maj S J Maizey, Maj M B McQualter, Maj R J O'Neil, Capt P J Isaacs, Capt K A d White, Lt J Carruthers, Lt D C Rainer, Lt J C Hartley, 2nd Lt R A Fenwick, 2nd Lt B J Ryan, WO2 B M Hughson, WO2 B M Hughson, Sgt R G Armitage, Sgt J W Kennard, Cpl L W Allen, Cpl R L Mundine, Cpl N J Womal, Pte W R Cavanagh, Pte L V Lewis, Pte S L Shore, Pte A D Hillier, Pte W R Herbert, Pte R J WaiteMentioned in Despatches' details and names of recipients5 rar, honour & awards, memorial board, mention in despatches, maj m.p. blake, maj o m carroll, maj c h ducker, maj p n greenhalgh, maj r e harring, maj i hodgkinson, maj s j maizey, maj m b mcqualter, maj r j o'neil, capt p j isaacs, capt h a d white, lt j carruthers, lt d c rainer, lt j c hartley, 2lt r a fenwick, 2lt b j ryan, wo2 j h bates, wo2 b m hughson, sgt r.g.armitage, sgt j w kennedy, cpl w allen, cpl r l mundine, cpl n j womal, pte w r cavanagh, pte l v lewis, pte s l shore, pte a d hillier, pte w r herbert, pte p j waite

A Black board with white text about BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL (BEM) The replica medal includes a round silver metal with text "For God and the Empire" and a ribbon with two big red stripes on white background. The British Empire Medal (BEM) which maybe awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of meritorious civil or military service. 5 RAR Recipients: Sgt R G ArmitageBritish Empire Medal (BEM)'s details and names of recipientsmedal, 5 rar, british empire medal, sgt r.g.armitage, replica medals

A Black board with white text about Military Medal (MM) award and the 5 RAR recipients. The medal includes a round silver metal with text "Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina F.D." and a ribbon with two red stripes inside white stripesand two blue stripes on both sides. 5 RAR Recipients were Sgt W T ward, Pte C T Cogswell, Pte P Fraser, Cpl M A Dench, Pte F T Fitch.Military Medal (MM)'s details and names of recipientsmedal, military medal, 5 rar, sgt w.t. ward, pte c.t. cogswell, pte p. fraser, cpl m.a. dench, pte f.t. fitch, replica medals

A black board with withe text about Distingushed Conduct Medal (DCM) award to 5 RAR recipients. The medal includes a round silver metal with text "Elizabeth II Dei Gratia F.D." and a ribbon with two big separated red stripes on a black background. the Distinguished Conduct medal (DCM) was (until 1993) the 2nd level military medal awarded to other ranks. The Victoria Cross (VC) was the highest. It is the "other ranks" equivelent to the Distinguised Service Order (DSO) 5RAR Recipients were Sgt B K London, Sgt A B McNultyDistinguished Conduct Medal (DCM);'s details and names of recipients.medal, 5 rar, distinguished conduct medal, sgt b.k. london, sgt a.b. mcnulty, replica medals

A black board with white texts about a Medal for Gallantry (MG) Award and the recipient from 5 RAR. The medal includes a round Golden Metal of 7 vertices Star (Commonwealth star) and a yellow ribbon with "A" style up chevrons in orange colour. Medal For Gallantry (MG). the Medal for Gallantry (MG) is a military decoration awarded to personal of the Australian Defence Force. It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. It is ranked third in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian honour System. 5 RAR Recipient: Cpl J D C BurridgeMedal of Gallantry (MG)'s details and names of recipientsmedal, 5 rar, medal for gallantry, cpl j.d.c. burridge, replica medals