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The Celtic Club
Book, Harper Collins, Patrick Son of Ireland, 2003
HSlave, soldier, lover, hero, saint, 'his life mirrored the cataclysmic world into which he was born. His memory will outlast the ages. Born of a noble Welsh family, he is violently torn from his home by Irish raiders at age sixteen and sold as a slave to a brutal wilderness king. Rescued by the king's druids from almost certain death, he learns the arts of healing and song, and the mystical ways of a secretive order whose teachings tantalize with hints at a deeper wisdom. Yet young Succat Morgannwg cannot rest until he sheds the strangling yoke of slavery and returns to his homeland across the sea. He pursues his dream of freedom through horrific war and shattering tragedy'through great love and greater loss'from a dying, decimated Wales to the bloody battlefields of Gaul to the fading majesty of Rome. And in the twilight of a once-supreme empire, he is transformed yet again by divine hand and a passionate vision of "truth against the world," accepting the name that will one day become legendIndex, notes, p.454.fictionHSlave, soldier, lover, hero, saint, 'his life mirrored the cataclysmic world into which he was born. His memory will outlast the ages. Born of a noble Welsh family, he is violently torn from his home by Irish raiders at age sixteen and sold as a slave to a brutal wilderness king. Rescued by the king's druids from almost certain death, he learns the arts of healing and song, and the mystical ways of a secretive order whose teachings tantalize with hints at a deeper wisdom. Yet young Succat Morgannwg cannot rest until he sheds the strangling yoke of slavery and returns to his homeland across the sea. He pursues his dream of freedom through horrific war and shattering tragedy'through great love and greater loss'from a dying, decimated Wales to the bloody battlefields of Gaul to the fading majesty of Rome. And in the twilight of a once-supreme empire, he is transformed yet again by divine hand and a passionate vision of "truth against the world," accepting the name that will one day become legendireland - historical fiction, christain saints - fiction -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph - Long Tan, c2002
A commemoration ceremony at the Long Tan Cross, Vietnam with Australian soldiers reflecting on the battle and the cost therein; supported by two pipers. Includes the Heading for the text: The Pipers Lament to the dead of Long Tan by 6RAR/NZ Battalion. Photograph AWM Bel 69/556VN.The Long Tan Cross is a memorial which was erected by the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on 18 August 1969 to mark the site of the Battle of Long Tan, which was fought three years earlier during the Vietnam War. While the cross was removed following the Communist victory in 1975 and used to commemorate a priest, it was recovered by the Đồng Nai Province Museum in 1984 and placed on display. A replica cross was also erected on the battlefield during the 1980s, and is frequently visited by Australian Vietnam War veterans. The original Long Tan Cross was gifted to Australia in 2017 and placed on permanent display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.Photograph in landscape format of Pipers Lament, with Guards, at Long Tan Cross, Vietnam, respecting the soldiers who died in the Battle of Long Tan, 1966; includes short text describing Battle of Long Tan.Text describing in brief the background of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, battle of long tan, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Legatee Rogers on Armistice Day, 2018
A copy of the speech Legatee Bill Rogers gave in 2018 on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The event could be as a speaker at a Legatee luncheon. He focuses on the work of doctors and nurses in the field. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record of speech about doctors and nurses and their work in the battlefield.One A4 page of the speech Legatee Bill Rogers gave on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of World War 1.bill rogers, armistice -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Legatee Rogers on his visit to Anzac Cove, 2018
A recount by Legatee Bill Rogers on his trip to Anzac Cove in 2001. He was there for the Anzac Day commemoration ceremony. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record of speech about doctors and nurses and their work in the battlefield.Three A4 pages by Legatee Bill Rogers on his visit to Anzac Cove on Anzac Day 2001.gallipoli, anzac day, bill rogers -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Keith Payne, Keith Payne VC / No one Left Behind, 2021
A Memoir of Korea, Vietnam and Life Beyond the Battlefieldnon-fictionA Memoir of Korea, Vietnam and Life Beyond the Battlefield -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Victorian Government, Victoria's World War One Legacy : Recipients of the Victoria Cross : ANZAC centenary, 2014-2018 sharing Victoria's stories & making connections, 2014
The following 26 stories are about outstanding valour on the battlefields of the Great War. They tell the story of men who were recipients of the Victoria Cross, the British Empire’s highest award for bravery in wartime, and now Australia’s pre-eminent award for conspicuous gallantry in combat. Inside cover.31 pages : portraits Includes bibliographical references.non-fictionThe following 26 stories are about outstanding valour on the battlefields of the Great War. They tell the story of men who were recipients of the Victoria Cross, the British Empire’s highest award for bravery in wartime, and now Australia’s pre-eminent award for conspicuous gallantry in combat. Inside cover.australian army, soldiers, world war one, victoria cross, military decorations -
Lorne Historical Society
Equipment - Water bottle in pouch, S. and U. Ltd, 1943
This water bottle and pouch used in New Guinea in WW2 by Mr W.Norton of Lorne Victoria An item of national significance, used in WW2 battlefields, and carried and used by an Australian soldier.WW2 canvas pouch for water bottle, including water bottle with cork, and belt loops.Stamped, inside upper rear, "S and U Ltd, 1943"ww2, papua new guinea, soldier, water bottle, pouch, khaki, w. norton, lorne -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Coral/Balmoral Map for NVVM
Package contains 1 Audio, CD of the map; paperwork pertaining to the battlevietnam war, 1961-1975 - battlefields - balmoral, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - battlefields - coral -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, The attack on F.S.B. Balmoral (contains 1 Film, DVD & 1 Audio, CD)
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - battlefields - balmoral -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, We Are Soldiers Still: a journey back to the battlefields of Vietnam, 2008
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - battlefields, vietnam - description and travel -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book - Bare Feet Iron Will: Stories from the Other Side of Vietnam's Battlefields, Zumwalt, James G
The Vietnam war left an indelible mark on America. Not since the American Civil War has a conflict so divided her people.The Vietnam war left an indelible mark on America. Not since the American Civil War has a conflict so divided her people.vietnam, saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume One
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Two (Copy 1)
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Three
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Four
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Six
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Seven
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Eight (Copy 2)
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Nine (Copy 1)
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Six. (Copy 3)
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Two (Copy 2)
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume One. (Copy 2)
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Three. (Copy 2)
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Four. (Copy 2)
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Seven (Copy 2)
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Nine (Copy 2)
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cosgrove, Peter General, My Story
This book is my personal story, from boyhood to battlefield and beyond, written in my own words, reflecting on my life.This book is my personal story, from boyhood to battlefield and beyond, written in my own words, reflecting on my life.vietnam, general peter cosgrove, sir peter cosgrove -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Albury at War 1914 - 1919, Douglas Hunter, Published 2015
This publication tells the story of the men and women from Albury and district who served in the Great War of 1914 to 1919. It tells of those who served on the battlefield, but also those who supported and sustained them from home whilst maintaining the community of Albury. As indicated on the back cover, the author Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter had a long military service and connection with Albury Wodonga. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2009 for services to military history. The book was based on research carried out with the assistance of members of the Albury and DIstrict Historical Society. It included a forward by Councillor Kevin Mack, Mayor of the City of Albury (2015).A publication of 156 pages including text, illustrations, facsimiles and portraits. It also includes bibliographical references and an index.This publication tells the story of the men and women from Albury and district who served in the Great War of 1914 to 1919. It tells of those who served on the battlefield, but also those who supported and sustained them from home whilst maintaining the community of Albury. As indicated on the back cover, the author Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter had a long military service and connection with Albury Wodonga. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2009 for services to military history. The book was based on research carried out with the assistance of members of the Albury and DIstrict Historical Society. It included a forward by Councillor Kevin Mack, Mayor of the City of Albury (2015).impact of world war 1 albury, soldiers ww1 albury, ww1 participation albury -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cairns, Jim, Vietnam: Scorched Earth Reborn. (Copy 1)
For many it seemed that Vietnam had forever been a battlefield and yet, in April 1975, a strange peace fell over the country.For many it seemed that Vietnam had forever been a battlefield and yet, in April 1975, a strange peace fell over the country. vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pemberton, Gregory ed, Vietnam Remembered. (Copy 2)
Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia.Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia.australia - politics and government - 1965, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian