Badge 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.Hat badge, pressed brass, crown at top, wreath arrangement around outside, centre crossed rifles, scrolls at bottom with "Royal Australian Infantry Corps". Rear has two lugs with pin through. badges, infantry corps

Coloured print of Australian Soldier, Vietnam Vintage, 7RAR. Solder is in the kneeling/firing position holding an SLR. Print mounted with green border, brown frame, fawn paper backing. Frame has wire hanging strap at rear.On plate under print: “WOUNDED AUSTRALIAN INFANTRYMAN 7RAR BY BRUCE E FLETCHER” Stamped on rear: “BETHANY GALLERY” 116 BRIDGE STREET BENDIGOillustrations-prints, military history-army, vietnam

Black & white photo taken in Vietnam of soldiers in grassy field with helicopters above. White mat surrounds photo black wooden frame.On rear of photo: "6.6.65 1st BAT RAR, Move to cover after landing to start search & destroy. Bien Hoa Vietnam"photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - airforce, vietnam

Items issued to Murray METHERALL 35455. Refer Cat No 590.2 for Service details. AATTV: Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.Shirt, work, dress, green, cotton complete with name sewn on over left pocket, Rising Sun on right shoulder, Unit Patch on left shoulder, Captains Rank epaulette on both shouldersSewn on: “Metherall” On Unit Patch: “AATTV Persevere” Handwritten: “Metherall”uniforms - army, costume - male working, aattv

These pouches were issued in Vietnam to hold SLR Magazines as the smaller green standard issue basic pouches were not large enough. Items issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Basic pouches, khaki webbing for ammunition. Fitted with brass keepers for webbing belt, harness & securing the fold open flap. .1) & .2) Identical..1) & .2) Peter BALLmilitary, basic webbing

The KB 143 No was an individual No given to a soldier so as to enable clothes to be washed at a laundry in Baria South Vietnam. If not you were expected to launder them yourself in cold water if you had the time. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Trousers, cotton, green, work dress with 2 side pockets, 2 front pockets, 2 rear pockets, buttons are plastic.Yakka Pty Ltd Victoria 1968 - DSN 8405-66--29-6610 Waist & size 33/37R Written: Peter BALL - KB 143uniform, military, work dress

Items made up with full weight for use with school groups to show what carried & weight in Vietnam era.Complete kit green colour. .1) Vietnam era main back pack with webb belt, water bottles & basic pouch. 1. Webb belt. 2. Basic pouches, ammunition x 2. 3. Water bottle carriers x 3. 4. Water bottles x 3. 5. Cup, canteen steel, inside water bottle carrier. 6. Webbing harness. 7. Toggle rope. 8. Machete. 9. Machete scabbard. 10. Bayonet US M16. ) 1608.2 11. Bayonet Scabbard.) .2) Vietnam era basic webbing kit worn on waist with shoulder harness. 1. Back pack large. 2. Webb belt. 3. Water bottles x 3. 4. Wattle bottle carriers x 3. 5. Basic pouch, ammunition.military equipment - army, containers - military, drink consumption, webbing

One Day at a Time is the story of one day at war based on interviews and the author's own diary involving service in Vietnam.Soft card cover. Title in red print. Front cover illustrated with a colour drawing. 161 pages with black & white photos / map.books-military-history, vietnam

A record of British and Foreign decorations awarded to Australian Servicemen in Vietnam for 1962 to 1973.Soft card cover. Title in black print on a red background. Cover illustrated front & back with photos. 154 pages with cut edges. Illustrated with black & white photos.books-military-history, photography, vietnam, distinguished

Terry Burstall records his search for answers to his battle at Long Tan during four visits to Vietnam. He compares official war records with first hand accounts of Vietnamese veterans, villagers & a former POW.Soft card cover. Title in gold & white print on a green background. Front cover illustrated with a black & white photo. 215 pages with cut edges. Illustrated with black & white photos. Map of South Vietnam opposite title page.books-travelogues, military history-army, long tan, vietnam

The book examines how & why Australia became involved in the Vietnam War & Australia's reaction to the war. It explores the unique Australian experience of the war compared to that of the Americans & New Zealanders.Soft card cover. Title in red & black lettering. Front cover illustrated with colour & sepia photos. 157 pages with cut edges. Illustrated with Black & white photos & diagrams.books - military, military history - army, vietnam

Book chronicles the experiences of the author, Gary McKay as a National Serviceman in Vietnam.Brown buckram hard cover, title in gold lettering. White dust cover with title in black & brown lettering. Black & white illustration on front. 197 pages with cut edges. Illustrated with black & white photos & diagrams. Brown end paper paper front & back.books - military, military history - army, vietnam

Folder with red & white cover & black & white photo on both front & back. Folder contains copy of The Weekend Australian, The Weekend Australian Review, The Australian Focus, The Business Australian, all dated 3-4.10.1992.documents - newspapers, military history - army, kia vietnam

A complete story covering the experiences of Australian men & women during the Vietnam campaign.Paper dust cover in colour, title on front & spine. Hard green buckram cover with title & author on spine. On fly leaf is a map of Vietnam & jungle scene with 2 soldiers in green colour. 201 pages, cut edges, white with black print & black & white photos. Stamp on top right hand side of title page: “RHQ 4/19 Prince of Wales Lighthorse Bougainville Barracks Park Street North Carlton” books-military-history, photography, vietnam

A detailed account of the battle of XA Long Tan, Vietnam, 18th August 1966 written by one of the participants.Paperback cover with photo of S Hodder, T Burstall & P Dettman on front. Comments on back cover. 188 pages white with black printing, maps & sketches. 16 pages of black & white photos following page 68. books-military-history, photography, vietnam, long tan

Complete story of the memoirs of the Vietnam Veteran author.Soft cardboard cover, green background with colour photo of soldiers on bottom of front cover. Contents comments on outside of back cover. 293 pages with cut edges, black print with no illustrations. books-history, military history, vietnam

A pictorial history of servicemen & women during 1962 - 1972 whilst serving in South Vietnam. Lex McAuley, Author was born in 1939 in Innisfail, Queensland.Hard cardboard cover, khaki buckram with orange fly leaf. Front dust cover has a soldier carrying equipment, soldier on back has a rifle pointing straight upwards. 147 pages with cut edges & black print. Illustrated with black & white photos & maps. books-military-history, photography, illustrations, vietnam

Rectangular yellow flag with three hrizontal red stripes across the middle. On one side a sleeve has been sewn to house a staff. The opposite end has been hemmed.south vietnam, vietnam war, flags

Lawrence Raymond Hufer No 3162733 served in Vietnam from 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. The nominal roll shows that he served in 85 Transort Platoon RAASC. He later served in 15 Transport Platoon RACT. Medal set, miniatures, court mounted, set of (6) Re L. HUFER. 1. Australian Active Service Medal with clasp "VIETNAM" 2. Vietnam campaign medal 3. Reserve Force Medal 4. Defence Medal 5. Anniversary of National service meal 6. Vietnam medal with clasp "60 -"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Print of an original Painting - Titled "Landing At Duc Thanh" by B Fletcher, coloured print of various soldiers and helicopters on landing, with vegetation in foreground. Frame - Light Timber with decorative edge - marbled brown colour finish. Glass front. Mount - double mount, mid green, dark red inner.Light green print below picture "Landing at DUC THANH/ by/ B. FLETCHER" framed print, battle, vietnam

Uniform issued to Lt Col Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer Cat No 590.2, for service history.Winter Service Dress with following. .1) Jacket dark khaki with shoulder rank insignia Lt Col, gold metal buttons, service ribbons Vietnam. .2) Trousers dark khaki. .3) Shirt polyester light khaki long sleeves. .4) Tie khaki colour. .5) Braces.uniforms - military, service dress, winter

See also 2572.4.1) Photo of section of wall panel re 3rd Cavalry Regiment Honor Rolls at Tongala in Victoria. .2) Photo of 3rd Cavalry Regiment Memorial at Tongala in Victoria.photography-photographs, military history - memorials, vietnam

Framed colour with details re Tracker dog D7N06 Milo Vietnamtracker dogs, vietnam

Items issued to or brought home from Vietnam by Murray Stanley Metherall. refer 590.2..1) Water bottle carrier, green webbing, US with steel clips. .2) Water bottle, US aluminium, plastic lid and chain, kidney shaped. .3) Steel mug, kidney shaped. Australian, fold out steel handle. .4) Belt, webbing, green Australian. Has brass buckles and adjusters. .5) Pouch pistol style with press stud close, Possibly US. Steel clips on rear..2) "US Mirro 1953" .3) “8465-50-242-7843"equipment, webbing, pouches water

Item brought home from Vietnam by Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2.US service issue metal compass, green colour.Engraved on front "AEC License No 8-3736-3 Contains 120ML radioactive H DO NOT OPEN. Dispose of per KR 755-380. If found return to military authority" Maker's details engraved on rear. Regular markings on top.compass, equipment, accessorie, u.s

Item brought home from Vietnam in 1970 by Geoff Hopper. Refer 596.3. Ho Chi Minh was the common name given to these sandals worn by the Viet Cong.Ho Chi Mihn sandal made from black tyres (car and truck), cross over strap and heel strap.ho chi minh, footwear, vietnam, viet cong

Badge issued to Murray Stanley Metherall AATTV. Refer 590.2.Badge, brass, boomerand over top, crossbow under with scroll at base. Pins and clips for clothing attachment.“AATTV-Persevere”badges, aattv, vietnam

Unit Citations awarded to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. On the left, U.S Meritorious Unit Commendation. On the right, South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Citations were awarded to Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2.Citations X 2 joiined, with pin and clips for uniform. Gold edging on both. One has plain red ribbons, second has red with yellow/red vertical stripes with palm leaf.awards, citations, vietnam, u.s

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF “THE VIETNAM DIGGER”Photograph- black and white photograph of a Vietnam Digger loaded with equipment. Beside photograph a black ink type written narrative. Photograph-plastic laminated. Printed title of photograph and narrative. Mount- black painted edge MDF BoardTypewritten- black ink. Photograph “ Sergeant P.J. Buckney. 10th December 1969- 10 January 1970” Title to narrative “THE VIETNAM DIGGER’photography-photographs, military history, vietnam war

Item brought home from Vietnam by Murray Stanley Metherall. Purchased in a US “PX” store in Saigon. Refer 590.2.United States, 2 metal springs to wrap around top of boots, in original packaging.accessory, boot blousing