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

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 - Rest YE, 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, operation king one, operations king hit two, operation goodwood, operation federal, operation overland, operation overlander, operation surfside, operation reynella, operation matthew, operation hat dich, operation neppabunna, operation jack

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 VietnamA 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, charlie company, officer commanding, helicopter, maj graeme chapman, 335108, royal australian infantry corps, the royal australian regiment

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 boot.The 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 Health" 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.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 Health" 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, anzac, 7 rar 50th reunion 2015

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, commanding officer, headquaters ap an phu

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"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, wo2 don mcdonald cruden (temporary), 53156, royal australian infantry corps, the royal australian regiment

A Black and white paper laminated with text "Luck of a War Hero" "This Was His Third Bi Day"on top and a wedding picture of Jock Sutherland and his bride on the right of the pagenewspaper, jock sutherland, sgt alexander (jock) davidson sutherland, 311323, royal australian infantry corps, distinguished conduct medal, 7th battalion, the royal australian regiment

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.wounded serviceman, photograph

This item is one of many that have been donated by John David Methven. Lt John Methven 37604 served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served with the 7th Batalion with The Royal Australian regiment from April 67 to April 1968.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 Regimental 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, 7 rar, john methven, rso, regimental signals officer, battalion headquarters

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, 7 rar, aussie humour, l.j. hooker sign

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 Nghe" North of the Australian Base at Vung Tau. the fort was manned by Montagnard soldiers who lived with their families within the walls of the village. The Reception, Staging, and Onward Movement (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 would be in the area.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 Nghe" North of the Australian Base at Vung Tau. the fort was manned by Montagnard soldiers who lived with their families within the walls of the village. 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 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, photograph, ap suoi nghe, vung tau, montagnard soldiers, nui dat, 7 battalion, rso

Company's Mushroom ClubA 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, company's mushroom club, sgt (temp) robert arthur trenear, 214098, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

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, sgt (temp) robert arthur trenear, 214098, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, royal australian infantry corps, hmas sydney

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 H 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, 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 murray phillip blake, 57055, military cross, maj owen maxwell carroll, 52680, maj claude henry ducker, 335075, maj paul netherton greenhalgh, 335104, maj rein eelmaa harring, 29466, maj ivor ronald john hodgkinson, lt col ivor ronald hodgkinson, 57026, maj stanley john maizey, 235023, maj malcolm bruce mcqualter, 235136, maj robert john o'neil, 335113, capt peter james isaacs, 311478, capt harold anthony duckett white, 216799, lt john carruthers, 36911, 2nd lt dennis claude rainer, 54624, lt john curtis hartley, capt john curtis hartley, 17105, lt dennis claude rainer, 2nd lt robert anthony fenwick, 4719038, 2nd lt barry john ryan, 54761, wo2 john henry bates, 14820, wo2 bruce malcolm hughson, 22684, sgt robert george armitage, 5410806, british empire medal, commendation for distinguished service, sgt john william kennard, 213669, cpl leonard william allen, 1201694, cpl normal james womal, 15170, pte william roy cavanagh, 2781314, pte laurence victor lewis, 61614, pte sydney laurence shore, 3787022, pte arthur douglas hilllier, 2781366, l/cpl arthur douglas hillier, pte wayne robert herbert, 219971, pte peter john waite, 2788953, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, headquarters, australian force vietnam, 1st australian task force, royal australian army medical corps, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), australian national serviceman, cpl r l mundine

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, sgt robert george armitage, 5410806, royal australian infantry corps, commendation for distinguished service, mention in dispatches, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

The Military Medal (MM) was awarded to soldiers below commissioned rank for "Acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire".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.medal, military medal, 5 rar, pte f.t. fitch, replica medals, sgt william tasman ward, 217893, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, pte colin john royston cogswell, 43755, pte peter fraser, 4717624, australian national serviceman, cpl michael allen dench, 55159, 6th battalion, 7th battalion, headquarters, australian force vietnam, 1 australian reinforcement unit, pte frank thomas fitch, 217964

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 Distinguished Service Order (DSO) 5RAR Recipients were Sgt B K London, Sgt A B McNultyA 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 Distinguished 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 a.b. mcnulty, replica medals, sgt brian kent london, 214650, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, sgt alan barry mcnulty, 3411264, dcm

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 BurridgeA 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, mg, cpl john douglas campbell burridge, 5715816, mention in dispatches, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third military decoration awarded to personal of the United Kingdom's Royal Airforces and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy".A black board with white text about Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) award to the recipient of 5 RAR. The medal includes a silver cross with a rose in centre and a ribbon of diagonal alternate stripes of white and purple. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third military decoration awarded to personal of the United Kingdom's Royal Airforces and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy".Distinguised Flying Cross (DFC)'s Details and names of recipientsmedal, replica medals, distinguished flying cross, dfc, capt james douglas campbell, 18548, royal corps of australian electrical and mechanical engineers., 161 (indep) recce flt

MILITARY CROSS (MC) The Military Cross (MC) is the third level military decoration awarded to commissioned army officers of the substantive rank of captain or below for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy". 5 RAR recipients: Maj M P Blake, Maj R F Sutton, Lt M G Langley, 2nd Lt R A Brett, 2nd Lt M G Deak, 2nd Lt J D McAloney, 2nd Lt C D RainerA black board with white texts about MC award and the recipients from 5 RAR. The medal includes a silver cross with crown at each end and "ER" in the center. The ribbon has three equal stripes of one purple in between of two white. MILITARY CROSS (MC) The Military Cross (MC) is the third level military decoration awarded to commissioned army officers of the substantive rank of captain or below for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy". 5 RAR recipients: Maj M P Blake, Maj R F Sutton, Lt M G Langley, 2nd Lt R A Brett, 2nd Lt M G Deak, 2nd Lt J D McAloney, 2nd Lt C D RainerMilitary Cross (MC)'s details and names of recipients.replica medals, military cross, mc, 5 rar, maj murray phillip blake, 57055, mention in dispatches, maj richard farquhar sutton, 235192, royal australian infantry corps, lt michael geneste langley, 61680, royal regiment of australian artillery, 1st field regiment, 2nd lt robert anthony brett, 217210, 2nd special air service squadon, 2nd lt michael gunther joseph deak, 216701, 2nd lt john douglas mcaloney, 38050, 4th battalion, 2nd lt dennis claude rainer, 54624, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO). The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is awarded for meritorios or distinguished service to officers during wartime, typically in actual combat. 5 RAR recipients are Lt Col J A Warr, Lt Col C N KhanA black board with white texts about Distinguished Service Order (DSO) award and the recipients. The medal includes a white cross with golden edged and a gold royal cypher on red background inside a wreath of laurel at center. The ribbon has one big red stripe in between two blue smaller stripes. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO). The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is awarded for meritorios or distinguished service to officers during wartime, typically in actual combat. 5 RAR recipients are Lt Col J A Warr, Lt Col C N KhanDistinguished Service Order (DSO)'s details and names of recipients.medals, replica medals, the distinguished service order (dso), lt col john arnold warr, 3487, lt col colin nicholas khan, 235030, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

A black board with white texts describes medal's collection with title in brighter white than the rest of the texts. REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF VIETNAM MEDALS (1963 - 1972) Infantry Combat Badge, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 - 1972 (Isued to national Servicemen) Republic of Vietnam Campaing Medal Refer Catalogue No: 119 for description of the indicidual replica medalsvietnam medals, infantry combat badge, australian active service medal, vietnam medal, australian defence medal, anniversary of national service medal, republic of vietnam campaign medal