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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, United Drumhead service, 2006
Framed copy of United Drumhead Service to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan 18th August 1966 and remember all soldiers KIA in Vietnam. Above is photograph of arms reversed on parade groundRAR Badge6 rar, united drumhead service, battle of long tan, framed document, photograph -
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Document, Diggers Fight Back, 20/08/1990 12:00:00 AM
Framed newspaper article from the Hearald from August 23 1990 reproducting the front page of the Hearld from August 20 1966 reporting on the Battle of Long Tan and roll of KIA & WIA.long tan, document, newspaper -
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Article - Article, Clipping, Magazine Clipping, Back To The Front
Article with picture of a decorated Vietnam Vet in Cape York Peninusla. Congregation of vets on August 18 for anniversary of Long Tan. Article prefaced by official letter from John Methven OAM on behlaf of VV Association of Aust. (2 pages)newspaper, long tan, weekend australian article -
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Document, Invitation to NVVM Fund Raiser, 2003
Framed invitation from the Vietnamese Community in Victoria & Vietnam Veterans Museum to a special fund raiser dinner for the establishment of the museum on Phillip Island on 1 August 2003.NVVM, Vietnamese Community in Victoria.national vietnam veterans museum, victorian vietnamese community, document -
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Card - Card, ID, Identity Card
Australian Forces Indentity Certificate. Service No. A316860 LAC Gregory Mead. DOB 6th of August 1946identity card, lac gregory mead -
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Certificate, Certificates
Folder with two citations : Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded to Australia Army Training Team Vietnam in Republic of Vietnam, July 1962 to August 1969. Citation of Award given by USA War Officecertificates, meritous unit commendation -
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Ceremorial Object, Francis B Topp
Wooden Cross Bearing Photograph and Service Details Grey Cross Francis B Topp Joined July 6th 1964 KIA Long Tan August 18th 1966Francis B. Topp 19 Years 6 RAR Dec 21 1965 - Aug 18 1966wooden cross, francis b topp -
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Ceremorial Object, Kenneth H. Gant
Wooden Cross bearing ID photograph and Service details. Kenneth H. Gant drafted June 1965 D Company 6 RAR killed Long Tan August 18 1966Kenneth H. Gant 6 RAR K.I.A 18-8-1966wooden cross, kenneth h. gant -
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Ceremorial Object, Peter .E. Clements
Grey painted Wooden Cross with name and description of Service of deceased soldierPeter E. Clements. Joined April 1962 aged 17. Became Crew Commander with 3 Troop IAPC Squadron on August 18 1966 whilst relieving troops at Battle of Long Tan. Corporal Clements was fatally wounded - He died 9 days laterwooden cross, peter e clements, long tan -
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Ceremorial Object, Douglas J Salveron
Grey painted Wooden Cross with name, photograph and story of deceased soldierConscript Salveron enlisted 1965 - sailed from Brisbane May 1966 and died 18th August 1966 in Battle of Long Tanwooden cross, cpl douglas j salveron, long tan, killed in action -
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Ceremorial Object, Glenn A. Drabble
Grey coloured wooden cross bearing a photograph & service details for 11 Platoon D. Company, 6 RAR.Glenn A. Drabble killed in the Battle of Long Tan. August 18, 1966.drabble, glenn a. -
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Ceremorial Object, Denis J. McCormack
Grey coloured wooden cross. Denis J. McCormack - 21 - from Adelaide, S.A. Nickname Wheels; conscript McCormack left Padua Colletge, Kedron, Brisbane. He was a Private Rifleman with Delta Coy, 6 RAR. He died August 18, 1966 in the Battle of Long Tan.Story of service.denis j. mccormack -
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Ceremorial Object, Victor R. Grice
Photograph of Victor & history.Victor R. Grice - 21 - Ballarat, Vic. Drafted as storeman in June 1966. Became a radio for D. Company 6 RAR. He was killed at Phuoc Tuy at the Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966.victor r. grice, killed in action, long tan -
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Ceremorial Object, Richard A Alderson
Wooden Cross, Photograph and Service Details Richard joined August 1965 Killed in Action 1966Richard A Alderson Machine Gunner Killed in Action AAugust 18 1966wooden cross, richard a alderson -
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Photograph, Vietnam Veterans Day - Melbourne 18th August 2006, 18/08/2006 12:00:00 AM
Two coloured Photograph to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in melbourne 18th August 2006 Photo 1. Veterans with Banners in front of Shrine Photo 2. Cross in front of Shrine of RemembrancePlaque on Cross, various Bannersbattle of long tan, 40th anniversary, photograph, vietnam veterans day -
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Photograph, Vietnam War Memorial, Toowoomba QLD
A framed collection of coloured Photograph of the Offical opening of the Vietnam War Memorial in Toowoomba, Qld on the 18th August 2004photograph, vietnam war memorial, toowoomba -
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Poster, 1997 National Reunion of Vietnam Veterans
In a black frame is a Poster for 25th Anniversary Reunion held in FSPB - Townsville 16-24th August 1997framed poster, national reunion, vietnam veterans -
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Plaque
Brass plaque "erected by 6RAR-NZ (ANZAC) Battalion, 18 August 1969. In memory of members of D Company and 3 Troop 1 APC Squadron who gave their lives near this spot during the battles of Long Tan on 18 August 1966.As per descriptionplaque, battle of long tan, 6 rar/nz -
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Magazine
'Time' magazine August 10th 1987. Title "Remember Viet Nam"aattv, magazine, remember vietnam -
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Newspaper, 500: The Australians who died in Vietnam, 1988
Newspaper article with photos & biographical information about the 500 Australians who died in Vietnam. In, the Weekend Australian Special Edition, 18 August, 1988vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- registers of dead -- australia -
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Document, Vietnam Veterans Day Service, Order of Service running sheet & speeches given on the 18th August, 2007 at the NVVM
Speeches given at the Vietnam Veterans Day Service by Murray Broomhall, Dr. Robert Birrellnational vietnam veterans museum -
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Film - Film, DVD, Unveiling and Dedication of Vietnam War Caribou 231 Aircraft at NVVM, 5 August 2017, 2017
Duration: 10 minutescaribou, national vietnam veterans museum -
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Film - Film, DVD, Unveiling and Dedication of the Vietnam War Caribou 231 Aircraft. NVVM 5 August 2017. Copy 1, 5/08/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Film - Film, DVD, Unveiling and Dedication of the Vietnam War Caribou 231 Aircraft. NVVM 5 August 2017. Copy 2, 5/08/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Weapon, Mark 40 2.75in. Folding Aerial Rocket
Folding fin aerial rocket, grey in colour, mounted on stained timber stand with plaquepresented to B. Dirov on 3rd August 1977, by members of 9sqnaerial rocket -
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Poster - Poster, Information Board, Kim Khanh Decoration of the Republic of Vietnam 12th August, 1957
Black framed glass display with yellow bordering. Features seven items - centrepiece "Exceptional Class" sash and badge, two small Republic of Vietnam flags, four neck badges - First, Third, Second, Exceptional Classes - each with own distinctive colour beading and gold badges.kim khanh decorations, republic of vietnam -
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Poster - Poster, Information Board, The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam, 15th August, 1950
Black framed glass display with yellow bordering. Features nine items - National Order Grand Cross 1st class with sash badge and star; National Order Star - Grand Officer 2nd class; National Order Commander 3rd class; Four small medals - Officer 4th class; Knight 5th class; Vetraus 5th class x two. Two small republic flags.national order, republic of vietnam -
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Map, Long Tan Original Battle Map
Original topographical map of Long Tan area showing operational marking in black pen. Areas 1-4 marked 5RAR section.This map is the original map from 1 ATF HQ on the day of the Battle of Long Tan, 18th August, 1966.battle of long tan, map -
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Poster - Poster, Information Board, The Battle of Long Tan, Operation Vendetta, Operation Smithfield
Whiteboard describing chronological order of events of the Battle of Long Tan from 16/17th August, 1966, to 18th August, 1966. D Coy 6RAR emblem features on lower LHS.battle of long tan, operation, vendetta, smithfield -
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Newspaper
Glass framed front page of the Herald, Melbourne. Saturday, August 20th, 1966. Headline - Diggers Fight Back.newspaper, herald, diggers fight back