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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind The Wire
Storyboard of Graham Locke, Pioneer, Nui Dat, January 1969 to February 1790, Service Number 43867, 5 RARstoryboard, graham locke, nui dat, 5 rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, The RSM, 1966
Mounted black and white photograph. Vietnam 1966. Portrait of WO 1 George Chinn DCM, The RSM of 6 RARAWM CUN/66/0553/VNphotograph, 6 rar, wo 1 george chinn, dcm -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Royal Australian Infantry
Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with a large RAR badge affixed to its front. The rifle is in red colourrainf, infantry, plaque -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Trooper Normie Rowe
A black and white photograph of Trooper Normie Rowe in the field entertains the 4th Battalion, RAR/NZ (ANZAC) as a special guest artist at their owned produced farewell concert. All acts and musicians were from 4 RAR/NZ and its close support elements.(note that text is missing at the bottom of the photograph)photograph, 4rar nz, normie rowe, entertainer, gibbons collection catalogue, trooper normie rowe, 4th nz battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, 18/08/1969. During the dedication of the cross the original members of D Company, 6 RAR who were present at the battle flanked the cross: (L to R) Sgt Rankin, Cpl Richardson and a 6 RAR Piper.photograph, long tan, phuoc tuy province, d company, 6 rar, sgt rankin, cpl richardson, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GAITERS, 1960’s
Items issued to Wesley John BERTUCH. National Servicemen No 3790256, served 4 RAR Vietnam 21.5.1968 to 19.12.1968.Pair of Gaiters made of canvas, colour black - 3 strap ties with metal inserts.uniforms - army, costumes - male, gaiters, bertuch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - SHOES, BLACK, C1960’S
Issued to WATERSTON, David Raymond 3170581, 6 RAR VIETNAM 8 MAY 1969 TO 16 MAY 1970.Shoes- pair, black leather with black fabric laces. Leather soles.Size label moulded into sole “7/5”footwear, leather shoes, army uniform -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army: Infantry section leading, 1970 (Copy 2), 1970
Belonged to National Serviceman N J T Fothergill, Service no: 6708473, served in 3 RAR, 1967-8.Blue plastic covered folder with white text. Open upwards. Pages held in by 2 pins. 6708473. N. Fothergill Lt.fothergill, manual, infantry manual -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Aide Memoire
Belonged to National Serviceman N J T Fothergill, Service no: 6708473, served in 3 RAR, 1967-8.Green plastic booklet of plastic sleeves. Edges of cover reinforced with black tape. Contains instructions for various military situations.aide memoire, manual, training -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet - Booklet, Training, Tactics, Aide-memoire
Belonged to National Serviceman N J T Fothergill, Service no: 6708473, served in 3 RAR, 1967-8.Dark green plastic cover with broad arrow on front. Inside are plastic sleeves containing information about tactical problems. There is also a blue coloured booklet titled, Career Courses, Officers Wing, Booklet inside back cover. Edges of back cover reinforced with black tape.aide memoire, fothergill, tactics, infantry, 3 rar -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge, Circa 1948
The 34th Infantry Brigade was raised in Moratai and consisted of three Infantry Battalions. Namely the 65th / 66th /and 67th Battalions. On the 23rd November 1948 they became the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions. The Royal Australian Regiment became the key component of the new Australian Regular Army. The 34th Battalion 1RAR/ 2 RAR and 3 RAR saw service in WW11 in Korea and Vietnam.Gilded brass hat badge showing a round wattle wreath with "St Edwards" crown over a kangaroo and 2 crossed .303 rifles.Kangaroo and wattle are distinctly Australian - from the TAC signs of the parent units. Crossed rifles represents the infantry nature of the Regiment. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Another Ward
A black and white photograph of A Viet Cong patient leads elements of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) to another ward in the K76A Hospital where the NVA/VietCong were still being engaged by elements of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) during Operation Marsden. The Viet Cong prisoner led the diggers to many cachesphotograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue, vc prisoner, digger -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Water Bottle and Carrier
Used by George Styles 3 RAR 1953 in Korea and later in Vietnam. George Styles is a long time Mooroolbark resident1903 pattern water bottle and carrier. George Styles 3RAR -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat
Hat US multicam Crye precision Operational Combat Uniform. RA Inf. 7th RAR. 236/7) (Part UC015)headgear, afghanistan, army -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Citation Framed
Presidential citation 3 RAR, 23 June 1951. By command of Lieutenant General Van Fleet. Brown Frame with a Glass faceRod Mildren Picture Framing. ABN 93 485 028 351. 83 Coish AVE, Benalla 3672. Ph: (03) 5762 1085presidential citation, 3 rar, van fleet, kapyong, korea -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind the Wire
B/W. Bernie Shea - Service No. 3793417 - 5 RAR. Forward Scout, Nui Dat. Feb 1969 - Feb 1970.Bernie Shea, Service No. 3793417.photographic exhibition, behind the wire -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, From: The Veteran's Voice June 1998, 2000
Framed document titled "Remember - June 1965" Outlines the history of the entry of 1st Ballalion RAR into Bien Hoa in June 1965Plaque - Donated to the Military Police Association by Raymond Bate BEM ANZAC Day 2000document, 1rar, bien hoa, colonel oliver jackson, us 173 airborne brigade -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind The Wire
Storyboard of Mick "Doc" Gregory, Medic, Nui Dat, February 1969 - October 1969. Service Number 217489. 5 RARbehind the wire, storyboard, mick "doc" gregory, nui dat, medical, 5 rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Regimental Ode
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 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, Emerco
Navy-black coloured peaked cap with red piping trim along peak. Red felt band encircles the band. Black patent leather chin strap is held in place with two gold buttons on either side, each depicting a crown above the map of Australia. Gold badge in centre depicts kangaroo in front of crossed rifles underneath a crown with oak leaves forming an arch eitehr side. Interior brim is green with black patent leather trim; brown leather sweatband with holes for air cirulation, tied at back with cream silk bow. Top of hat is covered with plastic layer, underneath which is the manufacturer’s label and a sticker for size.Sticker reads “6 7/8”, and manufacturer’s label reads “MELBOURNE 36 1218/EMERCO/REG TRADE MARK/THIS IS YOUR GUARANTEE FOR QUALITY/MADE IN AUSTRALIA”. Badge reads “DUTY FIRST/ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT”.royal australian regiment, rar, army, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, RAR 50 YEARS, The Committee of the 3RAR Association (Old Faithful) Inc, The Royal Australian Regiment, C. 1988 on
Soft cardboard cover, yellow print on front & back. Green & orange background, small regimental badge in silhouette. 32 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black / white photos, certificates & maps. Folded & stapled.Front cover: “The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary 1948 - 1998” Handwritten in blue ink: “Contents p1, Peter Ball, Contents” booklet, 50th, anniversary, rar -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, 2 Royal Australian Regiment
Shield shaped plaque made from a black coloured wood. Located centrally is a unit symbol made from golden line to the Royal Australian Regiment badge. rar, infantry, hat badge, plaque -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Captured Medical Supplies
a black and white photograph of a Doctor from 1st Australian Field Hospital and a 6 RAR/NZ Intelligence Officer inspect captured medical supplies and equipment from the K76A Hospital captured on the Nui May Tao Mountain by 6 RAR/NZ during Operation Marsden (note text is missing from the bottom of the pbotograph)photograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Captured Medical Supplies
A black and white photograph of a Doctor from 1st Australian Field Hospital and a 6 RAR/NZ Intelligence Officer inspect captured medical supplies and equipment from the K76A Hospital captured on the Nui May Tao Mountain by 6 RAR/NZ during Operation Marsden. (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, MILITARY, 1950’s to 1961
The photos are part of a large collection relating to Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. (.1) Frank Dean first in front on the left. (.2) “”””””””” rear row 2nd from the right. (.3). “”””””””” first on the left. (.5) “””””””””” front row third from right. (.6 .7.9) Each of these group photos have either several Korean or Malayan soldiers in. The photos are possibly the Platoons of either A or D Coy’s 1 RAR. (.8) Frank Dean, front row 2nd from the left. This group is possibly the Officers and senior NCO’s of A or D Coy’s 1 RAR. All photos are B & W. (.1) Large group of soldiers on parade with .303 rifles on the march. (.2) group of 7 soldiers , 5 standing 2 sitting. (.3) Group of 5 soldiers standing with a sign “D Coy Sgt’s”. (.4) Group of soldiers at a dinner in a Nissan hut all standing. (.5) Group of 18 soldiers, 1 row standing, 1 sitting in front of a RAAF plane. (.6) Group photo of 24 in 3 rows. (.7) Group photo of 22 in 3 rows. (.8) group photo of 14 in 2 rows. (.9) group photo of 26 in 3 rows.photography, military -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Framed Object & Medals, Unknown
00235.1 Framed Service Cert for Korean War Service for William Alfred Troy 00235.2 Large frame containing a photo, Australian cloth badge, Australian Service Medal 1945 -75 and UN Korea medal. Also metal inscription plate.00235.1 Record of service. 3 RAR RA Inf 00235.2 Korean medals inscribed with soldiers name. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Silver lighter with Infantry Corps badge & inscription.7th Battalion RAR and Corps badge affixed. "73163 Schulz L.A. Sth Vietnam 1970-1971.zippo lighter, 7 rar, schulz -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Support Fire
A coloured photograph of Gunners of the 103 Battery 1st Field Reiment, Royal Australian Artillery, operating from their base at 1st ATF, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, fire in support of 5 RAR and 6 RAR infantry elements operating against the NVA/VietCong local forces (circa May 1967)photograph, artillery, 103 battery, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, phuoc tuy province, 5 rar, 6 rar, 1st field regt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Hastily Cut Clearing
A black and white photograph of a helicopter from 161 (Indep) Recce Flight hovers into a hastily cut clearing to land the Commanding Officer Lt Col David Butler, of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on the Nui May Tao Mountain during Operation Marsden. 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) had captured the Viet Cong K76A hospital.photograph, lt col butler, 6 rar/nz, 161 reconnaissance flight, operation marsden, nui may tao mountain, k76a hospital, gibbons collection catalogue