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 two Navy pilots from the Sea King anti-submarine helicopter on board "the Vung Tau Ferry" HMAS Sydney, delivering the 9th Battalion to war service. They prepare to take off on patrol once HMAS Sydney reached the waters off Vietnam.photograph, ran, wessex, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, anti-submarine, sea king, navy, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, australian navy pilots, sea king anti-submarine

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 crew members of the Vung Tau Ferry ( HMAS Sydney) going through the ritual of walking the flight deck prior to a Sea King helicopter launch. They are picking up any foreign bodies that might be sucked into the helicopters engines on take-off.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, sea king helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members

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 a crew member keeping lookout on a deck of HMAS Hobart during a fire mission into Vinh, a major choke point in North Vietnam, where convoys were formed for the move into South Vietnam. A forward air controller from USS Hancock was directing the fire from the air.photograph, hmas hobart, vinh, uss hancock, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members

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 diggers from 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. After being 'found guilty' one is cast into the sea by courtiers of King Neptune during the 'crossing of the line' ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney, taking the Battalion to war service in Vietnam.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, crossing the line, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

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. A digger from 6th Battalion/New Zealand (ANZAC) Royal Australian Regiment, sites in the cross of remembrance using a compass whilst facing directly at the area of the bloody battle.photograph, long tan cross, phuoc tuy province, 6th battalion, 4rar nz, royal australian regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, digger, long tan cross dedication

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 the 1st Australian Task Force Commander Brigadier C M Pearson MC with the Commanding Officer 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Lt Col David Butler, at the cross of remembrance dedicated to those who fought at the battle of Long Tan 18/08/1966.photograph, 1st australian task force, brigadier "sandy" c.m.i. pearson, lt col butler, long tan, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, long tan cross dedication, 6 rar/nz (anzac)

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, 6 rar piper, long tan cross dedication

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 colour photograph of Hat Dich, South Vietnam, December 1969, United Press International, War Correspondent Denis Gibbons, as he moves out of a night harbour position with members of the 8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, hat dich, united press international, war correspondents, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons

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 Denis Gibbons, the UPI War Correspondent at 1 Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. Here he talks with a digger from 7 RAR as they wait for the assault helicopter to arrive to commence 'Operation Finschhafen' 12/03/1970.photograph, operation finschafen, 7rar, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, digger, united press international, war correspondents - australia

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 cartoon characterisation of Denis Gibbons, the author of a large number ofphotographs as seen by WEG (William E Green) a catoonist with the Melbourne Herald. The drawing was done at the 1 A.T.F. Press Centre, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province Vietnam.cartoon, herald sun, weg (william e green), 1 atf base, press centre, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, cartoonist

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 Denis Gibbons in camoflague gear taking a rest at the 1 ATF Base Nui Dat, Vietnam.photograph, 1 atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, nui dat

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 Denis Gibbons, as he waves to the camera at 1 ATF Base.photograph, 1 atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 Denis Stanley Gibbons in 1940, aged three years. This family portrait was taken at Lithgow prior to going to Sydney to visit HMAS Sydney during an 'open day' prior to her sailing off to war. During the vist to Garden Island, I managed somehow to become disengaged from my mother and father each thinking the other had me with them. When they finally met up and no Denis in sight, panic became the order of the day. I was finally found below deck where some of the sailors had taken me and were giving me a grand time. They informed my mum and dad that had I not been found they were going to make me the Sydney's mascot. To this day when I recall this story l think of all those fine young sailors who lost their lives when Sydney was sunk by the German raider off the coast of Western Australia.photograph, hmas sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 Denis Gibbons, in 2004 standing at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney. He is adorned with his Nikon cameras and his Vietnam War decorations.photograph, cenotaph - martin place sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, em mcquillan collection, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 colour photograph of Denis Gibbons, in 2004 standing at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney. He is adorned with his Nikon cameras and his Vietnam War decorations.photograph, cenotaph - martin place sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, em mcquillan collection, 2004, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 Denis Gibbons with Maj Barry Gillman, the 1 ATF Public Relations Officer (Jan 1967).photograph, nui dat, maj barry gillman, 1 atf base, public relations officer, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, nui dat press centre

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 Cpl Jim Henry of the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit at the 1st Australian Task Force, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, carrying out decontamination inside a prisoners cell at Baria Jail, while a few of the inmates look on, following an outbreak of malaria and dengue fever.photograph, cpl jim henry, 1st australian civil affairs unit, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, baria jail, malaria, dengue fever, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, male vc prisoners, female vc prisoners

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 an Australian 'Road Runner' military supply convoy from 1st Australain Logistics Support Base, Vung Tau to the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, crosses a specially built bridge for the extra weight of military transports, east of Baria, in Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, australian road runner, 1st australian logistic support base, vung tau, 1st atf base, nui dat, baria, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, convoy

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 fortifications and a lookout post at the 'Horseshoe Feature' . The Diggers in the lower right-hand corner of the photograph are clearing an area between a large rock crevice to construct their fortified bunker. The 'Horseshoe Feature' was regularly mortared and rocketed by the NVA/VietCong. The feature served as an interdiction site.(Circa early 1967)photograph, digger, horseshoe feature, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

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 the observation tower at an Australian Fire Support Base - the Diggers used the tower to maintain a close and distant surveilance of any possible NVA/VietCong movement, which may prove dangerous to those in the confines of the Fire Support Base.photograph, fire support base, nva/vc, observation tower, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

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 colour photograph of Australian Gunners with an Artillery Battery located at the 'Horseshoe Feature' Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, burning off the 'extra charge bags', left over following their day of fire missions in support of Infantry Operations in their Battery area.photograph, horseshoe feature, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, artillery battery, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, gunners, infantry operations

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 a Fire Support Base Regimental Aid Post - here the Diggers enjoy a cold soft drink (goffer) while they wait their turn for treatment, while a medic attends to a slight head wound on a Digger.photograph, fire support base, regimental aid post, goffer (soft drink), gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, medic, digger

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 Operation Capital, Fire Support Base. 'Flinders', a Gunner, covers his ears at 'The Fortress' or 'Sandbag City' as 105mm (Howitzer) gun of 104 Battery fires in support of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) elements operating in the Thua Tich area east of Phuoc tuy Province. (Circa October 1968)photograph, operation capital, fire support base flinders, 105mm howitzer, 104 battery, 4 rar nz, thua tich, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 4 rar/nz (anzac), sandbag city, the fortress

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 Major Mike Crawford, Battery Commander, 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty, Long Binh/Bien Hoa Province. He appears to be in a contemplative mood at 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Headquarters at the Fire Base. (Circa March 1969)maj mike crawford, 104 battery, raa, fire base betty, 4rar nz, long binh, bien hoa province, gibbons collection, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, battery commander, 4 rar/nz (anzac)

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 an oblique view of 7 RAR Fire Support Base, housing the Battalions direct artillery support, 106 Battery. The FSB also contained the Battalion's mortar platoon. The guns and mortars were 'on the open' and the Battalion elements can be seen, under cover, in the 'scrub'. (Circa May 1970)photograph, 7 rar, fire support base, 106 field battery, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, artillery support, mortor platoon

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 the 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Fire Support Base 'Betty', housing the battalions direct artillery support 104 Battery. FSB 'Betty' was located in Long Binh Province when the Battalion was engaged in the protection of the giant Ammerican Supply Base, in the area. (Circa March 1969)photograph, fire base betty, 4 rar nz, 104 battery, long binh province, american supply base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 4 rar/nz (anzac), fire support base betty

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 104 Battery Gunners at 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Fire Support Base 'Betty' enjoying a fresh shower supplied by 1st Australian Task Force Mobile Shower Unit. The showers allowed eight diggers at a time to enjoy the fresh water brought in from Nui Dat. (Circa March 1970).photograph, 104 battery, fire base betty, 1st atf base, mobile shower unit, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, gunners, 4 rar/nz (anzac)

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 Diggers of 5 RAR boarding a Caribou aircraft from the RAAF's 35 Squadron, to be transported back to the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. 5 RAR had just completed the clearing of NVA/VietCong from Xuyen Moc.photograph, 5 rar, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, nva/vc, xuyen moc, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

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 an RAAF Huey 'slick' crew member steadying the winch wire as a wounded Digger from 8 RAR is medivaced out of thick jungle North West of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat. The Digger has an armful of rifles belonging to some of his mates already medivaced.photograph, raaf, huey helicopter, digger, 8 rar, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 Captain Pam West and Mary Gaynor, from the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Red Cross Unit. They are discussing their rounds at one of the hospital wards where a very close working relationship existed between the Army and the Red Cross.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, capt pam west, mary gaynor, red cross, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, nurses