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Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Award - Unit Citation, 25/5/2018
... vietnam war... Citation Award vietnam vietnam war diamond valley vietnam veterans ...vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, awards -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Book - n/a, Remembering Our Fallen Heroes, 30/6/2019
... vietnam war... in the Vietnam war from the (then) South Vietnamese perspective. Also... book about Australia's participation in the Vietnam war from ...Comprehensive book about Australia's participation in the Vietnam war from the (then) South Vietnamese perspective. Also pays homage to the 521 Australian Soldiers killed in Vietnam during the war.A significant and comprehensive description of gratitude from the (South) Vietnamese community in Victoria, Australia; detailing the 521 Australians killed whilst in Vietnam and the special place these soldiers hold in the hearts and minds of the local Vietnamese community.Hardcover bookvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, books -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Long Tan, 2/11/2020
... vietnam war... is generally recognised as Australia's major battle in the Vietnam War ...The collage represents different elements of the Battle of Long Tan.The Battle of Long Tan is generally recognised as Australia's major battle in the Vietnam War; the the lingering memory and conclusive evidence of the courage of the soldiers in the battle holds great reverence amongst Vietnam veterans.Framed presentation of Long Tan story with 6 panels - 1 x text and 5 x photos - 4 x landscape, 1 x portraitText panel is a brief introduction of Long Tan story; 5 photos have short descriptive text.vietnam, vietnam war, battle of long tan, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Long Tan, c2020
... vietnam war... as Australia's major battle in the Vietnam War; the the lingering memory ...Item has pictures of Long Tan and includes text describing in brief The Battle of Long Tan.The Battle of Long Tan is generally recognised as Australia's major battle in the Vietnam War; the the lingering memory and conclusive evidence of the courage of the soldiers in the battle holds great reverence amongst Vietnam veterans.Framed Presentation of the Long Tan story with 6 panels - 1 x text and 5 x photos - 2 x portrait, 3 x landscapeText panel continues a brief introduction to the Long Tan story; 5 photos have short descriptive textvietnam, vietnam war, battle of long tan, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph - Huey, 2/11/2020
... vietnam war... for Australian troops during the Vietnam War.... troops during the Vietnam War. Troops in the Vietnam War relied ...The Huey (Iraquois) helicopter was the major travel mode for Australian troops during the Vietnam War.Troops in the Vietnam War relied heavily upon the Huey helicopters and their crews for transport, resupply, medivacs of the wounded or killed and fire support.Framed picture of Huey helicopter flying over South VietnamPlate describing donor; signatures of crew.vietnam, vietnam war, helicopter, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Webbing, 22/2/2009
... vietnam war.... vietnam vietnam war diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch ...The back pack and webbing was the infantry soldiers 'house on feet'; whilst on patrol, he carried all that was required for days/weeks at a time with some re-supplies during the course of time sometimes; it was common practice to slide into the backpack whilst prone on the ground and then slowly turn and rise to standing as the most convenient of loading up.Despite the effort required to patrol long distances with a heavy load, many soldiers had a close affinity with the backpack and webbing as it provided him with comefort and necessities during an Operation.Standard issue of infantry back pack and webbing kit for carrying of day-to-day needs whist on patrol or other duties. Contents included, but not limited to (and In no particular order): food, clothing, cooking utensils, water, spare ammunition, arms, maintenance tools, hootchie/mosquito net, personal items, machete; six pieces in total.Pic 01: Backpack Front Pic 02: Backpack Rear Pic 03: Belt with full compliments: ammunition pouch x 2, water bottle x 2, bumpack x 1 Pic 04: Bumpack in isolationvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Jacket, 22/3/2009
... vietnam war... vietnam war diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch ...The waterproof jack was an essential component of clothing during the monsoon weather so to protect the soldiers comfort and health.The jacket provided protection and comfort during the daily downpours during the monsoon season.Water resistant jacket, Size M, camouflage colouring.Carry back shows the makers label. Additionally the label records the name and unit of a previous owner: Derek Welton, 1PL, HQ Coy.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Accessory - Operating and maintenance accessories: L1A1 SLR Rifle
... vietnam war... vietnam war weapons equipment diamond valley vietnam veterans sub ...All seven items would have been used by Australian soldiers on a needs basis to keep their rifle in good working order.Although all seven items may have been used only infrequently in the field, they were crucial to keeping the rifle in good working condition when needed and so were instrumental in maximising the safebeing of the soldier whilst also permitting him to carry out his duties.All seven accessories required on a needs basis by soldiers to repair/maintain their L1A1 rifle. vietnam, vietnam war, weapons, equipment, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Entrenching Tool, 14/5/2021
... vietnam war... for rainwater, as a machete on occasions. vietnam vietnam war equipment ...Trenching tool was an intrinsic part of the soldiers kit in the field.The tool was of vital assistance to the soldier in the field. Variously employed as a shovel or a pick to dig a trench, a toilet, drainage for rainwater, as a machete on occasions.Wooden handle with metal blade and spike; blade and spike swiveled out to be used but folded for carry. Some indecipherable markings but included a pointed arrow and some model or serial numbers.vietnam, vietnam war, equipment, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Booklet - n/a, General Information Guide, Vietnam, December 1963, 22/3/2009
... vietnam war... and served whilst in Vietnam. vietnam vietnam war diamond valley ...Booklet detailed general information for US Forces in Vietnam and, often this information was imparted onto Australian Forces.Some elements of the General Information form the conditions under which Australian Forces lived and served whilst in Vietnam.Green light cardboard cover with black text and logos on front cover; a map showing Saigon and surrounds on back cover.Three logos: Military Assistance Command, Vietnam; MAAG-Vietnam; U.S. Navy, Headquarters Support Activity, Saigonvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, us forces -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Plaque - Medical Services, 3/8/2018
... vietnam war... served with devotion during the Vietnam war.... the Vietnam war. The RAAMC teams saved many lives and mended many ...The plaque is a clear indication of the respect and gratitude of members of Australian Armed Forces of the RAAMC who served with devotion during the Vietnam war.The RAAMC teams saved many lives and mended many soldiers often working under difficult circumstances and with limited available timeframe to perform their duties.Polished timber plaque with smaller shoulder flashes and badges of Royal Australian Army Medical Corp across the top of the plaque and then with larger shoulder epaulettes and uniform sew-on badge across the middle of the plaque.In Regognition Of All The Doctors And Nurses That Served In Vietnam. They Fought To Save And cared For The Wounded.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, medical, mackay vietnam veterans qld -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Book - n/a, Vietnam 1968/The Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral/Balmoral, c2018
... vietnam war... battle in the Vietnam War.... battle in the Vietnam War. vietnam vietnam war battle coral ...An Australian Government sponsored detailed description of the Battle of Fire Bases Coral/Balmoral - an important Australian battle in the Vietnam War.A detailed but easy to read recount of a major Australian battle in the Vietnam War. Thin book, very dark in color for front and back covers; front cover shows soldier on watch, back cover shows (in negative) two soldiers jumping into shallow dugout.Vietnam 1968/The Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral/Balmoral.vietnam, vietnam war, battle, coral/balmoral, diamond valley vietnam veterans, fire support base -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Award - Miniture Ribbon Bar, c2020
... vietnam war... war during the period 19620 to 1973. vietnam vietnam war ...The miniture ribbon bar is generally worn at formal dress functions after 6.00 pm.The ribbon bar is one of several awards to members of the Australian Defence Forces who served in the Vietnam war during the period 19620 to 1973.Colours of the ribbon: (1) representing the flag of the Republic of Vietnam - three central pin stripes of red on a yellow background, and, (2) representing the Australian Army, Navy and Airforce - red, dark blue and light blue. vietnam, vietnam war, awards, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Wallet, 5/5/2021
... vietnam war... documents and/or pictures. vietnam vietnam war equipment diamond ...The wallet was issued to some Australian soldiers in Vietnam and its waterproof characteristic was essential in a very wet environment.Significant to the soldier as it protected largely, irreplaceable documents and/or pictures.Made of a flexible plastic material, colour is Olive Drab and has sufficient capacity to carry smaller documents and protect same from moisture.Printed onto the item: V44/Made in Australia/1945/D, arrow upwards symbol D/F, arrow upwards 12.vietnam, vietnam war, equipment, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Booklet - n/a, National Service, 23/7/2021
... vietnam war... Service.. diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch vietnam war ...Historical record of opportunity for National Servicemen to enter Officer Training. Significant in respect of training opportunities for National Servicemen to escalate their rank whilst performing their National Service..Paper booklet, one sheet, double sided of yellow paper with black text throughout.AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES sits below the Rising Sun logo; headline text is NATIONAL SERVICEMENT, OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE AS OFFICERSdiamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, vietnam war, national service, officer training -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - Coffee table book, Voyages to Vietnam, 2004
... vietnam war... record of memories from the Vietnam War ran vietnam war vietnam ...Book contains photographs taken by sailors and soldiers during voyages to and from Vietnam in ships of the RANA personal record of memories from the Vietnam WarCoffee table book of photographs by Australian naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflictSigned by the author, Stephen Lewisran, vietnam war, vietnam, australian army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Vietnam doll, Chanh and Hung, Circa 1968-70
... home from the war in Vietnam by an Australian soldier. Chanh ...Brought home from the war in Vietnam by an Australian soldier.Plastic Asian doll dressed in local attire (Asian)Chanh-Hung dress very beautiful Vietnam -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Souvenir Vietnam Doll, Circa 1965
... Vietnam War... an Australian soldier who served in Vietnam. Vietnam War doll souvenir ...Brought home ny an Australian soldier who served in Vietnam.Souvenir doll dressed in Asian attire mounted on wooden base.vietnam war, doll, souvenir, war souvenir, vietnam war souvenir -
Unions Ballarat
Silence kills : events leading up to the Vietnam Moratorium on 8 May, Cairns, J, 1970
... vietnam war... government. Relevant to the Vietnam War and Australian activism ...The author, Jim Cairns, was a member of the Vietnam Moratorium Committee and led the protest march at Melbourne in May 1970 at which 100,000 people marched. Jim Cairns was also a Labor member of federal parliament who was a Cabinet Minister during the Whitlam government.Relevant to the Vietnam War and Australian activism. Autobiographical interest.Paper; book. Front cover: black and white photograph; gold, black and white lettering.Front cover: title and author's name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, vietnam war, australia, history, activism, moratorium - vietnam war, autobiography, cairns, jim, protest marches, alp, australian labor party, rallies -
Unions Ballarat
Secrets of State: A Detailed Assessment of the Book They Banned, Munster, George, 1982
... vietnam war... in the Indian Ocean, the Shah’s regime in Iran and the Vietnam War..., the Shah’s regime in Iran and the Vietnam War. Originally published ...Secret (leaked) government documents dealing with East Timor, US military bases in Australia, the Soviet Navy in the Indian Ocean, the Shah’s regime in Iran and the Vietnam War. Originally published as "Documents on Australian Defence and Foreign Policy 1968-1975" - this edition was previously banned and all unsold copies were destroyed by the government.Significant to Australian foreign relations in the period 1968-1975.Paper; book. Front cover: black background; pictures of newspapers and a book; red and white text.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, east timor, us military bases, soviet navy, vietnam, iran, vietnam war, documents on australian defence and foreign policy, government leaks, shah of iran -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PATCH, U.S
... Vietnam War... in relation to USA losses during Vietnam War.... and others in relation to USA losses during Vietnam War. Vietnam War ...Memorial souvenir for Returned Servicemen and others in relation to USA losses during Vietnam War.Embroidered patch, red edge, red writing and black background. Rectangle in shape with curved corners. Back in white mesh material as backing.Embroidered into patch "In Memory of over 58,044 Brothers who never returned, Vietnam 62-75" .vietnam war, usa losses -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Peregrine Publishing, Fire mission 106 battery : young Australian gunners in the Vietnam War, 2020
... Vietnam War...Vietnam war 1961-1975 – Regimental histories - Australia... in the Vietnam War Ill, p.168. Vietnam war 1961-1975 – Regimental ...Recollections of young Australian artillery gunners during the Vietnam conflictIll, p.168.non-fictionRecollections of young Australian artillery gunners during the Vietnam conflictvietnam war 1961-1975 – regimental histories - australia, vietnam conflict - australian involvement -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - BELT BUCKLE
Buckle was created for the 1988 Reunion in Melbourne for Vietnam Veterans. Once issued to Australian, South Vietnamese and U.S. Veterans. 300 of these buckles were made.Silver Belt Buckle of heavy metal. On front "Vietnam Veteran" across top. Image of 3 soldiers and a helicopter. At the bottom on top of the image of some flags. At back is a folding buckle and a hook stud to clip into belt holes. Shape is rectangular.Inscribed on front "Vietnam Veteran". On back inscribed "Vietnam Veterans International Reunion Melbourne 1988". Also "Made in Australia by Blandon Australia Pty Ltd". Also an Acclamation included under notes. Inscribed on back: "We Veterans do not gather to justify or dispute the rights of wrongs of War because it is not a dispute for those of us who Served to Answer. This buckle is in Remembrance of our International Veterans Community Celebration, A Community Strong of Heart, Strong with Love. The Tide is Turning". vietnam veterans, buckle -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Vietnam, How to Live in Vietnam, 1968
... Soft cover book showing the Vietnam War through the use... showing the Vietnam War through the use of cartoons (and other ...Soft cover book showing the Vietnam War through the use of cartoons (and other glimpses of the lighter side of war)Printed by The Wayward Pres, Tokyo in 1968 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Print - Vietnam Print
... Picture depicts helicopters in action during Vietnam war.... Vietnam war. ...Picture depicts helicopters in action during Vietnam war.Framed Poster Print of Helicopters in Vietnam. -
Wonthaggi RSL
Trench shovel
... vietnam war...A trenching tool used in Vietnam war, carried by soldiers... tool used in Vietnam war, carried by soldiers with their kit ...A trenching tool used in Vietnam war, carried by soldiers with their kit. This tool had multiple uses including digging in-field trenches, disposal of human waste, and an an improptu weapon in hand-to-hand combat.This trenching tool is representative of filed kits issued to Australian soldiers in the Vietnam War. Length of handle suggests it was used by Sappers or Artillary.A portable folding shovel with a rivetted lip attached to a wooden handle. A metal tube is atached to the end of the handle. The metal blade is hinged by rivet to the metal tube on the end of the handle. A circular steel tube is on the metal tube.trenching tool, field shovel, vietnam war, military kit, shovel -
Box Hill RSL Inc.
Uniform - Army Service Dress Jacket, Oxford Clothes PTY LTD South Australia, 1970
... Service Dress Uniform worn during Vietnam War Era.... Vietnam War Era. Good condition Service Dress Uniform worn during ...Service Dress Uniform worn during Vietnam War Era.Good condition Service Dress Uniform worn during Vietnam War Era.Army Khaki Wool Polyester Service Dress Jacket of the Vietnam era. Staff SGT Rank Insignia, Royal Australian Regt Collar Badges, Ribbons of Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Infantry Combat Badge and Maroon Lanyard. 9 Bn Royal Australian Regimentvietnam conflict, army service dress, royal australian regiment -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Sidgwick and Jackson, Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history of the U.S. air forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines, 1985
... Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history of the...Vietnam war - 1961-1975 - Aerial operations - United States...Book Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history ...This book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973Index, ill, maps, p.227.non-fictionThis book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973vietnam war - 1961-1975 - aerial operations - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Casuala Powerhouse Arts Centre, Vietnam voices : Australians & the Vietnam war, 2000
... Vietnam voices : Australians & the Vietnam war....Vietnam war - 1961-1975 - Australian participation...Book Vietnam voices : Australians & the Vietnam war. Ill, p ...This book brings the personal stories of the Vietnam war to AustraliansIll, p.160.non-fictionThis book brings the personal stories of the Vietnam war to Australiansvietnam war - 1961-1975 - australian participation, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - works of art -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War memorial, Mud & dust : Australian Army vehicles & artillery in Vietnam, 2009
... Vietnam war - 1961-1975 - Australian participation... in Vietnam Bib, ill, p.304. Vietnam war - 1961-1975 - Australian ...In association with the Australian War Memorial, Mud & Dust showcases photographs of the vehicles in action, with detailed colour scheme notes, internal features and stories from their war record. Mud & Dust includes the stories of those who drove and serviced the vehicles and brings the wars they fought in into a new dimension. Their narratives record the tragedies of war as well as the adventures experienced by soldiers.Bib, ill, p.304.In association with the Australian War Memorial, Mud & Dust showcases photographs of the vehicles in action, with detailed colour scheme notes, internal features and stories from their war record. Mud & Dust includes the stories of those who drove and serviced the vehicles and brings the wars they fought in into a new dimension. Their narratives record the tragedies of war as well as the adventures experienced by soldiers.vietnam war - 1961-1975 - australian participation, vietnam - military equipment