When the USNS Gordon sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge and steamed into the Pacific Ocean on June 25, 1965, few of the 4,000 American troops crowded onto its deck knew their destination, at least officially.vietnam war - 1961-1975, usns gordon, 1st infantry battalion, 173d airborne brigade, 25th infantry division, 199th light infantry brigade, 11th armoured cavalry regiment, 9th infantry division, 23d infantry division

Presented to CSM Brent 6th Bn at 2 Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17A shield shape FOB with a single suspension point and ring. Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ' Hallmarked Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ww1, 5/6 rvr, 6th infantry battalion, 2nd australian infantry brigade

Presented to 168 CSM F. Brent for 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports - France - 11.6.17168 CSM Frank Thomas Brent served in the 6th Battalion in WW1 . He was awarded a DCM for conspicuous gallantry and devotion in an attack. He took command of a party and attacked an enemy strong point, capturing 20 prisoners and 2 machine guns. He also rendered valuable assistance in consolodationg the captured position and set a splendid example to his men.A stylised cross in a circular pattern with a single suspension point and ring Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF' Hallmarked Diameter - 33Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF'ww1, 5/6 rvr, 2nd australian infantry brigade

The Mad Galahs weaves historical fact into a stirring tale of Australian Infantrymen at war.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, australian infantry

Members of the 2/24th Battalion marching in Wangaratta. The Unit was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940 and the photograph was taken in late 1940 prior to overseas deployment to the middle east during WW2The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour. Reproduced photograph of soldiers marching along street lined with parked vehiclesHandwritten on rear - 2/24th Marching in Wangaratta late 19402/24th battalion, wangaratta, ww2

Scott, a socialigist and a former infantry platoon leader during the Vietnam War, describes the major social movements among his fellow veterans in the period of 1968-1990.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - united states, veterans - united states - mental health, ptsd, agent orange

Shortly after Bill Shanahan arrived in Vietnam in 1968, he joined the LPSs (Long Range Patrol). vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, bill shanahan, long range reconnaissance patrols, bronze star, us 173rd airborne brigade, 75th infantry

Don Tate volunteered to go to the Vietnam War as a naive, but patriotic nineteen year old boy in 1969 and served as an infantry reinforcement with three units - the 4th Battalion, the 2nd D&E Platoon and the 9th Battalion. He was badly wounded in action on the 19th July 1969 and was hospitalised for more than two years.australia. army. defence and employment platoon, 2nd -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- psychological aspects, pte don tate, 4th battalion, 2nd d&e platoon, 9th battalion, wounded soldier

personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, pte don tate, royal australian infantry corps, national service, first australian reinforcement unit, 1 aru, d coy, 4 rar, 12 platoon, cpl tom douglas, 1 atf, apc, capt lawrence, 9 rar, 1 field hospital, vung tau

Far too many of these brave soldiers have suffered illness as a result of their services, and now we know that, for many of them, the health effects were also passed along to their children. That is more than anyone can ask in terms of service to nation.vietnam war, 1961-1975- - chemical warfare - health aspects, veterans - diseases - australia, wayne "sam" brown, conscription - australia, infantry medic, corps 3, chemical warfare

This book traces the path of a oung man born immediately after the Second World War and classified throughout the world as a Baby Boomer. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation - australian, soldiers - australia - biography, australian national serviceman, infantry platoon commander, australian infantry battalion

This is the story of an ordinary Digger who served in South Vietnam whose main role was a Forward Scout .vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, pte bruce ravenscroft, infantry soldiers, digger, 5 section, 5 platoon, bravo company, 7th battalion, rar, forward scout

They were the biggest Ranger company in Vietnam and the best. Charlie Company, 75th Infantry, provided the six-man hunter-killer teams that specialized in ambushing the enemy, outfighting jungle guerrillas using their own tactics.united states - army - history, vietnam war, personal narratives - american, charlei company, 75th infantry, nva

The unique story of Australian armoured, atrillery and infantry soldiers drawn together during the Vietnam War to form 6 Troop, A Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment that served in six self-propelled M108 Howitzers, loaned at no cost from the US Army. PHOTO DONE australia, army, cavalry regiment, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, regimental histories - australia, howitzers

The unique story of Australian armoured, artillery and infantry soldiers drawn together during the Vietnam War to form 6 Troop, A Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment that served in six self-propelled M108 Howitzers, loaned at no cost from the US Armyaustralia, army, cavalry regiment, 3rd - history, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, regimental histories - australia, howitzers

It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was acheived soon after their return to Australia. (RAR was an exception.9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vietnam

Yellowed paper and red. Booklet with 16 pages (including covers). Photo of Demonstration March in Washington - Nov 27 1965. Red print throughout pamphlet(Cover) - US People Against US War in South Vietnam Foreign Languages Publishing South Vietnampropaganda, booklet, pamphlet, sgt. a. moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Black and white leaflet. Picture of a traditional hut with family around table. Lady with her hands tied behind her back under nearby tree. All writing in Vietnamese script.leaflet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Tan coloured seven page booklet with red print. Flag of South Vietnam National Liberation Front's - Viet Cong - Red and blue with yellow star in centre.Policy Toward the Officers and Men in the US and Alien Army 1966south vietnam, vietnam - foreign relations, vietnam - foreign relations - united states, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Black and white propaganda leaflet shows a western soldier helping people in a village. Other side depicts two crossed flags - Australian and Vietnamese. Theme is "The Good Guys"246-352 (Leaflet no.)propaganda, leaflet, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Book. Front Page Heading "Chien Cu". Two Badges - one in top left hand corner, the other in bottom right hand corner. Vietnamese writing under "Chien Cu" heading and english writing next to bottom shield. Book shows line drawings of arms, vehicles and other equipment available to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese. Specifications and descriptions of weapons and equipment in both Vietnamese and English. 184 pagesBook. Front Page Heading "Chien Cu". Two Badges - one in top left hand corner, the other in bottom right hand corner. Vietnamese writing under "Chien Cu" heading and english writing next to bottom shield. Book shows line drawings of arms, vehicles and other equipment available to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese. Specifications and descriptions of weapons and equipment in both Vietnamese and English. 184 pagesweapons, vehicles, vietnam - military, vietnam war - artillery, 1961-1975, armoured vehicles, language: vietnamese, 1961-1975 - equipment and supplies, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - weapons, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps

Leaflet. Propaganda A5 size with English information on one side and Vietnamese on the other side. The leaflet has stain marks and has tares from being folded . The leaflet has yellowing with black print. To the Anti-War American Servicemen! Consisting of preamble followed by pre-emptive position statemant including a ser of 3 steps of action. Conclusion - request for actionleaflet, propaganda, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Two sided propaganda leaflet. One side is a colour picture of women and children in a grocery/food store with Vietnamese writing in black on white and white on black. Reverse has a 11 point list in Vietnamese and a circular "Viet-Nam Cong-Hoa" stamp.Chien Hoi Reverse - "Chinh Phu Cam Ket Moi Hoi Chanh Vien Se Duoc"leaflet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Black and white surrender leaflet. One side shows contrasting pictures of two houses - one exploding and burning with the other house in a peaceful setting with a couple holding a child and other villagers drawing water from a well. Reverse has Vietnamese writing with a signature and a black stampVietnamese message in letter form. Circular stamp with following writing - "Viet-nam Coung Hoa Tinh Phuoc-Tuy"leaflet, propaganda, psychology, military, instructions, surrender, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Yellowing leaflet with black print depicting a family of 3 sitting and eating a traditional Tet meal. They are sitting on a raised platform inside a structure made of bamboo. Outside are other houses. Title above picture reads "Bura com chieu nay vang Anh" - translation "he missed his dinner". Reverse side of leaflet is all in Vietnamese.Bura com chieu nay vang Anh SP 2246leaflet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Yellowing leaflet addressed to Australian personnel. All information is printed in upper case and same font size. One paragraph of three sentences and the second paragraph of two sentences. Reverse side has two shields with a kangaroo in each.Atttention Australian Personnel Two paragraphs informing personnel of what to do if presented with this leaflet. The reverse side is in Vietnamese and offers payment for information givenleaflet, propaganda, pte t lloyd, 3797402, royal australian infantry corps, australian national serviceman, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion royal australian regiment, thomas roger lloyd

Yellowing booklet with red print and teal/blue edge over spine. Date 1965 in teal. First letter of title:- Letter of the SVNNFL to US Servicemen is surrounded by NLF Flag (red with star in centre). 15 pages including 2 sections / chapters.Letter of the SVNNFL to US Servicemenbooklet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7 battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

A propaganda Booklet of 21 pages contains 12 pages of black and white photos. Title translation - "Diary of a Returnee"Nhat-ky suc Nguoi Quy-Chanhbooklet, safe conduct, sgt a moylan, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Leaflet with black print showing a picture of man holding a child inside a heart shape. Vietnamese script. Drawings of people around a dragon.Chuc Mung Nam Moi - translation "Happy New Year". All writing is in Vietnameseleaflet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan

Sent to Mrs MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta during Second World War possibly by Arthur Vincent Gilbert born 7/2/1923 in NSW Enlisted in the Army and served mainly in the Bonegilla/Bandiana area between 1943-6. No active service outside Australia recorded. service no NX176929Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with hand drawing of rope around bomb with yellow strip and pilot on top. Red cross top left cornerTop left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Top centre - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom left side - "OK Joe Were over Toyko" Rear - 129537 ACI Gilbert A V Group 436 Flinders Island Tasmania ww2, envelope art