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 Phuoc Tuy Province South Vietnam, July 1966, Diggers at 103 Battery, load a 105mm Italian Pack Howitzer during a fire mission from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam103 battery, artillery, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, phuoc tuy province, fire support, diggers, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons

This item acknowledges the contribution the Airforce has in the Vietnam conflict. Wooden plaque with two embellishments covering face. Decal of a Hornet on blue, black and white background, relating to the Airshow 2005. A black plate dedication to VVAA. Australian International air show/airshow 2005/The shape of Things To Come Present in Appreciation To/Vietnam Veterans/Association of Australiaaustralian international airshow 2005, vvaa

Hand carved and laquered wood shield. Flages - USA and Australia, two (2) helicopters, two (2) badges (9 Squadron) and (Shield of Mekons), country and flag of Vietnam.Brothers-in-Arms Vietnam Vetrans "For John Kirby Your visit to Chico Cailfornia September 2001 Because We Were There By Wm Robert Stanley Sr.handicraft, 9 squadron raaf

Gold metal plaque "Presented to vietnam Veterans Museum Phillip Island by Ian James Rogers J.P. Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Sergeants Mess HistorianGold metal plaque "Presented to vietnam Veterans Museum Phillip Island by Ian James Rogers J.P. Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Sergeants Mess Historianplaque, royal australian corps of signals

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 digger at 103 Battery Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, July 1966. He fires a 105mm Italian Pack Howitzer during a fire mission from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam.photograph, artillery, 103 battery, phuoc tuy province, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 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 a United States Navy fighter bomber returning from a bombing raid in North Vietnam, lands on the deck of the United States Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk with the 7th Fleet, Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam, carriers in the Gulf conducted around the clock missions.photograph, uss kitty hawk, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, gibbons collection catalogue, united states fighter bomber, bombing raids, united states aircraft carrier, north vietnam, 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 Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, July 1966. A US 105mm towed Howitzer being readied to be returned to the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam following completion of operations at a Fire Support Base.photograph, artillery, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, phuoc tuy province, nui dat, fire support base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons

Fun trophy beginning 2011 until 2016 and awarded with dubious fluctuating criterea to a participant at the annual Nashos vs Regs Bowls day.A standing memory of a period in time in which Diamond Valley members and partners enjoyed a very social day at the annual Nashos v Regs Bowls DayWooden trophy which includes a wooden stirrers spoon on top, for fun presentation at Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans annual Nashos vs Regs Lawn Bowls Day. Rectangular in shape with gold-like inscriptions.Inscriptions: On top: N.A.B B. (Not A Bowlers Backside) Award; on Front: Vietnam Veterans Bowls Day; on sides Winners 2011 to 2016.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, bowls day

WW 2, Korean War, VietnamWW2, Korean War, Vietnam War3 x Ribbon Bar Groupings. Group 1 - Korean War Service Medal, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, Australian Services Medal 1945-1975, United Nations Service Medal for Korea. Group 2 - War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939 -1945, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Korea Medal. Group 3 - Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal.

This item commemorates the war in Vietnam and was a gift presented to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum by the Victorian chapter of the Vietnamese Community in Australia in 2012.An olive green wine bottle with black screw cap. The label shows two armed soldiers in full pack with an Australian flag on the top left corner. Vietnamese Community in Aust - Victorian Chapter 2012/"Lest We Forget/Side By Side: Hanh Quan Phoi Hop. 1962-1975/Vietnam inscription 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, wine bottle, vietnamese community in australia, vietnamese community

A collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam, by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304) who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.View of the main road to Saigon from Cholon Vietnam 1969/70. Showing, shops, vehicles and a roundabout with central monument. peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, cho lon, cholon

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 storemen at the 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau, South Vietnam sorting and packing new supplies that have just arrived from Australia. Some stores were also drawn from the vast American Supply Base at Bien Hoa, South Vietnam.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, american supply base, bien hoa, storemen, 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 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

Vietnam War historical significanceAM - FM Transistor radio, square in shape, pop up swivel antenna. Was used in Vietnam War 1969. Battery operated and 240 volts. Wooden handle and metal frame with original earplug.Toshiba model No 15L -822F

Vietnam eraA metal hand held electrical firing device for remote firing of the Claymore mine. It has a two pole male electrical connector fitted with a dustproof cap and a steel safety bar to prevent inadvertent operation. This device is complete with cable for connection to the mine.Stamped on one side are the words FIRING DEVICE ELECTRICAL M57vietnam, firing device, clacker

Vietnam eraClaymore anti personnel mine collection consisting of : 00173.1 a replica of the mine proper 00173.2 the standard hand held firing device 00173.3 a sample of shrapnel from an exploded mine 00173.4 carrying bag 00173.5 Australian Army training handbookvietnam, claymore mine, cable

Paper in map in strip form of Vietnam highlighting in red specific area of interest luscombe Field Nui Dat Overprint Information from RA SVY and Intelligence Sources Nov 67map, vietnam, ra svy

Boags draught Family Reunion 30 yrs on Vietnam Veterans 1996 Convention. Stubby holder - VVAA Geelong 40th Anniversary Binh BaBoag's draught Vietnam Veterans 1996 convention 14-18 Aug Launceston Tas. Family Reunion 30 yrs on. Stubby holder - VVAA Geelong 40th Anniversary Binh Babeer can, vietnam veterans, 40th anniversary

Refers to the service of Tony Cornelius No. 3176333 South Vietnam. See Cat 1874.21. Australian Passport 1960's version NR G741361. Blue cardboard cover. Printing in gold. Crown at the top. Aust Crest in centre. It has 32 pages. 2. Black & red vinyl cover. It has openings at the front. An inner sleeve show's British Crest. At the bottom is Asian letter characters. 3. Cardboard C of A notice. It is about reporting any diseases on arrival in Australia. It has a rectangular stamp from the Commonwealth Dept of Health Dated 21 Nov 1972 - Airport W.A. 4. Paper receipt from Commonwealth of Aust for Passport fee. Receipt no. C597062 - stamped Sydney Cust $4.00. 5. Hand written recipe on how to make Sata meal. Blue ink on lined paper (looks interesting).passport, vietnam

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

Brass cigarette lighter inscribed with text and image. Back inscribed with Vietnam Ch Chi 70-71, Front inscribed with "when you are not with the one you love, love the one you're with" Emblem Rearing horse on a shield.cigarette lighter, vietnam

Brass cigarette lighter with inscription and text.Vietnam Lai Khe 71-72. Emblem Airborne, "If you want to make love smile when you hand me back this lighter", emblem of a sword on a shield.cigarette lighter, vietnam

.1) USA Medal set of three. Navy Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with one star. .2) USA Medal set of two. (Miniature). Navy Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal. .3) USA Medal (Miniature). Vietnam Service Medal with one star.medals military, usa navy defence vietnam, ron mills collection

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 American 7th Fleet Battleship, the USS New Jersey operating on the "Gunline", Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam. During 'Operation Sea Dragon' they open fire on land targets thirty miles inside North Vietnam. The one (1) ton shells had a special 'rocket assist'.photograph, us 7th fleet, uss new jersey, tonkin gulf, gunline, operation sea dragon, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, north vietnam

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 the Commander, Australian Force Vietnam, (Jan 1967 - Feb 1968) Maj Gen Doug Vincent peers purposely ahead as he flies, in his personal helicopter from Saigon to the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnamphotograph, maj gen doug vincent, australian force vietnam, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, saigon, 1st australian task force, helicopter, denis gibbons, phuoc tuy province

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 coloured photograph of an artists impression by Lt Com E Ramstead of the American Search and Rescue (SAR) ship USS Starret. The Starret operated with the 7th Fleet in the Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam, as a fast rescue vessel for picking up downed US Navy & US Marines pilots over North Vietnam.photograph, uss starret, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, gibbons collection catalogue, lt com e ramstead, american search and rescue (sar), us navy, us marines, denis gibbons

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962 - 1972)An soldiers individual army issue shelter. Made of waterproof plastic, has webbing ties and holes for tent pegs.shelter, vietnam

Commemorates the war in Vietnam.Helicopter - Huey - Picture (Pastel on Board) in brown timber frame with olive green mat. Harris, Jan P.O.Box 332 Black Rock 3193helicopter - huey, vietnam, solider

Silver lighter with inscription below and Snoopy cartoon, "Fuck you Red Baron". Vietnam 70-71.Front has a Snoopy cartoon image and text "Fuck you Red Baron" Vietnam 70-71. on back inscription "Yea though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil for I am the evilest son of a bitch in the valley"cigarette lighter, 1970-1971 vietnam

This 1995 bottle of Port was issued in 1995 in a commemoration of the Australian Army Training Team Viet-Nam.Significant as it is one of a wide range of commemorative material for all the elements of the Vietnam War: all the Services involved, Units, Sub-units, battles and events. Individually and collectively, the commemorative material holds many emotions for all the participants and even their families in some cases.1995 Tauriga Port commemorating the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. Very descriptive label comprising descriptive artwork and contents information. Bottle is 750ml caoacity.Label description: Gold in colour; AATTV Shield middle and centre with gold border, green background with red text on a gold background: AATTV, motto of Persevere, with crossbow. Top left and right corners are Colors Flashes; down left and right sides are representations of four Victoria Crosses awarded to members of the AATTV: WO2 KA Wheatley VC, Maj PK Badcoe VC, WO2 RS Simpson VC and WO2 K Payne VC; banner across the label just below the shield is gold with red text: Australian Army Training Team Viet-Nam. Below the banner is text line: 1995 Tauriga Port - gold lettering on brown background. Then follows some makers information: Robert Minnes Wines, Sturt Highway, Barmera, South Australia. 18.0% Alc/Vol. Produce of Australia 750ml.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, aatt