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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Grey Eight in Vietnam: The History of Eighth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 3)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph of 2/6th Battalion, Land mine explodes from 2/6th Battalion Exercise in WWII
A historical photo on display in the HQ ground levelHistorical photo of the 2/6th Battalion during WWIIWood glass frame, with historical photo graph of a photo taken on 7th February 19435/6rvr, bhq, 5/6rvr bhq, 2/6th bn, photo -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Honour Board - Champion Section, 5/6 Battalion Champion Section Honour Board
The Honour Board of C Coy 5/6 RVR Champion Section, it has recorded the champion section between 1997-1998, 2009-2010, and 2022, there are no other records, it also contains the name of the OC during 95-98. The honour board contains the unit badge and the company symbol -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Fighting First: Combat Operations in Vietnam 1968-69: the First Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. (Copy 2)
australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1st, royal australian regiment, 1st battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 9 RAR Association, 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Vietnam Tour of Duty 1968-1969, On Active Service, 1992
A book with colour cover of soldier on duty in a forest. One soldier is taking care of an injured soldier while others are on the look out.non-fiction9th battalion, 9rar, 9 rar -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Textile - Flag, A Company 6th Battalion
Antecedent unit of 5/6 RVRFlag made up of two horizontal recangles, purple over Maroon with a large off white "A" sewn in the middle 6 battalion, a comapany, melbourne rifles, wark vc club -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - MUD AND BLOOD: Albury's Own 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion, Pat Share, 1978
The 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in June 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The need fo larger quarters saw the battalion transferring to a new camp at Bonegilla to complete their training .before sailing for the Middle East in November. Most of those enlisted in this Battalion were volunteers from the Albury Wodonga area the Aldermen of Albury expressend the wish that the unit be given the title of "Albury's Own" and this was accepted on its behalf but the commanding officer. The men of the 2/23 rd Battalion served with honour in the Middle East, including at the Siege of Tobruk and El Alamein. After returning to Queensland for training in jungle warfare conditions, they were then deployed to New Guinea and Tarakan. This book tells the story of the service and brotherhood demonstrated by the men of "Albury's Own." Written and composed by officers and men of the 2/23 Battalion, A.I.F. 9th Division, while on active service, Palestine, Tobruk, Syria and El Alamein.non-fictionThe 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in June 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The need fo larger quarters saw the battalion transferring to a new camp at Bonegilla to complete their training .before sailing for the Middle East in November. Most of those enlisted in this Battalion were volunteers from the Albury Wodonga area the Aldermen of Albury expressend the wish that the unit be given the title of "Albury's Own" and this was accepted on its behalf but the commanding officer. The men of the 2/23 rd Battalion served with honour in the Middle East, including at the Siege of Tobruk and El Alamein. After returning to Queensland for training in jungle warfare conditions, they were then deployed to New Guinea and Tarakan. This book tells the story of the service and brotherhood demonstrated by the men of "Albury's Own." Written and composed by officers and men of the 2/23 Battalion, A.I.F. 9th Division, while on active service, Palestine, Tobruk, Syria and El Alamein.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Coin - 5/6 Battalion Coin, 5/6 Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment
the 5/6 RVR unit coin -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Clunies Ross, A. ed, The Grey Eight in Vietnam: The history of Eighth Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 2)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McAulay, Lex, Blue lanyard, red banner: the capture of a Vietcong the capture of a Vietcong Headquarters by 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Operation CRIMP 8-14 January 1966. (Copy 2)
In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents.In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents. australia. army. royal australian regiment battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australian, operation crimp, us paratroopers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Williams, Captain Iain McLean, Vietnam: A Pictorial History of the Sixth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (Copy 1)
This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 6th, australia. army. battalion, 6th -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Church, John, Second to None: 2 RAR as the ANZAC Battalion in Vietnam (Copy 2)
John Church was born in Perth in 1928. He entered the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1946 and graduated as an infantry officer in December 1948.John Church was born in Perth in 1928. He entered the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1946 and graduated as an infantry officer in December 1948.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -regimental histories - australia, david kelleher, kelleher david -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Church, John, Second to None: 2 RAR as the ANZAC battalion in Vietnam (Copy 1)
John Church was born in Perth in 1928. He entered the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1946 and graduated as an infantry officer in December 1948.John Church was born in Perth in 1928. He entered the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1946 and graduated as an infantry officer in December 1948. australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1961-1975 -regimental histories - australia, kelleher, david, david kelleher -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Clunies Ross, A. ed, The grey eight in Vietnam: the history of Eighth Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 1)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Williams, Captain Iain McLean, Vietnam: A Pictorial History of the Sixth Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (Copy 3)
This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 6th, australia. army. battalion, 6th -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chamberlain, Ernest, The Viet Cong: D440 Battalion: Their Story (and the Battle of Binh Ba - June 1969), 2013
The Viet Cong D440 Battalion telling their story of the Battle of Binh BaThe Viet Cong D440 Battalion telling their story of the Battle of Binh Ba 1961-1975 - regimental history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns, vietnam 1969, battle of binh ba -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chamberlain, Ernest, The Viet Cong: D445 Battalion: Their Story (and the Battle of Long Tan), 2016
the history of 445 Battalion, an heroic unit of the People's Armed Forces (1965-2004)the history of 445 Battalion, an heroic unit of the People's Armed Forces (1965-2004)vietnam war, 1961-1975 - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, battle of long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McAulay, Lex, Blue Lanyard, Red Banner: The Capture of a Vietcong Headquarters by 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Operation CRIMP 8-14 January 1966. (Copy 3), 2005
In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents.In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents.australia. army. royal australian regiment battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australian, operation crimp, vietcong, 1st battalion, rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Laurent, Rob, With ANZACS in Vietnam: A photographic Record of 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion 1969-1970 (Copy 2)
Three of the Australian Infantry batallions that served in Vietnam were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.Three of the Australian Infantry batallions that served in Vietnam were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, new zealand, royal new zealand infactry regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Williams, Captain Iain McLean, Vietnam: A Pictorial History of the Sixth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (Copy 4)
This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 6th, australia. army. battalion, 6th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Holley, Byron, Vietnam, 1968-1969: A Battalion Surgeon's Journal
Bryon Holley spent the longest year of his young life in Vietnam as surgeon of the 4th Battalion of the 39th Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. He lived like a swamp rat in the boonies of the Mekong Delta, and his actions were sometimes all that made the difference between life or death,Bryon Holley spent the longest year of his young life in Vietnam as surgeon of the 4th Battalion of the 39th Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. He lived like a swamp rat in the boonies of the Mekong Delta, and his actions were sometimes all that made the difference between life or death,byron holley, 4th battalion of the 39th regiment, 9th infantry division, mekong delta -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Johnson, L.D. ed, The history of 6RAR-NZ (ANZAC) Battalion, Volune Two 1967 to 1970
No matter how carefully unit histories are written, expense and time do not allow the stor of all participants to be told in full.No matter how carefully unit histories are written, expense and time do not allow the stor of all participants to be told in full.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion 6th, vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australia, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, ooperation gisborne, operation mundingburra -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Laurent, Rob, With ANZACS In Vietnam: A Photographic Record of 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion 1969-1970 (includes a CD on the inside cover(Copy 3)
Three of he Australian Infantry Battalions that served in Vietman were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This book tells the story of one suct unit: 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion.Three of he Australian Infantry Battalions that served in Vietman were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This book tells the story of one suct unit: 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion. australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, new zealand, 6rar/nz, royal new zealand infantry regiment, anzac -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Laurent, Rob, With ANZACS in Vietnam: A Photographic Record of 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion 1969-1970 - Includes DVD Video and song "The Green Soldier" (Copy 1)
Three of he Australian Infantry Battalions that served in Vietman were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This book tells the story of one suct unit: 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion.Three of he Australian Infantry Battalions that served in Vietman were ANZAC units, incorporating companies of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This book tells the story of one suct unit: 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion. australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, new zealand, royal new zealand infantry regiment, anzac, 6rar/nz -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Krohn, Charles A, The Lost Battalion of TET: Breakout of the 2/12th Cavalry at Hue, 2008
A young soldier's duty is to fight, and an old soldier's duty is to remember.A young soldier's duty is to fight, and an old soldier's duty is to remember.vietnam war - 1961-1975 - regimental histories - united states., united states. army. air cavalry division, 2/12th cavalry, battle of hue, tet offensive -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - MAP, RECRUITING AREAS, Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd, Possible WW1 era
Each Battalion area provided 1400 men for the New Army & for 470 Reinforcements monthly.Map, paper on canvas backing, depicts recruiting areas for the raising & maintenance of Territorial Battalions in Melbourne (Vic) & suburbs. Printing is black & white with battalion boundaries & names in red.maps, battalions, recruiting -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH OF 38TH BATTALION SERGEANTS
Photograph of 36 N.C.O's and two officers of the 38th Battalion taken formally in a hall. Possibly related to 100th Anniversary. Photo is in front of the 38th Battalion flag. Nth Victorian Regimentr.Formal Black and white original photo of Sergeants of the 38th Battalion in front of their colours.On back scrawled in pencil the no. 44. Also "From John Munro Ex 38th Sgts 1956/57?"38th battalion, photo, sergeants -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 2001
Longest recorded march by AIF Battalion in full kit Puckapunyal Tatura Shepparton and returnLong Marcch 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion November 1940a i f, 2/2nd battalion, photograph, people -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 7RAR
On a maroon background reads Seventh Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment. Above this is the Insignia with a kangaroo, wattle and crossed rifles. Also a pig mascot and boar mascot. Under the writing there is a patch with yellow border with green and a maroon vertical stripeSeventh Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment7 rar, poster, information board -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Letter and Photograph, Unknown
WWI Historical significance.1# Letter of commendation for Pte Christopher Parkinson. 2# Photo of internment for C. Parkinson 2156, 2nd Battalion Trois Arlines Military Cemetary.1# Second Australian Pioneer Battalion. Battalion Headquarters, January 5th 1918. To Mrs E. Parkinson Pridfort St, Daylesford Vic. Letter reads The Commanding Officer has directed me to advise you that the name of 2156 Pte Parkinson C. has been published in the routine orders of this Battalion, for good work done by him previous to his death, and in forwarding this note to you wishes to express his appreciation of this man's services with this Battalion. Signed by Capt. & Adj. 2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. 2# Parkinson Christopher 2156. Private. 2nd Battalion, Trois Arlines Military Cemetry. A photo on the opposite side Of Pte Parkinson's grave.