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Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Photograph - Framed 39 Battn 10 Platoon
... Photograph - Framed 39 Battn 10 Platoon... Sgt J H Lavars No 928" Photograph - Framed 39 Battn 10 Platoon ...This object relates to John Henry LAVARS. He was born on 1/10/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Henry served in the AIF (928) enlisting on, 21/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Sergeant (L-SGT) on 16/08/1919. John Henry LAVARS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is John LAVARS (Father). John Lavars was awarded the British War Medal.Engraved Plaque - "Before Embarking to the 1914-1918 War 39th battalion 10th Platoon Sgt J H Lavars No 928"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Honour Board - Honours, Awards & Decorations
... ...10 Platoon...Vautin 9 RAR Honour Board Companion of the Distinguished Service Order DSO Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) Lt Col Alan Lindsay Morrison 2508 Royal Australian Infantry Corps 9th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Military Cross MC Maj Edward Albert Chitham 235140 Officer Commanding B Company Lt Peter John Cosgrove 235341 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit Headquarters 1st Australian Task Force Military Medal MM Pte Douglas John Cromb L/Cpl Douglas John Cromb 3792885 Australian National Serviceman 10 Platoon D Company Cpl Colin Hammond 214044 1 Platoon A Company L/Cpl Andrew Gordon Stuart Ochiltree 39324 Section Commander 8 Platoon C Company Cpl Allen Patrick Paul Rae 216899 Royal Australian Army Medical Corps RAAMC Medical Assistant Pte Gregory Donald Salmon 2788882 Machine Gunner 2 Section 7 Platoon Cpl Peter Snell 39397 L/Cpl Trevor Robert Whitton 217749 12 Platoon Mention in Dispatches MID Pte Barry Charles Arthur 39601 Stretcher Bearers Pte Raymond Arthur Bourne 1733972 Gunner Anti-Tank Platoon Sgt Thomas Henry Cross 54454 Platoon Sergeant 2Lt Ian Jones 1201040 3 Platoon Maj Lawrence John Lewis 26351 Maj (Temp) William McDonald 335122 Medal For Gallantry Cpl (Temp) Mark Ardroy Greffield Rose 39532 Maj John Arthur Sheldrick 335088 Operations Officer Support Company Maj (Temp) Warwick Louis Hunt Smith 53024 Maj John Melville Stewart 4899 Sgt John Stafford Vautin 214185 Honours, awards, decorations:-/ Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO),Lt Col. ...Honours, awards, decorations:-/ Mention in Dispatches (MID) Pte B.C. Arthur, Pte R.A. Bourne, Sgt T.H, Cross, 2Lt I. Jones, Maj L.J. Lewis, Maj W. MAudio, C Donald, Cpl M.A.G. rose, Maj J.A. Sheldrick, Maj J Mcl. Stewart, Sgt J.S. VautinMaroon board with yellow and white print. There are four awards/medals mentioned, each of which is underlined with a yellow line. Recipients of awards are listed with Rank, Name and position/company.Honours, awards, decorations:-/ Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO),Lt Col. A. L. Morrison, MBE/Military Cross (MC), Maj E.A. Chitham, Lt P.J. Cosgrove,/ Military Medal (MM), Pte D.J, Cromb, Cpl C. Hammond, L/Cpl A.G.S. Ochiltree, Cpl A.P.P. Rae, Pte G.D. Salmon, Cpl P Snell, L/Cpl T.R. Whitton,/ Mention in Dispatches (MID) Pte B.C. Arthur, Pte R.A. Bourne, Sgt T.H, Cross, 2Lt I. Jones, Maj L.J. Lewis, Maj W. MAudio, C Donald, Cpl M.A.G. rose, Maj J.A. Sheldrick, Maj J Mcl. Stewart, Sgt J.S. Vautin9 rar, honour board, companion of the distinguished service order, dso, member of the order of the british empire (mbe), lt col alan lindsay morrison, 2508, royal australian infantry corps, 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment, military cross, mc, maj edward albert chitham, 235140, officer commanding, b company, lt peter john cosgrove, 235341, 1 australian reinforcement unit, headquarters, 1st australian task force, military medal, mm, pte douglas john cromb, l/cpl douglas john cromb, 3792885, australian national serviceman, 10 platoon, d company, cpl colin hammond, 214044, 1 platoon, a company, l/cpl andrew gordon stuart ochiltree, 39324, section commander, 8 platoon, c company, cpl allen patrick paul rae, 216899, royal australian army medical corps, raamc medical assistant, pte gregory donald salmon, 2788882, machine gunner, 2 section, 7 platoon, cpl peter snell, 39397, l/cpl trevor robert whitton, 217749, 12 platoon, mention in dispatches, mid, pte barry charles arthur, 39601, stretcher bearers, pte raymond arthur bourne, 1733972, gunner, anti-tank platoon, sgt thomas henry cross, 54454, platoon sergeant, 2lt ian jones, 1201040, 3 platoon, maj lawrence john lewis, 26351, maj (temp) william mcdonald, 335122, medal for gallantry, cpl (temp) mark ardroy greffield rose, 39532, maj john arthur sheldrick, 335088, operations officer, support company, maj (temp) warwick louis hunt smith, 53024, maj john melville stewart, 4899, sgt john stafford vautin, 214185 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Print, The Battle Of "Long Tan:
... ...10 Platoon...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Framed Print 6 RAR D coy 10 Platoon 11 Platoon 12 Platoon Battle of Long Tan Phuoc Tuy Province Lt Col H.A. ...In a gold and black frame with glass front is a coloured print of the Battle Of Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, south vietnam on 18th August 1966 with images of soldiers in various poses fighting and casualties. There are four panels below the painting with signatures of Commanders and Platoon Sergeant.This painting was won in a raffle by Mr. Crosby in Buninyong, victoriaframed print, 6 rar, d coy, 10 platoon, 11 platoon, 12 platoon, battle of long tan, phuoc tuy province, lt col h.a. smith, maj g.m. kendall, r.s. buick mm jp, 2lt dave sabben -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Collage of Coloured and Black and White Photographs D Company 9RAR
... Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph in a black frame. 1969 and present day depicting 1st birthday and return to Australia, final parade, Scotty Burnett, Dougie Crombe (MM), 1st section 10 Platoon, D Coy 9 RAR, 1969....Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph in a black frame. 1969 and present day depicting 1st birthday and return to Australia, final parade, Scotty Burnett, Dougie Crombe (MM), 1st section 10 Platoon, D Coy 9 RAR, 1969. Photograph Collage of Coloured and Black and White Photographs D Company 9RAR ...Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph in a black frame. 1969 and present day depicting 1st birthday and return to Australia, final parade, Scotty Burnett, Dougie Crombe (MM), 1st section 10 Platoon, D Coy 9 RAR, 1969.D Coy. D Company Final parade R.T.A. today. D Company Mob 1969 in vietnam and one year later. The Comradery and Mateship continues.d coy, 9 rar, collage, photograph, scotty burnett, dougie crombe, pte nigel moubray burnett, 5715795, royal australian infantry corps, 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment, 9 rar reunion -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - SYLLABUS OF PARADES, Training Area 67B, C.1916
... Both cards cover B Coy No 5 - 8 Platoons, C Coy covers 9 - 10 Pl's plus Technical school Pl's 11 - 12. ....1) Inside in pencil, "K Guiney 126 Sternberg St Bendigo", under is "C Coy No 10 Platoon", rest appears to be , "Rack No 674 Rifle No 30257". .2) Inside in pencil," K Guiney 126 Sternberg St Bendigo"....Syllabus Training 67B .1) Inside in pencil, "K Guiney 126 Sternberg St Bendigo", under is "C Coy No 10 Platoon", rest appears to be , "Rack No 674 Rifle No 30257". .2) Inside in pencil," K Guiney 126 Sternberg St Bendigo". .1) Syllabus of Training area 67B, blue colour, folds in half, all print in black type, covers Parade time for the quarter ending June 30th 1916, Senior cadet Training details types of Training and quotas by years and birth date, rear page has list of Instructions. .2) Same as .1) except light fawn colour and Parades ending September 30th 1916. ...67B is part of the local Bendigo area Training Battalion. Both cards cover B Coy No 5 - 8 Platoons, C Coy covers 9 - 10 Pl's plus Technical school Pl's 11 - 12. Front covers have one name both "Capt Laidler C.O 67th Batt Senior Cadets", on rear .1) "R.M. Marks Capt Area Officer 67B". .2) has "R.H. Beers Area Officer 67B"..1) Syllabus of Training area 67B, blue colour, folds in half, all print in black type, covers Parade time for the quarter ending June 30th 1916, Senior cadet Training details types of Training and quotas by years and birth date, rear page has list of Instructions. .2) Same as .1) except light fawn colour and Parades ending September 30th 1916..1) Inside in pencil, "K Guiney 126 Sternberg St Bendigo", under is "C Coy No 10 Platoon", rest appears to be , "Rack No 674 Rifle No 30257". .2) Inside in pencil," K Guiney 126 Sternberg St Bendigo".syllabus, training 67b -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - VARIOUS MILITARY BADGES, Unknown
... Blackened - Best Rifle & LMG Shot Corporals & Privates. 10. Platoon Sgts & Section Commanders Best Shooting. ...Blackened - Best Rifle & LMG Shot Corporals & Privates. 10. Platoon Sgts & Section Commanders Best Shooting. ...Military badges, either gold or silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins. Sizes vary. 1. British Rangetakers. 2. Driver 1st Class. 3. Mechanical Transport. 4. Artillery - Gun laying. 5. Artillery - Gunnery 1st Prize. 6. Artillery Instructors School. 7. Best Rifle & LMG shot WO and Sergeants. 8. Best Rifle & LMG shot Corporals & Privates. 9. Blackened - Best Rifle & LMG Shot Corporals & Privates. 10. Platoon Sgts & Section Commanders Best Shooting. passchendaele barracks trust, pbt11to20, bob english collection, badges -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster, Synopis
... Small poster of the "Hat Dich BunkerBattle" - 10 Nov 1969 Tracker Platoon 5RAR - The "Tiger" battalion synopsis with inset tiger picture...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Poster 5 RAR The Tiger Barralion Small poster of the "Hat Dich BunkerBattle" - 10 Nov 1969 Tracker Platoon 5RAR - The "Tiger" battalion synopsis with inset tiger picture Synopis Poster Poster ...Small poster of the "Hat Dich BunkerBattle" - 10 Nov 1969 Tracker Platoon 5RAR - The "Tiger" battalion synopsis with inset tiger pictureposter, 5 rar, the tiger barralion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Additional Protection
... A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire.A digger uses his pack as additional protection...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR RPG Gibbons Collection Catalogue Digger Machine gun AK47 Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire.A digger uses his pack as additional protection Additional Protection Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire.A digger uses his pack as additional protectionphotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, rpg, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, machine gun, ak47, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - CARD, CHRISTMAS
... The inside leaf, left side, has written VX32652 Dvr. D Dean 2/10 Aust TPT Platoon. Right side has a printed Christmas greeting, with hand written: "To my Darling Wife with all my love, Doug xxx" xxx...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields See Cat 4575P War Christmas The inside leaf, left side, has written VX32652 Dvr. D Dean 2/10 Aust TPT Platoon. Right side has a printed Christmas greeting, with hand written: "To my Darling Wife with all my love, Doug xxx" xxx Small folded cardboard card, Inside i a smaller piece of paper with words written. ...See Cat 4575PSmall folded cardboard card, Inside i a smaller piece of paper with words written. The two pieces are held together with a piece of brown wool. The front cover is a pen and painted drawing of three flowers. The edges have been cut in such a way as to provide a crinkly effect.The inside leaf, left side, has written VX32652 Dvr. D Dean 2/10 Aust TPT Platoon. Right side has a printed Christmas greeting, with hand written: "To my Darling Wife with all my love, Doug xxx" xxxwar, christmas -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Winched Out
... A black and white photograph of Platoon strength contact in the late afternoon NW of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10/12/1969. 1 Platoon, A Coy 8 RAR Pte Robinson begins his ascent to the dustoff helicopter watched by the Diggers below....Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8RAR Dustoff Digger Gibbons Collection Catalogue Pte Robinson Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Platoon strength contact in the late afternoon NW of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10/12/1969. 1 Platoon, A Coy 8 RAR Pte Robinson begins his ascent to the dustoff helicopter watched by the Diggers below. ...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 Platoon strength contact in the late afternoon NW of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10/12/1969. 1 Platoon, A Coy 8 RAR Pte Robinson begins his ascent to the dustoff helicopter watched by the Diggers below.photograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8rar, dustoff, digger, gibbons collection catalogue, pte robinson, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Pinned Down
... A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR, under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR RPG Gibbons Collection Catalogue AK47 Machine gun Diggers Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR, under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR, under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. The diggers are pinned down by the concentrated fire.photograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, rpg, gibbons collection catalogue, ak47, machine gun, diggers, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis
... A black and white photograph: Contact....Contact....Contact....late afternoon, platoon strength, North West of 1ATF Operation Atherton, 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Companyy, 8 RAR, thumbs up by Sgt L.E.Fielding and Pte N.J. ...Fielding Pte N.J.Robinson Dustoff Helicopter Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons Photographer Vietnam War Diggers A black and white photograph: Contact....Contact....Contact....late afternoon, platoon strength, North West of 1ATF Operation Atherton, 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Companyy, 8 RAR, thumbs up by Sgt L.E.Fielding and Pte N.J. ...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: Contact....Contact....Contact....late afternoon, platoon strength, North West of 1ATF Operation Atherton, 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Companyy, 8 RAR, thumbs up by Sgt L.E.Fielding and Pte N.J. Robison begins his ascent to the dustoff evacuation helicopter.photograph, 1 atf base, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, sgt l.e. fielding, pte n.j.robinson, dustoff, helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Flank The Bunker
... A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon,Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company 8 RAR diggers under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR Gibbons Collection Catalogue Digger Machine gun AK47 Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon,Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company 8 RAR diggers under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon,Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company 8 RAR diggers under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. A digger attempts to flank the bunker in frontphotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, machine gun, ak47, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Heavy Machine Gun Fire
... A black and white photograph of Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR, 1 Platoon diggers go to ground under fire from heavy machingun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire....Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR Gibbons Collection Catalogue Machine gun Diggers Automatic Weapons Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR, 1 Platoon diggers go to ground under fire from heavy machingun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR, 1 Platoon diggers go to ground under fire from heavy machingun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire.photograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, machine gun, diggers, automatic weapons, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Better Position
... A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon,Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR diggers under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR Gibbons Collection Catalogue Machine gun AK47 Digger Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon,Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR diggers under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon,Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR diggers under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. A digger moves forward into a better fire positionphotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, machine gun, ak47, digger, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Better Cover
... A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon Platoon strength, North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company 8 RAR diggers under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR Cpl Torrens Gibbons Collection Catalogue Diggers Digger Machine Gun AK47 Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon Platoon strength, North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company 8 RAR diggers under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon Platoon strength, North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company 8 RAR diggers under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. Cpl Torrens and a digger move to better coverphotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, cpl torrens, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, digger, machine gun, ak47, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, M60 Return Fire
... A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR, a 1 Platoon M60 prepares to return fire from heavy machine gun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire....Photograph 1 ATF 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR Operation Atherton Gibbons Collection Catalogue M60 Machine Gun RPG Denis Gibbons Diggers A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR, a 1 Platoon M60 prepares to return fire from heavy machine gun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR, a 1 Platoon M60 prepares to return fire from heavy machine gun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire.photograph, 1 atf, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, operation atherton, gibbons collection catalogue, m60 machine gun, rpg, denis gibbons, diggers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Pte Graeme C Piltz
... A black and white photograph of Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, platoon strength, North West of 1ATF, Operation Atherton, 10 December 1969, 1 Platoon, A Company, 8RAR, Pte Graeme C Piltz goes to ground under fire from heavy machine gun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire...Photograph Pte Graeme C Piltz 8 RAR Gibbons Collection Catalogue 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Company Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, platoon strength, North West of 1ATF, Operation Atherton, 10 December 1969, 1 Platoon, A Company, 8RAR, Pte Graeme C Piltz goes to ground under fire from heavy machine gun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire Pte Graeme C Piltz Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, platoon strength, North West of 1ATF, Operation Atherton, 10 December 1969, 1 Platoon, A Company, 8RAR, Pte Graeme C Piltz goes to ground under fire from heavy machine gun, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG firephotograph, pte graeme c piltz, 8 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a company, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Hit By Schrapnel
... A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR. ...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR RPG M60 Machine Gun Gibbons Collection Catalogue Wounded Serviceman Digger Gunner Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR. ...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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR. A M60 Machine Gunner looks back as schrapnel from an RPG tears into his side, his Number two is also hitphotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, rpg, m60 machine gun, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, digger, gunner, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Wounded Digger
... A black and white photograph of Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun fire, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire. ...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR RPG Gibbons Collection Catalogue Digger Wounded Serviceman AK47 Machine gun Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun fire, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun fire, automatic weapon, rifle and RPG fire. A wounded digger is pulled away from a bunkerphotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, rpg, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, wounded serviceman, ak47, machine gun, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Back To Cover
... A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun fire, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR RPG Gibbons Collection Catalogue AK47 Cpl Ian Torrens Machine gun Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun fire, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun fire, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. Cpl I.G. Torrens crawls back to better coverphotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, rpg, gibbons collection catalogue, ak47, cpl ian torrens, machine gun, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Better Fire Position
... A black and white photograph Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR RPG Pte Asmus Gibbons Collection Catalogue Machine gun AK47 Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR under heavy machin gun, AK47, rifle and RPG fire. Pte R.J. Asmus moves forward to a better fire positionphotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, rpg, pte asmus, gibbons collection catalogue, machine gun, ak47, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Hit By Enemy Fire
... A black and white photograph Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR. under fire from heavy machingun fire, AK47 and RPG fire. ...Photograph 1 ATF Operation Atherton 1 Platoon A Coy 8 RAR Gibbons Collection Catalogue Wounded Serviceman AK47 Machine gun Digger Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR. under fire from heavy machingun fire, AK47 and RPG fire. ...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 Contact, contact, Contact, late afternoon, Platoon strength North West of 1ATF 'Operation Atherton' 10 December 1969. 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR. under fire from heavy machingun fire, AK47 and RPG fire. A digger reels back after being hit by enemy firephotograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, ak47, machine gun, digger, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - NATIONAL SERVICE MALAYA, October 1967
... Supermarket (its just like Dickens) .10) 10. Me and Guss (another bloke in my Platoon) They aren't bad size glasses are they. ...Supermarket (its just like Dickens) .10) 10. Me and Guss (another bloke in my Platoon) They aren't bad size glasses are they. photographs malaya G A Jones On all photos at one end, "Oct 67" .1) - .10) Ten colour photographs all numbered numerically on the back, 1 - 10 .11) Writing pad paper numbered both sides with a list of each photo and detail of each, a section of one corner is missing. ...Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for service details. Photos numbered 11 - 18 follow in Cat No 10281.10P As per the sheet .11) .1) 1. The sleeping quarters at the camp. My room is the one with the mirror in front of it. .2) 2. Looking across the sports field at our 8RAR Canteen, there are seven ovals for our Battalion. It was just near the steps on the far side we saw the snake. .3) 3. Garrison Olympic Swimming pool (Patronized regularly) .4) .4 Protestant Denomination Church, except C of E they have their own. .5) 5. R.C. Church. .6) 6. Picture theatre at Garrison Shopping Centre. .7) 7. Self explanatory. .8) 8.A few of the shops. .9) 9. Supermarket (its just like Dickens) .10) 10. Me and Guss (another bloke in my Platoon) They aren't bad size glasses are they. .1) - .10) Ten colour photographs all numbered numerically on the back, 1 - 10 .11) Writing pad paper numbered both sides with a list of each photo and detail of each, a section of one corner is missing.On all photos at one end, "Oct 67"photographs, malaya, g a jones -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PLATOON PHOTO 1967
... 10 weeks Recruit Training which began on 1.2.1967 being the 1st Intake for National Service that year. The names on the rear are possibly those in Graeme Arthur Jones Hut. 2 RTB (2nd Recruit Training Battalion) Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. photograph 2rtb recruit training On sign, "1 - PLATOON ...The photo was produced on 11.4.1967 near the end of 10 weeks Recruit Training which began on 1.2.1967 being the 1st Intake for National Service that year. The names on the rear are possibly those in Graeme Arthur Jones Hut. 2 RTB (2nd Recruit Training Battalion) Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details.Photograph B & W, shows 4 rows of Soldiers being 59 in total, a sign is in the front row black with white text. On the rear is the Photographers stamp dated, there are 15 signed names down the left hand side in blue pen, the owner of the photos name is printed in top RH corner.On sign, "1 - PLATOON A - Coy 2. RTB 1 - Intake1967" On rear printed, "3790932 G.Jones"photograph, 2rtb, recruit training -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - LAND WARFARE, DRILL, ARMY, HEADQUARTERS TRAINING COMMAND, 3 May 1979
... 10. Sword Drill. 11. Drill with the cane. 12. Drill with the pace stick. 12. Unit drill - platoon drill. 14. ...10. Sword Drill. 11. Drill with the cane. 12. Drill with the pace stick. 12. Unit drill - platoon drill. 14. ...Manual consists of fiteen chapters related to drill movements. 1. Information for the Instructor. 2. Squad drill without arms - at the halt. 3. Marching. 4. Marching in line and changing direction and formation. 5. Rifle exercises at the halt and on the march. 6. Rifle drill for funerals. 7. Pistol drill - 9mm Browning. 8. Sentry Drill. 9. Quarter guards and sentries. 10. Sword Drill. 11. Drill with the cane. 12. Drill with the pace stick. 12. Unit drill - platoon drill. 14. Unit Drill - Company drill. 15. Unit drill - non-ceremonial. Plus list of illustrations, figures and tables. Part of the collection of KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN, No. 397661. See Cat. No. 5942P for details of his service record.Khaki coloured, textured soft covered manual with two punched holes for attaching to a ring binder. Title on front, cover in black type. Army logo in black. Pages are white in colour with black type. Black and white photographs and diagrams. Fifteen chapters. Pages glued to spine.drill movements, australian army, training manual, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military MuseumFinancial record - PAY BOOKS ARMY WW2, Australian Army, c1939-45
... Discharged 31/10/1943, Unit Australian Maint. Platoon....Discharged 31/10/1943, Unit Australian Maint. Platoon. WW2 Paybook 1. V9520 Attwood John Robert on front cover. ...John Robert Attwood - enlisted 9/12/1940. Discharged 31/10/1943, Unit Australian Maint. Platoon.Pocket size Booklets. 1. Brown Buckram cover, it has 22 pages of pay data, savings, NOK, and medical details. Plus nok details. Pay book NR 235767. 2. Light brown Buckram cover. This one is titled Soldiers Pay Book - continuation. It has pay details, savings, medical details and new details. It has his photos (2). Paybook NR C 80842.1. V9520 Attwood John Robert on front cover. Inside reveals is attested 9/12/1940. Nok = Father Robert Attwood of Bacchus Marsh. 2, V9250 Attwood John Robert, Nok = Mother Mary Alice Attwood of Bacchus Marsh.ww2, paybook -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - VARIOUS MILITARY BADGES, Unknown
... Platoon Sgts & Section Commanders Best Shooting Badge. 2. Best Rifle & LMG Shot in the Company Badge. 3. Signaller Wireless Operator Badge with star. 4. Signaller Wireless Collar Badge. 5. Signaller All Arms Badge Silver. 6. Signaller All Arms Badge Anodised. 7. Pioneer Badge Anodised. 8. Pioneer Badge Silver. 9. Trumpeters Badge. 10...Platoon Sgts & Section Commanders Best Shooting Badge. 2. Best Rifle & LMG Shot in the Company Badge. 3. Signaller Wireless Operator Badge with star. 4. Signaller Wireless Collar Badge. 5. Signaller All Arms Badge Silver. 6. Signaller All Arms Badge Anodised. 7. Pioneer Badge Anodised. 8. Pioneer Badge Silver. 9. Trumpeters Badge. 10 ...Military badges, either gold or silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins. Sizes vary. 1. Platoon Sgts & Section Commanders Best Shooting Badge. 2. Best Rifle & LMG Shot in the Company Badge. 3. Signaller Wireless Operator Badge with star. 4. Signaller Wireless Collar Badge. 5. Signaller All Arms Badge Silver. 6. Signaller All Arms Badge Anodised. 7. Pioneer Badge Anodised. 8. Pioneer Badge Silver. 9. Trumpeters Badge. 10. Buglers Badge Bronze.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt21to30, bob english collection, badges -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM IRAQ, C. 2005
... Platoon Sgt in 1991 and WO2 in 1995. In 1999 served on exchange with the British Military Police on a 6 month exchange. While on exchange served in Bosnia. In 2000 he received Commander 2nd Division Commendation for services to Training in defensive Tactics and Close Personel Protection. Promoted to RSM 2002.In 2004 he received a Conspicious Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours list. He was posted to Iraq with the 1st Al Muthanna Task Group in 2005 for 6 months. During 2008/9 he was posted to the USMC in California. 2009/10...Platoon Sgt in 1991 and WO2 in 1995. In 1999 served on exchange with the British Military Police on a 6 month exchange. While on exchange served in Bosnia. In 2000 he received Commander 2nd Division Commendation for services to Training in defensive Tactics and Close Personel Protection. Promoted to RSM 2002.In 2004 he received a Conspicious Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours list. He was posted to Iraq with the 1st Al Muthanna Task Group in 2005 for 6 months. During 2008/9 he was posted to the USMC in California. 2009/10 ...Uniform worn in Iraq by Greg Westhead. Greg enlisted in the Australian Army in 1974 and served in B Sqd 1st Australian Armoured Corp Regiment, He was discharged in 1977. He re enlisted in 1982 and joined the Military Police. In 1984 he was promoted to Cpl Instructor, then Sgt 1989, promoted to Platoon Sgt in 1991 and WO2 in 1995. In 1999 served on exchange with the British Military Police on a 6 month exchange. While on exchange served in Bosnia. In 2000 he received Commander 2nd Division Commendation for services to Training in defensive Tactics and Close Personel Protection. Promoted to RSM 2002.In 2004 he received a Conspicious Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours list. He was posted to Iraq with the 1st Al Muthanna Task Group in 2005 for 6 months. During 2008/9 he was posted to the USMC in California. 2009/10 he served in Afghanistan for 6 months as WO1 detainee Supervisor. 2012 deployed to the Multi National Force & Observers, Siani Eygpt as the Australian contingent RSM for 7 months. He transferred to the Army Reserve in 2013 as ADF WO1 Senior Instructor Small Arms Training. On reaching the age of 65 he retired from the Army in 2018.Uniform from Iraq Desert pattern, May. - Nov 2005 .1) Shirt with “MP” sleeves attached .2) pants .3) Hat .4) Goggles .5) & .6) Boots .7) Vest with 1 sterile wound dressing pack in pocket uniforms-army, desert pattern, westhead -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - POCKET BOOK, HM Stationery Office, 1914
... 10, 11. The first two are crossed out leaving 11 giving the impression he served in the whole 3 platoons...10, 11. The first two are crossed out leaving 11 giving the impression he served in the whole 3 platoons Accessory POCKET BOOK HM Stationery Office ...Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the Great War . Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Brown 1914 field service pocket book. With the inscriptions he has also written in Column figures 12 Pl, 10, 11. The first two are crossed out leaving 11 giving the impression he served in the whole 3 platoons“No. 1043 Sgt J.W Grinton C Coy 38th Battalion A.I.F” Hand signed “JWG”documents-notebooks, military history, grinton
