Showing 56 items matching "1970-1971 vietnam"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
... ...1970-1971 Vietnam...Cigarette Lighter 1970-1971 Vietnam 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" Silver lighter with inscription below and Snoopy cartoon, "Fuck you Red Baron". ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Taylor, Adrian, From Nui Dat to Discharge: Honouring Their Service 4 Platoon B Company 7 RAR, Vietnam 1970-1971, 2017
... From Nui Dat to Discharge: Honouring Their Service 4 Platoon B Company 7 RAR, Vietnam 1970-1971....From Nui Dat to Discharge: Honouring Their Service 4 Platoon B Company 7 RAR, Vietnam 1970-1971. Book Taylor, Adrian ...This book is about the men who made up 4 Platoon, B Company, 7 Battalion.This book is about the men who made up 4 Platoon, B Company, 7 Battalion.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1961-1975 -- participation, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, soldiers -- australia -- biography., john ' bunda' walker, ken weightman, 4 platoon, b company, 7 battalion, 7 rar, operation finschafen, australian task force base, nui dat, pte robert hughes, cpl allan aldenhoven, pte john walker -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Welcome Home
... A black and white photograph of WO1 Reginald Amos Bandy MBE, the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment is met by his wife on arrival at the Garden Island Naval Base, Sydney, NSW after the Battalion had completed its second tour of duty in Vietnam (1970-1971)...1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph WO1 Reginald Amos Bandy MBE Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) 7 RAR Garden Island Naval Base Sydney Gibbons Collection Catalogue 7th Battalion Regimental Sergeant Major Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of WO1 Reginald Amos Bandy MBE, the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment is met by his wife on arrival at the Garden Island Naval Base, Sydney, NSW after the Battalion had completed its second tour of duty in Vietnam (1970-1971) Welcome Home 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 WO1 Reginald Amos Bandy MBE, the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment is met by his wife on arrival at the Garden Island Naval Base, Sydney, NSW after the Battalion had completed its second tour of duty in Vietnam (1970-1971)photograph, wo1 reginald amos bandy mbe, member of the order of the british empire (mbe), 7 rar, garden island naval base, sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, 7th battalion, regimental sergeant major, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque, Shield
... On the bottom of the shield there is a plaque which reads "Presented to the 1st Field Australian Hospital Association by Dorothy Mellowship in memory of her late husband WO1 "Blue" Mellowship - Vietnam 1970 - 1971...On the bottom of the shield there is a plaque which reads "Presented to the 1st Field Australian Hospital Association by Dorothy Mellowship in memory of her late husband WO1 "Blue" Mellowship - Vietnam 1970 - 1971 Shield Plaque Plaque ...A wooden shield with a gold 1st Field Hospital badge on top. In the middle are two crossed rifles over a map of south vietnam. Written on the map is South vietnam, Saigon, Nui dat, Vung Tan. On the bottom of the shield there is a plaque which reads "Presented to the 1st Field Australian Hospital Association by Dorothy Mellowship in memory of her late husband WO1 "Blue" Mellowship - Vietnam 1970 - 197118cm x 23cmshield, 1st australian field hospital, south vietnam, saigon, nui dat, vung tan -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 4, December 1970 to August 1971
... The cuttings cover the period from 12 December 1970 to 17 August 1971. ballarat institute of advanced education biae employment advertisements application for enrolment outline of courses engineers' conference ballarat technical school institute award to jim ryan ken scull retires first degree course at biae $30000 x-ray unit for metallurgists biae enrolments equipment projects by physics students no room for our potential residents four new buildings planned for biae john vernon's career night school enrolments apprenticeship commission visit education first festival diversity brings fun for all enrolment taxes accommodation overseas brewers have link with ballarat vietnam a spur for student protest mr g b fairhall new student group formed college diplomas "not recognised" smb "boat" on lake wendouree race stock exchange award to danny dimmo australia losing from student restrictions first lecturer in brewing - n m gower biae course encouraged ph.d.for chemistry lecturer smb exhibition of prints impressive art by students mining companies help education christopher dower wins award for third time bid to keep youths in country students in two-storey units smb registrar eric bald retires master's degree to john duruz a united approach? ...Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 12 December 1970 to 17 August 1971. Book with yellow cover, front. Spiral bound. Coloured card pasted on front cover. Front cover coming away.ballarat institute of advanced education, biae, employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, engineers' conference, ballarat technical school, institute award to jim ryan, ken scull retires, first degree course at biae, $30000 x-ray unit for metallurgists, biae enrolments, equipment projects by physics students, no room for our potential residents, four new buildings planned for biae, john vernon's career, night school enrolments, apprenticeship commission visit, education first, festival diversity brings fun for all, enrolment taxes accommodation, overseas brewers have link with ballarat, vietnam a spur for student protest, mr g b fairhall, new student group formed, college diplomas "not recognised", smb "boat" on lake wendouree race, stock exchange award to danny dimmo, australia losing from student restrictions, first lecturer in brewing - n m gower, biae course encouraged, ph.d.for chemistry lecturer, smb exhibition of prints, impressive art by students, mining companies help education, christopher dower wins award for third time, bid to keep youths in country, students in two-storey units, smb registrar eric bald retires, master's degree to john duruz, a united approach?, fourth university probe group, university submission well received, wolfgang kotsch state's top aprentice, interest in twin-state uni, carol yates wins trust scholarship, student protest re fees increase, e c jone - architect, diplomas conferred, apprenticeship week display, $100 prize for wolfgang kotsch, bath run to daylesford, technical education - geoff storey, rex hollioake -
Lara RSL Sub BranchCloth Badge, HMAS Vendetta
... Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations, and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War. The ship underwent a two-year modernisation from 1971...Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations, and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War. The ship underwent a two-year modernisation from 1971 ...Cloth badge for HMAS Vendetta DD-08. HMAS Vendetta was one of three Daring class destroyers built for and operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The destroyer was built by Williamstown Naval Dockyard and entered service in 1958. During her early career, Vendetta was deployed to the Far East Strategic Reserve on multiple occasions. In 1965 and 1966, the destroyer undertook deterrence patrols during the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation. Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations, and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War. The ship underwent a two-year modernisation from 1971 to 1973, and in December 1974 was one of thirteen RAN warships involved in Operation Navy Help Darwin after Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. Several more deployments were made to the Far East, up until 1978. In October 1979, the destroyer was decommissioned, and served as a parts hulk for sister ship HMAS Vampire. Vendetta was sold for ship breaking in January 1987.Cloth Badge for HMAS Vendetta DD-08Circular cloth badgeHMAS Vendetta DD-08 with hand holding dagger in centre of badgehmas vendetta, royal australian navy, ran, cloth badge, hand holding dagger, dd-08 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchFramed Photo of H.M.A.S. VENDETTA Daring Class Destroyer
... Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to South Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War. he ship underwent a two-year modernisation from 1971 to 1973, and in December 1974 was one of thirteen RAN warships involved in Operation Navy Help Darwin after Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. ...HMAS Vendetta was one of three Daring-class destroyers built for and operated by the Royal Australian Navy. The destroyer was built by Williamstown Naval Dockyard and entered service in 1958. During her early career, Vendetta was deployed to the Far East Strategic Reserve on multiple occasions. In 1965 and 1966, the destroyer undertook deterrence patrols during the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation. Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to South Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War. he ship underwent a two-year modernisation from 1971 to 1973, and in December 1974 was one of thirteen RAN warships involved in Operation Navy Help Darwin after Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. Several more deployments were made to the Far East, up until 1978. In October 1979, the destroyer was decommissioned, and served as a parts hulk for sister ship HMAS Vampire. Vendetta was sold for ship breaking in January 1987. 1002 Rectangular Shaped Glass Covered Photo Frame, 1002.1 H.M.A.S, VENDETTA FIRST COMMISSION MAP. H.M.A.S. VENDETTA Daring Class Destroyer. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Backpack
... From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971....From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971. Back pack Lewis BJ 4721403 Catering corps pack satchel 4721403/B J Lewis A heavy duty green canvas back pack, with buckled straps Equipment Backpack ...From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971.A heavy duty green canvas back pack, with buckled straps 4721403/B J Lewisback pack, lewis bj, 4721403, catering corps, pack, satchel -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Mess tin set
... From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971....From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971. Mess kit Lewis Catering Corps cooking utensil 7350-66-014.5895/S.M.P/V/9/71 7350-66-014-5895/S.M.P/V/6/68 Set of 2 silver tins. ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971.Set of 2 silver tins. Both have folding metal handles. One is smaller than the other, and fits into the larger one.7350-66-014.5895/S.M.P/V/9/71 7350-66-014-5895/S.M.P/V/6/68mess kit, lewis, catering corps, cooking, utensil -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Water bottle with pouch
... From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971....From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971. Water bottle Pouch Pannikin Vietnam Lewis drinking canteen For water only/ do not apply canteen/to open flame/of burner plates. 1967. ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971.A green plastic water bottle with an attached screw lid. Bottle is stored in a green canvas pouch with two flaps that close with heavy press studs. A silver pannikin is stuck inside the pouch. (Unable to be removed)For water only/ do not apply canteen/to open flame/of burner plates. 1967.water bottle, pouch, pannikin, vietnam, lewis, drinking, canteen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Mosquito netting
... From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971....From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971. Vietnam Lewis Net netting protection mosquito net sleeping tent tent insect protection Conlans /Australia /1969 /(broad arrow )/8465 / 66/ 012/ 1390 Rectangular mosquito net of green nylon and nylon mesh, with corners of the net reinforced by triangular nylon patches. ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971.Rectangular mosquito net of green nylon and nylon mesh, with corners of the net reinforced by triangular nylon patches. Sewn into the corners and the upper seams of the mosquito net are lengths of nylon cord. This could be tied to a tree or line to suspend the mosquito net over a sleeping area. A nylon skirt around the edges is designed to be tucked under the soldier to make a floor.Conlans /Australia /1969 /(broad arrow )/8465 / 66/ 012/ 1390vietnam, lewis, net, netting, protection, mosquito net, sleeping tent, tent, insect protection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Webbing
... From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971....From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971. Lewis Webbing Frogs Harness bayonet clasp clips A set of webbing consisting of 2 x webbing frogs for bayonets, 1 X webbing harness for a pack, and 2 X metal clips/clasps for attaching items to belt. ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971.A set of webbing consisting of 2 x webbing frogs for bayonets, 1 X webbing harness for a pack, and 2 X metal clips/clasps for attaching items to belt.lewis, webbing, frogs, harness, bayonet, clasp, clips -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Water filter bag
... From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971....From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971. Water bag filter Lewis Vietnam catering drinking health disease parasites A green bag shaped like a sock made of fine weave canvas to allow water to filter slowly from inside the bag. ...The single-person Millbank filter bag was used to filter particles and parasites out of water. From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971.A green bag shaped like a sock made of fine weave canvas to allow water to filter slowly from inside the bag. The top of the filter has two brass eyelets set opposite each other so the object can be hung up during water filtering. Instructions for use are sewn at top of bag and a black line indicates how much water the filter can hold.water bag, filter, lewis, vietnam, catering, drinking, health, disease, parasites -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Accessory, Cloth badge
... This United States Air Force Tactical Air Command (TAC) insignia was collected by Warrant Officer Class 2 R P Matthews of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, Vietnam 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. Patches like this were worn on flight suits and jackets during the Vietnam era. ...This United States Air Force Tactical Air Command (TAC) insignia was collected by Warrant Officer Class 2 R P Matthews of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, Vietnam 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. Patches like this were worn on flight suits and jackets during the Vietnam era. ...This United States Air Force Tactical Air Command (TAC) insignia was collected by Warrant Officer Class 2 R P Matthews of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, Vietnam 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. Patches like this were worn on flight suits and jackets during the Vietnam era. Amongst the key functions of the United States Air Force TAC was commanding, organising, equipping, training, and administering assigned or attached forces. Small cloth badge. Blue (top) and red (bottom) embroidered shield divided horizontally by a wavy line. In the centre is a white sword with a red handle and yellow-gold wings. At the base is yellow text "TACTICAL AIR COMMAND" on a white banner.Tactical air command.wo2 robert palmer matthews, tactical air command, 34974, 161, ordnance, patch, badge, usa, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Accessory - Lanyard, Shoulder Cord
... Standard issue item as used by Warrant Officer Class 2, Robert Palmer Matthews, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, in Vietnam from 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. ...Standard issue item as used by Warrant Officer Class 2, Robert Palmer Matthews, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, in Vietnam from 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. Matthews 34974 Ordnance Vietnam shoulder cord aiguillette 161 Recce Red cord lanyard with knots Accessory Lanyard, Shoulder Cord ...Standard issue item as used by Warrant Officer Class 2, Robert Palmer Matthews, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, in Vietnam from 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. Red cord lanyard with knotsmatthews, 34974, ordnance, vietnam, shoulder cord, aiguillette, 161 recce -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Letter - Poem, Heroes in the mist
... Served on H.M.A.S Sydney from 5 March 1970 - 17 December 1971. Moffitt Navy R42627 HMAS Sydney Vung Battle of Long Tan Vietnam A three page copy of a poem in black and white ink. ...This poem was written by Robert Gregory Moffitt, Royal Australian Navy. R 42627. Served on H.M.A.S Sydney from 5 March 1970 - 17 December 1971. A three page copy of a poem in black and white ink. moffitt, navy, r42627, hmas sydney, vung, battle of long tan, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Fulghum, David and Maitland, Terrence, The Vietnam Experience: South Vietnam on Trial: Mid 1970 to 1972 (Copy 1), 1985
... Vietnam (ARVN) In late March 1971. Fire Support Base Mary Ann, the westermost outpost of the U.S. 23d Infantry (Americal) Division in Quang Tin Province, was about to become the property of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). The Vietnam Experience: South Vietnam on Trial: Mid 1970 ...In late March 1971. Fire Support Base Mary Ann, the westermost outpost of the U.S. 23d Infantry (Americal) Division in Quang Tin Province, was about to become the property of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN).non-fictionIn late March 1971. Fire Support Base Mary Ann, the westermost outpost of the U.S. 23d Infantry (Americal) Division in Quang Tin Province, was about to become the property of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). vietnam war, fire support base mary ann, u.s. 23rd infantry division, quang tin province, army of the republic of north vietnam (arvn) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Last Ride in Vietnam
... Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte John William Alexander (3796068) who was called up for National Service. Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. A coloured photograph of a Caribou plane on the ground. It was John Alexander's last ride in Vietnam flying from Nui Dat to Saigon in 1971. this photograph is showing signs of deterioration.photograhp, pte john william alexander, 3796068, australian national serviceman, australian army catering corps, headquarters, 1st australian task force, caribou, nui dat, saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Australian Force Vietnam Air Mail Envelope
... Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte John William Alexander (3796068) who was called up for National Service. Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. An Australian Force Vietnam Air Mail envelope address to Mr and Mrs Alexander and family in Ascot Vale, Melbourne. On the back of the envelope are the details of the sender, 3796086, alexander, HQ Coy air mail, envelope, pte john william alexander, 3796068, australian national serviceman, australian army catering corps, headquarters, 1st australian task force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Brief For Members Proceeding To Australian On R&R Leave
... Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte John William Alexander (3796068) who was called up for National Service. Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. A laminated document titled Brief For Members Proceeding To Australian On R&R Leave. There are seven paragraphs of instructions for military personal.r&r leave, pte john william alexander, 3796068, australian national serviceman, australian army catering corps, headquarters, 1st australian task force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - R & R Leave - Pte Alexander
... Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte John William Alexander (3796068) who was called up for National Service. Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. A laminated document to Pte Alexander from HQ Coy 1 ATF Nui Dat advising him that R & R leave had been granted on the 4 Oct 70. there are six paragraphs of instructionsr&r leave, nui dat, hq coy, 1 atf, pte john william alexander, 3796068, australian national serviceman, australian army catering corps, headquarters, 1st australian task force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Airline Passenger Ticket, Baggage Check and MAC Boarding Pass for Pte Alexander
... Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte John William Alexander (3796068) who was called up for National Service. Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. A laminated Airline Passenger Ticket, baggage Check and MAC Boarding Pass for Pte. Alexander from Saigon to Sydney. Mission Number is P214 for 4 Oct 1970 and his boarding number is 140. On the reverse there is more information.airline passenger ticket, baggage check, boarding pass, pte john william alexander, 3796068, australian national serviceman, australian army catering corps, headquarters, 1st australian task force, saigon, sydney -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Sticker
... This item was collected by Warrant Officer Class 2 R P Matthews of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, Vietnam 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. ...This item was collected by Warrant Officer Class 2 R P Matthews of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, Vietnam 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. Marauders Mals 12 Sticker Vietnam war United States Marines US Marine Corps Marines Sticker - Yellow circle rim with green and yellow banners top 'Marauders' and bottom ' MALS 12'. ...Patch of the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 (MALS-12), also known as the "Marauders" : an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps, deployed in support of combat operations in Vietnam in May 1965. This item was collected by Warrant Officer Class 2 R P Matthews of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, Vietnam 22 Dec 1970 until 23 Dec 1971. Sticker - Yellow circle rim with green and yellow banners top 'Marauders' and bottom ' MALS 12'. Head of large wild cat in green brown and white. marauders, mals 12, sticker, vietnam war, united states marines, us marine corps, marines -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Winter, Peter, The Year I Said Goodbye
... Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1971 - Personal narratives Australian Australian Servicemen Australian National Serviceman Infantry Centre Ingleburn 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Infantry Platoon Commander On 17th February 1970 at the age of 25, I said goodbye to my wife Raylene and our 10 month old son and left with the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, to srve my tour of duty as an infantry platoon commander in South Vietnam. ...On 17th February 1970 at the age of 25, I said goodbye to my wife Raylene and our 10 month old son and left with the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, to srve my tour of duty as an infantry platoon commander in South Vietnam.On 17th February 1970 at the age of 25, I said goodbye to my wife Raylene and our 10 month old son and left with the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, to srve my tour of duty as an infantry platoon commander in South Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1971 - personal narratives, australian, australian servicemen, australian national serviceman, infantry centre ingleburn, 7th battalion, royal australian regiment, infantry platoon commander -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Original Australian Army Military Driving Licence for Sgt Colin Peter Chadwick, 1974
... He served in Vietnam with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) from September 1970 to September 1971....He served in Vietnam with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) from September 1970 to September 1971. Cpl Colin Peter Chadwick 44018 Royal Australian Infantry Corps Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) Military Driving Licence Liverpool Tpt Unit Ingleburn NSW Original Australian Army Military Driving Licence for Sgt Colin Peter Chadwick. ...This item was donated by Cpl Colin Peter Chadwick (44018) who served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) from September 1970 to September 1971.Original Australian Army Military Driving Licence for Sgt Colin Peter Chadwick. On the back of the Licence there is a stamp which reads Liverpool Tpt Unit, Milpo, Ingleburn, NSWcpl colin peter chadwick, 44018, royal australian infantry corps, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), military driving licence, liverpool tpt unit, ingleburn nsw -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - Appreciation Memo - Appreciation by Flt Lt N.J. Russell dated 3 Oct 70
... He served in Vietnam with No.9 Squadron in July 1966 and June 1970 to June 1971....He served in Vietnam with No.9 Squadron in July 1966 and June 1970 to June 1971. Flight Lieutenant Norman John Russell 013587 Royal Australian Air Force No 9 Squadron Appreciation Minute Paper Sgt Darryl Francis Dimmock A18531 Cpl Graham Alan Glasson A44207 Leading Aircraftman Clive Ringshaw A44429 Leading Aircraftman Ian Douglas Britton A57716 Leading Aircraftman Terrance William Pracy A223472 Leading Aircraftman Terence George O'Brien A61673 Leading Aircraftman Kevin John Fietz A316774 Cpl Kevin Roy Trimmer A56533 Leading Aircraftman Gary Walter Allsopp A224104 Cpl John Walter Hazelton A223035 Leading Aircraftman David Leonard Stewart A317153 Sgt Arthur Ernest Hains A51335 Leading Aircraftman Glynville Garth Mason A57076 Leading Aircraftman Peter Harold Davison A117687 Sgt James Benedict Vanderkyl A216178 British Empire Medal Leading Aircraftman Graham Daniel Edmond Gleeson A117839 On cream paper with the word "Loose Minute" above the Department of Air Minute Paper is an 'original' document/minute paper written by Flt Lt Russell to all members of the Technical Flight for their co-operation and thanking his crew for their good work. ...This item was donated by Flight Lieutenant Norman John Russell (013587) who was an Engineer in the Royal Australian Air Force. He served in Vietnam with No.9 Squadron in July 1966 and June 1970 to June 1971.On cream paper with the word "Loose Minute" above the Department of Air Minute Paper is an 'original' document/minute paper written by Flt Lt Russell to all members of the Technical Flight for their co-operation and thanking his crew for their good work. See media file for more informationflight lieutenant norman john russell, 013587, royal australian air force, no 9 squadron, appreciation, minute paper, sgt darryl francis dimmock, a18531, cpl graham alan glasson, a44207, leading aircraftman clive ringshaw, a44429, leading aircraftman ian douglas britton, a57716, leading aircraftman terrance william pracy, a223472, leading aircraftman terence george o'brien, a61673, leading aircraftman kevin john fietz, a316774, cpl kevin roy trimmer, a56533, leading aircraftman gary walter allsopp, a224104, cpl john walter hazelton, a223035, leading aircraftman david leonard stewart, a317153, sgt arthur ernest hains, a51335, leading aircraftman glynville garth mason, a57076, leading aircraftman peter harold davison, a117687, sgt james benedict vanderkyl, a216178, british empire medal, leading aircraftman graham daniel edmond gleeson, a117839 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Original pages 3 and 4 of a Confidential Report by Lt Col Scott
... This item was donated by Lt Col Francis Peter Scott (335011) who was with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and served in Vietnam as Official Duty 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in October 1969 and December 1970. He also served in Vietnam with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from February 1971 to October 1971...This item was donated by Lt Col Francis Peter Scott (335011) who was with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and served in Vietnam as Official Duty 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in October 1969 and December 1970. He also served in Vietnam with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from February 1971 to October 1971 Lt Col Francis Peter Scott 335011 Royal Australian Infantry Corps Official Duty 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Original pages 3 and 4 of a Confidential Report describes lessons learnt regarding training in Australia prior to going to Vietnam. ...This item was donated by Lt Col Francis Peter Scott (335011) who was with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and served in Vietnam as Official Duty 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in October 1969 and December 1970. He also served in Vietnam with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from February 1971 to October 1971Original pages 3 and 4 of a Confidential Report describes lessons learnt regarding training in Australia prior to going to Vietnam. See media file for more informaitonlt col francis peter scott, 335011, royal australian infantry corps, official duty, 3rd battalion, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Ticker Tape Parade
... 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. Photograph 7 RAR 7th Battalion Parade Gibbons Collection Catalogue Sydney Parade Welcome Home Parade Diggers The Royal Australian Regiment A black and white photograph of George St, Sydney, NSW, Australia 1971 ...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 George St, Sydney, NSW, Australia 1971. Diggers ofthe 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, march through the city of Sydney, through a ticker tape welcome, past the City hall and the movie theatre district.photograph, 7 rar, 7th battalion, parade, gibbons collection catalogue, sydney parade, welcome home parade, diggers, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Champagne Cocktails
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph Nui Dat Saigon Ambassador Harry Maj Neville Smethurst Gibbons Collection Catalogue Polar Medal MBE Member of the Order of the British Empire 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Maj Neville Smethurst MBE 2IC of the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (1970-1971) at Ambassador Harry's residence in Saigon. ...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 Maj Neville Smethurst MBE 2IC of the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (1970-1971) at Ambassador Harry's residence in Saigon. Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. The Ambassador conceded and the medal was put away. Maj. Smethurst then told of his experiences on Antarctia to the assembled embassy officials, while enjoying some champagne cocktails with some delicious "finger food". After spending a pleasant night in Saigon Maj Smethurst returned to Nui Dat.photograph, nui dat, saigon, ambassador harry, maj neville smethurst, gibbons collection catalogue, polar medal, mbe, member of the order of the british empire, 7th battalion, royal australian regiment, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Maj Neville Smethurst
... 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. Photograph Saigon 7 RAR Maj Neville Smethurst Polar Medal Ambassador Harry Gibbons Collection Catalogue MBE Member of the Order of the British Empire Royal Australian Regiment Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Maj Neville Smethurst MBE 2IC 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1970-1971) at Ambassador Harry's residence in Saigon. ...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 Maj Neville Smethurst MBE 2IC 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1970-1971) at Ambassador Harry's residence in Saigon. Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. The ambassador conceded and the medal was put away. Maj Smethurst then told of his experiences in Antartica to the assembled embassy officials, whie enjoying some chanpagne cocktails.photograph, saigon, 7 rar, maj neville smethurst, polar medal, ambassador harry, gibbons collection catalogue, mbe, member of the order of the british empire, royal australian regiment, denis gibbons
