This Officers Cap belonged to 2nd Lieutenant Timothy Andrew Fischer 2784385 who a national serviceman and served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. His tour of Vietnam was with the 1st Battalion with The Royal Australian Regiment from 9 Apr 1968 to 28 Feb 1969A khaki peaked cap with Corps Badge of 1RAR on the front. Has a brown leather chin strap. Badge of 1RAR "Duty first"officers cap, 2lt tim fischer, 2784385, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Vietnam. Honour Roll from Vietnam 1965 - 1966 and Vietnam 1968 - 1969. At the bottom of the Board reads Lest We Forget1st battalion, royal australian regiment, killed in action, pte michael alwyn bourke, 37867, royal australian infantry corps, pte william thomas carroll, 37010, pte arie van valen, 54320, pte william lynn nalder, 2412151, cpl francis john smith, 37003, cpl (temp) francis john smith, pte ronald eric field, 214479, pte thomas ross, 212612, l/cpl thomas ross, pte allan robert hansen, 214329, l/cpl richard harold john parker, l/cpl richard harold heath (other name), 213963, pte peter raymond gillson, 37857, cpl reginald hedley hillier, 42774, mention in dispatches, cpl alexander henry fotheringham, 36543, pte christopher clark, 215214, pte neville wayne horne, 215217, pte mervyn arthur frederick wilson, 213780, pte desmond hugh penn, 5411479, pte bror ola petersen, 5411305, l/cpl ronald edward coxon, 38012, cpl raymond douglas seipel, 15985, pte edward anthony grills, 215418, l/cpl thomas suter, 17665, cpl leslie charles mcdonnell, 54026, pte lionel james baxter, 1200128, capt kenneth wilfred bade, 17071, royal regiment of australian artillery, 105th field battery, cpl robert walter bowtell, 213151, royal australian engineers, 3 field troop, sgt alastair john sherwood don, 37221, rnza, 161 fd battery rnza, bombardier robert white, 928518, pte errol john bailey, 2786313, australian national serviceman, cpl robert bernard hickey, 215745, pte robert leo mcnab, 39354, pte john alfred o'brien, 2786748, pte lawrence rodney sheppard, 3790506, 7th battalion, pte bevan maxwell trimble, 3791291, pte richard christopher allan watson, 39403, cpl john hunter whitton, 311532, cpl ian kenneth dawson, 215063, pte christopher robert nisbet, 1201338, cpl john gregory stinson pearce, 2784043, l/cpl william henry martin, 1731467, pte alan john wallis, 2787255, pte harry winston white, 216009, pte brian thomas young, 1733095, pte peter eris murray, 2788524, pte robert maxwell grist, 39426, pte graeme john moss, 1200817, pte archibald stanley williams, 5715189, pte neil anthony mcinerney, 217514, pte paul evans, 1732701, pte john michael slattery, 2787079, pte rodney donald hughes, 1201350, pte ian james gibbs, 5715657, cpl (temp) frederick john annesley, 2784162, pte william wayne donnelly, 2lt terrance edward langlands, 2786939, l/cpl john milton rands, 2787069, l/cpl john henry kalma, 215637, pte raymond john cox, 2787020

Chaplain John Brownbill served in the Korean War, and was part of the Army Reserve in later years. Gerald Cudmore served as Padre with 1RAR in Vietnam in 1965/66 and was the first Branch Padre of the RAR Association in Victoria. At the time this image was taken Gerald Cudmore was the Vicar General of Melbourne. Photograph of Chaplain John Brownbill, of the 3RAR and Gerald Anthony Cudmore of the 1RAR, in front of the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne. The image was taken during the late 1990's on Vietnam Veterans Day. padre, vietnam, vietnam veterans day, 1rar, 3rar, korea

The 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) completed two tours of South Vietnam between 1965 and 1969. They were the first Australian infantry battalion sent to the war, initially attached to the US 173rd Airborne Brigade. in 1968, 1RAR participated in the Battle of Coral–Balmoral, Australia’s longest and bloodiest engagement of the war.A poster framed in narrow pale brown frame celebrating the 50th Anniversary 1945 - 1995 of the 1st Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment that shows the images of five soldiers from 1RAR over a lot of names.50th Anniversary 1945 - 1995vietnam, 1rar, white, graeme white, commemorative, 50th anniversary, 1st battalion, royal australian regiment

.1) The first medal on the left is the BEM. There are 9 clasps denoting overseas service and 3 clasps denoting Long Service. Francis William (Dinky) Dean (born Kerang) enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX93960 on 16.12.43 age 18 years. He went on to serve with the 2nd/2nd Pioneers in the islands ending up on Morotai at wars end. At the end of 1945 while still overseas 3 new Battalions were formed for service wth BCOF in Japan. They were the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s made up from 3 Aust Divisions 6th, 7th and 9th. Frank was one of the first to sign up in the 65th Bn with same Regt No. They moved to Japan in early 1946. While still in Japan in 1947 there was a period called the Interim Army while the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s were designated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bn’s R.A.R, Aust Regular Army. His Regt No changed to 3742 and the 65th became the 1st Batt of the R.A.R. He then served with 1 RAR in Korea 7.4.52 to 28.2.53, 3.3.54 to 24.3.56. Malaya during the Emergency/ Confrontation Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Vietnam 1.6.65 to 7.6. 66, 18.3.68 to 11.2.69. Malaya 1969-70. Frank was discharged from the Army on 19.12.1975 with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant with a total of 32 years service. He was the longest serving member of 1 RAR, he had a final posting to RMC prior to discharge. BEM (British Empire Medal) For service in Korea. BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan) RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) RMC (Royal Military College Duntroon) In 2004 Frank was the guest of honour at the new Coral Lines Lavarack Barracks Townsville, a street was named “Dean drive” after him. Frank passed away on 11.2.2005 age 79 years. .1) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (16) re F.W Dean BEM. .2) Name badge - battalion badge for unit associations. Black plastic backing with pin, black name on gold background. .2) "Frank Dean 1RAR"numismatics, medals, military, badges, metalcraft

Describes the history of 173 Airbourne and service of 1RAR with the 173 Airbourne Brigade. There are two photographs, both with the title "Image from The First three Years Pictorial history of the 173rd" See media file for more informationImage from the First Three Years Pictorial History of the 173rd1rar, 173rd airborne brigade, bien hoa, saigon, xuan loc, long khanh, phuoc long province, phuoc tuy province, central highlands, viet cong main force, iron triangle, war zone d, anzus defence treaty, australia, new zealand, united states of america, bien hoa air base, killed in action, medals of honor, distinguished service cross, silver star, purple heart, 9mm owen guns, 7.62mm self loading rifle, m60 machine gun, m26 grenade, m72 light anti-tank weapon, m79 grenade launcher, gun slingers club

What I thought I knew about the Viet Nam War didn't even come close to scratching the surface of what the Viet Nam experiece really was all about for my father (Gary McKay) and his fellow veterans... After going to Viet Nam with hem, I felt I finally understood him a little better. (this is by Kelly McKay) 1961-1975 -- vietnam, southern -- battefields, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, australian, veterans -- travel -- australia -- vietnam, gary mckay, 2lt tim fischer, 1 rar

This item was the property of Pte Smith of 1RAR. it contained photos printed on 4/11/1965Long - Bien Photograph paper folder for delivering developed photos.. Exterior has faded to buff colour with black writing; inside is blue with black writing. Urgent photos - 07643 - Smith - 1 RAR PX / 4.11.65 / 37 Photograph 9 x 12 photo album, 1 rar

1 RAR plaque made of light wood, the RAR badge is in the centre of the blue symbol, the metal plate on the top has the writing "presented to 5/6 RVR SGT's Mess By 1RAR SGT's Mess"

Corporal Trevor H Parrott served in Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 1RAR, 1965 - 66.Set of six voice recordings of letters of Cpl Parrott, 1BN RAR to his wife in Kent Town South Australia. Each tape secure in postage boxrecording tapes, 1 rar, parrott, th parrott, tape, letter, recording

Framed photographErection of the 1RAR badge over the entrance to 3 Btn barracks - Hino, Japan 9 Feb 1950 by Sgt A Studeman (ex 2/8 Australian Infantry Btn)

Items issued to Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, No's VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1RAR. Refer Reg No 124.2 for his service details.Pants, cummerbund, sash, peaked cap and white jacket, belonging to Frank (Dinky) DEAN.uniforms, army, costume, male ceremonial, military history

The pay books belonged to Francis William (Dinky) Dean BEM, No's VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1RAR. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details..1) Pay book, mustard colour No 26748. B & W image of soldier, passport size, stapled inside back cover. .2, .3, .4) Pay books, Tan colour, No's 27965, 11195, 15297.Handwritten on each pay book: "3742 Dean Francis William."documents, financial, service records, army, military history

Framed photograph of Major MacDonald as he is greeted by a Vietnamese woman after being presented with a garland during the welcoming ceremony for the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). Gia Dinh Province, Saigon. June 1965. refer AWM collection < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/DNE/65/0024/VN/ >

Slouch had belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2 Slouch had belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowden served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2 Hat, Khaki Fur Felt ( slouch hat) with brim down, soft bash and green ( 1RAR) pugaree with no colour patch. The pugaree had a staff officers bullion badge sewn to the front. Bullion badge has a gold lion atop of a gold and red crown on a black backing The hat has a brown leather chin strap and redish brown leather sweat band on the inside Made by "Fayrefield" Melbourne 7 1/8 19695/6rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn

The 34th Infantry Brigade was raised in Moratai and consisted of three Infantry Battalions. Namely the 65th / 66th /and 67th Battalions. On the 23rd November 1948 they became the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions. The Royal Australian Regiment became the key component of the new Australian Regular Army. The 34th Battalion 1RAR/ 2 RAR and 3 RAR saw service in WW11 in Korea and Vietnam.Gilded brass hat badge showing a round wattle wreath with "St Edwards" crown over a kangaroo and 2 crossed .303 rifles.Kangaroo and wattle are distinctly Australian - from the TAC signs of the parent units. Crossed rifles represents the infantry nature of the Regiment.

Framed document titled "Remember - June 1965" Outlines the history of the entry of 1st Ballalion RAR into Bien Hoa in June 1965Plaque - Donated to the Military Police Association by Raymond Bate BEM ANZAC Day 2000document, 1rar, bien hoa, colonel oliver jackson, us 173 airborne brigade

This is a photograph of Francis Patrick (Pat) Burgess, journalist, who travelled to South Vietnam with the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. He recorded the experiences of 6 Platoon, `B’ Company. This image was taken by Sgt Bill Noble, who served in 1 RAR.Black and white photo of a man in uniform in jungle setting holding a camera. He is wearing an army issue hat and a belt with a canteen and a revolver in a holster attached. He is looking at the camera with an amused look on his face. On reverse " Pat Burgess in his "warco gear". Pat attached himself to B Coy 1 RAR on the first tour of 1st Battalion RAR 1965-1966."pat burgess - australian war correspondent, vietnam, 1965-1966, burgess, 1rar, noble, journalist

Photograph of a Soldier in Jungle Greens sitting on his backpack reading a comic.soldier, photograph, down time, 1st battalion, royal australian regiment, bien hoa province, 1rar, us 173rd airborne brigade

This book describes the combat experiences of 1 Troop of A Squandron on the 4th/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse in Vietnam. The 1RAR group including Carriers, was in turn attached to the US 173rd Airborne Brigade - a 'gung ho' paratroop unit.australia. army. light horse regiment, 4th/19th (prince of wales's) - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation. australian, bien hoa, qantas, 1 troop, a squadron, 173rd airborne brigade, 1rar

Black and white photograph of eight soldiers in jungle greens. The photo was taken just prior to an attack on a VC stronghold in the Iron Triangle. A section of 6 Platoon B Coy 1RAR. The photo was taken just prior to an attack/on a VC stronghold in the/Iron Triangle./Left to Right LCPL Trevor Adams (Tas. ) Pte. Ray Earea (NSW.) LCPL . Guner/Rama (NSW' Pte. Bob Cross (NSW)/CPL. Dave Haines (Melb.) Pte. Ray O'Brian (Qld) Cpl. Terry Loftus (NSW.) Pte. Ross/Mangano (NSW)/Cpl. Loftus and Pte. Mangano were wounded shortly after the photo was taken. Pte/Mangano had his left leg/amputated as a result.6 platoon b coy, 1 rar, iron triangle, photograph

To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.australia. army. foreign service - vietnam, vietnam - armed forces, bien hoa, 173rd airborne brigade, 1rar, 161, 161 field battery, phuoc tuy, vung tau, nui, nui dat, binh ba, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong)

To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.australia. army. foreign service - vietnam, vietnam - armed forces, bien hoa, 1rar, 173rd airborne brigade, 161 field battery, phuoc tuy, vung tau, nui, nui dat, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong), binh, binh ba

A Copy of the Biography of Major General A.L. Morrison AO DSO MBE. See media files for more infomation.major general a.l. morrison ao dso mbe, biography - alan lindsay morrison, col alan lindsay morrison, 2508, royal australian infantry corps, 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment, companion of the distinguished service order, royal military college, officer cadet, 2nd battalion royal australian regiment, 3rar, korea, operations officer, 1rar, lt col a.l. morrison, australian army staff college, 1st australian task force, dso, military assistant, chief of the general staff sir thomas daly, brig alan lindsay morrison, maj gen alan lindsay morrison, officer of the order of australia, ao

Printed article written about Morrie Stanley, who was one of the heroes of the Battle of Long Tan and his death in 2010vietnam war, battle of long tan, new zealand. army, capt maurice david stanley (nz), 33140, nui dat, delta company, 6 rar/nz (anzac), maj harry smith mc, 105mm howitzer, royal military academy duntroon, 1rar, us 173rd airborne brigade, vung tau, phuoc tuy province, maj maurice david stanley (nz), member of the order of the british empire, mbe, the united states presidential citation, unit citation for gallantry, 16 field regiment, 161 fd battery rnza, l/cpl william greening walker (nz), 39754, mention in dispatches, mid

Photographs of this information board were taken by Mike Waldron, John Eaton and Bob GristFive colour photos and text superimposed on colour photo of wet mess on SAS Hill, Nui Dat, depicting eight soldiers relaxing, drinking beer outside mess.Wet mess on SAS Hill at Nui Dat, courtesy Mike Waldron.information board, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, 1rar, 7rar, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, operation toan thang, tet offensive (1968), bien hoa-bien nuong, fire support base coral, 141st north vietnamese army (nva) regiment, 141 nva regt, 102 field battery, viet cong killed, bien hoa long khanh, hat dich, tua tich, baria, operation windsor, operation goodwood, 9rar, 4rar, operation blue mountains, operation platypus, medivac, pte michael waldron, 17773, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, pte john easton, 215943, pte robert maxwell grist, 39426

Photo donated by John Smith ex 1 Armoured Regiment SVN, 1969-1970 Drawn from A Duty Done: A summary of operations by the Royal Australian Regiment in the Vietnam War 1965-1972 by Lieutenant Colonel Fred Fairhead (Rtd) (2012) p.487Summary of Infantry Operations 1965-1972. Text superimposed on colour photo of infantry soldiers on operations with APC. See media file for more information.Photo donated by John Smith ex 1 Armoured Regiment SVN, 1969-1970 Drawn from A Duty Done: A summary of operations by the Royal Australian Regiment in the Vietnam War 1965-1972 by Lieutenant Colonel Fred Fairhead (Rtd) (2012) p.487infantry, d company, 4th battalion, the royal australian regiment, 4rar, hmas sydney, cambodian border, ham tan, long hai hills, operations hump, ho bob woods, operation crimp, 5rar, 6rar, nui thi vai, nui dinh mountains, operations vaucluse, operation queanbeyan, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong), operation hobart, battle of long tan, operation bribie, operation coburg, operation lavarack, operation camden, operation overlord, operation ivanhoe, fire support base - coral, 1rar, centurion tank, anti personnel mines, m16 landmines, 1st australian task force, route 44, operation renmark, 8rar, operation hammersley, operations reynella, operation mundingburra, tet offensive, a company, 3rar, operation nowra, binh ba, operation goodwood, hat dich, operation marsden, may tao base, operation bondi, operation pinnaroo, minh dam secret zone, operation birdwood, operation nathan, operation cung chung, 2 rar/nz, 7rar, operation valiant, operation south ward, capt maurice frederick fairhead, lt col maurice frederick fairhead, 57064, royal australian infantry corps, 6th battalion

A Copy of Vietnam Veterans Council of Victoria Inc.: A brief history of the Vietnam War which was compiled as a guide to secondary school students and or any other person wishing to study the history of the Vietnam War. For more information please read the media files.vietnam veterans council of victoria inc., south china sea, laos, cambodia, the viet minh, ho chi minh, battle of dien bien phu, vietnamese communist party, national liberation front, viet cong, saigon, bien hoa, the domino theory, south east asia, australian government, prime minister - robert menzies, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), royal australian air force, raaf, caribou, australian national serviceman, 1st battalion, royal australian regiment, 1rar, hmas sydney, bien hoa airbase, us 173rd airborne brigade, cu chi, tunnels, tunnel rats, saigon-cholon, australian task force, phuoc tuy province, 5rar, 6rar, nui dat, 1st australian task force, 1atf, headquarters, australian force vietnam, ho chi minh city, phuoc tuy, d company, battle of long tan, gunners, new zealand gunners, australian gunners, m113, raaf helicopters, d445 provincial battalion, vietnam veterans' day, anzac, hmas hobart, u.s. 7th fleet, a squadron, canberra bomber, vung tau harbour, tet offensive, baria, long dien, long hai hills, c company, 3rar, fire support base, fire support base - coral, fire support base - balmoral, 8rar, vietnamese territorial force, us troops, whitlam labor government, prime minister gough whitlam, agent orange, evatt royal commission, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsd, welcome home parade 1987