This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 6th, australia. army. battalion, 6th

This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 6th, australia. army. battalion, 6th

No matter how carefully unit histories are written, expense and time do not allow the stor of all participants to be told in full.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion 6th, vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australia, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, ooperation gisborne, operation mundingburra

This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam. australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 6th, australia. army. battalion, 6th

Shield shape plaque made of timber that has been varnished red in colour. A large, gold coloured Royal Australian Regiment badge is affixed to the front of the plaque.rar, infantry, hat badge, plaque, army, wark vc club

Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with a large Australian Army Aviation Corps badge engraved into the Sky and royal blue paint on the metal shield attached to the front of the plaque plaque, army aviation, wark vc club

This shirt was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment Matthews. This lanyard would have been worn by a member of the military police or a service personel in the infantry or the 4th battalion. blue 1 royal victorian regiment.Red lanyard

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A coloured photographic image of the original D Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR).plaque. This plaque was designed by 2Lt Dave Sabben Officer Commanding, 12 Platoon, D Company, 6RARshield, d coy, 6 rar, 2lt dave sabben, 12 platoon, gibbons collection catalogue, 6th battalion, plaque, the royal australian regiment, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, 18/08/1969. A digger from 6th Battalion/New Zealand (ANZAC) Royal Australian Regiment, sites in the cross of remembrance using a compass whilst facing directly at the area of the bloody battle.photograph, long tan cross, phuoc tuy province, 6th battalion, 4rar nz, royal australian regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, digger, long tan cross dedication

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of the wife of The Regimental Colonel, the Royal Australian Regiment, Mrs Thomas arrives to attend the Trooping of the Colour on the occasion of the presentation of the United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to D Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Townsville, QLD 18/08/1968photograph, battle of long tan, john gorton, 6 rar, united states presidential distinguished unit, gibbons collection catalogue, townsville, regimental colonel, the royal australian regiment, mrs thomson, trooping of the colour, d company, 6th battalion, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, denis gibbons

This was donated by Pte Lindsay Arnold Burton (3786890) who served in the Australian Army .As a National Service he served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit from Jan 1967 to Feb 1967, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from Feb 1967 to May 1967 and the 2nd Battalion , The Royal Australian Regiment from May 1967 to Aug 1967.A brown coloured cardboard cover with dark brown material binding on the left hand side. The details of the manual is in black ink. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-014-2062. The manual is held together with a brown shoe lace.australian army, manual, notes for operators, regimental radio equipment, pte lindsay arnold burton, 3786890, royal australian infantry corps, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 6th battalion, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment, australian national serviceman

This booklet was donated by Pte Lindsay Arnold Burton 3786890 who served in the Australian Army. Pte Buton a National Service soldier. He served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. Pte Lindsay was in Vietnan with 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit from Jan 67 to Feb 67, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from Feb 67 to May 67 and 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment from May 67 to Aug 67.A brwon coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Near the top right corner reads WO Code No: 9031. There are three punch holes down the left hand side and two metal staples down the spine of the booklet.british army, signal training, morse telegraphy, pte lindsay arnold burton, 3786890, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 6th battalion, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment

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 Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. The Trooping of the 6 RAR Colour past the Prime Minister The Right Honourable John Gorton MP. The Colour is followed by number 1 Guard consisting of Delta Company 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regimentphotograph, battle of long tan, 6 rar, d company, townsville, john gorton, gibbons collection catalogue, the royal australian regiment, the trooping of the colour, prime minsiter of australia, 6th battalion, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Townsville, QLD 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable John Gorton fixes the "Long Tan Streamer" to the colours of 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, townsville, john gorton, long tan, 6 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, 6th battalion, the royal australian regiment, denis gibbons

58th/32nd Battalion (The City of Essendon Regiment) 1955-1960 was an Infantry Battalion from Melbourne Australia. It became part of the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960 and today its customs and traditions are preserved by the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment. Before 1955, it was titled the 58th/32nd Battalion (The Melbourne Rifles) 1948-1955 and before 1948 had been two separate regiments; the 58th Infantry Battalion (The Essendon Rifles) and the 32nd Infantry Battalion (The Footscray Regiment). Gold and silver bullion decoration with red battle honours on a rifle green backing. The regimental badge of the 58th/32nd Infantry Battalion with motto 'Nulli Cedere' (latin for 'Never Give Up') is spun gold and silver bullion and red silk. The battalion's battle honours are embroidered in spun gold thread on red silk banners in front of a lightly coloured wattle bush. Battle honours 'Mont St. Quentin', 'Avere', 'Hindenberg Line', 'Bullecourt', 'St Quentin Canal', 'Polygon Wood', 'Albert 1918', 'Villers Brettenneux', 'Amiens' and 'Ypres'. Wattle backing behind. Silver plate attached to lower section inscribed as follows: 'This belt was presented by the City of Essendon on the occasion of presentation of new Colours 25 November 1956'. 58th/32nd battalion, city of essendon regiment, melbourne rifles, 5/6 rvr, 5th/6th battalion, royal victoria regiment, colour party, colour belt, australian army, essendon rifles

58th/32nd Battalion (The Melbourne Rifles) 1948-1955 was an Infantry Battalion from Melbourne Australia. It became the 58th/32nd Battalion (The City of Essendon Regiment) 1955-1960 before becoming part of the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960 and today its customs and traditions are preserved by the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment. Before 1948 it had been two separate regiments; the 58th Infantry Battalion (The Essendon Rifles) and the 32nd Infantry Battalion (The Footscray Regiment). Peaked Blues Cap from the 58th/32nd Battalion (The Melbourne Rifles) 1948-1955 fitted with the gilt brass badge of the regiment. Hat badge inscribed 'Melbourne Rifles', 'Australia'. 58th/32nd battalion, city of essendon regiment, melbourne rifles, 5/6 rvr, 5th/6th battalion, royal victoria regiment, colour party, australian army, essendon rifles, blues, peaked cap

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A coloured photograph of Major Harry Smith MC, Officer Commanding, D Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, at the Battle of Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, 18/08/1966, directs a resupply during Operation Portsea March 1967photograph, operation portsea, d coy, 6 rar, major harry smith mc, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, battle of long tan, phuoc tuy province, the royal australian regiment, denis gibbons, 6776, royal australian infantry corps, star of gallantry, 6th battalion

The 5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment was amalgamated into the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960. The heritage of this Australian Infantry unit is maintained today by the Pipes and Drums of the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria RegimentThe only known photograph of these Pipe Majors together. PD5/6-00102-1 Original framed photograph with damage PD5/6-00102-2 Digitally restored framed photograph Both show three generations of Pipe Majors from the 5th Battalion (the Victorian Scottish Regiment) and 5th/6th Battalion (the Royal Victoria Regiment) Pipes and Drums. Pictured: WO2 David Bail (Pipe Major 1972-1987), WO1 Don MacPhie (Pipe Major 1964-1972) and LT Duncan MacLennan MBE (Rtd) (Pipe Major 1952-1964). 5th battalion, victorian scottish regiment, australian army, pipes and drums, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, pipe major, vsr, shine of remembrance, 5th/6th battalion, royal victoria regiment

The image shows the Drum Major of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment between 1936-1960. He wears the uniform of the regiment which is similar to that of the Royal Fusiliers, with whom the 6th Battalion was affiliated. The Royal Melbourne Regiment was amalgamated into the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960. RP5/6-00811-1 is the original coloured photograph printed on card (now fragile). RP5/6-00811-2 is a print of the digitally restored image what has been framed. Drum Major 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment c.1936-1960. drum major, 6th battalion, the royal melbourne regiment, australian army, australian army band, 5/6 rvr, 5th/6th battalion, rmr, royal victoria regiment, australian army full dress uniform

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 - Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. Lt Col David Butler 6th Battalian, the Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) leads his battalion in the Trooping of the Colour in the presence of the Prime Minister of Australia and other dignitariesphotograph, john gorton, 6 rar, lt col butler, gibbons collection catalogue, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, 6th battalion, the royal australian regiment, trooping of the colour, lt col david butler

The 39th Battalion, The Hawthorn Kew Regiment was allied with The Dorsetshire Regiment (British Army) in 1931. It is believed that as a token of friendship to commemorate the alliance, the officers of The Dorsets gifted the officers of the 39th Battalion with a number of their mess dress jackets which the 39th then adopted as a unit-specific mess dress; using their unit badges and Australian Army accoutrements. It is believed the jackets were worn throughout the 1930's until the start of WWII when it became harder to source the jackets. 39th Battalion, The Hawthorn Kew Regiment Officer's Mess Dress Jacket c.193139th battalion, 39th bn, 39th hawthorn kew regiment, mess dress, mess jacket, 5/6 rvr, 39th battalion hawthorn kew regiment, royal victoria regiment, 5th/6th battalion, victorian infantry, australian army, mess uniform, 1930s, militia period, kokoda

The Victorian Scottish Regiment was an infantry unit of the Colony of Victoria Australia raised in 1898. It became part of the Australian Commonwealth Military forces in 1901 and was later renamed the 5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment. In 1960 the Victorian Scottish Regiment became the Royal Victoria Regiment and the present 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment is today the custodian of its Australian-Scottish customs and traditions. Officer's full dress scarlet wool doublet with yellow stand collar and cuffs, and Inverness skirts. Left front of doublet, cuffs and Inverness skirts all edged with white piping. Lower edge of collar, cuffs and skirts are decorated with three rows of doubled, 1/8” silver Russian braid; each row completed with a large whitemetal coloured metal "King Edward VII Australian Commonwealth" button of the period 1901-1911. 5/8” silver lace around top of collar, and top and seam of gauntlet cuff. Silver braid shoulder straps and screw buttons MISSING. Eight large buttons at front of tunic, and two at back waist. Two large brass belt hooks at side waist of doublet. Lower front skirt flaps have welt pockets lined with linen. Body of tunic lined with a white wool mixture, lightly padded around the underarms. Lower skirt flaps lined with a medium weight cream wool twill and upper smaller flaps lined with a finer cream wool twill. Sleeves lined with cream cotton twill and written in blue ink on lotter right opening lining is '5-7 37'. Collar lined with red wool and neck fastened with two brass hook and eyes. No black patent leather tab at collar.blue ink on lotter right opening lining is '5-7 37'vsr, victorian scottish regiment, australian army, 5th battalion, 5th battalion victorian scottish regiment, royal australian infantry corps, rainf, 5/6 rvr, 5th/6th battalion, royal victoria regiment, pipes and drums, officer, full dress, doublet, scottish dress

Corporal Geoff "Doc" JonesCopy of a speech given by Major Geoff Jones to students at the Commanding officer school at Bandiana in 2004. See media files for full story.major john geoffrey (geoff) jones, 215587, royal australian army medical corps, 6th battalion, the royal australian regiment, headquarters, australian force vietnam, major brian william mcfarlane, 25632, royal australian infantry corps, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 1st australian task force, general george patton, medics, 2 rar, long phuoc village, viet cong, raamc medical assistant, c company, pte gordon knight, 2782226, killed in action, 9 platoon, cpl neill lindsay, sgt neill lindsay, 54873, dust off, cpt (temp) graeme leonard spring, 8th battalion, sapper leslie prowse, 18409, royal australian engineers, 1st field squadron, pte william (bill) joseph winterford, 1731080, military medal, l/cpl rodney cox, 2781803, pte kenneth james wallace, 1731067, 7 platoon, battle of long tan, delta company, nui dat, australian task force, cpl (temp) phillip ness dobson, 37822, mention in despatches, cpl (temp) peter john short, 1200054, pte william "sting" frank hornett, 2781878, pte maxwell "maxy" ray wales, 216559, pte robert francis morrow, 2781747, pte allen wilfred kunde, 18230, 1st battalion, 9th battalion, australian national serviceman, sgt philip arthur crossingham, 15815, lt eric james andrews, 15390, 3rd battalion, australian rest and convalescence centre, vung tau, capt victor guy bampton, 43965, padre lester thompson, 1200730, chaplain, royal australian army chaplains department, cpl geoff "doc" jones, capt eric james andrews