This is a story of Australian tanks and tank-men.australia. army. royal australian armoured corps -- history, tank warfare -- history, vietnamese wars. military operations by australia. army. royal australian armoured corps.

...a fascinating and rewarding journey through the experience of our modern Armoured Corps at war. To read is to recall the dust, the mud, the noise and smells, the laughter and the dedication of those great times, those great men. By Peter Cosgrove, Lieutenant General, Chief of Armyaustralia. army. royal australian armoured corps., vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, general peter cosgrove, sir peter cosgrove

This item was donated by Pte Stanley William Exon (3791206) who was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Army Service Corps. He served in Vietnam with 2 Transport Platoon RAASC from April 1968 to January 1969.A coloured photograph in a black/brown frame with a white matt around the photograph. The photograph has a soldier wearing a giggle hat and green pants. The soldier is standing in the back of a vehicle and he is taking a photograph. Beside this vehicle there is a jeep with three solders in it. In the background there are several APC's and trucks. All have soldiers standing on top of these vehicles.pte stanley william exon, 3791206, australian national serviceman, australia. army. royal australian armoured corps., 2 transport platoon, photograph, australian soldiers, apc's, cargo truck

this book will be a great comfort to many families throughout our country; families who previously were unaware of how their relative died. It could open up avenues for family history to be written or revised.australia. army. australian light horse - history, australia. army. royal australian armoured corps.

...a fascinating and rewarding journey through the experience of our modern Armoured Corps at war. To read is to recall the dust, the mud, the noise and smells, the laughter and the dedication of those great times, those great men. By Peter Cosgrove, Lieutenant General, Chief of Armyaustralia. army. royal australian armoured corps., vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, general peter cosgrove, sir peter cosgrove

Australian Army. Royal Australian Armoured Corps. Military Manual.In 4 parts, pages not numbered, Illus.Restricted. Contains classified Australian information.world war i, military manuals, armour, military equipment

A copied manual of Australian Army: Royal Australian Armoured Corps, Training: Motes for Royal Australian Armoured Corps Radio Instructors: RAAC Radio Configurations and Their Operatnn Procedures. The manual does not have a cover and is held together by a metal slide. There is lots of lost pages with this manual. The manual is stored in a plastic bag.australia - armed forces - service manuals, training, royal australian armoured corps, radio instructors, operating procedures

This is a set of 12 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s winning entrant in the Miss Golden North Charity Queen quest - 2LT Kathie Ryan, taken on three occasions in 1985. The following article was compiled by the unit summarising her campaign. ‘On Friday 20 September 1985, 2LT Kathie Ryan of the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, faced a selection panel of a different kind. Kathie is an entrant in this years Miss Australia Quest and is sponsored by her unit. Together with seven other girls from Central Victora, Kathie vied for the Regional Title of Miss Golden North, held on 20 September 1985. With enthusiastic shouts of joy from the members of the Regiment present, Kathie Ryan was crowned Miss Golden North 1986. She is now one of 19 finalists contesting the title “Miss Victoria 1986”. “It has been a very rewarding experience being involved in raising money for such a worthwhile cause” said Kathie. “Organisations such as the Spastic Society, have a very important role in helping people with disabilities. To be involved with this society has been both enjoyable and a great learning experience”. The aim of the Miss Australia Quest is to raise funds for the Spastic Society of Australia. Kathie entered the Quest in March then, together with her committee, started to raise money. Over the next seven months, many fund-raising activities were conducted. These included an Open Day at the Army Survey Regiment, a Bingo night, several raffles, and several tin shakes in the streets of Bendigo as well a participating in several of the functions organised at a Regional or State level in the name of the Spastic Society. The total raised this year was in excess of $11,500. The Army Survey Regiment has now had 3 entrants in the Miss Australia Quest since 1981 and has raised over $23,000 for the Spastic Society in that time’ An abbreviated article with photo 6593.4P was published on page 12 of the Army Newspaper on 28 November 1985. Two articles with photographs were published in the Bendigo Advertiser Newspaper on 23 September and 30 October 1985. Clippings from these newspapers, a detailed breakdown of the funds raised during the campaign and the Army Survey Regiment’s Open Day Administrative Instruction are stored with these photographs. The Open Day was held on the weekend of 24-25 August 1985. Activities included static displays of armoured vehicles, map production displays, Army recruiting displays historical tours of Fortuna Villa, refreshments including Devonshire Teas, craft stalls, live music and children's rides.This is a set of 12 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment’s winning entrant in the Miss Golden North Quest - 2LT Kathie Ryan, taken on three occasions in 1985. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The colour and black and white photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. Included in this set are negatives of photo 6593.4P, 6593.5P and 6593.6P. .1) - Photo, black & white, Open Day 23-24 Aug 1985. Unidentified visitor on APC vehicle. .2) - Photo, black & white, Open Day 23-24 Aug 1985. Unidentified pipe band performs in front of APC vehicle. .3) - Photo, black & white, Open Day 23-24 Aug 1985. View of Fortuna Villa. .4) - Photo, black & white, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. 2LT Kathie Ryan crowned Miss Golden North Queen by former holder of the title Miss Celine Hull. Unidentified compere in background. .5) - Photo, black & white, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. 2LT Kathie Ryan reacts winning the Miss Golden North Queen. Winner of the Miss Golden North Charity Queen title Miss Noelene Earle is on her right. .6) - Photo, black & white, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. Title winners L to R: Miss Golden North Charity Queen - Noelene Earle, Miss North-West/Sunraysia & Charity Queen – Jo-Anne Collier and Miss Golden North Queen - 2LT Kathie Ryan. .7) & .8) - Photo, colour, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. 2LT Kathie Ryan is escorted to the ceremony dais by LT Greg Oaten. .9) - Photo, colour, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. 2LT Kathie Ryan with her escorts L to R: LT Greg Oaten and CAPT Neil Taylor. .10) - Photo, colour, Miss Australia Quest Presentation at All seasons Motor Inn 20 Sep 1985. Miss Golden North Queen 2LT Kathie Ryan with her organising committee L to R: SPR Sherri (Dally) Burke, WO2 Pat Lumsden, RSM WO1 Bob Mason, 2LT Kathie Ryan, MAJ Alex McLennan - President, SPR Gae (Robinson) Amato – Secretary, CPL Mick Minchin – Treasurer. .11) - Photo, colour, 1985. MAJ Alex McLennan presents 2LT Kathie Ryan with the Miss Golden North Queen prizes she had won at a celebration BBQ. In background L to R: SPR Wally Twidale, unidentified, SPR Dave Lambton-Young, SPR Jann (Caithness) Lambton-Young, unidentified, Mrs Pam Mason, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .12) - Photo, colour, 1985. L to R: MAJ Alex McLennan, Miss Golden North Queen 1985 Miss Celine Hull, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka, CPL Mick Minchin, Miss Golden North Queen 1986 2LT Kathie Ryan. 2x unidentified ladies in background double exposure.‘Miss Australia Quest 1985' annotated on cover sleeve. .7P to .11P – names annotated on back of photographs. ’15 October 1985’ annotated on back of photographs .7P to .9P is probably incorrect, based on other reports and newspaper articles. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

1. Jacket - khaki colour wool/polyester fabric. Service Dress style with collar, shoulder epaulettes, top two patch pockets with button down flap, lower two inset pockets with flap. Silver colour plastic buttons with shank and metal ring. Buttons have raised emblem - Queen's crown, tank - Royal Australian Armoured Corps. Rank insignia patch on sleeve - one stripe, silver colour - Lance Corporal. Lining - green colour polyester fabric. Manufacturers label - white cotton fabric - left side lining. 2. Trousers - khaki colour wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style with fob pocket, two side pockets and one back pocket with button down flap. Metal zipper fly. Gren colour polyester fabric lining to waistband and pockets. Three manufacturers white cotton labels.Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1. "A.G.C.F./ VIC 1987/ ^/ SIZE 95R/ 8405-66-019-8462/ MACQUARIE 87/ BATCH M/ MATCHING TRS/ NO. /NAME" Followed by Dry Cleaning Instructions. 2. On pocket lining "A.G.C.F./ VIC 1987/ ^/ W??? L77/ SIZE 80R/ 8405-66-019-8462/ BATCH M/ MACQUARIE 87/ MATCHING COAT/ SIZE 95R" On waistband "ARMY NO/ NAME" On waistband side - Dry cleaning instructions. All labels - handwritten - blue ink pen "EPWORTH". uniforms, army, jacket and trousers

1. "SECOND CAVALRY REGIMENT/ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMOURED CORPS/ ON THE OCCASION OF/ THE/ OPENING OF THE WALER BARRACKS/ 17th APRIL 1993". 2. "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY/ WHEELED/ ARMOURED/ FIGHTING/ VEHICLE."1. Programme - cover, cardboard, black and green print on front cover with illustration of eagle and rod crest of Second Cavalry Regiment, Royal Australian Armoured Corps. 16 pages - cut, plain, off white paper, illustrated - black and white photographs. Stapled - metal. 2. Leaflet - white glossy paper, Gold, green and white print on front. Colour photographs - back cover and inside leaflet.programme, military history, ceremonial, second cavalry regiment

Military badges either gold, silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins. Sizes vary. 1. Royal Australian Army Service Corps. 2. Curved Australia shoulder. 3. Curved Australia shoulder. 4. Royal Australian Signals shoulder. 5. Australian Army Catering Corps - shoulder. 6. Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps - shoulder. 7. Brass Royal Engineers shoulder (circa WW1). 8. British Brass WW1 Royal Armoured Corps shoulder. 9. Brass Leading Aircraft Badge of Rank. 10. Silver Leading Aircraft Badge of Rank. passchendaele barracks trust, pbt271to280, badges

The Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) is a corps of the Australian Army (although the word corps does not appear in their name or on their badge). The RAE is ranked fourth in seniority of the corps of the Australian Army, behind the Staff Cadets, Armoured and Artillery Corps. The Corps was formed by the amalgamation of the various colonial engineer corps of the States and territories of Australia in 1902[2] and since then has served in various conflicts including World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War. The Corps has also served on numerous peacekeeping operations and is currently involved in the Australian contribution to the war in Afghanistan. The RAE provides combat engineering, construction and other technical support to the Australian Defence Force. One of the main roles of the Corps is to provide mobility and counter mobility capabilities to the Australian Army and its allies. This means enhancing the ability of friendly forces to move while denying movement to enemy forces. In order to provide these capabilities, engineers are required to conduct many tasks including penetrating minefields, locating and disarming booby traps, purifying water and building roads and bridges. The Corps also performs the majority of the Australian Army's demolition tasks and is trained to fight as infantry if needed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Australian_EngineersWooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmRoyal Australian Engineers

The Freedom of Entry to Army Headquarters Survey Regiment Royal Australian Survey Corps, Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo, Sunday, 14th June, 1970.The Mayor of Bendigo Councillor J C M Jeffrey. Presented by City of Bendigo. Photographs of the Mayor of Bendigo Councillor J C M Jeffrey, Colonel Commandant of the Regiment Brigadier D Macdonald and Commanding Officer Lt Col L B Sprenger, MBE. The City of Bendigo On the 14th day of June 1970 we extend to the Commanding Officer, Officers and Men of the A. H. Q. Survey Regiments Greetings Whereas the Bendigo City Council at a meeting held on the 20th day of April 1970 resolved unanimously that in appreciation of your loyal service to Our Sovereign Our Country and Our City and in recognition of the long and close association existing between the city and the Regiment in which so many of our citizens have been proud to serve, we hereby confer upon such Regiment by this Deed and in perpetuity the privilege honour and distinction of the Freedom of Entry into the City of Bendigo on Ceremonial Occasions in full panoply with Swords drown Bayonets fixed Drums beating Bands playing and Colours Flying. In Witness whereof the Common Seal of the Council was hereto affixed on the 14th day on June 1970 in the presence of J C M Jeffrey Mayor A J Watts Town Clerk. Order Of Ceremony Sunday, 14th June commencing at 1.45pm Bendigo Bands will play selections until 2.10pm, when Bands will move off the arena. The parade of Army Headquarters Survey Regiment Marches into the Queen Elizabeth Oval, Led by the Band of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps . . . Bendigo city council 1969-70 councillors listed . . . Officers Serving with Army Headquaters Survey Regiment on 14th June, 1970, listing . . . A Short History of the Regiment's Association with the City of Bendigo; 1942-1970. On 27th March, 1942, 'Fortuna' was occupied by LHQ Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps. . . . Commanding Officers of AHQ Survey Regiment. . . 11 pages.event, official, army survey regiment, the freedom of entry to army headquarters survey regiment royal australian survey corps, queen elizabeth oval, bendigo, sunday, 14th june, 1970.the mayor of bendigo councillor j c m jeffrey. presented by city of bendigo. photographs of the mayor of bendigo councillor j c m jeffrey, colonel commandant of the regiment brigadier d macdonald and commanding officer lt col l b sprenger, mbe. the city of bendigo on the 14th day of june 1970 commanding officer, officers and men of the a. h. q. survey regiments greetings bendigo city council at a meeting 1970 resolved unanimously that in appreciation of your loyal service to our sovereign our country and our city the freedom of entry into the city of bendigo on ceremonial occasions in full panoply with swords drown bayonets fixed drums beating bands playing and colours flying. order of ceremony sunday, 14th june commencing at bendigo bands bands. the parade of army headquarters survey regiment marches into the queen elizabeth oval, royal australian armoured corps . . . bendigo city council 1969-70 councillors listed . . . officers serving with army headquaters survey regiment on 14th june, 1970, listing . . . a short history of the regiment's association with the city of bendigo; 1942-1970. on 27th march, 1942, 'fortuna' was occupied by lhq cartographic company, australian survey corps. . . . commanding officers of ahq survey regiment

Australian Military Forces Identity Card. Plastic covered.Orange coloured. Photograph of Quentin Leslie Sell.3787247 Sell, Quentin Leslie 22 August 1966 No. 38795identity card, 161 reconnaissance flight, tpr quentin leslie sell, 3787247, royal australian armoured corps, 161 (indep) recce flt

One of several items donated in memory of Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.Wooden shadow box frame with three mounted displays. Certificate of Service/ Display of 10 medals, clasps and two badges/ black and white photograph of the presentation.Trevor Nicholson/Certificate of Service with Rising Sun insignia/4410261 WO2 Trevor John Burke Nicholson/Australian Regular Army Supplement (o) 9 Feb 1959 to 30 Jun 1988/ Australian Regular Army 1 Jul 1988 to 5 May 19954410261 wo2 trevor john burke nicholson, medals, certificate of service, t nicholson, trevor nicholson, 4410261

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam(1962-1973). One of several items donated in memory of Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.Slouch hat of brown felt/khaki colored band/golden queens rising sun badge on uplifted side brim/ Hunter river Lancers silver badge on front showing flags, elephant and crown.The Australian Army on Rising sun badge/ Hunter River Lancers Inside hat-Akubra 1988/58/Made in Australia.slouch hat, hunter valley lancers, trevor nicholson, 1st armoured, nicholson, 4410261

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 1st Australian Task Force Commander (Oct 68 - Sep 69) Brigadier C.M.I. "Sandy" Pearson MC and his Aide 2Lt Paul Coleman Royal Australian Armoured Corps, watch task force Royal Australian Regiment Infantry depart on a helibourne assault to commence operationsphotograph, 1st atf base, brig sandy pearson, 2lt paul coleman, raac, royal australian regiment, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, raac, royal australian army corps, 1st australian task force, brigadier "sandy" c.m.i. pearson, aide de camp, helibourne assault, denis gibbons

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304), who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Armoured vehicle parked on the side of the road on highway 1 from Saigon to Ben Hoa, Vietnam 1970.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian force vietnam, armoured vehicle

This item was donated by Trooper Julian Peter McNamara (3794332) who was a National Servicemen with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He served in Vietnam with B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from September 1969 to December 1969 and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from December 1969 to June 1970.Form, purple print, Permissive Orders for Out-of-Country TravelAustralian Military Forces - Permissive - Out-of-Country Travel Camp Alfa 0900 13/1/70 - 19/1/70 Saigon to Bangkok TPR McNamara, J P 1 ARMD 3794332form, out-of-country travel, permissive orders, julian peter mcnamara, mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment, australian national serviceman

Vietnamese Currency that is a burgundy colour #C6238411currency, dong, julian peter mcnamara, mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment

This item was donated by Trooper Julian Peter McNamara (3794332) who was a National Servicemen with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He served in Vietnam with B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from September 1969 to December 1969 and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from December 1969 to June 1970.A Vietnamese Not that is teal colour, 466763currency, dong, julian peter mcnamara, mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, b squadron, a squadron, national service, 1st armoured regiment

This item was donated by Trooper Julian Peter McNamara (3794332) who was a National Servicemen with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He served in Vietnam with B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from September 1969 to December 1969 and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from December 1969 to June 1970.Military Payment Certificate, $10, red, #B04096201Bmilitary payment certificates, currency, mcnamara, julian peter mcnamara, australian army, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, 3794332, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment

This item was donated by Trooper Julian Peter McNamara (3794332) who was a National Servicemen with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He served in Vietnam with B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from September 1969 to December 1969 and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from December 1969 to June 1970.Military Payment Certificate, $1, Blue, Teal & Umber, #B25251510B-7currency, military payment certificates, mcnamara, julian peter mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment

This item was donated by Trooper Julian Peter McNamara (3794332) who was a National Servicemen with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He served in Vietnam with B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from September 1969 to December 1969 and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from December 1969 to June 1970.Military Payment Certificate, $1, purple/brown & red, #C15895399C-27currency, military payment certificates, mcnamara, julian peter mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment