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 a US Army CH47 Chinook medium helicopter carries ammunition and supplies to A Battery 2/35th US Artillery attached to the Australian Artillery Regiment, at and Australian Fire Support Base Ben Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The battery was supporting 4 RAR/NZ (Circa July 1969)photograph, chinook, 2/35th us artillery, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue, a battery, australian artillery regiment, australian fire support base, ben, ben hoa, 4 rar/nz (anzac), denis gibbons, us army, helicopter

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 a US Army CH47 Chinook medium helicopter carries ammunition and supplies to A Battery 2/35th US Artillery, attached to the Australian Artillery Regiment, at an Australian Fire Support Base. The Battery was operating north west of the 1 ATF Base, Ben Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The battery was supporting 4 RAR/NZphotograph, chinook, 2/35th us artillery, tet offensive, 1969, 1 atf base, australian artillery regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, us army, a battery, 1st australian task force, australian fire support base, ben hoa, 4 rar/nz (anzac), 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 coloured photograph of A US Army CH47 Chinook medium helicopter carries ammunition and supplies to A Battery 2/35th US Artillery, attached to the Australian Artillery Regiment, at and Australian Fire Support Base Ben Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The battery was operating North West of the 1ATF Base. The battery was supporting 4 RAR/NZ.photograph, chinook, 2/35th us artillery, 4 rar nz, australian artillery regiment, fire support base, tet offensive, 1969, 4 rar nz, 1 atf, gibbons collection catalogue, us army ch47 chinook, ammunition and supplies, a battery, australian fire support base, denis gibbons

Photograph by Australian Naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict. (Copy 2).Voyages to Vietnam is a unique collection of over 600 photographs taken by naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, australia. royal australian navy, australian army, australian artillery regiment

Photograph by Australian Naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict. (Copy 1).Voyages to Vietnam is a unique collection of over 600 photographs taken by naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, australian artillery regiment

Military badges either gold, silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins, sizes vary. Items 1 - 4. Listed as 8883.4 (Framed) 5. Australian Army Catering Corps Collar Badge (ERII). 6. Royal Australian Infantry Collar Badge (Silver Sword). 7. Royal Australian Infantry Collar Badge (Blackened sword). 8. Royal Australian Artillery Regiment Collar Badge anodised (1930's). 9. Royal Australian Artillery Regiment Collar Badge (ERII) (a). 10. Royal Australian Artillery Regiment Collar Badge (ERII) (b).passchendaele barracks trust, pbt405to410, badges

This item was donated by I F Ahearn, who served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, 12th Field Regiment in 1968-9. On the 16th May 2025 the Governor General of Australia awarded Colonel Ian Francis Ahearn OAM (Retd) the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished leadership in warlike operations as the Gun Position Officer with 102nd Field Battery during the Battle of Fire Support Patrol Base Coral from 12 to 16 May 1968.DVD with a picture of Vietnam sunset on face of DVDVietnam Revisited 2004 A Film By Ian Ryan dvd, ian ryan, vietnam revisited, vietnam, lt ian francis ahearn, 235307, royal regiment of australian artillery, 12th field regiment

This item was donated by I F Ahearn, who served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, 12th Field Regiment in 1968-9. On the 16th May 2025 the Governor General of Australia awarded Colonel Ian Francis Ahearn OAM (Retd) the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished leadership in warlike operations as the Gun Position Officer with 102nd Field Battery during the Battle of Fire Support Patrol Base Coral from 12 to 16 May 1968.Set of 2 disks with plastic cover that features and image of a painting of a Huey helicopter in-country.(Disk 1) National Commemoration for the 50th Anniversary of the end of Australia's Involvement in the Vietnam War. The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Anzac Parade Canberra, Friday 18 August 2023. (Disk 2) Including the documentary series : 'Our Vietnam War' ABC Cover artwork: Chopper lift- out by Ken McFadyen,1967 (Oil on canvas on hardboard.30.6x48.2cm:AWM ART40746) Produced by Department of Veterans Affairs, Canberra the australian vietnam forces, dvd, 50th anniversary, anzac parade, documentary films., our vietnam war, dva, abc, lt ian francis ahearn, 235307, royal regiment of australian artillery, 12th field regiment, ahearn

The image is taken from the painting, by Gavin Ireland, ' Get Down... Fire! Battle of Fire Support Base Coral' . The phrase ' Get Down' references the direct orders shouted by Norden's platoon commander (Lt David Jensen). The print depicts in colour, a 105mm gun firing at the enemy, on the night of the 13 May 1968, when Fire Support Patrol Base Coral, faced its first attack. The print displays many of the signatures of the Veterans who were present at this attack.Large print of Battle', explosions, mortars and rockets. Thirteen soldiers visible in foreground. print of original painting by Gavin Ireland. There are many names and signatures at the bottom of the print as well as an account of the battle in black ink. This is a print of the by Gavin Ireland named Get Down Fire!Get Down...Fire! 13th may 1968. Battle of Fire Support Base Coral. There are many hand written signatures of personnel who were present at the attack.gavin ireland, 13th may 1968, battle of fire support base coral, vietnam, gavin ireland print, lt ian francis ahearn, 235307, royal regiment of australian artillery, 12th field regiment, pte gerald anthony ireland, 1202058, royal australian infantry corps, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 5th battalion, 7th battalion, the royal australian regiment

This item was donated by Gunner Leonard Geoffrey Curd (39042) who was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968.A black and white photograph of a tent under trees. There are sand bags near the tent. The photograph is slightly blurred.gnr leonard geoffrey curd, 39042, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, photograhp, camp site, tents

This item was donated by Gunner Leonard Geoffrey Curd (39042) who was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968.A black and white close up photograph of a soldier aiming his gun. In the background there is a soldier sitting on the ground.gnr leonard geoffrey curd, 39042, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, australian soldiers, military weapons, photograph, curd, artillery

This item was donated by Gunner Leonard Geoffrey Curd (39042) who was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968.A black and white photograph of a soldier leaning against a tree.gnr leonard geoffrey curd, 39042, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, australian soldiers, photograph

This item was donated by Gunner Leonard Geoffrey Curd (39042) who was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968.A black and white photograph of two soldiers looking into a tent. You can see some sand bags just inside the tent.gnr leonard geoffrey curd, 39042, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, australian soldiers, tent, sand bags, photograph

This item was donated by Gunner Leonard Geoffrey Curd (39042) who was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968.A black and white photograph of a soldier climbing a treegnr leonard geoffrey curd, 39042, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, australian soldiers, photograph, tree climbing

This item was donated by Gunner Leonard Geoffrey Curd (39042) who was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968.gnr leonard geoffrey curd, 39042, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, australian soldiers, rifles, military weapons, photograph

This item was donated by Gunner Leonard Geoffrey Curd (39042) who was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968.A black and white photograph of three soldiers sitting on kit bags. Two soldiers are facing the camera and the third is behind them. All soldiers have their rifles beside them.gnr leonard geoffrey curd, 39042, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, australian soldiers, rifles, military weapons, photograph

This item was donated by Gunner Leonard Geoffrey Curd (39042) who was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968.A black and white photograph of four soldiers with weapons and field packs marching. They are all wearing jungle greens. The first soldier is smoking a cigarette and the third soldier is wearing a slouch hat. The other soldiers are wearing giggle hats.gnr leonard geoffrey curd, 39042, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, australian soldiers, photograph

This item was donated by Gunner Leonard Geoffrey Curd (39042) who was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968.A black and white photograph of several soldiers in jungle greens holding their weapons in various positions on the paprade ground. They all look very relaxed.gnr leonard geoffrey curd, 39042, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, photograph, australian soldiers, parade ground

This item was donated by Gunner Peter Francis Stainthorpe (3789510 who was an Australian National Serviceman and was with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. He served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from May 1967 to March 1968.The Big Issue, 24 April - 9 May 2006. There is an article titled, Frankie's War which discusses Frank Hunt, a Vietnam Veteran, who is featured in the song, I Was Only 19.gnr peter francis stainthorpe, 3789510, australian national serviceman, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, pte francis john hunt, 39701, royal australian infantry corps, 6th battalion, the royal australian regiment, the big issue, i was only 19

MILITARY CROSS (MC) The Military Cross (MC) is the third level military decoration awarded to commissioned army officers of the substantive rank of captain or below for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy". 5 RAR recipients: Maj M P Blake, Maj R F Sutton, Lt M G Langley, 2nd Lt R A Brett, 2nd Lt M G Deak, 2nd Lt J D McAloney, 2nd Lt C D RainerA black board with white texts about MC award and the recipients from 5 RAR. The medal includes a silver cross with crown at each end and "ER" in the center. The ribbon has three equal stripes of one purple in between of two white. MILITARY CROSS (MC) The Military Cross (MC) is the third level military decoration awarded to commissioned army officers of the substantive rank of captain or below for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy". 5 RAR recipients: Maj M P Blake, Maj R F Sutton, Lt M G Langley, 2nd Lt R A Brett, 2nd Lt M G Deak, 2nd Lt J D McAloney, 2nd Lt C D RainerMilitary Cross (MC)'s details and names of recipients.replica medals, military cross, mc, 5 rar, maj murray phillip blake, 57055, mention in dispatches, maj richard farquhar sutton, 235192, royal australian infantry corps, lt michael geneste langley, 61680, royal regiment of australian artillery, 1st field regiment, 2nd lt robert anthony brett, 217210, 2nd special air service squadon, 2nd lt michael gunther joseph deak, 216701, 2nd lt john douglas mcaloney, 38050, 4th battalion, 2nd lt dennis claude rainer, 54624, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

A dark beige coloured cardboard phamphlet folded in four places. The information on the front is in black ink. Top of the front page is a Serial No. 062. The Royal Australian Artillery Insignia is near the top of the page.phamphlet, citizen mitilarty forces, royal australian artillery, 7th field regiment raa, 7th field regiment lad raeme, programme of training, lt col h.a.f. benson, capt w.d. feakes, lt d.r. bird, wo1 c.j. maynard, capt d.k. lehmann

A Copy of Infantry/Tank Action at Fire Support Base Coral by then OC D Coy 1 RAR Major A.W. Hammettfire support base coral, bien hoa province, b coy, 1 rar, 2 troop c squadron, 1st armoured regiment, 3 rar, capt robert hennessy, 311484, 2lt michael john butler, 1731558, royal australian armoured corps, c squadron, united states air force, lt col phillip harvey bennett, 57004, companion of the distinguished service order, dso, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, d coy, lt gerald michael mccormack, capt gerald michael mccormack, 235305, col donald beaumont dunstan, maj gen donald beaumont dunstan, 2289, australian staff corps, companion of the order of the bath, cb, commander of the order of the british empire, cbe, 1st australian task force, lt glen martin duus, 2lt glen martin duus, 1200637, australian army aviation corps, 161 (indep) recce flt, capt donald montague tait, 15559, royal regiment of australian artillery, 12th field regiment, l/cpl eric ross coulter, 1732557, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 2lt geoffrey william bowcock, 3789644, mention in dispatches, csm ron pincott, wo2 ronald percy pincott, 22907, nui dat, 2lt john phillip salter, 216733, 2lt trevor robert stegman, 2786019, 2lt alex molnar, 2lt alexander molnar, 44088, lt joseph james smith, 311557, capt joseph james smith, military cross and bar, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), operation bribie, capt geoffrey peter auhl, 213143, pte john edwin bryant, 3791212, pte ian robertshaw, 2786784, pte paul donnelly, 3789749, pte noel charles clarkson, 1732680, l/cpl kenneth douglas duthie, 44067, pte wilhelmus hubertus broekhof, 39468

Repatriation Ceremony and Memorial Service: Thursday 2 June 2016: RAAF Base, Richmond for the remains of thirty-three Australians, who were buried in military cemeteries in Malaysia and Singapore, have been returned to Australia.australia - soldiers - repatriation ceremonies, repatriation - australia, raaf base, richmond, australian war graves, pte norman george allen, 2784699, royal australian infantry corps, 7th battalion, 6th battalion the royal australian regiment, pte gary alex archer, 2788583, 9th battalion, lt robert graham birse, 215349, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, cpl robert walter bowtell, 213151, royal australian engineers, 3 field troop, sgt ronald thomas carroll, 14208, 3rd battalion, the royal australian regiment, gunner thomas william checkley, 311534, detachment, 131 divisional locating battery, pte christopher clark, 215214, 1st battalion, wo2 (temp) kevin george conway, 13097, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), pte ronald eric field, 214479, wo2 john garrigan, 310089, wo2 (temp) maxwell powell hanley, 43593, australian intelligence corp, cpl reginald hedley hillier, 42774, trooper tony holland, 3786634, royal australian armoured corps, 1st armoured personnel carrier squadron, pte neville wayne horne, 215217, 39510, australian army aviation corps, 161 (indep) recce flt, 2lt alan douglas jellie, cpl (temp) kenneth charles johnson, 215949, headquarters, australian force vietnam, wo2 (temp) ronald victor lees, 26182, cpl john gregory stinson pearce, 2784043, wo2 (temp) thomas dudley, 42352, pte thomas ross, l/cpl thomas ross, 212612, l/cpl arthur ruduss, 3410295, 1st australian task force, cpl (temp) francis john smith, 37003, pte mervyn arthur frederick wilson, 213780, killed in action, australian national serviceman

Plastic fawn coloured wood grain framed colour photo of six soldiers relaxing on ammo boxes and sand bags in gun pitA Field Battery FSB Ziggie May 1971 "Charles Gun and Visitors"a field battery, fsb ziggie, fire support base ziggie, sgt albert green, 2784181, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, 12th field regiment, gnr george william mulder, 2793773, australian national serviceman, gnr david francis gibson, 73157, gnr noel hugh smith, 5717703, gnr gordon augustus bright, 2793719, gnr bruce warren ping kee, 2794269

Sgt Roderick Thomas Ross Parker served with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery and served in Vietnam with 12th Field Regiment from January 1971 to September 1971. He passed away from illness in Brisbane on the 19th October 1971 at the age of 28 years.White painted wooden cross with 'Parker, Roderick Thomas Ross 218346'. An Australian flag is are attachedParker, Roderick Thomas Ross, 218346cross, sgt (temp) roderick thomas ross parker, 218346, royal regiment of australian artillery, 12th field regiment, wooden cross

2Lt Ian George Mathers, (2794496) served with the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery and was in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from December 1970 to March 1971 and 12th Field Regiment from March 1971 and June 1971 and was killed in action on June 7, 1971, during the Battle of Long Khahn in Long Khanh Province, Vietnam. He died instantly from a gunshot to the chest while serving as a Forward Observer for B Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. Wooden cross painted White with "Mathers, Ian George 2794496". An Australian flag and a red knitted poppy are attachedcross, wooden cross, 2lt ian george mathers, 2794496, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, 12th field regiment, b company, 3rd battalion, the royal australian regiment, battle of long khahn, long khanh province, killed in action

Plastic fawn woodgrained framed colour photo of Sgt. Al Green giving the order to fire artillery in support of 3RAR - Operation Biar Patch llA Field Battery FSB Ziggie - Mat 1971 Sgt Al Green Firing in support of 3RAR - Op Briar Patch lla field battery, fsb ziggie, 3 rar, op briar patch 11, sgt albert green, 2784181, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, 12th field regiment

Plastic fawn coloured woodgrain framed colour photo of Gunners Mick Richards (standing) and Stephen Turner (sitting on a landrover with 176 Air Dispatch Coy insignia). Note both soldiers are smoking.A Field Battery Nui Data field battery, nui dat, photograph, gnr michael richards, 2795123, australian national serviceman, royal regiment of australian artillery, 12th field regiment, gnr stephen thomas turner, 2795129

Black framed coloured photograph of Bayne (Gus) Kelly receiving US Commendation Medal - September 2011Only 40 years latea field battery, ua army commendation medal, royal regiment of australian artillery, 12th field regiment, the honourable mr. jeffrey bleich (us consulate to australia), maj (temp) ivan james cahill, col (retd) ivan james cahill, 335151, royal australian infantry corps, mention in dispatches, 2nd battalion, 3rd marine regiment, united states marine corp, 3rd battalion, the royal australian regiment, maj (temp) anthony paul williams, col (retd) anthony paul williams, 235209, 4th field regiment, gnr bayne daniel (gus) kelly, 2795310, gnr gregory william laird, 2793543, australian national serviceman, lt graham john kells, lt col (retd) graham john kells, 235390, military cross, platoon commander, b coy, 3 rar

A note from Veteran, historian and author Lex McAuley noted "it should be remembered that the guns were either in action or on call for 24 hours of every day". He further noted that "the effort required by the individual Gunner was heavy and constant for the 365 days of his tour in Vietnam".Black framed colour photo of three gunners in the back of a land rover returning from another operation. Rubber plantation and another land rover in the background.a field battery, gnr gordon augustus bright, 2793719, australian national serviceman, royal regiment of australian artillery, 12th field regiment, bdr maarten wisman, 1202936, bdr john henry hall, 312544, 3 rar