This item is part of a collection of documents donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service in the Australian Army towards the end of Australia's involvement in the war in Vietnam. He served from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 in the Australian Regular Army Supplement (NS). The Australian Regular Army Supplement (ARAS) was a component of the Australian Army specifically designed to incorporate conscripts into the regular force for full-time duty at home in Australia. National Servicemen in the ARAS received the same pay and conditions as regular soldiers, including three weeks' annual leave. Two-part perforated document from Department of Labour and National Service signed by P H Cook, Secretary, bearing Registration Number 21765955. Addressed to Mr N E Swainston, 37 Leamington St, Reservoir, Victoria and date stamped 18 Feb 1971. This typed pro-forma document is a call-up notice instructing the receiver to appear at the Combined Services Recruiting Centre, 301 Flinders Lane, Melbourne at 7:30 pm on 25 February 1971 to appear before a medical board. Reverse side of document advises what to take to the appointment, what actions the receiver should take, and advises that failing to comply with the notice is an offence under the National Services Act.conscription, call-up, medical, swainston collection, australian national serviceman, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, aras, australian regular army supplement, swainston

A maroon coloured cover with black writing. The Australian Insignia with the Kangaroo and Emu are near the top of the page.australia - armed forces - service manuals, officers

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

This item is part of a collection of documents donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service in the Australian Army towards the end of Australia's involvement in the war in Vietnam. He served from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 in the Australian Regular Army Supplement (NS). The Australian Regular Army Supplement (ARAS) was a component of the Australian Army specifically designed to incorporate conscripts into the regular force for full-time duty at home in Australia. National Servicemen in the ARAS received the same pay and conditions as regular soldiers, including three weeks' annual leave. Perforated pro-forma call-up card from Department of Labour and National Service : National Service Registration Office addressed to Mr N E Swainston, 37 Leamington St, Reservoir Vic, dated 01/10/70 with Registration Number 21765955. Specific details are typed in black ink, and the document is signed by registrar W K Allen. Back of card advises recipient that he will be given at least 7 days' notice of the time and place for the medical, and that it is his responsibility to notify changes in marital status or address. Envelope is marked O.H.M.S, National Service Registration Papers and torn open at bottomconscription, call-up, swainston, aras, national service