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 a digger from 2 Platoon, A Coy 1 RAR commanded by Maj Kim Patterson, Nedlands, W.A.advances with Centurian tanks of 1 Troop, C Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment, commanded by Lt Brian Sullivan during Operation Goodwoodphotograph, 2 platoon, centurion tank, operation goodwood, 1st armoured regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, a coy, 1 rar, maj kim patterson, 1 troop, lt brian sullivan, c squadron, denis gibbons

Diary covers the period from departure from Port Melbourne on Thursday 25 February 1915 until Saturday 11 September 1915 (by which time Charles Mullins had returned to Melbourne after being wounded at Gallipoli).WW1 hardcover diary of Charles John Mullins (420 - 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron).ww1, gallipoli, diaries, 8 light horse regiment, charles john mullins

Group photograph taken shortly prior to departure for overseas. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of C Squadron, 8th Australian Light Horse. Photo is mounted on backing card.'C. Squad. 8th Light Horse' and 'Darge Copyright'military, uniform, light horse, broadmeadows

In a gold frame with black matting is a black and white photograph of four soldiers John Dyson, Mick Butler, Bob Gould and Alan Jervis on a centurion tank of 2 Troop C Squandron, 1st Armoured Regiment in Vietnam 1968photograph, centurion tank, 2 troop c squadron, 1st armoured regiment, john dyson, mick butler, bob gould, alan jervis

Following outbreak of WW2 militia regiments including light horse were called up for full time training. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.Black and white photograph mounted on card being 'C' Squadron 13th Light Horse in camp 1940 - 194113th, militia, light horse, wwii, world war two

Rupert EXON, refer Cat No 486P for his service history.Brown buckram sleeve for holding most likely a shaving mirror. There is a small scallop cut out on right side.Handwritten on front: “408 R Exon C Squadron 9th L.Horse”container, sleeve, shaving

No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personified the strength of citizen soldiering in rural Victorian and Southern NSW in the period following World War One and especially in the years immediately prior to the second World War. Building on the strength and enthusiasm of the Tocumwal Troop other Troops were raised at Finley, Berigan and Jerilderie. The Tocumwal Troop won the coveted Hutton Trophy in 1937 and 1938, defeating crack Troops from other States. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of single rank of 15 light horsemen with drawn sabres." Tocumwal Troop. No. 1 Troop ' C ' Squadron,20th Light Horse Regiment. Lieutenant H.G. Fyffe and Warrant Officer V.G. Groutsch on the right flank. 1937 or 1938 "tocumwal, 20lh, fyffe, warrant officer v.g. groutsch mm, uniform, horse, nulla

Autographs and sketches collected from Colonial patients during Wilby's WW1 service on staff at Grayling Hospital in 1916. Wilby enlisted in September 1914 and returned to Australia on 12th May 1917.WW1 hard-covered, black/brown leather "Autographs" book of Robert George Wilby (189 - 1st Field Ambulance, C Squadron).

The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse Troop in Australia. The trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre Puckapunyal. Inter-regimental competition was strong in the years between WWI and WWII. Annually, the best troop in the regiments of the 3rd (Vic), 4th (SA), 5th (WA) and 6th (Tas) Military Districts competed for the Hutton Trophy and the Lord Forster Cup. The Tocumwal Troop were winners of the Hutton Shield in 1937 and 1938. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Framed black and white photograph of Tocumwal Troop 20th Light horse with the Hutton Shield and other trophies.No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regt (Tocumwal Troop) ...tocumwal, 20th, light horse, competition, hutton

The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse Troop in Australia. The trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre Puckapunyal. Inter-regimental competition was strong in the years between WWI and WWII. Annually, the best troop in the regiments of the 3rd (Vic), 4th (SA), 5th (WA) and 6th (Tas) Military Districts competed for the Hutton Trophy and the Lord Forster Cup. The Tocumwal Troop were winners of the Hutton Shield in 1937 and 1938. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Framed black and white photograph of Tocumwal Troop 20th Light horse with the Hutton Shield and other trophies.No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regt (Tocumwal Troop). Soldiers named.tocumwal, 20th, light horse, competition, hutton

16th Light Horse Regiment was raised in 1912 from former Light Horse units of Victorian Mounted Rifles, as part of reorganization of Commonwealth Military Forces ( Militia ) with troops in North East Victoria.Fine photograph of citizen soldiers immediately prior to WW1Black and white photograph mounted on card of an Officer and 36 soldiers posed in three ranks." B. Troop C Squadron 16th L. Horse , 5 - 8 14 " and Heath Beechworth "

Rupert Exon No 408, 9th L.H Regiment AIF. Refer 15P, 482.3, 486P..1 Booklet "Active Service Despatches," cover yellowish, crossed flags at top, presented to AIF members by YMCA. .2 Small pocket bible, black fabric covers, presented by the British Foreign Bible Society to Victorian members of the AIF. .3 Leave pass, paper, yellowed, black and red writing re. No. 408, R. Exon 9th L.H Regt in the "Suez Canal Zone.".2) "Private R. Exon, B troop, C Squadron, 9th L.Horse, 3rd Brigade, Feb 10.2.15"documents-pamphlets/permits, books-religion

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous, but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915, it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Lieutenant Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. Returning to Australia after the war, the 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1921, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces.Rare professional photograph of a light horse squadron prior to their departure for overseas in 1914.Black and white photograph of 6 ranks of soldiers arranged in tiers being " C " Squadron 8th Light Horse, shortly before departure to the Middle East. Photograph is mounted on card.Soldiers are wearing bandoliers and peaked caps.On face of image - " 'C' Squad 8th Light Horse" and " Darge Copyright". On rear of mounting card " No.378/2nd Regx? 3rd Top"8th light horse regiment, world war one (1914-1918)

John Newnham embarked from Melbourne 10/5/1915 and returned on 21/5/1917. William left Melbourne on 25/2/1915 and returned on 3/7/1919. Sister Ada Newnham served with the Australian Army Nursing Service.WW1 letters and cards (approx. 100) sent to family by John Newnham (682 - 24th Battalion, C Company) and William Newnham (430 - 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron) - letters mostly written by William. ww1, letters, 24 battalion, 8 light horse regiment, william james newnham, john edward newnham

Framed colour portrait of Major Reg McDermott who following Would War Two service in 2/8th Infantry Battalion joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles and was Squadron Commander 'C' Squadron 1953-57.world war two, wwii, mcdermott

Light Horse Group No 2 Troop, C Squadron, Victoria Valley.This troop was part of the Hamilton and District Group. This group was disbanded in 1941/42. Members in the photograph were: Back L-R Doug Beveridge, Norm Whittford, Merv Crawford and Bob Gordon. Front L-R Cec McArthur, Hec HayBlack and white photograph mounted on white card. Group of 6 men in Light Horse army uniform.light horse, victoria valley, military, army

Major McDermott was a former Squadron Commander, C Squadron, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Colour photograph of Major Reg McDermott at 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 105th Anniversary Parade, Buna Barracks, Albury, 29 April 1990.vmr, mcdermott, wodonga

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of soldier mounted on horse. Part of 20th Light Horse collection." Warrant Officer V.G. Groutsch MM C Squadron 20th ALH. Served through ( out ) with Regt. to 20 Pnr Bn. until disbanded Captain on Discharge. "20lh, light horse, warrant officer v.g. groutsch mm

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 Diggers from 2 Platoon commanded by 2Lt Molnar A Coy, commanded by Maj. Kim Patterson, move out with the support of 1 Troop, C Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment, Commanded by Lt. Brian Sullivan on Operation Goodwood (Circa 27/01/1969)photograph, 2 platoon, a coy, 1st armoured regiment, operation goodwood, gibbons collection catalogue, 2lt alex molnar, maj kim patterson, lt brian sullivan, digger, denis gibbons

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) was raised following World War One the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph mounted on card of four light horse officers: Lieutenant AH McGeoch 4 Troop A squadron (Wodonga), Lieutenant F. Attree, A Squadron, Lieutenant Wilesmith, 3 Troop A Squadron (Corryong) and seated Captain Grossman 2i/c C Squadron 8th Light Horse, c. 1938.wilesmith, attree, grossman, light horse, mcgeoch, wodonga, corryong, 8th

Part of the estate of Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.Wooden plaque with cream, red, gold, silver and grey insignia of Range Control Murray Bridge, depicting a Koala riding a rocket. Beneath that is an engraved metal edication.Range Control/ Murray Bridge/ WO2 Trevor Nicholson/ Range Control Murray Bridge/ from 22/1/87 to 12/1/90range control murray bridge, 4410261 wo2 trevor nicholson., plaque, nicholson, t nicholson, shield, trevor nicholson, 4410261

Part of the estate collection of Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.A wooden plaque with green, red, black and silver insignia of a crown, tank, boomerang and crossed banners of armoured corps displayed. Australia/Paratusvietnam, t nicholson, plaque, 1st armoured, nicholson, armoured corps, shield, trevor nicholson, 4410261

Part of the estate collection of Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.Wooden Plaque with beaten copper artwork of a Leopard Tank and presentation plaque belowLEOPARD Presented to/ WO2 Nicko Nicholson/ From Staff of D&S wing/ Armoured Centre/ Nov 81leopard tank, armoured centre, 4410261 wo2 trevor nicholson., trevor nicholson, shield, t nicholson, armoured, plaque

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 plaque depicting a piping shrike with wings open in black and white, red and gold and dedicationWO2 T.Nicholson/from/JOSB DCA/April 1995plaque, 4410261 wo2 trevor nicholson., josb dca, raac, shield, armoured corps, nicholson

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.A wooden plaque with black, blue and gold shield shaped insignia of 12/16 Hunter River Lancers depicting an elephant and crossed banners and dedication.To WO2 Trevor Nicholson/From P.M.C and Members/12/16 HRL/Sergeants Mess 18.8.1993 Hunter River Lancers/12/16 Hunter River Lancers12/16 hunter river lancers, 4410261 wo2 trevor nicholson., trevor nicholson, 1st armoured regiment, nicholson, shield