With the value of hindsight, there is no question about the war bing a mistake. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - diseases - australia, operation hades, sgt bob keates, saigon, conscripts, chemicals, catastrophe, vung tau, conscription - australia

The intimate story of a battalion and the men who gave it its life; told largely by the men of the battalion in the undemonstrative, matter-of-fact manner of the Australian soldier.vietnam, 7 rar, 7th battalion

three highly respected Fairfax journalists take a fresh look at the dramatic events of the Vietnam War in this fascinating and richly visual book/ 1961-1975 - participation - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - journalists

With the value of hindsight, there is no question about the war bing a mistake. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - diseases - australia, conscription, catastrophe, chemical warfare, vung tau, 4th field regiment, conscription - australia, sgt bob keates, 110 sig sqn, saigon, operation hades

Three highly respected Fairfax journalists take a fresh look at the dramatic events of the Vietnam War in this fascinating and richly visual book. 1961-1975 - participation - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - journalists

The intimate story of a battalion and the men who gave it its life; told largely by the men of the battalion in the undemonstrative, matter-of-fact manner of the Australian soldier.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion 7th - history, vietnam war, 1961 -1975 - regimental histories - australia, 7rar

Reflections of a Conscript - 40 years too late was written by George Herbert Venables. It describes his experiences for Basic Training at 2 RTB, Puckapunyal, the media's involvement and his return to Vietnam some forty years later,Reflections of a Conscript: My Journey - The Long Road to Vietnam, 40 years too late? is an essay written by George Herbert Venables about his before going to Vietnam, serving in Vietnam and revisiting Vietnam. The whole essay is in pdf format in the media section.cpl george herbert venables, 17995, royal australian corps of signals, 709 signal troop, basic training, 2 rtb, puckapunyal

Grey Painted Wooden Cross bearing I.D Photograph and Service Details Warren D. Mitchell conscript June 1965Warren D. Mitchell Battle of Long Tan killed 18th AUG 1966wooden cross, warren d. mitchell

An original painting of Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. In the background is Brendan Kincaide in full kit including weapons. In the foreground is a portrait of Brendan Kincaide in recent years wearing him medals.Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. national Service conscript. Served as a Rifleman with 3 RAR and 9 RARpainting, vietnam lest we forget, brendan kincaide oam, order of australia, 3 rar, 9 rar

Grey painted Wooden Cross with name, photograph and story of deceased soldierConscript Salveron enlisted 1965 - sailed from Brisbane May 1966 and died 18th August 1966 in Battle of Long Tanwooden cross, cpl douglas j salveron, long tan, killed in action

This item was donated by Signalman Rodney Laurence Gallagher (3793958) who was with the Royal Australian Corps of Signals and served in Vietnam with 110 Signal Squadron from July 1969 to June 1970. Rodney was also a National Serviceman.A Brief Overview of Conscription for Vietnam which was introduced by the Menzies Government on the 10th November 1964 and terminated by the Whitlam Government in 1972. This was written by Rod Gallagher who was a Vietnam Veteran and Conscript. See media files for more information.signalman rodney laurence gallagher, 3793958, royal australian corps of signals, 110 signal squadron, australian national serviceman, conscription, prime minister - robert menzies, prime minister gough whitlam

Three plastic protest badges. 1 - Red round badge with map of Australia and words "no conscripts to Vietnam" 2 - Cream round badge with map of Australia and words "Say no to 3 conscription" 3 - Green outline of Australia with word "NO"As describedbadges, conscription

This item is part of a collection donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service but was only in the Australian Army from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 a total of 1 year and 183 days. Reason for Pte Swainston’s discharge: Having completed the prescribed period of service in the ARAS (NS). During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge.Four page proforma letter from Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel K. H. Kirkland, 2n. Recruit Training Battalion Puckapunyal to inform Pte N E Swainston of details of the 70-day basic training for conscripted soldiers. Details of training conditions are itemised.conscription, training, national service - australia, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, recruit and corps training, infantry, rifleman

Grey coloured wooden cross. Denis J. McCormack - 21 - from Adelaide, S.A. Nickname Wheels; conscript McCormack left Padua Colletge, Kedron, Brisbane. He was a Private Rifleman with Delta Coy, 6 RAR. He died August 18, 1966 in the Battle of Long Tan.Story of service.denis j. mccormack

Paul Soumilas left Greece with his family to escape the 2ndWW, but was then conscripted by the Australian Air force when he arrived in Australia/ Many Greeks immigrants served in the Australia armed forces at times of conflict.Photo in brown frame Photo solo solider in uniform, shorts and wearing a cap, holding rifle bayonet, standing at attention.greek soldiers, soldiers, armed forces, army, air force, australian, greek australians

This is an example of the indefinite deferral notice received by potential conscripts after Prime Minister Gough Whitlam ended National Service when he came to power in 1972.Small buff coloured card issued by Commonwealth Govt advising service not required.i. r. mckenzie, vietnam, national service, deferral, indefinite deferral, mckenzie, conscription, nasho

These are the personal reflections of National Serviceman Robert John Williams on the process of being conscripted. He served in Detachment, 1st Forward Delivery Troop from 18 Jun 1969 -21 Jul 1969, B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from 22 Jul 1969-22 Dec 1969, and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from 23 Dec 1969-18 Mar 1970. His brother had also been conscripted, serving in 1966-8. Six-page hand-written letter in blue ink, titled "to Whom It May Concern' written by Robert John Williams that describes what happened to him when he turned 20 and had to register for National Service. He gives an unusual and unverified description of the actual draws, claiming that the ballot balls were 6 different colours representing 2 dates = 12 months, but draws were only of birthdays within 6 months.australian national serviceman, ballot box, trooper robert john williams, 3793407, royal australian armoured corps, 1st forward delivery troop, b squadron, 1st armoured regiment, a squadron, trooper, conscription, nasho, national service

The young male is dressed in full army attire. He might have been a home service conscript who served in Australia sometime between 1911 through to the 1920s.A black and white photograph mounted on card, of a male in army uniform.world war 1, soldiers, armed forces, clothing and dress, uniforms, unidentified, george evans collection, conscription

Because of their Chinese ethnicity, the Nung were not considered to be Vietnamese citizens. Therefore, they could not be conscripted into the South Vietnamese army (ARVN). So, they hired themselves out as mercenaries, guns for hire, to the US military. Half-body image of Nung mercenary CIDG soldier carrying rifle over his right shoulder and a full backpack. His uniform is tiger camouflage. Two other Nung soldiers in background, both with packs. One has ammunition box. CIDG = Civilian Irregular Defence Group.nung, battle of ngok tavak, indigenous, cidg, mercenary

Illustrated book, Fronts cover has a photograph of two women in operating theatre dress with a young child (Vietnamese anaesthetic technician Tran Thi Dung, theatre nurse Cathy Blackmore and a young patient in an operating theatre at Bien Hoa Hospital, in early 1972). Below this on a background photo of bandages title and authors names are printed in shades of brown. Abbreviated title (light brown ink) and authors names (dark brown ink) are also printed on the spine along with the publisher's mark. A summary of the book, along with information about the authors, is [rinted on the back cover. non-fictionFrom October 1964 until the end of 1972, over 450 surgeons, nurses and other medical specialists from Australian hospitals volunteered to work in South Vietnam. In the towns of Long Xuyen, Bien Hoa, Vung Tau and Ba Ria they brought expert medical and surgical care, comfort and support to a war-weary and traumatised civilian population. The extraordinary story of these Australian civilians at war is told here, based on interviews with many of those who served in the teams, The book includes two appendices: one lists the dates of service of the teams, the other lists the members of the teams.vietnam war 1961-1975-medical care, vietnam war 1961-1975-participation-australia, vietnam war 1961-1975-personal narratives-australian, volunteer workers in medical car-vietnam-history, alfred hospital

Many Slovenian men were conscripted into Italian army to fight in war in Ethiopia in 1933 Veliko slovenskih moških je bilo vpoklicanih v italijansko vojsko, da so se borili v vojni v Etiopiji leta 1933.There are not many photographs available from those times, especially of Slovenian soldiers. Zelo redke so fotografije slovenskih vojakov iz tega časa.Silvester Bole in Italian army uniform, fought the Mussolini War in Ethiopia, 1933 Silvester Bole v italijanski vojaški uniformi. Boril se je v Mussolinijevi vojski v Etiopiji leta 1933.slovenian men in italian army, slovenia under italy, ethiopia, slovenian association melbourne, wwii

1. Red Cross Medal - To recognise volunteers who provided crucial medical and nursing support during Ww1. 2. National Service Medal is un-official Commemorative Medal to honor individuals who served as conscript during period in UK Armed Forces.Two medals with ribbons, unmounted. 1. British Red Cross Society Medal for War Service 1914-18. 2. The 1939-60 British National Service Medal.1. Inscribed in Latin "Inter Arma Caritas" - no names. 2. No name - Inscribed "For Crown & Country".ron mills collection, medals, ww1, british

Standard military item issued to Pte Allen Doran Lette, Service No. 3795490, of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps at the completion of his service. Pte Lette was conscripted to serve in Vietnam by the Birthday Ballot, which determined which young Australian men were called-up for National Service.Certificate of Discharge folder containing discharge information.Certificate of Discharge/Australian Military Forces Emblemlette, ordnance corps, 3795490, vietnam, discharge, certificate

Black woollen beret with Victorian Mounted Rifles badge attached belonged to Lance Corporal Alfred GREGORY born 26/12/1932 3/711040 who was conscripted into the Army on 7/8/1951 to 13/11/1951. Served in the CMF between 14/11/51 and 15/8/1956 with the 8/13 VMR and PWLH.Black wool with leather trim and ribbon beret with white metal badge of coat of arms attachedBadge - Victorian Mounted Riflenasho, 8/13vmr, pwlh, cmf

Navy blue felt beret with Prince of Wales Light Horse badge attached belonged to Lance Corporal Alfred GREGORY born 26/12/1932 3/711040 who was conscripted into the Army on 7/8/1951 to 13/11/1951. Served in the CMF between 14/11/51 and 15/8/1956 with the 8/13 VMR and PWLH.Dark blue felt beret with black leather trim with enclosed ribbon with white metal badge of coat of arms attached to red felt square handsewn at front.Badge - Prince of Wales Light Horse Inside - "Nasho" inside white map of Australianasho, 8/13vmr, pwlh, cmf, australian army

This shaved rock bears witness to the sacrifice of soldiers during compulsory conscription for several periods of Australia’s War History. This item is of historic significance to the people of BallaratLarge shaved rock with plaque recognising compulsory conscription of soldiers.This memorial commemorates the sacrifice and service of those men from Ballarat and District conscripted for National Service during the years 1951 and 1959, and 1965 and 1972. Unveiled by the Hon Tony Robinson MP Minister assisting the Premier on Veterans` Affairs 3 February 2008. Erected by the Ballarat and Districts sub-branch of the National Servicemen`s Association of Australia. SERVICE TO THE NATIONnational service, sacrifice of soldiers

This cushion cover made of cream cotton with the National Servicemen's Association of Australia emblem printed in blue, belonged to Lance Corporal Alfred GREGORY born 26/12/1932 3/711040 who was conscripted into the Army on 7/8/1951 to 13/11/1951. Served in the CMF between 14/11/51 and 15/8/1956 with the 8/13 VMR and PWLH.Square shaped cushion cover in cream cotton material with emblem stamped in blue and three buttons on rear side51 National Servicemen's Association 72 Navy Army Airforcenasho, 8/13vmr, pwlh, cmf, australian army

This HMAS Cerberus tally band, or ceremonial cap ribbon with bow worn on left side, belonged to Lance Corporal Alfred GREGORY born 26/12/1932 3/711040 who was conscripted into the Army on 7/8/1951 to 13/11/1951. Served in the CMF between 14/11/51 and 15/8/1956 with the 8/13 VMR and PWLH.A tally band is a black silk or cotton ribbon worn on sailor caps featuring gold or yellow lettering the identifies the ship or navy name. Black cotton ribbon and bow woven with gold colour lettering HMAS Cerberus8/13vmr, pwlh, cmf, australian army, hmas cerberus, nasho, ran

The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (AMF) was the official name of the Australian Army from 1916 to 1980. The AMF included the full-time regular army and the part-time forces, which were also known as the Militia, the Citizen Military Forces (CMF), and the Australian Citizen Military Force (ACMF). The AMF was made up of conscripted and volunteer militiamen, as well as specialist permanent soldiers.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A wooden plaque in the shape of a shield bearing insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and the Tobuk colour patch. 3 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badges and metal badge engraved "AUSTRALIA"world war 11, tobruk, rats of tobruk, australian commonwealth military services, arthur lock