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Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - PHOTOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM WW2, AIF Training in Palestine : D Company 2/31st Battalion, Syria and Palestine Part 2
... AIF Training in Palestine : D Company 2/31st Battalion, Syria and Palestine Part 2...This particular set is the second one featuring D Company, 2nd/31st Battalion. Refer to record number 9928P and 10106P for details on physical albums....Photographs of D Company 2/31st Battalion during training and deployment in the Middle East 1940-41...This particular set is the second one featuring D Company, 2nd/31st Battalion. Refer to record number 9928P and 10106P for details on physical albums. ...This album was part of the collection of Bill Thomason, a Bendigo collector of militaria. The collection includes two albums put together by a Lieutenant Brown in 1940-41, possibly attached to the 19th Training Battalion at Biet Jirja in Palestine. The albums record events and personalities from units passing through the camp, including many friends of the author in a range of units. The images include those taken by Brown, along with images seemingly supplied by friends from different units. This particular set is the second one featuring D Company, 2nd/31st Battalion. Refer to record number 9928P and 10106P for details on physical albums.Contains unique images of AIF life in Palestine and Syria.Photographs of D Company 2/31st Battalion during training and deployment in the Middle East 1940-412/31st battalion, syria, palestine, egypt, thomason collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - PHOTOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM WW2, AIF Training in Palestine : D Company 2/31st Battalion, Syria and Palestine, 1940
... AIF Training in Palestine : D Company 2/31st Battalion, Syria and Palestine...Photographs of D Company 2/31st Battalion during training and deployment in the Middle East 1940-41...Contains unique images of AIF life in Palestine and Syria. 2/31st Battalion Syria Palestine Egypt Thomason collection Photographs of D Company 2/31st Battalion during training and deployment in the Middle East 1940-41 AIF Training in Palestine : D Company 2/31st Battalion, Syria and Palestine Album PHOTOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM WW2 ...This album was part of the collection of Bill Thomason, a Bendigo collector of militaria. The collection includes two albums put together by a Lieutenant Brown in 1940-41, possibly attached to the 19th Training Battalion at Biet Jirja in Palestine. They record events and personalities from units passing through the camp, including many friends of the author in a range of units. The images include those taken by Brown, along with images seemingly supplied by friends from different units. This particular set features the 2nd/31st Battalion. Refer to record number 9928P and 10106P for details on physical albums.Contains unique images of AIF life in Palestine and Syria.Photographs of D Company 2/31st Battalion during training and deployment in the Middle East 1940-412/31st battalion, syria, palestine, egypt, thomason collection -
Clunes MuseumBook - DIARY, BEA BREWSTER - RESEARCHED & COMPILED - MARIE KAU, DIARY OF BANDSMAN H.E.KRUTLI, D COMPANY, 14TH BATTALION, 4TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCES, (A.I.F), 2009
... DIARY OF BANDSMAN H.E.KRUTLI, D COMPANY, 14TH BATTALION, 4TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCES, (A.I.F)...DIARY OF BANDSMAN H.E.KRUTLI, D COMPANY, 14TH BATTALION, 4TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCES, (A.I.F) 227 PAGES...DIARY OF BANDSMAN H.E.KRUTLI, D COMPANY, 14TH BATTALION, 4TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCES, (A.I.F) 227 PAGES DIARY OF BANDSMAN H.E.KRUTLI, D COMPANY, 14TH BATTALION, 4TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCES, (A.I.F) Book DIARY BEA BREWSTER - RESEARCHED & COMPILED - MARIE KAU BOOK POD ...HAROLD ERNEST KRUTLI, ELDERS CHOLD OF ERNEST AND MATILDA (NEE FORDHAM) FRUTLI WAS BORN ON 22 NOVEMBER 1893 IN BRISBANE.DIARY OF BANDSMAN H.E.KRUTLI, D COMPANY, 14TH BATTALION, 4TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCES, (A.I.F) 227 PAGESnon-fictionHAROLD ERNEST KRUTLI, ELDERS CHOLD OF ERNEST AND MATILDA (NEE FORDHAM) FRUTLI WAS BORN ON 22 NOVEMBER 1893 IN BRISBANE.local history, books, krutli, diary transcription -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Collage of Coloured and Black and White Photographs D Company 9RAR
... Collage of Coloured and Black and White Photographs D Company 9RAR...D Coy. D Company Final parade R.T.A. today. D Company Mob 1969 in vietnam and one year later. ...Photograph Collage of Coloured and Black and White Photographs D Company 9RAR ...Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph in a black frame. 1969 and present day depicting 1st birthday and return to Australia, final parade, Scotty Burnett, Dougie Crombe (MM), 1st section 10 Platoon, D Coy 9 RAR, 1969.D Coy. D Company Final parade R.T.A. today. D Company Mob 1969 in vietnam and one year later. The Comradery and Mateship continues.d coy, 9 rar, collage, photograph, scotty burnett, dougie crombe, pte nigel moubray burnett, 5715795, royal australian infantry corps, 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment, 9 rar reunion -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Officer Cadet Battalion Athletics relay team, D Company 1918, 1918
... Officer Cadet Battalion Athletics relay team, D Company 1918...Information as supplied by donor: Names written on original photo: Left to right: Whittingham (Aust), Slee (Aust), Vickerary (Eng) coach, Neylan (Canada), Knight (Eng). 6 Officer Cadet Battalion Athletic Team, relay team D company. From our research the Whittingham is Leslie Ernest. ...Officer Cadet Battalion Athletics relay team, D Company 1918 Photograph Photograph - Digital Image ...Information as supplied by donor: Names written on original photo: Left to right: Whittingham (Aust), Slee (Aust), Vickerary (Eng) coach, Neylan (Canada), Knight (Eng). 6 Officer Cadet Battalion Athletic Team, relay team D company. From our research the Whittingham is Leslie Ernest. Slee is actually my father, his name is Frederick Samuel, also a lieutenant. The photo was taken in Oxford 1918, we believe around June or July. Digital team photograph, black and white.leslie ernest whittingham, world war, world war i, whittingham family -
Woodend RSL
Uniform - Shirt, 1981
... ...d company...He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. ...yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment. red a collectors item infantry or military police or 4th battalion, blue 1 royal victorian regiment....He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. ...This shirt was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honour for his service in Timor, this shirt has social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military shirt that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in very good condition. Khaki short sleeved shirt with a short pointed collar and two front chest pockets. Each pocket is fastened with one semi opaque beige plastic button. There are seven identical buttons that fasten the front of the shirt. Each shoulder has an epoulette that fastens with one of these plastic buttons near the neck. yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment. red a collectors item infantry or military police or 4th battalion, blue 1 royal victorian regiment.matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend, 56th battalion, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, marksman -
Woodend RSL
Shirt, 1982
... ...d company...He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. ...yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment. red a collectors item infantry or military police or 4th battalion, blue 1 royal victorian regiment....He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. ...This shirt was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honour for his service in Timor, this shirt has social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military shirt that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in very good condition. Khaki short sleeved shirt with a short pointed collar and two front chest pockets. Each pocket is fastened with one semi opaque beige plastic button. There are seven identical buttons that fasten the front of the shirt. Each shoulder has an epoulette that fastens with one of these plastic buttons near the neck. yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment. red a collectors item infantry or military police or 4th battalion, blue 1 royal victorian regiment.matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend, 56th battalion, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, marksman -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesJournal, Southern Cross, D Company, Puckapunyal
... Southern Cross, D Company, Puckapunyal ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields puckapunyal Southern Cross, D Company, Puckapunyal Journal ...puckapunyal -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document - Handbook of Instructions for Maintenance of Kollsman Telegon Instruments on the Link Instrument and Radio Pilot Trainer, Kollsman Instrument Division of Square D Company
... Kollsman Instrument Division of Square D Company...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Kollsman Instrument Division of Square D Company Document Handbook of Instructions for Maintenance of Kollsman Telegon Instruments on the Link Instrument and Radio Pilot Trainer ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional Object, Can Opener
... ...D Company...D Company, 7RAR 67/68...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Can Opener 7 RAR D Company Nui Dat D Company, 7RAR 67/68 Hand made can opener with brass base, black metal star (?) ...Hand made can opener with brass base, black metal star (?) upright and lever with hinge and two piercing spikes. Empty steel beer can "Miller High Life" punctured on top by opener.D Company, 7RAR 67/68can opener, 7 rar, d company, nui dat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ceremorial Object, Gordon D Sharp
... ...D Company...Called up 30/06/1965 Commissioned 2nd Lt December 18 1966 Posted to D Company 6 RAR as Platoon Commander in Battle of Long Tan against VC Killed in Action by sniper 18/08/1966...Called up 30/06/1965 Commissioned 2nd Lt December 18 1966 Posted to D Company 6 RAR as Platoon Commander in Battle of Long Tan against VC Killed in Action by sniper 18/08/1966...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Wooden Cross 2nd Lt Gordon C Sharp Killed in Action D Company 6 RAR Gordon C Sharp 21 - TV Cameraman. ...Wooden Cross painted grey. Gordon C Sharp 21 - TV Cameraman. Spent three months in Service. Called up 30/06/1965 Commissioned 2nd Lt December 18 1966 Posted to D Company 6 RAR as Platoon Commander in Battle of Long Tan against VC Killed in Action by sniper 18/08/1966Gordon C Sharp 21 - TV Cameraman. Spent three months in Service. Called up 30/06/1965 Commissioned 2nd Lt December 18 1966 Posted to D Company 6 RAR as Platoon Commander in Battle of Long Tan against VC Killed in Action by sniper 18/08/1966wooden cross, 2nd lt gordon c sharp, killed in action, d company, 6 rar -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumWork on paper - Menu, Farewell Dinner menu
... ...D Company 17th garrison battalion...Farewell Dinner to Captain A MacInnes, D Company 17th Garrison Battalion...Captain MacInnes Alan MacInnes D Company 17th garrison battalion internment camps WW2 medical officer camp 4 Tatura Farewell Dinner to Captain A MacInnes, D Company 17th Garrison Battalion tan piece of paper. landscape, folded in half. ...Original menu for farewell dinner for Captain MacInnes. tan piece of paper. landscape, folded in half. Front cover has a colour drawing of a ship, flying the medical red cross emblem. Under this is hand writing in black ink and the medical insignia of a snake and wand and wreath. Inside on right page, in black ink, handwritten is the menu. Back page, in black in is the signature of people whom attended the function. Farewell Dinner to Captain A MacInnes, D Company 17th Garrison Battalioncaptain macinnes, alan macinnes, d company 17th garrison battalion, internment camps ww2, medical officer camp 4 tatura -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Puppy Dog
... ...D Company...A black and white photograph of Sgt Bill O'Donnell, SGT Cook with D Company 6 RAR with a small puppy which became their mascot...Photograph Sgt Bill O'Donnell Sgt Cook Gibbons Collection Catalogue 6 RAR D Company Puppy Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Sgt Bill O'Donnell, SGT Cook with D Company 6 RAR with a small puppy which became their mascot Puppy Dog Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Sgt Bill O'Donnell, SGT Cook with D Company 6 RAR with a small puppy which became their mascotphotograph, sgt bill o'donnell, sgt cook, gibbons collection catalogue, 6 rar, d company, puppy, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph
... D Company...Black Framed clear covered black amd white photograph of six armed soldiers on patrol in scrub bush. D Company 1 RAR on patrol FSB Coral...D Company 1 RAR on patrol FSB Coral Photograph Photograph ...Black Framed clear covered black amd white photograph of six armed soldiers on patrol in scrub bush. D Company 1 RAR on patrol FSB CoralCORAL BALMORAL COLLECTIONd company, 1 rar, fsb coral, photograph, battle of coral-balmoral -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Colonel's Wife
... ...D Company...A black and white photograph of the wife of The Regimental Colonel, the Royal Australian Regiment, Mrs Thomas arrives to attend the Trooping of the Colour on the occasion of the presentation of the United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to D Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Townsville, QLD 18/08/1968...Photograph Battle of Long Tan John Gorton 6 RAR United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Gibbons Collection Catalogue Townsville Regimental Colonel The Royal Australian Regiment Mrs Thomson Trooping Of the Colour D Company 6th Battalion Prime Minister of Australia J G Gorton MP Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of the wife of The Regimental Colonel, the Royal Australian Regiment, Mrs Thomas arrives to attend the Trooping of the Colour on the occasion of the presentation of the United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to D Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Townsville, QLD 18/08/1968 Colonel's Wife Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 the wife of The Regimental Colonel, the Royal Australian Regiment, Mrs Thomas arrives to attend the Trooping of the Colour on the occasion of the presentation of the United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to D Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Townsville, QLD 18/08/1968photograph, battle of long tan, john gorton, 6 rar, united states presidential distinguished unit, gibbons collection catalogue, townsville, regimental colonel, the royal australian regiment, mrs thomson, trooping of the colour, d company, 6th battalion, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Major Smith MC
... ...D Company...A black and white photograph of Major Harry Smith MC Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR at the Battle of Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, 18/08/1966 talks with the Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable J G Gorton in Townsville, Queensland 18/08/1968...Photograph Maj Harry Smith MC D coy 6 RAR/NZ Battle of Long Tan John Gorton Gibbons Collection Catalogue Military Cross Officer Commanding D Company Phuoc Tuy Province Prime Minister Townsville Denis Gibbons 6776 Star of Gallantry A black and white photograph of Major Harry Smith MC Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR at the Battle of Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, 18/08/1966 talks with the Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable J G Gorton in Townsville, Queensland 18/08/1968 Major Smith MC Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Major Harry Smith MC Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR at the Battle of Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, 18/08/1966 talks with the Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable J G Gorton in Townsville, Queensland 18/08/1968photograph, maj harry smith mc, d coy, 6 rar/nz, battle of long tan, john gorton, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, officer commanding, d company, phuoc tuy province, prime minister, townsville, denis gibbons, 6776, star of gallantry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Col Joy and Little Patti
... ...D Company...Col Joy and Little Patti give an impromptu night concert in the home of one of the D Company, 6 battalion RAR soldiers who had fought at Long Tan in 1966. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Photograph Col Joy Little patti D Company 6 RAR Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl Dr Denis Gibbons AM Collection Col Joy and Little Patti give an impromptu night concert in the home of one of the D Company, 6 battalion RAR soldiers who had fought at Long Tan in 1966. ...Col Joy and Little Patti give an impromptu night concert in the home of one of the D Company, 6 battalion RAR soldiers who had fought at Long Tan in 1966. When the battle began Col Joy and Little Patti had been on stage performing at Nuidat's Luscombe BowlDr Denis Gibbons AM Collectionphotograph, col joy, little patti, d company, 6 rar, nui dat, luscombe bowl -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Long Tan Cross Dedication 2
... ...D Company...During the dedication of the cross the original members of D Company, 6 RAR who were present at the battle flanked the cross: (L to R) Sgt Rankin, Cpl Richardson and a 6 RAR Piper....During the dedication of the cross the original members of D Company, 6 RAR who were present at the battle flanked the cross: (L to R) Sgt Rankin, Cpl Richardson and a 6 RAR Piper. ...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 Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, 18/08/1969. During the dedication of the cross the original members of D Company, 6 RAR who were present at the battle flanked the cross: (L to R) Sgt Rankin, Cpl Richardson and a 6 RAR Piper.photograph, long tan, phuoc tuy province, d company, 6 rar, sgt rankin, cpl richardson, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 6 rar piper, long tan cross dedication -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Maj Gen Hassett
... ...D Company...A black and white photograph of Maj Gen FG Hassett, OBE, DSO, MVO accompaniedby his wife, arrive to attend the Trooping of the Regimental Colour on the occasion of the presentation of the United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment in Townsend 18/08/1968...Photograph Maj Gen F G Hassett United States Presidential Distinguished Unit D Company 6 RAR Townsville Battle of Long Tan Gibbons Collection Catalogue Mrs Hassett Order Of The British Empire (OBE) Distinguished Service Order DSO Member of the Royal Victorian Order (a British Order of knighthood) MVO Trooping Of the Colour The Royal Australian Regiment 6th Battalion Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Maj Gen FG Hassett, OBE, DSO, MVO accompaniedby his wife, arrive to attend the Trooping of the Regimental Colour on the occasion of the presentation of the United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment in Townsend 18/08/1968 Maj Gen Hassett Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Maj Gen FG Hassett, OBE, DSO, MVO accompaniedby his wife, arrive to attend the Trooping of the Regimental Colour on the occasion of the presentation of the United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment in Townsend 18/08/1968photograph, maj gen f g hassett, united states presidential distinguished unit, d company, 6 rar, townsville, battle of long tan, gibbons collection catalogue, mrs hassett, order of the british empire (obe), distinguished service order, dso, member of the royal victorian order (a british order of knighthood), mvo, trooping of the colour, the royal australian regiment, 6th battalion, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Dustoff
... ...D Company...A black and white photograph Diggers from 11 Platoon D Company 6 RAR on Operation Portsea, South East of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, as the Dustoff helicopter leaves with Pte Ken Mathieson, for casevac to hospital. ...Photograph 11 Platoon 6 RAR Operation Portsea Dustoff Pte Ken Mathieson Sgt Bob Buick Gibbons Collection Catalogue D Company Nui Dat Diggers Denis Gibbons 1st Australian Task Force A black and white photograph Diggers from 11 Platoon D Company 6 RAR on Operation Portsea, South East of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, as the Dustoff helicopter leaves with Pte Ken Mathieson, for casevac to hospital. ...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 Diggers from 11 Platoon D Company 6 RAR on Operation Portsea, South East of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, as the Dustoff helicopter leaves with Pte Ken Mathieson, for casevac to hospital. Acting Officer Commanding Sgt Bob Buick runs back to his menphotograph, 11 platoon, 6 rar, operation portsea, dustoff, pte ken mathieson, sgt bob buick, gibbons collection catalogue, d company, nui dat, diggers, denis gibbons, 1st australian task force -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Uniform - Army Uniform, Captain MacInnes
... ...D Company 17th Garrison Battalion...Army issue uniform worn by Captain Alan Finley MACINNES, a MO at D Company 17th Garrison Battalion stationed at Camp 4 Tatura during WW2....Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Army issue uniform worn by Captain Alan Finley MACINNES, a MO at D Company 17th Garrison Battalion stationed at Camp 4 Tatura during WW2. ...Army issue uniform worn by Captain Alan Finley MACINNES, a MO at D Company 17th Garrison Battalion stationed at Camp 4 Tatura during WW2.Army issue jacket, trousers and hat, made in army issue material, olive drab colour. Hat has leather band and army badge. Material for the uniform is Berathea wool cloth with an open collar two epaulets and two metal subdued Australian Rising Sun badges affixed to the lapels. Both epaulets display three metal pips indicating the rank of Captain and metal "AUSTRALIA" shoulder titles.as aboveww2 army uniform, ww2 army captains uniform, captains uniform, captain macinnes, alan macinnes, medical officer internment camps, d company 17th garrison battalion, camp 4 tatura -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Long Tan Next of Kin 2
... ...D Company...Stewart, the Officer Commanding D company, 6RAR looks on....Stewart, the Officer Commanding D company, 6RAR looks on. Long Tan Next of Kin 2 Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Townsville Qld, 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, the Right Honourable John Gorton presents an emblem of the United States Presidential Unit Citation to a next of kin of one of the Diggers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle of Long Tan, 18/08/1966. Maj I.T. Stewart, the Officer Commanding D company, 6RAR looks on.photograph, 6 rar, townsville, john gorton, united states presidential distinguished unit, maj i t stewart, d coy, gibbons collection catalogue, battle of long tan, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, diggers, killed in action, officer commanding, d company, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Long Tan Next of Kin 5
... ...D Company...Steward, the Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR looks on...Steward, the Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR looks on Long Tan Next of Kin 5 Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister, The Right Honourable John Gorton presents an emblem of the United States Presidential Unit Citation to the next of kin, parents of one of the Diggers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle at Long Tan 18/08/1866. Maj I.T. Steward, the Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR looks onphotograph, 6 rar, john gorton, presidential unit citation, battle of long tan, maj i t stewart, gibbons collection catalogue, townsville, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, diggers, killed in action, d company, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Long Tan Next of Kin 6
... ...D Company...Stewart, the Officer Commanding, D Company, 6 RAR looks on....Stewart, the Officer Commanding, D Company, 6 RAR looks on. Long Tan Next of Kin 6 Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable John Gorton presents an emblem of the United States Presidential Unit Citation to the next of kin, parents of one of the Diggers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle At Long Tan 18/08/1966. Maj I.T. Stewart, the Officer Commanding, D Company, 6 RAR looks on.photograph, 6 rar, battle of long tan, john gorton, presidential unit citation, maj i t stewart, gibbons collection catalogue, townsville, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, diggers, killed in action, officer commanding, d company, denis gibbons -
Woodend RSLLanyard, Late 20th Century
... ...d company...He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. ...He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. ...This lanyard was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honours for his service in Timor, this lanyard has social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military lanyard that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in good condition. Yellow and brown patterned lanyard. There is a loop at one end which is tied with a large knot, at approximately one third of the length of the item. Another small loop at the other end which is tied with a smaller knot. matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend rsl, woodend, 56th battalion army reserve unit, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, forward scout, marksman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Bayonet fixed into marble block, The Long Tan Bayonet
... ...D Company...The Long Tan Bayonet / A relic of the battlefield / Presented to the Vietnam Veterans / Memorial Lodge No. 921 / In Memory of Lt Gordon Sharp / By Ex Lt David Sabben, MID. 12 Plt / Commander, D Company, 6thBattalion / The Royal Australian Regiment / DUTY FIRST / 11th August 2001...Long Tan Bayonet Scabbard and Bayonet Gordon Sharp 6th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment D Company 2781465 2nd Lt Gordon C Sharp 2Lt Dave Sabben Long Tan bayonet Masonic Lodge Vietnam Veterans Memorial Masonic Lodge sabben marble The Long Tan Bayonet / A relic of the battlefield / Presented to the Vietnam Veterans / Memorial Lodge No. 921 / In Memory of Lt Gordon Sharp / By Ex Lt David Sabben, MID. 12 Plt / Commander, D Company, 6thBattalion / The Royal Australian Regiment / DUTY FIRST / 11th August 2001 White marble cube with bayonet in its scabbard fixed into the top of it. ...A relic of the battlefield, the Long Tan bayonet was collected on 19/08/1966 by 2nd Lt D R Sabben. He later presented it to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Masonic Lodge ( No. 921) at the South Eastern Masonic Centre in Keysborough, Victoria (now defunct) after they requested an artefact from the battle. In 2001, the SLR bayonet was mounted into a stone ashlar (cube) in the memory of National Serviceman Lt Gordon Sharp of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) who died in the Battle of Long Tan, 18th August 1966, along with 17 other young Australian soldiers. The artefact was used in Masonic ceremonies held on Vietnam Veterans Day (August 18th) from 2001 until 2024, when it was presented to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum.White marble cube with bayonet in its scabbard fixed into the top of it. A plaque with dedication is on the front, the Vietnam Star medal on the left side, a silver medallion of Queen Elizabeth II on the right side, and "City of Collingwood NO. 464" carved into the bottom.The Long Tan Bayonet / A relic of the battlefield / Presented to the Vietnam Veterans / Memorial Lodge No. 921 / In Memory of Lt Gordon Sharp / By Ex Lt David Sabben, MID. 12 Plt / Commander, D Company, 6thBattalion / The Royal Australian Regiment / DUTY FIRST / 11th August 2001long tan, bayonet, scabbard and bayonet, gordon sharp, 6th battalion the royal australian regiment, d company, 2781465, 2nd lt gordon c sharp, 2lt dave sabben, long tan bayonet, masonic lodge, vietnam veterans memorial masonic lodge, sabben, marble -
Woodend RSL
Trousers
... ...d company...He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. ...He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. ...These trousers were owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honour for his service in Timor, these trousers have social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military shirt that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in very good condition. matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend, 56th battalion, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, marksman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Long Tan Next of Kin 4
... ...D Company...Maj I Stewart, Officer Commanding, D Company 6 RAR looks on. Standing on the extreme right is Mrs Beverley Buick....Maj I Stewart, Officer Commanding, D Company 6 RAR looks on. Standing on the extreme right is Mrs Beverley Buick. ...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 Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honouralbe John Gorton presents an emblem of the United States Presidential Unit Citation to a mother of one of the Diggers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle At Long Tan 18/08/1966. Maj I Stewart, Officer Commanding, D Company 6 RAR looks on. Standing on the extreme right is Mrs Beverley Buick.photograph, townsville, john gorton, united states presidential distinguished unit, maj i t stewart, battle of long tan, d company, 6 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, prime minsiter of australia, diggers, killed in action, mrs beverley buick, officer commanding, citation, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Unit Citation
... ...D Company...Emblems of the United States Presidential Unit Citation, conferred upon D Company, 6 RAR by the President of the United States of America Lyndon B Johnson. ...Emblems of the United States Presidential Unit Citation, conferred upon D Company, 6 RAR by the President of the United States of America Lyndon B Johnson. ...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 Townsville, Queensland 18/08/1968. Emblems of the United States Presidential Unit Citation, conferred upon D Company, 6 RAR by the President of the United States of America Lyndon B Johnson. These boxed emblems were presented to the next of kin by Prime Minister of Australia The Right Honourable J G Gorton MP, of some of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle At Long Tan 18/08/1966photograph, d coy, 6 rar/nz, battle of long tan, john gorton, president johnson, gibbons collection catalogue, emblems of the united states presidential unit citation, townsville, d company, prime minister of australia j g gorton mp, denis gibbons, next of kin -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, And More Beers
... ...D Company...Qld. of 18/08/1968, Rock and Roll stars Little Pattie and Col Joye entertain in the lounge room of a private home. Members of D Company, 6 RAR who had missed the original concert in Vietnam on the 18/08/1966 being otherwide engaged in the Battle of Long Tan. ...Photograph Townsville Battle of Long Tan D Company 6 RAR Little patti Col Joy Robin Rencher Phil Dixon Ian Campbell Peter Doyle Gibbons Collection Catalogue Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph Townsville. ...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 Townsville. Qld. of 18/08/1968, Rock and Roll stars Little Pattie and Col Joye entertain in the lounge room of a private home. Members of D Company, 6 RAR who had missed the original concert in Vietnam on the 18/08/1966 being otherwide engaged in the Battle of Long Tan. Standing left to right Robin Rencher, Phil Dixon. Sitting left to right Ian Campbell and Peter Doyle.photograph, townsville, battle of long tan, d company, 6 rar, little patti, col joy, robin rencher, phil dixon, ian campbell, peter doyle, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons
