Black timber frame, Black and white photograph of Ptes Col James and David Kitt (rear) of 'D' Coy 8 RAR fill all important personal water bottles from a small mountain stream.d coy 8 rar, pte col james, pte david kitt, photograph

Coloured photograph of three soldiers standing outside a tent. All three are from a Leongatha, a town in Victoria. Pte's Col James & Paul Simpson (D Coy 8 RAR) Sig Doug McLennon (110 Sig SQN). Upport/Ction/Good/Grief!photograph, d coy 8 rar, 110 sig sqn

The photos are part of a large collection relating to Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. (.1) Frank Dean first in front on the left. (.2) “”””””””” rear row 2nd from the right. (.3). “”””””””” first on the left. (.5) “””””””””” front row third from right. (.6 .7.9) Each of these group photos have either several Korean or Malayan soldiers in. The photos are possibly the Platoons of either A or D Coy’s 1 RAR. (.8) Frank Dean, front row 2nd from the left. This group is possibly the Officers and senior NCO’s of A or D Coy’s 1 RAR. All photos are B & W. (.1) Large group of soldiers on parade with .303 rifles on the march. (.2) group of 7 soldiers , 5 standing 2 sitting. (.3) Group of 5 soldiers standing with a sign “D Coy Sgt’s”. (.4) Group of soldiers at a dinner in a Nissan hut all standing. (.5) Group of 18 soldiers, 1 row standing, 1 sitting in front of a RAAF plane. (.6) Group photo of 24 in 3 rows. (.7) Group photo of 22 in 3 rows. (.8) group photo of 14 in 2 rows. (.9) group photo of 26 in 3 rows.photography, military

The 8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (8 RAR) was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation. This unit citation was awarded by the former Government of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) to military units that distinguished themselves in battle. The citation, was conferred by General Cao Van Vien, Chief of the Joint General Staff, Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam on 24 October 1970, and officially presented to the 8th Battalion by Lieutenant General Do Cao Tri, Commander of II Corps and Military Region 3 on 29th October 1970.Document in English and Vietnamese, with past folds visible, in brown wood frame with glass. Republic of Vietnam/Gallantry Cross/Chief of the General Staff, Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam/Army Meritorious Commendation/The 8th Battalion, 1st Australian Task Force/For the gallantry they displayed under enemy fire./Control number:38980/ KBC Day 24 Month 10 Year 1970col james, d coy, vietnam, gallantry cross, 8th battalion, 8rar, cross of gallantry, republic of vietnam cross of gallantry with palm unit citation, 8rar citation, c. james, service no. 3796008

Newspaper article/obituary with photograph, detailing the life of L/Cpl "Donald David Parker" who was Killed in Action in Korea in 1952. The DVA nominal roll has him as No 3400693 (born Bendigo) 20.2.1932, served with 3 RAR in Korea from 14.8.1952 - 2.9.1952, KIA 2.9.1952, rank L/Cpl. The article states he was born in Kurumburra and moved to Bendigo as a child. Began his National Service Training last February, sailed for Japan 4/5 months ago, he was in 12 Pl D Coy age 19 at death. Given he turned 18 on 20.2.1950. (Persons 18 or turning 18 on 1.11.1950 had to register for National Service Training) That makes Donald 20 years 8 months when he was KIA. The Anzac Portal states there was at least 3 National Servicemen who then enlisted in the Regular Forces and were KIA in Korea. 3 RAR served in Korea from September 1950 - 1954.Rectangular cutting from a newpaper. Black and white photograph of a soldier in uniform is included. Article heading and text in black type.donald david parker, korea, newspaper