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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Beer Time
... ...DA NANG...Servicemen having some downtime in the AATTV Mess, Australia House, DA NANG....The coloured image shows soldiers inside the AATTV Mess, Australia House DA NANG enjoying a few beers. The soldiers are in shorts and are shirtless. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Servicemen having some downtime in the AATTV Mess, Australia House, DA NANG. Photograph Mess DA NANG The coloured image shows soldiers inside the AATTV Mess, Australia House DA NANG enjoying a few beers. ...Servicemen having some downtime in the AATTV Mess, Australia House, DA NANG.The coloured image shows soldiers inside the AATTV Mess, Australia House DA NANG enjoying a few beers. The soldiers are in shorts and are shirtless. Above the bar are Unit plaques and the National Flags from the countries involved in the conflict in Vietnam. photograph, mess, da nang -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Adamson, R. E. Jr, Changes: A history, 1970: United States Naval Support Activity/Facility, Da Nang
... Changes: A history, 1970: United States Naval Support Activity/Facility, Da Nang...Changes: A history, 1970: United States Naval Support Activity/Facility, Da Nang Book Book Adamson, R. E. Jr. ...It is the everlasting and unchanging rule of this world that everything is created by a series of causes and conditions and everything disappears by the same rule; everything changes.It is the everlasting and unchanging rule of this world that everything is created by a series of causes and conditions and everything disappears by the same rule; everything changes.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states - history - pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Remains of 154 tonne ammunitions barge set ablaze whilst Audio, CDT-3 members on board on their way to Da Nang harbour
... Remains of 154 tonne ammunitions barge set ablaze whilst Audio, CDT-3 members on board on their way to Da Nang harbour...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Framed Photograph Coloured photograph Remains of 154 tonne ammunitions barge set ablaze whilst Audio, CDT-3 members on board on their way to Da Nang harbour Photograph Photograph ...Coloured photographframed, photograph -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, ABAudio, CD Tony Ey with CPOAudio, CD Joh Gilchrist recovering 2.76 rocket from Da Nang harbour 1970
... ABAudio, CD Tony Ey with CPOAudio, CD Joh Gilchrist recovering 2.76 rocket from Da Nang harbour 1970...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Photograph framed B&W photograph ABAudio, CD Tony Ey with CPOAudio, CD Joh Gilchrist recovering 2.76 rocket from Da Nang harbour 1970 Photograph Photograph ...B&W photographphotograph, framed -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, You Must Remember This, 1/05/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Da Nang, Vietnam ...Unframed photo of glenys Shearman and WO2 George Logan performing a duet when the Australian Concert Party visited Vietnam in 1970AWM WAR/70/0274/VNglenys shearman, australian concert party -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Roberts, Craig and Sasser, Charles W, The Walking Dead: A Marine's Story of Vietnam
... ...Da Nang River...Craig Roberts crossed the Da Nang River with the 9th Marines - into the heart of a jungle alive with savage Viet Cong. ...In July 1965, Pfc. Craig Roberts crossed the Da Nang River with the 9th Marines - into the heart of a jungle alive with savage Viet Cong. Eight months later his unit would be called 'the Walking Dead'.In July 1965, Pfc. Craig Roberts crossed the Da Nang River with the 9th Marines - into the heart of a jungle alive with savage Viet Cong. Eight months later his unit would be called 'the Walking Dead'.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, craig roberts, da nang river, 9th marines, operation starlight -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Maitland, Terrence and McInerney, Peter, The Vietnam Experience: A Contagion of War (Copy 2)
... ...Da Nang...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War - 1961-1975 9th Marines Red Beach Da Nang On March 8, 1965, men of the 9th Marines spashed ashore at Red Beach 2, norrhwest of Da Nang. ...On March 8, 1965, men of the 9th Marines spashed ashore at Red Beach 2, norrhwest of Da Nang.On March 8, 1965, men of the 9th Marines spashed ashore at Red Beach 2, norrhwest of Da Nang. vietnam war - 1961-1975, 9th marines, red beach, da nang -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Doyle, Edward and Lipsman, Samuel, The Vietnam experience: America takes over 1965-67 (Copy 1)
... ...Da Nang...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 Da Nang 9th Marines 173rd Airborne Brigade There were no presidential speeches proclaiming crusaders "to make the world safe for democracy" or days which "shall live in infamy". ...There were no presidential speeches proclaiming crusaders "to make the world safe for democracy" or days which "shall live in infamy".There were no presidential speeches proclaiming crusaders "to make the world safe for democracy" or days which "shall live in infamy".vietnam war, 1961-1975, da nang, 9th marines, 173rd airborne brigade -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Maitland, Terrence and McInerney. Peter, The Vietnam Eperience: A Contagion of War
... ...Da Nang...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War - 1961-1975 Vietnam 9th Marines Da Nang Red Beach On March 8, 1965, men of the 9th Marines spashed ashore at Red Beach 2, norrhwest of Da Nang. ...On March 8, 1965, men of the 9th Marines spashed ashore at Red Beach 2, norrhwest of Da Nang.On March 8, 1965, men of the 9th Marines spashed ashore at Red Beach 2, norrhwest of Da Nang. vietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam, 9th marines, da nang, red beach -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Rivera, Oswald, Fire and Rain
... ...Da Nang...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 - Fiction United States - Marine Corps Da Nang In the author's words; "In late 1968 there was a 'disturbance' as the military puts it, in the Marine Corps brig in Da Nang, Vietnam. ...In the author's words; "In late 1968 there was a 'disturbance' as the military puts it, in the Marine Corps brig in Da Nang, Vietnam.In the author's words; "In late 1968 there was a 'disturbance' as the military puts it, in the Marine Corps brig in Da Nang, Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - fiction, united states - marine corps, da nang -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Hardy, Gordon, The Vietnam Experience: Words of War: An Anthology of Vietnam War Literature
... ...Da Nang...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War - 1961-1975 Indochina Da Nang Tan Son Nhut Bien Hoa The Vietnam Experience, has been to present, mostly in our own words, a comprehensive, accurae chronicle of America's long and painful involvemen in the Indochina war. ...The Vietnam Experience, has been to present, mostly in our own words, a comprehensive, accurae chronicle of America's long and painful involvemen in the Indochina war.The Vietnam Experience, has been to present, mostly in our own words, a comprehensive, accurae chronicle of America's long and painful involvemen in the Indochina war.vietnam war - 1961-1975, indochina, da nang, tan son nhut, bien hoa -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, A Copy of a Speech given by Nugyen Viet Long on 30 March 2014 regarding the Dual Identity Leadership Program, 2014
... ...Da Nang City...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Dual Identity Leadership Program Vietnam War Tet Offensive (1968) Saigon North Communist Troops The Army of the Republic of Vietnam Hue City Viet Cong Killed in Action Ho Chi Minh Trail Ben Hai River Quang Tri Provence Da Nang City Mekong Delta River Assault Group 29 Viet Cong Guerrillas Ba Ria Vung Tau Vietnam Refugees Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria Inc. ...A Copy of a Speech given by Nugyen Viet Long on 30 March 2014 regarding the Dual Identity Leadership Program. There are five pages (incl. photos) but no information on where it was given.dual identity leadership program, vietnam war, tet offensive (1968), saigon, north communist troops, the army of the republic of vietnam, hue city, viet cong, killed in action, ho chi minh trail, ben hai river, quang tri provence, da nang city, mekong delta, river assault group 29, viet cong guerrillas, ba ria, vung tau, vietnam refugees, vietnamese veterans association of victoria inc., nguyen viet long, lt of the republic of vietnam navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, A copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973
... ...Da Nang...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War Chronology of Events Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) Caribou RAAF Royal Australian Air Force National Servoce Act US Marines Da Nang Prime Minister Robert Menzies 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment 1 RAR Bien Hoa US 173 Airborne Brigade Prime Minister Harold Holt 1st Australian Task Force 1 ATF Nui Dat Phuoc Tuy Province 1st Australian Logistic Support Group 1 ALSG Pte Errol Wayne Noack Killed in Action RAAF IROQUOIS Helicopter Battle of Long Tan D Company 6 RAR Royal Australian Regiment President Johnson RAN Royal Australian Navy US 7th Fleet The Gulf of Tonkin Canberra Bomber Tet Offensive Prime Minister John Gorton Fire Support Base Coral and Balmoral Presdient Nixon Prime Minister William (Bill) McHahon Australian Government 4 RAR Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck Prime Minister Gough Whitlam Democratic Republic Of Vietnam The Book titled Vietnam Remember is held in the Library on Shelf 31 Two pages that have been photogcopied out of the book titled Vietnam Remembered Three Decades is a copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973. there is handwritten information on the first page. ...Two pages that have been photogcopied out of the book titled Vietnam Remembered Three Decades is a copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973. there is handwritten information on the first page.The Book titled Vietnam Remember is held in the Library on Shelf 31vietnam war, chronology of events, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), caribou, raaf, royal australian air force, national servoce act, us marines, da nang, prime minister robert menzies, 1st battalion royal australian regiment, 1 rar, bien hoa, us 173 airborne brigade, prime minister harold holt, 1st australian task force, 1 atf, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, 1st australian logistic support group, 1 alsg, pte errol wayne noack, killed in action, raaf iroquois helicopter, battle of long tan, d company, 6 rar, royal australian regiment, president johnson, ran, royal australian navy, us 7th fleet, the gulf of tonkin, canberra bomber, tet offensive, prime minister john gorton, fire support base coral and balmoral, presdient nixon, prime minister william (bill) mchahon, australian government, 4 rar, governor general sir paul hasluck, prime minister gough whitlam, democratic republic of vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Letter - A letter for Capt. P.R. Young doing a refresher course for parachute jumping so that he could parachute in the course of his duties as Australian Intelligence Service
... ...Da Nang...Maj (Temp) Peter Raymond Young 240217 Australian Intelligence Corp Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) Official Duty Army Headquarters Australian Service Attaché Staff Parachutist 173rd Airborne Refresher Course Ham Cam Training Centre Da Nang U.S. Army's Special Forces H-21 Helicopter H-34 Helicopter AC/1 Caribou A letter for Capt. ...This item was donated by Maj (Temp) Peter Raymond Young, (240217) who served with the Australian Intelligence Corps. He served with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam from June 1962 to July 1963, Official Duty (from Army Headquarters, Canberra) August 1965, Australian Service Attache Staff, Saigon from November 1965 to May 1966 and June 1966 to December 1967.A letter for Capt. P.R. Young doing a refresher course for parachute jumping so that he could parachute in the couse of his duties as Australian Intelligence Service dated 10 January 1962 with US special forces. Found in top left hand pocket of jacket. Cat. No. 11889maj (temp) peter raymond young, 240217, australian intelligence corp, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), official duty, army headquarters, australian service attaché staff, parachutist, 173rd airborne, refresher course, ham cam training centre, da nang, u.s. army's special forces, h-21 helicopter, h-34 helicopter, ac/1 caribou -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Banner - Banner, framed, 11 Co (Nung)
... The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)...GUIDON OF 11 COY (NUNG) MOBILE STRIKE FORCE (MIKE FORCE) /5th SF GROUP, 1 CORPS, SVN/ A Significant number of AATTV personnel served with this Nung Company based in Da Nang./ At the end of the Vietnam War, this flag was taken by a former US SF officer and held until/ when it was given to former Captain John "Jed" White (AATTV), CO 11 Coy (Nung), who led/ the MIKE Forces at the Battle of Ngok Tavak on 10 May 1968....To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. ...Captain John E D White, Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV) took over command of 11 Mobile Strike Force (Mike Force) Company in Da Nang, Vietnam, in February 1968. He was 26 years old. The 2 NVA Division was moving from Laos into South Vietnam and his mission was to establish contact with the division and trace its movements south. In mid-March the company was air lifted to the Special Forces camp of Kham Duc, near the Laotian border. They used an old French Foreign Legion fort as a temporary base from which patrols could be sent out. White called it Ngok Tavak after a nearby mountain. Initially, patrols failed to find the enemy, but in late April a patrol clashed with the enemy. At the same time, White received intelligence that the NVA division was closing in. At night they could hear explosions in the distance heading toward them. White decided their best chance was to leave the fort and take to the jungle to adopt guerrilla tactics. However, in the meantime a platoon of United States Marine Corps artillery arrived bringing with them two howitzers and a stockpile of ammunition. To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. A Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) platoon was sent to reinforce his numbers. This was a para military force comprised mainly of indigenous highlanders, trained by United States Special Forces. They also brought with them two mortars and their crews. At 3.15am on 10 May 1968 some members of the CIDG chose to assist the NVA to attack the fort instead of supporting Mike Force, and close hand to hand fighting followed, along with grenade attacks and heavy machine gun fire. Air support offered a brief respite from the NVA attack, and some NVA forces were pushed back outside the perimeter by counter attacks, but at 9am White contacted Da Nang to advise that his position was untenable. A second attack was imminent and they could not withstand it, so they would have to withdraw. The wounded were evacuated by helicopter (under orders from Major Mai, the NVA had not attacked the previous medical helicopters that collected the wounded under the cover of air strikes) and at 1pm the rest of the force evacuated east, into the jungle. The NVA did not notice their withdrawal, and continued mortar attacks on the fort for another ninety minutes. Seven kilometres from the fort White called for a helicopter withdrawal of his forces. The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)Black framed glass covered flag. Red material with gold fringe, gold writing with Blackbird in the centre with parachute holding 2 white swords standing on a gold star. 11Co. in gold underneath. Gold plaque mounted under the flag.GUIDON OF 11 COY (NUNG) MOBILE STRIKE FORCE (MIKE FORCE) /5th SF GROUP, 1 CORPS, SVN/ A Significant number of AATTV personnel served with this Nung Company based in Da Nang./ At the end of the Vietnam War, this flag was taken by a former US SF officer and held until/ when it was given to former Captain John "Jed" White (AATTV), CO 11 Coy (Nung), who led/ the MIKE Forces at the Battle of Ngok Tavak on 10 May 1968.battle of ngok tavak, mobile strike force, nung, john white -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque, Mobile Strike Force Shield
... The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)...To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. ...Captain John E D White, Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV) took over command of 11 Mobile Strike Force (Mike Force) Company in Da Nang, Vietnam, in February 1968. He was 26 years old. The 2 NVA Division was moving from Laos into South Vietnam and his mission was to establish contact with the division and trace its movements south. In mid-March the company was air lifted to the Special Forces camp of Kham Duc, near the Laotian border. They used an old French Foreign Legion fort as a temporary base from which patrols could be sent out. White called it Ngok Tavak after a nearby mountain. Initially, patrols failed to find the enemy, but in late April a patrol clashed with the enemy. At the same time, White received intelligence that the NVA division was closing in. At night they could hear explosions in the distance heading toward them. White decided their best chance was to leave the fort and take to the jungle to adopt guerrilla tactics. However, in the meantime a platoon of United States Marine Corps artillery arrived bringing with them two howitzers and a stockpile of ammunition. To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. A Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) platoon was sent to reinforce his numbers. This was a para military force comprised mainly of indigenous highlanders, trained by United States Special Forces. They also brought with them two mortars and their crews. At 3.15am on 10 May 1968 some members of the CIDG chose to assist the NVA to attack the fort instead of supporting Mike Force, and close hand to hand fighting followed, along with grenade attacks and heavy machine gun fire. Air support offered a brief respite from the NVA attack, and some NVA forces were pushed back outside the perimeter by counter attacks, but at 9am White contacted Da Nang to advise that his position was untenable. A second attack was imminent and they could not withstand it, so they would have to withdraw. The wounded were evacuated by helicopter (under orders from Major Mai, the NVA had not attacked the previous medical helicopters that collected the wounded under the cover of air strikes) and at 1pm the rest of the force evacuated east, into the jungle. The NVA did not notice their withdrawal, and continued mortar attacks on the fort for another ninety minutes. Seven kilometres from the fort White called for a helicopter withdrawal of his forces. The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)A wooden shield painted grey/black celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Ngok Tavak. There are three messages from mates written in black on the back. The shield was presented to Capt John (Jed) White.Presented to Captain John White, AATTV from the men of the Mobile Strike Force, Danang, Vietnam, 1968.mobile strike force, capt john (jed) white, shield, battle of ngok tavak -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Captain John White, AATTV, arrives in Vietnam, January 1968, 1/01/1968 12:00:00 AM
... The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)...To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. ...Captain John E D White, Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV) took over command of 11 Mobile Strike Force (Mike Force) Company in Da Nang, Vietnam, in February 1968. He was 26 years old. The 2 NVA Division was moving from Laos into South Vietnam and his mission was to establish contact with the division and trace its movements south. In mid-March the company was air lifted to the Special Forces camp of Kham Duc, near the Laotian border. They used an old French Foreign Legion fort as a temporary base from which patrols could be sent out. White called it Ngok Tavak after a nearby mountain. Initially, patrols failed to find the enemy, but in late April a patrol clashed with the enemy. At the same time, White received intelligence that the NVA division was closing in. At night they could hear explosions in the distance heading toward them. White decided their best chance was to leave the fort and take to the jungle to adopt guerrilla tactics. However, in the meantime a platoon of United States Marine Corps artillery arrived bringing with them two howitzers and a stockpile of ammunition. To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. A Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) platoon was sent to reinforce his numbers. This was a para military force comprised mainly of indigenous highlanders, trained by United States Special Forces. They also brought with them two mortars and their crews. At 3.15am on 10 May 1968 some members of the CIDG chose to assist the NVA to attack the fort instead of supporting Mike Force, and close hand to hand fighting followed, along with grenade attacks and heavy machine gun fire. Air support offered a brief respite from the NVA attack, and some NVA forces were pushed back outside the perimeter by counter attacks, but at 9am White contacted Da Nang to advise that his position was untenable. A second attack was imminent and they could not withstand it, so they would have to withdraw. The wounded were evacuated by helicopter (under orders from Major Mai, the NVA had not attacked the previous medical helicopters that collected the wounded under the cover of air strikes) and at 1pm the rest of the force evacuated east, into the jungle. The NVA did not notice their withdrawal, and continued mortar attacks on the fort for another ninety minutes. Seven kilometres from the fort White called for a helicopter withdrawal of his forces. The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)Coloured image of John (Jed) White, aged 26 arriving at Tan Son Nhut Airport in full uniform, bag straps over left shoulder. Close- up of chest and head with plane visible in the background.AWM - p 11058,001capt john (jed) white, aattv, battle of ngok tavak -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Leadership group the day before the Battle of Ngok Tavak, 9/05/1968 12:00:00 AM
... The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)...To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. ...Captain John E D White, Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV) took over command of 11 Mobile Strike Force (Mike Force) Company in Da Nang, Vietnam, in February 1968. He was 26 years old. The 2 NVA Division was moving from Laos into South Vietnam and his mission was to establish contact with the division and trace its movements south. In mid-March the company was air lifted to the Special Forces camp of Kham Duc, near the Laotian border. They used an old French Foreign Legion fort as a temporary base from which patrols could be sent out. White called it Ngok Tavak after a nearby mountain. Initially, patrols failed to find the enemy, but in late April a patrol clashed with the enemy. At the same time, White received intelligence that the NVA division was closing in. At night they could hear explosions in the distance heading toward them. White decided their best chance was to leave the fort and take to the jungle to adopt guerrilla tactics. However, in the meantime a platoon of United States Marine Corps artillery arrived bringing with them two howitzers and a stockpile of ammunition. To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. A Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) platoon was sent to reinforce his numbers. This was a para military force comprised mainly of indigenous highlanders, trained by United States Special Forces. They also brought with them two mortars and their crews. At 3.15am on 10 May 1968 some members of the CIDG chose to assist the NVA to attack the fort instead of supporting Mike Force, and close hand to hand fighting followed, along with grenade attacks and heavy machine gun fire. Air support offered a brief respite from the NVA attack, and some NVA forces were pushed back outside the perimeter by counter attacks, but at 9am White contacted Da Nang to advise that his position was untenable. A second attack was imminent and they could not withstand it, so they would have to withdraw. The wounded were evacuated by helicopter (under orders from Major Mai, the NVA had not attacked the previous medical helicopters that collected the wounded under the cover of air strikes) and at 1pm the rest of the force evacuated east, into the jungle. The NVA did not notice their withdrawal, and continued mortar attacks on the fort for another ninety minutes. Seven kilometres from the fort White called for a helicopter withdrawal of his forces. The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)Coloured image of 7 soldiers (5 shirtless) posed on the edge of a foxhole with jungle in background. L-R Willie Swicegood (USA), John White (AATTV-Aus), Ken Benway (USA), Frank Lucas (Aust), Clay Aitkins (USA), Glenn Miller (USA), Don Cameron (Aust)john white, aattv, battle of ngok tavak -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Sketch of Battle Map, Ngok Tavak, Mary 1968
... The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)...To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. ...Captain John E D White, Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV) took over command of 11 Mobile Strike Force (Mike Force) Company in Da Nang, Vietnam, in February 1968. He was 26 years old. The 2 NVA Division was moving from Laos into South Vietnam and his mission was to establish contact with the division and trace its movements south. In mid-March the company was air lifted to the Special Forces camp of Kham Duc, near the Laotian border. They used an old French Foreign Legion fort as a temporary base from which patrols could be sent out. White called it Ngok Tavak after a nearby mountain. Initially, patrols failed to find the enemy, but in late April a patrol clashed with the enemy. At the same time, White received intelligence that the NVA division was closing in. At night they could hear explosions in the distance heading toward them. White decided their best chance was to leave the fort and take to the jungle to adopt guerrilla tactics. However, in the meantime a platoon of United States Marine Corps artillery arrived bringing with them two howitzers and a stockpile of ammunition. To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. A Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) platoon was sent to reinforce his numbers. This was a para military force comprised mainly of indigenous highlanders, trained by United States Special Forces. They also brought with them two mortars and their crews. At 3.15am on 10 May 1968 some members of the CIDG chose to assist the NVA to attack the fort instead of supporting Mike Force, and close hand to hand fighting followed, along with grenade attacks and heavy machine gun fire. Air support offered a brief respite from the NVA attack, and some NVA forces were pushed back outside the perimeter by counter attacks, but at 9am White contacted Da Nang to advise that his position was untenable. A second attack was imminent and they could not withstand it, so they would have to withdraw. The wounded were evacuated by helicopter (under orders from Major Mai, the NVA had not attacked the previous medical helicopters that collected the wounded under the cover of air strikes) and at 1pm the rest of the force evacuated east, into the jungle. The NVA did not notice their withdrawal, and continued mortar attacks on the fort for another ninety minutes. Seven kilometres from the fort White called for a helicopter withdrawal of his forces. The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)Annotated hand-drawn map of the fort at Ngok Tavak, 10 May 1968.battle of ngok tavak, john white, battle map -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - JACKET, Handmade in Vietnam, c1969
... On and beside map - hand stitched in white cotton "LOVIS/ HANOI/ THAILAND HUE/ DA-NANG/ QLV-NI-ION/ BANGKOK NHA- TRANG/CAM-RANH/PHAN THIET/ BIEN HOA/ . ...On and beside map - hand stitched in white cotton "LOVIS/ HANOI/ THAILAND HUE/ DA-NANG/ QLV-NI-ION/ BANGKOK NHA- TRANG/CAM-RANH/PHAN THIET/ BIEN HOA/ . ...Item in a collection relating to Wes Bertuch, refer Cat No 1664.2 Jacket - bespoke handmade, in black cotton fabric exterior and white silk fabric lining. With collar, long sleeves, cuffs with black plastic buttons, inset pockets and elasticised area on waist band. Front zipper closure. Handstitched decoration on front, top of sleeves and back of jacket. Front - left side, yellow cotton? Vietnamese writing, Right side - yellow, orange, white and brown cotton - face of a tiger. Top of sleeves - left and right - orange and white cotton - dragons. Back of jacket - blue, orange, green and yellow map of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.On Jacket back - handstitched in yellow cotton "WHEN I DIE I'LL GO TO HEAVEN/ BECAUSE/ I'VE SPENT MY TIME IN HELL/ VIET & NAM/ 68 69". On and beside map - hand stitched in white cotton "LOVIS/ HANOI/ THAILAND HUE/ DA-NANG/ QLV-NI-ION/ BANGKOK NHA- TRANG/CAM-RANH/PHAN THIET/ BIEN HOA/ . On map - yellow cotton "CAMBODIA/SAIGON"souvenir, vietnam, clothing
