This book is dedicated to those who served.royal australian regiment, infantry battalion operations, binh ba, 5 rar

A Dury Done is dedicated to those who served.royal australian regiment, infantry battalion operations, 1st infantry battalion, battle of coral-balmoral

Raymond Phillips Service Number: 111 Rank: Private Roll title: 14 Infantry Battalion (December 1914) Conflict / Operation: First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 22 December 1914 Place of embarkation: Melbourne Ship embarked on: HMAT Ulysses A38The badges were collected by Raymond Phillips whilst a patient at the No 3 General Hospital Wandowrith England, about the early part of 1916. No III A coy 14th Battalion an ANZAC [Jacka's Mob]

Born 5th October 1895 in Adavoyle, United Kindom Occupation Grocer and later horticulturalist Married after WW1- Wife - Daisy Florence Barclay World War One Staff Sergeant Regimental Number 2139 Enlisted AIF in Melbourne 29th December 1914, having previously served 3 months with the Ulster Volunteers and to camp Broadmeadows, to depot Battalion 29th December 1914. Embarked from Melbourne for the middle East with 3rd reinforcement group for the 5th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 25th February 1915 per transport 'Runic'. Disembarked Alexandria and to camp Heliopolis, Egypt. Operation Gallipoli from 5th May 1915 with 5th Battalion. Sick with dental problems 2nd Field Ambulance 17th September 1915. To hospital Lemnos 20th December 1915. To Alexandria hospital with pluerisy 12th January 1916. Returned to Australia with enteric per 'Nestor' 9th February 1916.To duty Broadmeadows 4th April 1916. Wmbarked with 4th reinforcements group for the 58th Battalion, 15th Brigade per transport 'Themistocles' 1st August 1916 Returned to England 14th September 1916. Operations France and Flanders from 6th December 1916. To 59th Battalion 29th December 1916. To 5th Division Infantry School 18th February to 28th March 1917 as Lance Corporal. Corporal 7th April 1917. Sergeant 2nd May 1917. To 3rd Southern General Hospital Oxford 4th October 1917. Returned to Melbourne per Transport 'Persic' 12th February 1918. Discharged 14th March 1918. Second World War. Regimental Number V5571 Emlisted in the Australian Military Forces in Royal Park, Melbourne 22nd August 1940 and to 2nd Infantry Training Battalion, Fyansford. Staff Sergeant 24th August 1940. To 2/14th Training Battalion Wangaratta 11th October 1940. To 2/23rd Training Battalion, Wangaratta 18th October, 1940.To Southern Command Training School 26th May 1941.to Camp Bonegilla 15th May 1942. To Camp Caulfield 11th November 1942. Discharged to Reserve Occupation 19th November 1942. Remarks. Awarded 1915-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal 1914-1919 Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal as Lance Corporal vide London Gazette 30111 of 31st July 1918. Citation for action on 9th July 1917 during the third Battle of Ypres reads- " For conspicous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable service during operation in carrying important messsages through heavy fire" Awarded War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45 in 1951. Described as 71.5inches tall, medium complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He died 11th September 1962.WW1 - Distinguished Conduct Medal 1914/15 Star 1914/18 British War Medal Victory Medal WW11 - 1939/45 British War Medal Australian Service Medal 1939/45 All medals with associated coloured ribbons. These are replica medals made in the exact metals as the originals. Also in display is a record of War Service which can be found in the narrative. Noneservice, medal, 1918, citation, ww1, military, gazette, london, ww11, medals, 30111, 31st, july, ypres, distinguished

This is a 6 valve portable transceiver, made in Australia from a British design. It was only used for C.W. (morse code). Its frequency was in the range of 2.5-3.5MHz. Output power 0.5-5 watts. Use was for commando and infantry patrols up to battalion level. It had an external battery pack for low and high voltage supply. 1 man operation in Tropics. An image of this type of wireless set in operation can be found in the AWM Collection: P02952.012 081815 Aluminium box, cover missing. The top has various dials, jacks and one gauge. There is a small length of cable coming from the control panel to a 4 pin plug. On the outside of case is the phrase D (arrow up)D 208 MKIIPlaque on control panel "WIRELESS SET - ZAA 2088 SERIAL NUMBER 168 DATE = 1944"wireless, wwii

Stories from the 39th Battalion 1941-43, Kokoda to Gona. 70th Anniversary Edition of the Kokoda Track operations, WWII.Hard cover book with dust cover (dust cover same as book). Hard cover - cardboard with dark green glossy coloured background. White and gold print on front, spine and back. Front - illustrated black and green toned photograph of 2 soldiers in uniform in jungle. Back - black and white photograph of 7 soldiers. Brown over red oval colour patch front and back. Front and back flyleaf and end papers illustrated dark green and white maps. 320 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black and white photographs, portraits, documents and maps.Opposite Title Page - printed donation label - "Donated by 39th Australian Infantry Battalion (1941 - 43) Association Inc. www.39battalion.com” books, military, history, wwii

5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Units 1 Australian Task Force Vietnam North Vietnamese Army Viet Cong Place Horseshoe Hill Events Tet Offensive Operation Bondi Battle Honour Binh Ba Commanding Officers Warr, John Arnold Kahn, Colin Nicholas Decorations First tour: 1 DSO; 3 MC; 2 MM; 1 MID and bar; 18 MID; Second tour: 1 DSO; 3 MC; 2 DCM; 1 Medal of Gallantry; 3 MM; 11 MID Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975 References Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Category Unit Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975 Unit hierarchy Australian Army Royal Australian Infantry 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Wooden plaque with 3 separate designs attached.5th Battalion

An Poster, Information Board of 5 RAR 1966 to 1967 (tst Tour). The 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ("Battalion") were the leading element of the First Australian Task Force (1 ATF) and stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. The Battalion's task was to break Viet Cong control over the central region of Phuoc Tuy Province - an area that communists had freely operated in since 1945. Commencing of the 24th May 1966, the Battalion conducted its first operation codenamed "Hardihood". Their objective was to sweep and clear areas to the north and east of Nui Dat to a distance of 5000 meters, then create a defensive position to enable 1 ATF to establish an operation base. The Battalion conducted eighteen full-lenght operations as well as numerous day and night cordon and search, search and destroy, ambush and clearing patrols conducted at company, platoon and section levels. the Battalion achieved considerable success during Operations Canberra and Queanbeyan in October 1966 when it swept and cleared the Nui Thi Vai mountain. A Viet Cong base consisting of training facilities, a hospital, booby trap factory and several tonnes of rice was located and destroyed. during phase two (Operation Queanbeyan) the battalion discovered complex cave and tunnel systems along with other fixed installations that were vigorously fought for and destroyed by the battalion. Not only di the caves contain large quantities of weapons, equipment and documents but the 274 VC Regiments deputy commanders radio complex. For bravery and leadership, three Military Crosses, one Military Medal and one Mentioned in Dispatches were awarded. The last was awarded posthumously. However, at the completion of the battalion's first tour, the 274 and 275 Viet Cong Regiments remained functional. While the enemy retained the capacity to inflict serious casualities on smaller allied forces, the Battalion and other elements of the 1 AFt were successful in denying the enemy their previous gains. This enabled the South Vietnamese Government to re-establish control of over 96 per cent of the Phuoc Tuy Province during Australia's involvement. Source O'Neill, RJ Vietnam Task, the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 1966/67, Melbourne. Cassell Australia Ltd, 19685 rar, 1st tour 1966 - 1967, operation hardihood, 1st atf base, poster, information board, nui dat, nui thai vai mountains, operation canberra, operation queanbeyan, viet cong, 274 vc regiments, military cross, bravery, military medal, mention in dispatches, capt robert john o'neill, 335113, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

An Poster, Information Board of The 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ("Battalion") were the leading element of the First Australian Task Force (1 ATF) and stationed in Vietnam from 1966 - 1967. The Battalion's task was to break Viet Cong control over the central region of Phuoc Tuy Province - an area that communists had freely operated in since 1945. See media for more information Commencing of the 24th May 1966, the Battalion conducted its first operation codenamed "Hardihood". Their objective was to sweep and clear areas of the north and east of Nui Dat to a distance of 5000 meters, then create a defensive position to enable 1 ATF to establish an operational base.5 rar, 1 atf, viet cong, phuoc tuy province, nui dat, nui thai vai mountains, 274 vc regiments, 275 vc regiments, military awards, operation canberra, operation queanbeyan, operation hardihood, poster, information board, battle of binh ba, 1st australian task force, hat dich, bien hoa province, may tao mountains, 33 nva regiment, capt david symon wilkins, 235241, royal australian infantry corps, the royal australian regiment

This item commemorates the conflict in Vietnam.A large white information board commemorating 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment under command US 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate) during 1965 to 1966 in Vietnam. There are 5 photos of soldiers in the jungle and one photo of a soldier walking with a local. In brief the board describes the history of first tour with a detailed citation of US meritorious unit commendation.1 battalion, royal australian regiment, viet cong, vc, bien hoa, 173rd airborne brigade, ben cat, war zone d, the iron t, operation crimp, ho bo woods, saigon, tunnels of cu chi, us 1st infantry dicision, operation rolling stone, 1st australian task force, prime minister harold holt, anzac day, us army's meritorious unit commendation, 4th/19th prince of wales light horse, acp troop, 161 field battery, royal new zealand artillery, 105 field battery, royal australian artillery, 3 field troop, royal australian engineers, 161 (indep) recce flt, australian army aviation corps, 1 australian logistics support company, sgt william john noble, 3411105, royal australian infantry corps

Photographs of this information board were taken by Mike Waldron, John Eaton and Bob GristFive colour photos and text superimposed on colour photo of wet mess on SAS Hill, Nui Dat, depicting eight soldiers relaxing, drinking beer outside mess.Wet mess on SAS Hill at Nui Dat, courtesy Mike Waldron.information board, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, 1rar, 7rar, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, operation toan thang, tet offensive (1968), bien hoa-bien nuong, fire support base coral, 141st north vietnamese army (nva) regiment, 141 nva regt, 102 field battery, viet cong killed, bien hoa long khanh, hat dich, tua tich, baria, operation windsor, operation goodwood, 9rar, 4rar, operation blue mountains, operation platypus, medivac, pte michael waldron, 17773, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, pte john easton, 215943, pte robert maxwell grist, 39426

Photo donated by John Smith ex 1 Armoured Regiment SVN, 1969-1970 Drawn from A Duty Done: A summary of operations by the Royal Australian Regiment in the Vietnam War 1965-1972 by Lieutenant Colonel Fred Fairhead (Rtd) (2012) p.487Summary of Infantry Operations 1965-1972. Text superimposed on colour photo of infantry soldiers on operations with APC. See media file for more information.Photo donated by John Smith ex 1 Armoured Regiment SVN, 1969-1970 Drawn from A Duty Done: A summary of operations by the Royal Australian Regiment in the Vietnam War 1965-1972 by Lieutenant Colonel Fred Fairhead (Rtd) (2012) p.487infantry, d company, 4th battalion, the royal australian regiment, 4rar, hmas sydney, cambodian border, ham tan, long hai hills, operations hump, ho bob woods, operation crimp, 5rar, 6rar, nui thi vai, nui dinh mountains, operations vaucluse, operation queanbeyan, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong), operation hobart, battle of long tan, operation bribie, operation coburg, operation lavarack, operation camden, operation overlord, operation ivanhoe, fire support base - coral, 1rar, centurion tank, anti personnel mines, m16 landmines, 1st australian task force, route 44, operation renmark, 8rar, operation hammersley, operations reynella, operation mundingburra, tet offensive, a company, 3rar, operation nowra, binh ba, operation goodwood, hat dich, operation marsden, may tao base, operation bondi, operation pinnaroo, minh dam secret zone, operation birdwood, operation nathan, operation cung chung, 2 rar/nz, 7rar, operation valiant, operation south ward, capt maurice frederick fairhead, lt col maurice frederick fairhead, 57064, royal australian infantry corps, 6th battalion

Army Combat Badge: the Army Combat Badge (ACB) recognises the unique service of a member operating with an Arms Corp unit within a warlike area of operations. The ACB does not recognise combat duties but service with a combat element through formal force assignment. Infantry Combat Badge: The Infantry Combat Badge (ICB) is a military decoration awarded for service as an infantryman in warlike operations. the ICB was awarded to members of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in an infantry battalion and deployed for at least 90 days to an operational area. Returned from Active Service Badge: Since World War Two the Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is issued to those returning from warlike service, such as Vietnam. The RASB is a personal issue and not issued to relatives of deceased ex-members,The three badges are placed horizontally on a thin board with white background and black border. The board sits on a white stand. First badge is at the top with gold colour of the crown on a background. Second badge is copper alike brushed with black top layer of a dagger. Third badge is at the bottom and has almost black colour of 2 crossed swords.badge, medals, army combat badge, acb, infantry combat badge, icb, returned from active service badge, rasb

This item was donated by Pte David George Woods (2783285) who was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with the 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from April 1967 to October 1967. US Handbook regarding defense for types of warfare.Yellow/cream cover FM 21-41 Dept of Army Field Manual. 177 Pages instructions for Chemical, Nuclear Warfare including photos of equipment to wear for survival, breathing etc. USA production. FM 21-41Headquarters/Dept of the Army/February 1967 Washington D.C. 6 Feb 1967.pte david george woods, 2783285, royal australian infantry corps, handbook, defense, defense instructions for survival, chemical, nuclear warfare, usa, 7rar

A photocopy of Appendix 1 to Annex A to 17 Const Sqn GP Periodical Technical Report as at 31 May 70 on Operation. This is on A4 paper with a yellow background and the print is in black ink.appendix, annex, operations, 1cap patrol, soui neigh, long son island, thomas roger lloyd, pte lloyd, 3797402, royal australian infantry corps, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment, 17 construction, technical report

Operation Hammersley , 10 February until 9 March 1970, was undertaken by a combined force of: C Company, 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8RAR); armoured personnel carriers from 3 Cavalry Regiment; tanks from 1 Armoured Regiment; sappers from the Royal Australian Engineers; a mortar section from 8RAR’s Support Company; air support, and even a Navy destroyer off-shore to provide gunfire support. The operation aimed to protect 17 Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers, at a quarry in the western foothills of the Long Hai hills. The Long Hai hills were a stronghold for the Viet Cong, who used the caves there as a bunker complex and had planted many landmines and booby traps in the area. Over two fierce weeks, 8 RAR carried out patrols and conducted ambushes, engaging VC troops and eventually capturing the bunker system. However, it was a costly campaign. In total, over 70 Australians were killed or wounded during the operation. The worst day for mine casualties in Australia's war in Vietnam occurred on 28 February 1970. It became known as 'Black Saturday". Nine members of 8RAR were killed and 29 wounded. This item is the Order of Service from the memorial service held at Nui Dat on 3 April 1970 to honour those killed at Long Hai. It was issued to the donor, National Serviceman G G Ravenscroft, who was serving in 1 Platoon, A Company 8RAR during Operation Hammersley, and received a minor shrapnel wound on Black Saturday. This was donated by Cpl (Temp) Geoffrey Grant Ravenscroft (3795037) who was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and served in Vietnam with the 8th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment from November 1969 to July 1970Two typed A-4 pages that have been folded into booklet, now flattened and framed. Listed are the prayers, Bible readings and sermon given, along with the names of the 8 fallen soldiers, and the chaplains who officiated. See media for more information.8rar, long hai, long hai hills, black saturday, 1970, operation hammersley, ravenscroft, geoff ravenscroft, memorial service, c company, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, apc, 3 cavalry regiment, 1 armoured regiment, sappers, royal australian engineers, 17 construction squadron, viet cong, viet cong troops, nui dat, australian national serviceman, 1 platoon, a company, cpl (temp) geoffrey grant ravenscroft, 3795037

This item is part of a collection donated by Helmut Grzegozewski (Ziggy) who served in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from December 1967 to November 1968 This flag was raised by signallers of Company Headquarters C Company, 3 RAR, on Hill 323 in the Long Hai Hills, Vietnam, during Operation Pinnaroo on 19 March 1968. The Company had been warned for a move up the hill by foot through suspected minefields to secure a landing zone for the insertion of A company. The flag was carried up the hill by the signallers and raised.A laminated copy on white paper is the Australian Flag from Hill 323, Long Hai, bearing a nominal roll of members of C company, 3 RAR, who took part in Operation Pinnaroo 8 March - 13 April 1968.australian flag, hill 323, long hai, nominal roll, c company, 3 rar, grzegozewski, helmut, ziggy, 39121, royal australian infantry corps, 3rd battalion

This is the action-packed story of an Australian Infantry battalion during operations in South Vietnam in 1969. The Battalion is the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on their second tour of duty in South Vietnamaustralia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1st, royal australian regiment, 1st battalion

This is the action-packed story of an Australian Infantry battalion during operations in South Vietnam in 1969. The Battalion is the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on their second tour of duty in South Vietnamaustralia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1st, royal australian regiment, 1st battalion

This is the action-packed story of an Australian Infantry battalion during operations in South Vietnam in 1969. The Battalion is the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on their second tour of duty in South Vietnamaustralia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1st, royal australian regiment, 1st battalion

This item was donated by Major John Boyd Healy who served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He did two tours of duty. August 1962 to September 1963 with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) and from June 1965 to June 1966 with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.Newspaper article titled, NZ Pride which says the Diggers have a proprietary pride in the artillery battery. This item is on page fourteen of Personal Collections 5 1961-1975 -- artillery operations, chaplains, newspaper clippings, major john healy, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, healy john boyd, padre, gerald anthony cudmore, cpl lex mcauley, 335092

This item was donated by 2nd Lt Owen Stephen Lind (38049) who served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from June 1965 to June 1966 and the Australian Army Training Team from February 1972 to December 1972A Newspaper Clipping Titled It's Their Last Look Around. There is a photograph of Lt Owen Lind from Melbourne and Pte Peter Tonkes of Adelaide during Operation Denver in Phuoc Long Provence. The article is dated Sun 6/5/66.2lt owen stephen lind, 38049, capt owen stephen lind, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, royal australian regiment, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), pte peter james tonkes, 4410691, operation denver, phuoc long province, newspaper clippings

A Copy of the Biography of Major General A.L. Morrison AO DSO MBE. See media files for more infomation.major general a.l. morrison ao dso mbe, biography - alan lindsay morrison, col alan lindsay morrison, 2508, royal australian infantry corps, 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment, companion of the distinguished service order, royal military college, officer cadet, 2nd battalion royal australian regiment, 3rar, korea, operations officer, 1rar, lt col a.l. morrison, australian army staff college, 1st australian task force, dso, military assistant, chief of the general staff sir thomas daly, brig alan lindsay morrison, maj gen alan lindsay morrison, officer of the order of australia, ao

This collection was donated by WO2 (Temp) George MacLauchlan Logan (36649) who was with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from April 1967 to March 1968 and Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) from October 1969 to August 1970.Various Documents Memorabilia of WO2 (Temp) George MacLauchlan Logan. It contains a certificate to George Logan from the General Staff of the ARVN School of the Republic of Vietnam for The Medal of Gallantry, A copy of the Award Proposal and there is a note attached saying "an NVA medal taken from an NVA soldier (KIA) by 2nd Coy, 4th Bn, 1st ARVN Regt during Op Lam Son Feb 70. The medal was presented to me by the Company Comd. See media file (PDF) for more information.wo2 (temp) george maclauchlan logan, 36649, royal australian infantry corps, 7th battalion, the royal australian regiment, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), arvn school of the republic of vietnam, the medal of gallantry, nva medal, nva soldier, killed in action, 2nd coy, 4th battalion, 1st arvn regt, operation lam son

This item was donated by Sgt Alexander Davidson Sutherland (311323) who served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from April 1967 to August 1967.A copy of Report on Operation Ballarat addressed to Sgt A.D. Sutherland dated 30 Sep 67. See media files for more information.sgt alexander (jock) davidson sutherland, 311323, royal australian infantry corps, 7th battalion, the royal australian regiment, operation ballarat, maj ewart john o'donnell, 235141, military cross, 5th battalion, op analysis report, a coy

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 some D Company, Headquarters Personnel 6 RAR/NZ(ANZAC), patrolling toward a suspected VC area during Operation Lavarack (June 1969). Left to right L/Cpl D.S Devantier, L/Cpl J Gostynski, Lt G R Spencer, Maj I T Stewart and Gnr G K Grantphotograph, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, vc, gibbons collection catalogue, l/cpl d.s devantier, l/cpl j gostynski, lt g r spencer, maj i t stewart, gnr g k grant, 6 rar/nz (anzac), viet cong, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Diggers from 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR on Operation Atherton, 11 miles North West of the Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, signal the Dustoff crew to operate the winch for a wounded mate casevaced to hospital. Casualities were 1 dead and 14 wounded.photograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, a coy, 8 rar, dustoff, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, australian task force, nui dat, wounded serviceman, killed in action, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Diggers from 1 Platoon, A Company, 8 RAR on Operation Atherton, 11 miles North West of the Australain Task Force Base, Nui Dat, prepare a wounded mate for winching out of thick jungle to be casevaced to hospital, casualities were 1 dead and 14 wounded.photograph, 1 atf, operation atherton, 1 platoon, a coy, 8 rar, dustoff, gibbons collection catalogue, australian task force, nui dat, diggers, wounded serviceman, killed in action, denis gibbons

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 French manager of the Duc Trung "Gallia' rubber plantation, complains, through an Australian Linguist interpreter about the 5th Battalion holding up production conducting the cordon and search of Operation Bondi. The complaint was fruitless.photograph, duc trung "gallia" rubber plantation, 5 rar, operation bondi, gibbons collection catalogue, 5th battalion, french manager, denis gibbons