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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionTextile - Mortar Platoon Flag
... Mortar Platoon Flag...5/6 RVR MORTAR PLATOON...Flag made to represent Mortar Platoon 1RVR in the late 1970s....The flag has gold coloured trim. "Mortar Platoon" and the names of the platoons members are embroidered in an orange/ gold coloured thread..."Mortar Platoon" " John Barber" "Graham Hamilton" "Jeop Damen" " Ron Banks" "Ray Smart" "Tom Johnston TC" "Jim Campion" "Alan Single's" Bob Johnstone ( Johnno)" "Phil Dunk" " John Rees" "Oley Ok" " Rick Grant" " Bob Howe" "Reg Hayes" "Graham Davies"...The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection 202 Burwood Rd Hawthorn melbourne Flag made to represent Mortar Platoon 1RVR in the late 1970s. This flag was created by the members of Mortar Platoon ( likely 1RVR) in .the late 1970s. ...Flag made to represent Mortar Platoon 1RVR in the late 1970s.This flag was created by the members of Mortar Platoon ( likely 1RVR) in .the late 1970s. It lists the names of the members of the platoon at the time. This item is well provinances Dark red cotton, rectangular flag with white satin pelican carrying two mortar bombs sewn on the obverse in the centre. The Pelican has black sitiching for details and the mortar bombs are oulined in black. The flag has gold coloured trim. "Mortar Platoon" and the names of the platoons members are embroidered in an orange/ gold coloured thread"Mortar Platoon" " John Barber" "Graham Hamilton" "Jeop Damen" " Ron Banks" "Ray Smart" "Tom Johnston TC" "Jim Campion" "Alan Single's" Bob Johnstone ( Johnno)" "Phil Dunk" " John Rees" "Oley Ok" " Rick Grant" " Bob Howe" "Reg Hayes" "Graham Davies"5/6 rvr mortar platoon, 5/6 rvr, 1rvr, army reserve, mortars, flag, 5/6 rvr bhq -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Nurses Visit 7 RAR Mortar Platoon
... Nurses Visit 7 RAR Mortar Platoon......Mortar Platoon...A coloured photograph taken during a visit to the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South vietnam, Capt Amy Pittendreigh, Lt Terrie Roche, Lt Margaret Ahern and Lt Colleen Mealey, are shown the role and workings of 7 RAR Mortar Platoon by Lt Dave Tresize...Photograph 7 RAR 1st Australian Task Force Nui Dat Phuoc Tuy Province Capt Amy Pittendreigh Lt Terrie Roche Lt Margaret Ahern Lt Colleen Mealey Mortar Platoon Gibbons Collection Catalogue Lt Dave Tresize Nurses Denis Gibbons A coloured photograph taken during a visit to the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South vietnam, Capt Amy Pittendreigh, Lt Terrie Roche, Lt Margaret Ahern and Lt Colleen Mealey, are shown the role and workings of 7 RAR Mortar Platoon by Lt Dave Tresize Nurses Visit 7 RAR Mortar Platoon 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 coloured photograph taken during a visit to the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South vietnam, Capt Amy Pittendreigh, Lt Terrie Roche, Lt Margaret Ahern and Lt Colleen Mealey, are shown the role and workings of 7 RAR Mortar Platoon by Lt Dave Tresizephotograph, 7 rar, 1st australian task force, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, capt amy pittendreigh, lt terrie roche, lt margaret ahern, lt colleen mealey, mortar platoon, gibbons collection catalogue, lt dave tresize, nurses, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque, Mortar Platoon 6 RAR Singapore 1971-73
... Mortar Platoon 6 RAR Singapore 1971-73...Nils Carborumdum Bastardorum Mortar Platoon 6 RAR Singapore 1971-73...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Plaque 6 RAR Singapore Nils Carborumdum Bastardorum Mortar Platoon 6 RAR Singapore 1971-73 Wooden shield with metal shield with yellow Roman numbers V1 with a mortar Mortar Platoon 6 RAR Singapore 1971-73 Plaque Plaque ...Wooden shield with metal shield with yellow Roman numbers V1 with a mortarNils Carborumdum Bastardorum Mortar Platoon 6 RAR Singapore 1971-73plaque, 6 rar, singapore -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionPlaque - Presentation Plaque, Mortar Platoon
... Mortar Platoon...Shield shaped plaque with a 81mm mortar in front of a silver "V" between 2 gold banners. " Mortar Platoon" & "Rapem de Piller"...The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection 202 Burwood Rd Hawthorn melbourne infantry support company mortars 5/6RVR Wark VC Club Plaque Shield shaped plaque with a 81mm mortar in front of a silver "V" between 2 gold banners. " Mortar Platoon" & "Rapem de Piller" Mortar Platoon Plaque Presentation Plaque ...Shield shaped plaque with a 81mm mortar in front of a silver "V" between 2 gold banners. " Mortar Platoon" & "Rapem de Piller"infantry, support company, mortars, 5/6rvr, wark vc club, plaque -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Mortar Platoon
... Mortar Platoon...A black and white photograph of Mortar Platoon members of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Pte M.P.McAuley, Pte R.A.Penny check the claymore lines and clean the M60 machine gun on the 1st Australian Task Force perimeter defences. ...Pte Penny was a member of the New Zealand component of 4RAR Mortar Platoon 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 Mortar Platoon members of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Pte M.P.McAuley, Pte R.A.Penny check the claymore lines and clean the M60 machine gun on the 1st Australian Task Force perimeter defences. Pte Penny was a member of the New Zealand component of 4RARphotograph, 1st atf base, 4rar nz, m60 machine gun, mortars, pte mcauley, pte penny, gibbons collection catalogue, claymore mine, 4 rar/nz (anzac), new zealand, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, 7 RAR Fire Support Base
... ...Mortar Platoon...The Fire support Base also contained the Battalions Mortar Platoon, while the guns and mortars were "in the open", the Battalion elements were in the "scrub. ...The Fire support Base also contained the Battalions Mortar Platoon, while the guns and mortars were "in the open", the Battalion elements were in the "scrub. ...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 7 RAR Fire Support Base, housing the Battalions direct artillery support, 106 Battery. The Fire support Base also contained the Battalions Mortar Platoon, while the guns and mortars were "in the open", the Battalion elements were in the "scrub. (Circa May 1970)photograph, 7 rar, 106 field battery, gibbons collection catalogue, fire support base, mortar platoon, artillery support, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, A copy of Vietnam: Australia's Longest War: Recalling Vietnam - A Calendar Of Events. (Copy 1)
... ...Mortar Platoon...Shane Paitridge (Miniter for Defence) WO2 (Temporary) Kevin George Conway 13097 Royal Australian Infantry Corps SVN 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment 1 RAR US 173rd Airborne Brigade HMAS Sydney Vung Tau Australian National Serviceman APC WO2 (Temporary) Kevin Arthur Wheatley 29890 Killed in Action VC Victoria Cross Prime Minister Harold Holt 1st Australian Task Force 1ATF RAAF RAAF IROQUOIS Helicopter Special Air Service Squadron 9 Squadron First Australian Logistic Support Group 1 ALSG 5 RAR Pte Errol Wayne Noack 4717546 Battle of Long Tan D Company 6 Battalion North Vietnam Army VNA Viet Cong 3 Troop 1 APC Sqn Wounded In Action US Presidental Unit Citation Maj Peter John Badcoe 41400 103 Field Battery FARELF V Company Royal New Zealand Regiment 2 Bn RAR 2RAR/NZ/ANZAC 3 Bn RAR Tet Offensive Baria Phuoc Tuy Province A Company Fire support Base Coral 1 Bn RAR Mortar Platoon 102 Field Battery Fire support Base Balmoral Cneturion Tanks WO2 Rayene Steward Simpson 217622 Distinguished Conduct Medal Batle of Binh Bah Prime Minister Sir William McMahon Prime Minister Sir John Gorton WO2 Keith Payne 12222 A copy of Vietnam: Australia's Longest War: Rrecalling Vietnam - A Calendar Of Events. ...A copy of Vietnam: Australia's Longest War: Rrecalling Vietnam - A Calendar Of Events. This has an added date for 20 Jul 64 which is handwritten in pencil. See medai files for more information.reginald townley (minister for defecne), australian army training team vietnam (aattv), hon. shane paitridge (miniter for defence), wo2 (temporary) kevin george conway, 13097, royal australian infantry corps, svn, 1st battalion, royal australian regiment, 1 rar, us 173rd airborne brigade, hmas sydney, vung tau, australian national serviceman, apc, wo2 (temporary) kevin arthur wheatley, 29890, killed in action, vc, victoria cross, prime minister harold holt, 1st australian task force, 1atf, raaf, raaf iroquois helicopter, special air service squadron, 9 squadron, first australian logistic support group, 1 alsg, 5 rar, pte errol wayne noack, 4717546, battle of long tan, d company, 6 battalion, north vietnam army, vna, viet cong, 3 troop, 1 apc sqn, wounded in action, us presidental unit citation, maj peter john badcoe, 41400, 103 field battery, farelf, v company, royal new zealand regiment, 2 bn rar, 2rar/nz/anzac, 3 bn rar, tet offensive, baria, phuoc tuy province, a company, fire support base coral, 1 bn rar, mortar platoon, 102 field battery, fire support base balmoral, cneturion tanks, wo2 rayene steward simpson, 217622, distinguished conduct medal, batle of binh bah, prime minister sir william mcmahon, prime minister sir john gorton, wo2 keith payne, 12222 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, A copy of Vietnam: Australia's Longest War: Recalling Vietnam - A Calendar Of Events. (Copy 2)
... ...Mortar Platoon...Shane Paitridge (Miniter for Defence) WO2 (Temporary) Kevin George Conway 13097 Royal Australian Infantry Corps SVN 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment 1 RAR US 173rd Airborne Brigade HMAS Sydney Vung Tau Australian National Serviceman APC WO2 (Temporary) Kevin Arthur Wheatley 29890 Killed in Action VC Victoria Cross Prime Minister Harold Holt 1st Australian Task Force 1ATF RAAF RAAF IROQUOIS Helicopter Special Air Service Squadron 9 Squadron First Australian Logistic Support Group 1 ALSG 5 RAR Pte Errol Wayne Noack 4717546 Battle of Long Tan D Company 6 Battalion North Vietnam Army VNA Viet Cong 3 Troop 1 APC Sqn Wounded In Action US Presidental Unit Citation Maj Peter John Badcoe 41400 103 Field Battery FARELF V Company Royal New Zealand Regiment 2 Bn RAR 2RAR/NZ/ANZAC 3 Bn RAR Tet Offensive Baria Phuoc Tuy Province A Company Fire support Base Coral 1 Bn RAR Mortar Platoon 102 Field Battery Fire support Base Balmoral Cneturion Tanks WO2 Rayene Steward Simpson 217622 Distinguished Conduct Medal WO Keith Payne Batle of Binh Bah Prime Minister Sir William McMahon Prime Minister Sir John Gorton WO2 Keith Payne 12222 A copy of Vietnam: Australia's Longest War: Rrecalling Vietnam - A Calendar Of Events. ...A copy of Vietnam: Australia's Longest War: Rrecalling Vietnam - A Calendar Of Events. See medai files for more information.reginald townley (minister for defecne), australian army training team vietnam (aattv), hon. shane paitridge (miniter for defence), wo2 (temporary) kevin george conway, 13097, royal australian infantry corps, svn, 1st battalion, royal australian regiment, 1 rar, us 173rd airborne brigade, hmas sydney, vung tau, australian national serviceman, apc, wo2 (temporary) kevin arthur wheatley, 29890, killed in action, vc, victoria cross, prime minister harold holt, 1st australian task force, 1atf, raaf, raaf iroquois helicopter, special air service squadron, 9 squadron, first australian logistic support group, 1 alsg, 5 rar, pte errol wayne noack, 4717546, battle of long tan, d company, 6 battalion, north vietnam army, vna, viet cong, 3 troop, 1 apc sqn, wounded in action, us presidental unit citation, maj peter john badcoe, 41400, 103 field battery, farelf, v company, royal new zealand regiment, 2 bn rar, 2rar/nz/anzac, 3 bn rar, tet offensive, baria, phuoc tuy province, a company, fire support base coral, 1 bn rar, mortar platoon, 102 field battery, fire support base balmoral, cneturion tanks, wo2 rayene steward simpson, 217622, distinguished conduct medal, wo keith payne, batle of binh bah, prime minister sir william mcmahon, prime minister sir john gorton, wo2 keith payne, 12222 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionAward - 5/6 RVR Mortar PL. Award for Best Soldier
... 5/6 RVR MORTAR PLATOON...The presation notes the names of the recipients 5/6 RVR MORTAR PLATOON 5/6 RVR 5/6 RVR BHQ Award "5/6 R V R MORTAR PL AWARD FOR BEST SOLDIER PRESENTED BY CAPT. ...5/6 RVR Mortar PL. Award for Best Soldier5/6 RVR Mortar PL. Award for Best Soldier. The presation notes the names of the recipients Dark veneered rectangular wooden board, with routed edges. A chromed tail fin that has been exploded ( bolted to centre of board) located centrally at the top of the trophy is a 65mm diameter gold wreath with a large black "8" in its centre. on the left of the mortar are 10, 20mm x 50mm brass plaques with the names of the recipents enscribed dating from 1992- 2000. Located centrally at the base of the presentation is a 100mm x 31mm brass plaque with the trophies name enscribed within. "5/6 R V R MORTAR PL AWARD FOR BEST SOLDIER PRESENTED BY CAPT. D. W. STOGDALE" "PTE C. BLACK 1992" "CPL CADOGAN-COWPER 1995" "CPL L. CONDON 1996" "PTE STACEY 1997" PTE S. FRENCH 1998" "PTE CLARK 1999" "PTE STEERE 2000"5/6 rvr mortar platoon, 5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr bhq, award -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBooklet, Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Infantry Training Vol 5 Pam No 2 Mortar Tactical Employment and Fire Control 1980, 1980
... A soft covered booklet providing mortar officers and NCO's with the principles of employment, deployment and fire planning required for tactical deployment of the mortar platoon...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne mortar operations DSN 7610-66-106-0083 A soft covered booklet providing mortar officers and NCO's with the principles of employment, deployment and fire planning required for tactical deployment of the mortar platoon Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Infantry Training Vol 5 Pam No 2 Mortar Tactical Employment and Fire Control 1980 Booklet AWA ...A soft covered booklet providing mortar officers and NCO's with the principles of employment, deployment and fire planning required for tactical deployment of the mortar platoonDSN 7610-66-106-0083mortar operations -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, 7 RAR Fire Support Base
... The FSB also contained the Battalion's mortar platoon. The guns and mortars were 'on the open' and the Battalion elements can be seen, under cover, in the 'scrub'. ...The FSB also contained the Battalion's mortar platoon. The guns and mortars were 'on the open' and the Battalion elements can be seen, under cover, in the 'scrub'. ...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 an oblique view of 7 RAR Fire Support Base, housing the Battalions direct artillery support, 106 Battery. The FSB also contained the Battalion's mortar platoon. The guns and mortars were 'on the open' and the Battalion elements can be seen, under cover, in the 'scrub'. (Circa May 1970)photograph, 7 rar, fire support base, 106 field battery, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, artillery support, mortor platoon -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBooklet, H & M de Vanny, Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 8, The 2 inch Mortar 1949, 1955
... Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 8, The 2 inch Mortar 1949...mortar. With amdts 3,4,&5. Amdts 1 &2 are incorporated in this 1955 reprint Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 8, The 2 inch Mortar 1949 Booklet H & M de Vanny 1 Base Printing Company RAAOC ...A soft covered booklet to teach the handling and firing of the 2 inch mortar. With amdts 3,4,&5. Amdts 1 &2 are incorporated in this 1955 reprintWO Code No 8452 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Banner - Banner, framed, 11 Co (Nung)
... 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...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 ...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
... 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...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 ...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
... 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...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 ...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
... 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...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 ...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)Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Infantry Training, Volume 2: Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet No. 21A, The 81mm Mortar (Australia), 1965, Amendment No.3, 1965
... Australian Army: Infantry Training, Volume 2: Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet No. 21A, The 81mm Mortar (Australia), 1965, Amendment No.3...Mortar 81 MM On cream coloured paper is the description of the Amendment. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-021-1656/3. The description of the amendment in in the centre of the page. There are tow punch holes and a rusty metal staple down the left hand side. Australian Army: Infantry Training, Volume 2: Infantry Platoon ...On cream coloured paper is the description of the Amendment. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-021-1656/3. The description of the amendment in in the centre of the page. There are tow punch holes and a rusty metal staple down the left hand side.amendment, infantry training, infantry heavy weapons, mortar 81 mm -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Sketch of Battle Map, Ngok Tavak, Mary 1968
... 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...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 ...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
