More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'nashos' were chosen by chance, when their birth dates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in Vietnam, but their random fate came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, draft -- australia -- history, australia -- armed forces -- recruiting, national service, nasho, private errol noack, battle of long tan, operation bribie, vung tau, the battle of coral and balmoral, trooper normie rowe, battle of binh ba

More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'nashos' were chosen by chance, when their brithdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in vietnam, but their random fatee came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, draft -- australia -- history, australia -- armed forces -- recruiting, private errol noack, battle of long tan, operation bribie, vung tau, battle of coral-balmoral, trooper normie rowe, battle of binh ba, sas

A collection of copied cartoons by Paul Rigby - award winning cartoonistaustralian wit and humour, vietnam war, 1961 -1975, australian

More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'Nashos'' were chosen by chance, when their birthdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in Vietnam, but their random fate came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, draft - australia - history, australia - armed forces - recruiting, private errol noack, battle of long tan, operation bribie, vung tau, the battle of coral and balmoral, trooper normie rowe, sas

Fun trophy beginning 2011 until 2016 and awarded with dubious fluctuating criterea to a participant at the annual Nashos vs Regs Bowls day.A standing memory of a period in time in which Diamond Valley members and partners enjoyed a very social day at the annual Nashos v Regs Bowls DayWooden trophy which includes a wooden stirrers spoon on top, for fun presentation at Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans annual Nashos vs Regs Lawn Bowls Day. Rectangular in shape with gold-like inscriptions.Inscriptions: On top: N.A.B B. (Not A Bowlers Backside) Award; on Front: Vietnam Veterans Bowls Day; on sides Winners 2011 to 2016.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, bowls day

Beginning in 2002 DViets conducted an annual lawn bowls 'çompetition' between National Servicemen and Regular soldiers; competition was lightly competitive and generally, the results were spread evenly between the two sides. Historical record of a social activity for members with a friendly rivalry between "Regs' and Nashos'.Perpetual Trophy for Nashos vs Regs for an Annual Challenge; first awarded 2002. Normally lawn bowls but in 2003, it was ten pin bowling. Rectangular in shape; dark polished timber with centre piece surrounded by a border of mini plates for winner each year.Centre piece comprises a Heading of "Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Regs Vs Nashos Challenge Shield" and a large VVAA logo; mini-plates border this text with engraving of the winners each year thereon. A border of mini-plates surround the centre piece with the names of winners each year engraved thereon. First presented 2002, Retired 2018.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, social activities

Photocopied bundle of papers relating to Kathleen Mary Gibson (neé Everard) and plaques at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park (near Atherton in northern Queensland). First page is some sort of correspondence or speech by Mary Gibson outlining her process of having a plaque for the 2/2 Australian General Hospital added to those at Rocky Creek, that Veteran's Affairs paid for it and that she attended the unveiling of other plaques at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park. Second page is a photocopy of article 'Mary's adventures continue' from p9 of the Riverine Herald on 23 August 2002 with a photo of Mary in uniform looking at a plaque mounted on a rock. The article is about her 'quest to dedicate a plaque to the 2/2 Australian General Hospital' where it was located during WWII. Third page is a black and white photocopy of a panoramic photo showing the arches near a carpark that indicate the 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park : Their service our heritage'. Fourth page is a black and white photocopy of a panoramic photo showing some people in military uniforms and many others in loose lines in the mid ground and large gum trees in the background. The photo is annotated with handwriting and an arrow 'NASHOS / wore BLUE / SHIRTS'. Fifth page is a photocopied page showing a table titled 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park Plaque Summary (Sorted by Unit Number)'. It includes the Unit, date of unveiling and other basic information. Sixth page is a photocopy of the Program of Events that took place on Sunday 11 August 2002 at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park VP Day "Military Muster" including the unveiling of the 2/2nd Australian General Hospital plaque by Mary Gibson. Seventh and final page is a light photocopy of a panoramic photograph showing rocks with plaques on them amongst large gum trees.Small bundle of photocopied papers variously writing, tables, photos & program of events. All are photocopied on to white paper and all ink is black.'NASHOS / wore BLUE / SHIRTS' [with an arrow, fourth page, blue ink]wwii, ww2, world war two, kathleen mary gibson (neé everard), 2/2 australian general hospital, memorial

Red wooden with gold crown laurel leaves and silver cauldron3802011 Cpl G.H. Britton "Nasho" 71 signed on Reg Army 1982plaque, aust army catering corps

Navy blue felt beret with Prince of Wales Light Horse badge attached belonged to Lance Corporal Alfred GREGORY born 26/12/1932 3/711040 who was conscripted into the Army on 7/8/1951 to 13/11/1951. Served in the CMF between 14/11/51 and 15/8/1956 with the 8/13 VMR and PWLH.Dark blue felt beret with black leather trim with enclosed ribbon with white metal badge of coat of arms attached to red felt square handsewn at front.Badge - Prince of Wales Light Horse Inside - "Nasho" inside white map of Australianasho, 8/13vmr, pwlh, cmf, australian army

A letter sent to National Vietnam Veterans Museum addressed to the Manager from Doug Brown re a Nasho he worked with named Max Rhodes, who was killed in Vietnam. Also a reply to Doug Brown from Phil Dressing - Manager of National Vietnam Veterans Museum dated 13th September 2018 personal narratives, pte maxwell lachlan rhodes, 2796378, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 1st australian reinforcement unit, 4th battalion, the royal australian regiment, killed in action, friendly fire

Standard document sent to young Australian men registered for National Service during the conscription process for the conflict in Vietnam if they were selected/called-up but had their service deferred.Small card advising of indefinite deferment.Commonwealth of Australia/Department of Labour and National Service certificate of deferment, vietnam, john malicki, national service, conscription, defer, nashos, birthday ballot

Pte Lyle Francis (Johno) Johnson, was a National Serviceman who was with the Royal Australian Army Service Corps and served in Vietnam with Headquarters, 1st Australian Logistic Support Group from September 1969 to August 1970.Green US jacket with two cloth badges on arms and name 'Hupper BK US Navy' in a box frame displayStory of Acquisition on Frame which reads: I traded a beer mug I had decorated with a green enamel kangaroo and a 20 dong coin for this shirt from the owner at EOD'S Boozer Sig Hill, Vung Tau - one night in 1970. Lyle F (Johno) Johnson, HQ Coy. Tpt, 1ALSG (Nasho) 68-70)us army, american army jacket, uniform, pte lyle francis johnson (johno), 3795023, royal australian army service corps, 1st australian logistic support group, australian national serviceman

A large information board describing the 1st and 2nd tours of 2RAR. A large coloured image in the centre of the board, shows seven soldiers in a field. To the right of the board are four black and white images. To the right of the board is the Roll of Honour to the many soldiers who lost their lives in Vietnam.2 RAR: This photo was taken by Elvon King of Delta Company in September of 1967. This photo was chosen without the knowledge of the historical significance of the shot, which proved to be very momentous. For within a very short time (about 30 seconds) of the photo being taken a wayward rocket from a U.S. gunship landed amongst this group of men in the photo, resulting in three of them being killed and fourteen being wounded. Elvon King was one of the wounded. The three men in the photo are left to right Dennis (Dave) Enright who lost a foot in the incident. Harry Leggett who received shrapnel wounds, and Stan Radomi who was killed outright. A very poignant moment in time. these thoughts about the incident from Wally Musgrave was one of those severely wounded at the time. What could have been a sunny afternoon at a Newcastle or Bondi Hotel or beer Garden..... After what could have been a week of patrolling, it was back inside the wire to scrub up and top up on fluids. Next morning, at 9.00, we went out side of the wire for a fire power, demonstration to satisfy a visiting General. The sun was shining, no seating, grass wasn't cut but we were young and so we thought bullet proof. then someone asked for the old Iroquois gun ship which had been firing rockets at a dead tree to be swung around to fire rockets over our heads. Why?? I haven't given "why" that much thought, but the 1 metre long port side rocket tumbled down amongst us and I'm sure everyone who was there can close their eyes and still see it today. This tumbling rocket landed where these three mates were standing amongst 11 and 12 platoon's young soldiers, chatting in the sun, then we were sailing through the air. I didn't see the devastation myself. I was under bodies. As first Dust-off priority we were off to 36 Evacuation Hospital at Vung Tau. There were two do's, one to the Morgue and one at the Hospital. Lucky me, I went through the hospital door. Eight major operations at once. Three dead, fourteen wounded and nothing on record!! Yeah it was a lovely Sunny Day at Nui Dat., we'll leave it at that! We can't change yesterday. I'm just another Nasho.poster, information board, 2 rar, elvon king

Ill, p.296.fictionA novel of the Australian National Service experience.vietnam war 1961-1975, vietnam war 1961-1975 - fiction

Between 1965 & 1972, twenty-year-old Australian males had to register for National Service. The ballot was held twice a year and the marbles, which bear numbers that represented birth dates, were used in a barrel to determine who would be called up. Each numbered marble represented two birthdates. Men born on the dates of the numbers drawn were thereby called up for National Service. National Service was a hotly debated issue. These ballot balls were the items at the centre of the argument. The peace movement in Australia was opposed not only to Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, but also to conscription of young men into National Service.The marbles are made of wood that have numbers on them. vietnam ballots, national service scheme, marbles, conscription, birthday ballot, nasho

Standard document sent to young Australian men registered for National Service during the conscription process for the conflict in Vietnam, 1965-1972.Certificate of Registration for National Service for Mr J Malicki. This is on a cream card.Commonwealth of Australia/National Service Act 1961 - 1978certificate of registration, national service, john malicki, conscription, nasho, malicki, ballot, birthday ballot

Standard issue item as used by Commonwealth Government notifying when a young man was selected in the Conscription Ballot for service during the Vietnam conflict.Small buff coloured card printed on both sides in black with typed name and address added.Refer imagenational service registration, ir mckenzie, conscription, nasho, national service, birthday ballot

This is an example of the indefinite deferral notice received by potential conscripts after Prime Minister Gough Whitlam ended National Service when he came to power in 1972.Small buff coloured card issued by Commonwealth Govt advising service not required.i. r. mckenzie, vietnam, national service, deferral, indefinite deferral, mckenzie, conscription, nasho

A look into the CMF and National Service story of twin brother Nasho's and an insight into the role of an Artillery Head Quarters Battery during the last months of Australia's Vietnam War.vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, 1961 - 1975 - veterans - australia - biography, vietnam war, personal narratives - australian, conscription, artillery head quarters battery

fictionBasic training at Puckapunyal: Victimization. Bastardisation. He keeps a diary of the mishaps and misdeeds of an Army which loathes its men.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, peter turner, michael frazer, australian national serviceman

"Line up in ranks and make it snappy," blurted the smartly dressed corporal.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian

These are the personal reflections of National Serviceman Robert John Williams on the process of being conscripted. He served in Detachment, 1st Forward Delivery Troop from 18 Jun 1969 -21 Jul 1969, B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from 22 Jul 1969-22 Dec 1969, and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from 23 Dec 1969-18 Mar 1970. His brother had also been conscripted, serving in 1966-8. Six-page hand-written letter in blue ink, titled "to Whom It May Concern' written by Robert John Williams that describes what happened to him when he turned 20 and had to register for National Service. He gives an unusual and unverified description of the actual draws, claiming that the ballot balls were 6 different colours representing 2 dates = 12 months, but draws were only of birthdays within 6 months.australian national serviceman, ballot box, trooper robert john williams, 3793407, royal australian armoured corps, 1st forward delivery troop, b squadron, 1st armoured regiment, a squadron, trooper, conscription, nasho, national service

Gnr's Bob Higgs, Ralph Harrison, Lawrie Crestani & David Gibson. Four soldiers in Khaki uniform, one with camera and others in background. Building with corrugated iron roof behind them.higgs, harrison, crestani, gibson, rta 4/69 nasho intake, national service

fictionBasic training at Puckapunyal: Victimization. Bastardisation. He keeps a diary of the mishaps and misdeeds of an Army which loathes its men.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, michael frazer, australian national serviceman

Between 1951 and 1972 some 287,000 young Australian men were called-up in two separate schemes for compulsory military service. Of them 212 died and 1479 were wounded on active service.national service-- australia - history, draft - australia - history, australia - armed forces - recruiting, enlistment, etc

Each man was different. Each man had a different view on life. Each man had a different lifestyle. But now, they all wore the green suit. Whether they were Regulars or Nashos did not matter.australian national serviceman, cpl winston o. parry, 16704, royal australian infantry corps, 2nd battalion, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

Original card used to register for National Service for the Vietnam conflict as issued to and signed by Peter Rankovic of Essendon in 1969.A Certificate Of Registration for Mr P. Rankovic. Vic. Registration Number 21285147 issued by Registrar at Melbourne on the 18/08/69. This Certificate Of Registration is signed by Peter Rankovic. This certificate is on a cream card. Also with the card is the original envelope with O.H.M.S. at the top right corner with Commonwealth of Australia at the bottom. The envelope has a window so that the name on the card is visible for the postman.documentation, conscription, nasho, national service, rankovic, ballot

This is the standard document sent to indicate deferment of National Service during the Vietnam War. This item was issued to P Rankovic of Essendon, A cream card from Department Of Labour and National Service - National Service Registration Office Melbourne 3000. Card reads Dear Sir, This is to advise you that you have been granted indefinite deferment of your liability to render national service, and consequently, under present arrangements you will not be called up. Please keep your Certificate of Registration and this notice as evidence of your registration and deferment. Mr P. Rankovic, 16 Market St. Essendon. Vic dated 25/09/69. Registration Number 21285147. The original envelope with O.H.M.S. with Commonwealth Of Australia is on the front. The envelope also has a window.conscription, national service, nasho, rankovic, deferment, vietnam