The Medallions and the Magazine are dedicated to National Service and National Servicemen who served during the period 1951-1972. The Memorial for National Service is located at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.The items are the original that were raised to acknowledge National Service and National Servicemen, 1951-1972.1 x round Medallion on a wood base in a lined cardboard case 2 x round Medallion in a lined black case 1 x magazine 'Australian War Memorial, National Service MemorialThe large medallion has a carving of the Memorial that is at the Australian War Memorial, around the medallion 'Dedicated to all Australian National Servicemen and in Memory of those who died. Thh two smaller medallions has the tri service logo in the centre and round the outside of the medallion is Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972. The Magazine 20 page history of National Service in Australia and the history of the National Service Memorial Dedicated 8 September 2010.awm, national service, magazine, medallions

tis replica Anniversary of National Service 1951-1975 Medal. The ANSM was introduced on 2001 to recognise those who completed their obligation under the two National Service Schemes that operated in Australia between 1951 and 1972Bronze round medal depicting crossed swords, anchor and wings with a star above. Ribbon is striped brown, blue, green, white, navy and gold.Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972australian medal, national service, anniversary

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

Typed letter on Department of Labour and National Service Letterheadnational service, ballarat school of mines, letterhead, department of labour and national service

Certificate of Registration from National Service, Commonwealth of Australia. Registration form for National Service. Cream coloured cardboard with black printing.Registration No. 21679753certificate, national service

Perforated pro-forma call-up card from Department of Labour and National Service : National Service Registration Office addressed to Mr N E Swainston, 37 Leamington St, Reservoir Vic, dated 01/10/70 with Registration Number 21765955. Specific details are typed in black ink, and the document is signed by registrar W K Allen. Back of card advises recipient that he will be given at least 7 days' notice of the time and place for the medical, and that it is his responsibility to notify changes in marital status or address. Envelope is marked O.H.M.S, National Service Registration Papers and torn open at bottomnational service - australia, conscription, call-up, swainston collection

Yellowing laminated letter from the National Service Registration office advising of pending medical exam and interview (preparatory) to call up.national service - australia, call-up notice

National Service Honour Roll, framed in black & gold frame. Contains names, rank, state, unit & date of death in date order. Also, 6 medals: Australian Active Service Vietnam, Logistic Support; Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary National Service South Vietnam Campaign, 2 badges - Australia & Army. Ode included.Presented by the National Servicemens' Assoc. of Australia, 14 Feb 2008.national service honour roll

Pro-forma call-up notice issued by Department of Labour and National Service to N E Swainston on 6th April 1971 advising that he has been called up for national service with the Military Forces of the Commonwealth and is to present himself at Engineer's Training Depot, Swan Street, Melbourne on 21st April 1971 at 9.00am. Details are typed in, National Service Registration Office address stamped on in purple. Signed by PH Cook- Secretary, the document advises recipient what to do if he should become ill or injured prior to the set date, and how to claim related expenses.national service - australia, call-up, conscription, swainston collection

Cardboard front cover with green head shot photo of soldier. White pages, cut edges, black printing & black & white photos. Front cover below photo: “by James K Oliver, 3/772902, April intake 1955, 20th National Service Training Battalion, 55th Anniversary Edition”books - military, military history - army, national service

Historical record of opportunity for National Servicemen to enter Officer Training. Significant in respect of training opportunities for National Servicemen to escalate their rank whilst performing their National Service..Paper booklet, one sheet, double sided of yellow paper with black text throughout.AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES sits below the Rising Sun logo; headline text is NATIONAL SERVICEMENT, OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE AS OFFICERSdiamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, vietnam war, national service, officer training

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

The book is put out by “The department of Labour and National Service Issued to Wayne Forbes 3176337 1 Field Sqd RAE. Refer Cat No754 for service history also 2586.Green cardboard covered book, 22 pages listing 20 points for servicemen in the move back into civilian life.books, re establishment, national service

Ref Cat No.754. Form shows contact points for various categories of service, i.e. Legal Aid, Housing Loans, Pensions etc, that the National Service may have a right to, also shows time limits that may apply.Single sheet white paper A.4 size with tattered bottom edge with general information that may be required on discharge. Writing only on one side.Against line "Advise and Counselling" written in blue pen "Brian Dorizzi C627117".national service, discharge information.

Compulsory National Service existed for all males between 1951 and 1959. This journal relates to the 3rd Intake in 1953.This is an original journal of the National Service Training Battalion, 3rd Intake 1953.A paper journal of 44 pages relating to the 3rd Intake of National Servicemen 1953.On the back page are the signatures of Members of this Intake. Printed by Ramsay, Ware Publishing Pty Ltd, 129 King Street, Melbourne.national service, 1951-1953, 3rd intake, 1953

Pro-forma document from Department of Labour and National Service advising NE Swainston that he has been found fit for service and can expect to commence with the army on 21st April 1971. Details have been typed in and document has been stamped in purple with the address and date- 10 Mar 1971, and signed by PH Cook - Secretary. Document informs recipient of what action he should take, including conditions by which an application for deferment may be made. Details of this are on the back of the document.conscription, national service - australia, call-up, swainston collection

The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal was introduced in 2001 to recognise those who completed their obligation under the two National Service schemes that had operated in Australia between 1951 and 1972.The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal is a bronze medal ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The obverse depicts an Australian Defence Force emblem with the crossed swords of the Army taking precedence. The Federation Star surmounts the emblem. Anniversary of National Service 1951 - 1972 national service medal, swainston collection, ne swainston

Booklet with 22 pages and olive green soft-cover outlining benefits paid to National Servicemen for such matters as reinstatement in civilian employment, post-discharge vocational training, retirement, housing, and protection of financial commitments.national service - australia, re-establishment, repatriation, payments, swainston collection

Digital file only scanned by EDHS from item on loannational service, ron stranks

Photographic mural/collage of service in Vietnamnational service - australia