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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Maj Neville Smethurst
... ...Polar Medal...Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. ...Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. ...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 Maj Neville Smethurst MBE 2IC 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1970-1971) at Ambassador Harry's residence in Saigon. Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. The ambassador conceded and the medal was put away. Maj Smethurst then told of his experiences in Antartica to the assembled embassy officials, whie enjoying some chanpagne cocktails.photograph, saigon, 7 rar, maj neville smethurst, polar medal, ambassador harry, gibbons collection catalogue, mbe, member of the order of the british empire, royal australian regiment, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Champagne Cocktails
... ...Polar Medal...Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. ...Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. ...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 Maj Neville Smethurst MBE 2IC of the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (1970-1971) at Ambassador Harry's residence in Saigon. Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. The Ambassador conceded and the medal was put away. Maj. Smethurst then told of his experiences on Antarctia to the assembled embassy officials, while enjoying some champagne cocktails with some delicious "finger food". After spending a pleasant night in Saigon Maj Smethurst returned to Nui Dat.photograph, nui dat, saigon, ambassador harry, maj neville smethurst, gibbons collection catalogue, polar medal, mbe, member of the order of the british empire, 7th battalion, royal australian regiment, denis gibbons -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (item) - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Service Dress Jacket With Trousers
... General Service Medal 1962 Polar Medal Meritorious Service Medal-RAAF The lower part of the sleeves displays a Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Rank Badge. ...General Service Medal 1962 Polar Medal Meritorious Service Medal-RAAF The lower part of the sleeves displays a Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Rank Badge. ...For further details refer info.raeme.org.au/miscaf.phpInside jacket has C.G.C.F Label Victoria 1970 Army No. A33685 Name: Williams J.S Trouser Label C.G.C.F L3/140 Crease set by SIRO set. Inner pocket marked with A33685, Williams J.S -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... France and Germany Star. 6. Polar Medal (ERII) Antarctic 1955-56 - 1956 - 57, 1957-58 Clasps....France and Germany Star. 6. Polar Medal (ERII) Antarctic 1955-56 - 1956 - 57, 1957-58 Clasps. ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. Khedives Star - 1882-1891. 2. Imperial Service Order. (GV). 3. George Medal (GVI) 4. Royal Red Cross (ERII). 5. France and Germany Star. 6. Polar Medal (ERII) Antarctic 1955-56 - 1956 - 57, 1957-58 Clasps.pbt750to755, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Jack A. Hoadley, Antarctica to Footscray: Arch Hoadley, 2010, 2010
... In 1915 Hoadley was awarded the King's Polar Medal, and Cape Hoadley in Antarctica is named after him. ...In 1915 Hoadley was awarded the King's Polar Medal, and Cape Hoadley in Antarctica is named after him. ...Predominantly brown covered paperback of 460 pages featuring an image of Arch Hoadley in Antarctica on the cover.non-fictionballarat school of mines, antarctica, footscray technical school, baden powell, scouts, douglas mawson, arch hoadley -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchMedal Nato Korea
... The bottom half of the medal contains two crossed rifle bullets 18mm long above which is a 15mm diameter polar projection map with Korea, encircled by two olive branches. itlain except for the inscription in 3mm Korean characters ' ' (Korea) around the lower: half of the medal and ' ' (War Service Medal) from top centre to bottom.Nato Korea Bronze Medal with blue white red and yellow ribbon...The bottom half of the medal contains two crossed rifle bullets 18mm long above which is a 15mm diameter polar projection map with Korea, encircled by two olive branches. itlain except for the inscription in 3mm Korean characters ' ' (Korea) around the lower: half of the medal and ' ' (War Service Medal) from top centre to bottom.Nato Korea Bronze Medal with blue white red and yellow ribbon Medal Nato Korea ...Re-issue of Medal c1999Ctrcular wlth a iiiseO rim and another rim 1mm inside the first containing 60, equidistant raised dots. The bottom half of the medal contains two crossed rifle bullets 18mm long above which is a 15mm diameter polar projection map with Korea, encircled by two olive branches. itlain except for the inscription in 3mm Korean characters ' ' (Korea) around the lower: half of the medal and ' ' (War Service Medal) from top centre to bottom.Nato Korea Bronze Medal with blue white red and yellow ribbonNato symbol with crossed bullets reverse inscribed in Koreanmedal, badge, medallion -
Federation University Historical CollectionCorrespondence, R. W. (Dick) Richards, Letters from Dick Richards to John Tippett, 1971-84, 1971-1984
... medal...george cross...john tippett...e.j.t. tippett...tony gaze...irvine gaze...luftwafer...white polar...John Tippett was the President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council dick richards r.w. richards antarctica albert medal george cross john tippett e.j.t. tippett tony gaze irvine gaze luftwafer white polar ribbon hermann goering lex davidson Photocopies of three letters written by Dick Richards to John Tippett. .1) One page typed letter dated 31 October 1971. ...Dick Richards was a Principal at the Ballarat School of Mines. John Tippett was the President of the Ballarat School of Mines CouncilPhotocopies of three letters written by Dick Richards to John Tippett. .1) One page typed letter dated 31 October 1971. The letter relates to the Albert Medal and George Cross. .2) One page typed letter dated 11 November 1983. The letter thanks John and Anne Tippett for their birthday wishes. It also mentions J.L. Cope and the role he played in Dick Richards recovery from severe physical collapse in August 1916. Richards writes 'he nursed by like a mother for a protracted period. ...' The letter ends with 'I ain't no bloody hero but I thought you would like to know. .3) One page typed letter dated 03 November 1984. It is a general letter which mentions Tony Gaze, Irvine Gaze. Irvine GAZE joined the RAF during World War One and was shot down near at luftwafer camp. A German airman saw Irvine Gaze's white polar ribbon and invited him to a meal where the President was Hermann Goering. Tony Zaze was a Spitfire pilot during World War 2 and was shot down about 100 miles from where his father was shot down. He escaped with the assistance of the resistance.dick richards, r.w. richards, antarctica, albert medal, george cross, john tippett, e.j.t. tippett, tony gaze, irvine gaze, luftwafer, white polar ribbon, hermann goering, lex davidson
