On a white Poster, Information Board with the 5 RAR insignia on top reads: Private Errol Wayne Noack. Born 1945, killed in action 1966. Private Noack was the first Australian National Serviceman killed during the Vietnam War. He was killed in action during Operation Hardihood on the 24th of May 1966. Under the comments is a coloured photograph of Private Noack.poster, information board, pte errol wayne noack, australian national serviceman, operation hardihood, killed in action, 5 rar, the royal australian regiment, 5th battalion, 4717546

On 24 May 1966, Private Errol Wayne Noack (Service no: 4717546) became the first Australian National Serviceman to be killed in the Vietnam War. Serving with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, he was shot during Operation Hardihood, just 10 days after arriving in South Vietnam. His body was repatriated for a full military funeral, and his death caused many protests in Australia. This is part of a collection donated by Walter Noack (Errol's father) via Pte Grant Wynward Collins (Service no: 4717477) who was a good mate of Errol’s and with him at his death.The two medals are pinned on dark blue background that has a house shape which stands on a white base. The left medal has dark blue, red, yellow and blue stripes and a golden coin of Elizabeth II. The right medal has white and green ribbon and 6 pointed stars with white colour on top of golden colour.The left medal has texts: "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA E.D.". The right medal has text "1960".noack collection, pte errol wayne noack, 4717546, australian national serviceman, killed in action, operation hardihood, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, replica medals, posthumously, pte grant wynward collins, 4717477

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

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

On 24 May 1966, Private Errol Wayne Noack (Service no: 4717546) became the first Australian National Serviceman to be killed in the Vietnam War. Serving with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, he was shot during Operation Hardihood, just 10 days after arriving in South Vietnam. His body was repatriated for a full military funeral, and his death caused many protests in Australia. This is part of a collection donated by Walter Noack (Errol's father) via Pte Grant Wynward Collins (Service no: 4717477) who was a good mate of Errol’s and with him at his death.A black and white photograph of Private Errol Noack in uniform in front of a garden. He has his hands behind his back and feet apart. This was taken on his last day in Adelaide before deployment. Top left corner on white reads Pte. Errol Noack - 24.5.1966. This photograph is mounted on black cardboard.On the reverse reads: Arthur Stone, Victoria Hotel, Hindley St.photograph, noack collection, pte errol wayne noack, 4717546, australian national serviceman, operation hardihood, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, killed in action, pte grant wynward collins, 4717477, 5rar

On 24 May 1966, Private Errol Wayne Noack (Service no: 4717546) became the first Australian National Serviceman to be killed in the Vietnam War. Serving with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, he was shot during Operation Hardihood, just 10 days after arriving in South Vietnam. His body was repatriated for a full military funeral, and his death caused many protests in Australia. This is part of a collection donated by Walter Noack (Errol's father) via Pte Grant Wynward Collins (Service no: 4717477) who was a good mate of Errol’s and with him at his death.A yellow pro-forma address card from Errol Noack addressed to Aunt Loris and Uncle Herb dated 3/7/65 to say that he had arrived at Puckapunyal training camp. See media for more informationnoack collection, pte errol wayne noack, 4717546, australian national serviceman, killed in action, operation hardihood, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, pte grant wynward collins, 4717477, 2nd recruit training battalion, puckapunyal, address card

On 24 May 1966, Private Errol Wayne Noack (Service no: 4717546) became the first Australian National Serviceman to be killed in the Vietnam War. Serving with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, he was shot during Operation Hardihood, just 10 days after arriving in South Vietnam. His body was repatriated for a full military funeral, and his death caused many protests in Australia. This is part of a collection donated by Walter Noack (Errol's father) via Pte Grant Wynward Collins (Service no: 4717477) who was a good mate of Errol’s and with him at his death.The suitcase is made of brown leather and wood. It features two metal locks on a side and a metal handle.A suitcase which the personal effects of Errol Noack were kept in this suitcase by his parents and later donated to the NVVM by Walter Noack (Errol's father) via Grant Collinsnoack collection, pte errol wayne noack, 4717546, australian national serviceman, operation hardihood, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, killed in action, pte grant wynward collins, 4717477

On 24 May 1966, Private Errol Wayne Noack (Service no: 4717546) became the first Australian National Serviceman to be killed in the Vietnam War. Serving with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, he was shot during Operation Hardihood, just 10 days after arriving in South Vietnam. His body was repatriated for a full military funeral, and his death caused many protests in Australia. This is part of a collection donated by Walter Noack (Errol's father) via Pte Grant Wynward Collins (Service no: 4717477) who was a good mate of Errol’s and with him at his death.An original air mail envelope From General W.C. Westmoreland addressed to Mr. Walter H, Noack stamped date 8 June 1966. See media for more informationnoack collection, pte errol wayne noack, 4717546, australian national serviceman, killed in action, operation hardihood, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, pte grant wynward collins, 4717477, condolence letter, general william childs westmoreland, airmail envelopes

On 24 May 1966, Private Errol Wayne Noack (Service no: 4717546) became the first Australian National Serviceman to be killed in the Vietnam War. Serving with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, he was shot during Operation Hardihood, just 10 days after arriving in South Vietnam. His body was repatriated for a full military funeral, and his death caused many protests in Australia. This is part of a collection donated by Walter Noack (Errol's father) via Pte Grant Wynward Collins (Service no: 4717477) who was a good mate of Errol’s and with him at his death.A coloured photograph of Errol W Noack's headstone with a red poppy which was placed on Remembrance Day 1995. Photograph was taken by Graham Burstenshawnoack collection, pte errol wayne noack, 4717546, australian national serviceman, killed in action, operation hardihood, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, pte grant wynward collins, 4717477, photograph, centennial park, remembrance day, red poppy

A copy of the urgent telegram was was sent to Mr Walter Henry Noack (father of Errol Noack) saying " It is with deep regret that I have learned that your son 4717546 Private Erroll Wayne Noack has died of wounds received in action on 24th May 1966 in Vietnam. I desire to convey to you in your sad bereavement my sincere personal sympathy as well as that of the Government Of The Commonwealth Of Australia and of the Military Board. .. Malcolm Fraser - Minister for the Armytelegram, noack, errol, pte noack, killed in action, malcolm fraser, minister for the army

White plastic Poster, Information Board with the following information: Noack, Errol Wayne (Private, b.1945 - d.1966) Private Noack was the first Australian National Serviceman killed in Vietnam. He was born on 28 March 1945 in North Adelaide, an only child. As an adult, Noack worked as a tuna fisherman. He was a committed Lutheran. Noack was among the first intake of national servicemen to be enlisted on 30 June 1965. He did not welcome being called up, but 'decided to make the most of it'. Noack was posted as a rifleman to the newly raised 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) based at holsworthy, New South Wales. Noack left on the 13th May 1966 to join his battalion in the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)Ref: Australian War Memorial Collectionpte errol noack, 5 rar, operation hardihood, poster, information board, australian national serviceman, killed in action