On the morning of 7 February 1966, Private John Densley, aged 20, was hit by a Viet Cong sniper’s bullets — one entered his neck and the other his abdomen, puncturing his liver. John’s condition was critical. He was a good candidate for the little-known Australians Dangerously Ill Scheme (AUSDIL), which allows for a soldier to be supported by a family member when doctors believe it will aid the soldier’s recovery. The Army had only flown next-of-kin out of Australia once before, but in Vietnam, Brigadier OD Jackson approved the idea and in Australia the Minister for the Army, Malcolm Fraser, took charge. John’s mother, Christina, had never been out of Victoria, let alone on a plane. But in less than 48 hours, she was issued with a passport and visas, had numerous vaccinations, and was flown Qantas first class to her son’s bedside in Saigon at the Australian Government’s expense. John and Christina Densley were both cared for in Vietnam by Red Cross member Hilda Zinner, who was awarded an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the welfare of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and their families. FRONT: Cream coloured background green printing Military Payment Certificate: Ten Cents with 10 in red print on each corner. Lady's picture on left hand side. Series 641 inside of mesh design and J00467172J written in black print . CENTS on bottom: BACK: 25 cents in red and 25C in blue print on right and left corners over image of an eagle.At the bottom of the note on both sides reads: "For use only in United States Military Establishment - by United States Authorized personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.pte john alfred densley, 3411411, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, wounded in action, christina densley, hamilton, currency, united states of america, military payment certificate

On the morning of 7 February 1966, Private John Densley, aged 20, was hit by a Viet Cong sniper’s bullets — one entered his neck and the other his abdomen, puncturing his liver. John’s condition was critical. He was a good candidate for the little-known Australians Dangerously Ill Scheme (AUSDIL), which allows for a soldier to be supported by a family member when doctors believe it will aid the soldier’s recovery. The Army had only flown next-of-kin out of Australia once before, but in Vietnam, Brigadier OD Jackson approved the idea and in Australia the Minister for the Army, Malcolm Fraser, took charge. John’s mother, Christina, had never been out of Victoria, let alone on a plane. But in less than 48 hours, she was issued with a passport and visas, had numerous vaccinations, and was flown Qantas first class to her son’s bedside in Saigon at the Australian Government’s expense. John and Christina Densley were both cared for in Vietnam by Red Cross member Hilda Zinner, who was awarded an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the welfare of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and their families. FRONT: Cream coloured background green printing Military Payment Certificate: Ten Cents with 10 in red print on each corner. Lady's picture on left hand side. Series 641 inside of mesh design and J00467172J written in black print . CENTS on bottom: BACK: 25 cents in red and 25C in blue print on right and left corners over image of an eagle.At the bottom of the note on both sides reads: "For use only in United States Military Establishment - by United States Authorized personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.pte john alfred densley, 3411411, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, wounded in action, christina densley, hamilton, currency, united states of america, military payment certificate