National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Clothing - Child's jacket, August 1969
... ...Pte Phillip James Rogers...This commemorative jacket demonstrates the poignant personal sacrifices made by those in service as significant family events continue at home in their absence Commemorative clothing Children Family Vietnamese craft craft souvenir Pte Phillip James Rogers 2790936 Australian National Serviceman Royal Australian Infantry Corps 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit 6th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Back: My daddy is in Vietnam/Vung Tau, 69-70/ Viet Nam plus a labelled map of Vietnam.
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Bought by Phil Rogers, Australian Army no. 2790936 during his time of service in South Vietnam (1969-1970) to celebrate the birth of his son.
Donated to the museum by the serviceman himself. This commemorative jacket demonstrates the poignant personal sacrifices made by those in service as significant family events continue at home in their absenceChild's bomber-style jacket made of khaki camouflage print polyester, hand embroidered. Purchased in South Vietnam in 1969 by Phil Rogers, Army No:2790936, B Company 6 RAR, and posted home on the birth of his son Brett 31/08/1969. Back: My daddy is in Vietnam/Vung Tau, 69-70/ Viet Nam plus a labelled map of Vietnam.
Sleeves: Golden dragons
Front: Tiger's head, Crossed South Vietnam flag and USA flag.commemorative clothing, children, family, vietnamese craft, craft, souvenir, pte phillip james rogers, 2790936, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 6th battalion, the royal australian regiment