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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Newsletter, Tiger Tales: Newsletter of the 5 RAR Association: Issue 4 July 2001.(Copy), 2001
... Tiger Tales: Newsletter of the 5 RAR Association: Issue 4 July 2001.(Copy)...Tiger Tales: Newsletter of the 5 RAR Association: Issue 4 July 2001.(Copy)...Pte Robert Charles Birtles 3786660 Australian National Serviceman Royal Australian Infantry Corps 5th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Newsletter Tiger Tales 5 RAR Association 5 RAR Tiger Tales: Newsletter of the 5 RAR Association: Issue 4 July 2001.(Copy) Tiger Tales: Newsletter of the 5 RAR Association: Issue 4 July 2001. ...This item was donated by Pte Robert Charles Birtles(3786660) who was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from April 1966 to May 1967.Tiger Tales: Newsletter of the 5 RAR Association: Issue 4 July 2001.(Copy)pte robert charles birtles, 3786660, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, newsletter, tiger tales, 5 rar association, 5 rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Card - Christmas card
... RAR issue...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Christmas card supplied by 8 RAR for soldiers to send to family and friends. RAR issue Maschette 8RAR Private 5716538 Christmas card 8 RAR correspondence Blue ink "To mum, Dad, Robyn and Rex / Bill Black type " Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year from" / 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. ...Christmas card supplied by 8 RAR for soldiers to send to family and friends.Christmas card with RAR V111 in gold embossed with Australian emblem on grey textured paper mounted on cream colored card. Inside there is a picture of the RAR emblem on white brick structure in front of a building. Hand written message to family in blue ink. Black ink message for Christmas.Blue ink "To mum, Dad, Robyn and Rex / Bill Black type " Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year from" / 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.rar issue, maschette, 8rar, private, 5716538, christmas card, 8 rar, correspondence -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewsletter - BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL 1989
... Issue of Eight Ball. The Newsletter had articles re the Association with events, committee's, cartoons,copies of old newspaper articles with several from Malaya. This edition was in the early days of the Associations formation. It states at this point they had names/addresses of 722 Vietnam members, 66 Malaya and 10 who were 8/9 RAR....1) "22 February 1989 - Dear Graeme - Kind regards Chad Sherrin Secretary" .2) "8 RAR Association - Issue No 3 - January 1989"... members. eight ball 8 rar ga jones .1) "22 February 1989 - Dear Graeme - Kind regards Chad Sherrin Secretary" .2) "8 RAR Association - Issue No 3 - January 1989" .1) Letter, white paper, print in black with hand written note in blue pen. .2) Newsletter, "Behind the Eight Ball", 13 print pages all in black, photos, articles, cartoons, held by one staple in top LH corner. ...Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. The letter to Graeme from Chad Sherrin states that Daryl Deckart gave Chad his details that Graeme might like to join the Association, that there was an active Sub Branch in Melbourne and to contact Ken Rees. With the letter was the No 3 Issue of Eight Ball. The Newsletter had articles re the Association with events, committee's, cartoons,copies of old newspaper articles with several from Malaya. This edition was in the early days of the Associations formation. It states at this point they had names/addresses of 722 Vietnam members, 66 Malaya and 10 who were 8/9 RAR members..1) Letter, white paper, print in black with hand written note in blue pen. .2) Newsletter, "Behind the Eight Ball", 13 print pages all in black, photos, articles, cartoons, held by one staple in top LH corner..1) "22 February 1989 - Dear Graeme - Kind regards Chad Sherrin Secretary" .2) "8 RAR Association - Issue No 3 - January 1989"eight ball, 8 rar, ga jones -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEdged Weapon US M7 Bayonet, Circa 1966-1972
... Issued to RAR's for attachment to Armalite weapons...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Issued to RAR's for attachment to Armalite weapons On bayonet USM4 TMN On scabbard USM8A1 / VIZ American bayonet for M8A1 rifle or carbine Plastic chequered handle steel scabbard with webbing belt fitting Edged Weapon US M7 Bayonet ...Issued to RAR's for attachment to Armalite weaponsAmerican bayonet for M8A1 rifle or carbine Plastic chequered handle steel scabbard with webbing belt fittingOn bayonet USM4 TMN On scabbard USM8A1 / VIZ -
Bendigo Military MuseumFootwear - SHOES, BLACK, C1960’S
... Issued to WATERSTON, David Raymond 3170581, 6 RAR VIETNAM 8 MAY 1969 TO 16 MAY 1970....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Issued to WATERSTON, David Raymond 3170581, 6 RAR VIETNAM 8 MAY 1969 TO 16 MAY 1970. ...Issued to WATERSTON, David Raymond 3170581, 6 RAR VIETNAM 8 MAY 1969 TO 16 MAY 1970.Shoes- pair, black leather with black fabric laces. Leather soles.Size label moulded into sole “7/5”footwear, leather shoes, army uniform -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - DOCUMENT, BOARDING PASS, 1969
... Boarding Pass issued to Pte Kevin PURDON (born Carlton) National Serviceman No 3792379. Served Vietnam. 1ARU 30.7.1968 - 23.8.1968, 3 RAR 24.8.1968 - 14.11.1968. 1ARU 15.11.1968 - 5.12.1968, 9 RAR 6.12.1968 - 7.1.1969 (ARU) 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Boarding Pass issued to Pte Kevin PURDON (born Carlton) National Serviceman No 3792379. Served Vietnam. 1ARU 30.7.1968 - 23.8.1968, 3 RAR 24.8.1968 - 14.11.1968. 1ARU 15.11.1968 - 5.12.1968, 9 RAR 6.12.1968 - 7.1.1969 (ARU) 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit. ...Boarding Pass issued to Pte Kevin PURDON (born Carlton) National Serviceman No 3792379. Served Vietnam. 1ARU 30.7.1968 - 23.8.1968, 3 RAR 24.8.1968 - 14.11.1968. 1ARU 15.11.1968 - 5.12.1968, 9 RAR 6.12.1968 - 7.1.1969 (ARU) 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit. (RAR) Royal Australian Regiment.Document. foolscap, printed in purple type with details of Rules & Regulations re boarding a flight from Saigon, South Vietnam to Sydney. Also recorded are flight times, meals, prohibited items & alcohol abuse.“Boarding Pass No 81”document, boarding pass, vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museumuniform - SHIRTS, 1) 1952
... Items issued to and worn by Leonard John Young in Malaya. Regt No 3793454 National Serviceman served in Malaya with 8 RAR then Vietnam with from 17.11.1969 - 25.3 1970 when his 2 years were up, discharged with the rank of L/Cpl. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Items issued to and worn by Leonard John Young in Malaya. Regt No 3793454 National Serviceman served in Malaya with 8 RAR then Vietnam with from 17.11.1969 - 25.3 1970 when his 2 years were up, discharged with the rank of L/Cpl. ...Items issued to and worn by Leonard John Young in Malaya. Regt No 3793454 National Serviceman served in Malaya with 8 RAR then Vietnam with from 17.11.1969 - 25.3 1970 when his 2 years were up, discharged with the rank of L/Cpl. Refer Cat No 1181.3 for details.1) Shirt green colour cotton, heavily starched with sleeves rolled up, has two arm patches, one a "Rising sun" and second is a "Commonwealth" in two blues with crown on. .2) Shirt khaki colour, heavy cotton, long sleeves British pattern for tropical use. .1 On tag in texta, "A82" being a washing number. .2) On tag, "Size 2 E.R. Ltd 1952"uniforms, shirts, malaya -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - GAITERS, 1960’s
... Items issued to Wesley John BERTUCH. (Born Bendigo) National Servicemen No 3790256, served 4 RAR Vietnam 21.5.1968 to 19.12.1968....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Items issued to Wesley John BERTUCH. (Born Bendigo) National Servicemen No 3790256, served 4 RAR Vietnam 21.5.1968 to 19.12.1968. uniforms - army costumes - male Gaiters bertuch Pair of Gaiters made of canvas, colour black - 3 strap ties with metal inserts. ...Items issued to Wesley John BERTUCH. (Born Bendigo) National Servicemen No 3790256, served 4 RAR Vietnam 21.5.1968 to 19.12.1968.Pair of Gaiters made of canvas, colour black - 3 strap ties with metal inserts.uniforms - army, costumes - male, gaiters, bertuch -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTER AND ENVELOPES, 1) Postmarked 2 July 1966
... RAR in D Coy, posted as service in Vietnam from 8.6.1966, KIA in the Battle of Long Tan South Vietnam on 18.8.1966. An Official Commemoration service was held at the Kangaroo Flat cemetery lawn section Grave 5125. Letter written to N McCaw in Bendigo. Refer Cat No 1957 Letters Envelopes Long Tan .1 Handwritten on front "Air Mail Forces Mail / N McCaw / 86 McKenzie Street / Bendigo / Vic / Australia". Also has two ink postmark stamps, Stamped “2JY66” .1) Envelope with address, five cent postage stamp and two ink stamps. .2) .3) Two page letter. .4) .5) Two unused, unmarked air mail envelopes issued ...Letter written by Pte David John Thomas, (born Bendigo 18.1.1945) enlisted in the Regular Army No 38712, posted to 6th Battalion RAR in D Coy, posted as service in Vietnam from 8.6.1966, KIA in the Battle of Long Tan South Vietnam on 18.8.1966. An Official Commemoration service was held at the Kangaroo Flat cemetery lawn section Grave 5125. Letter written to N McCaw in Bendigo. Refer Cat No 1957.1) Envelope with address, five cent postage stamp and two ink stamps. .2) .3) Two page letter. .4) .5) Two unused, unmarked air mail envelopes issued by Australian force Vietnam..1 Handwritten on front "Air Mail Forces Mail / N McCaw / 86 McKenzie Street / Bendigo / Vic / Australia". Also has two ink postmark stamps, Stamped “2JY66”letters, envelopes, long tan -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - CLEANING KIT M - 16, 1965-1975
... Item issued to Anthony Richard Thomas No 3798215, served Vietnam with 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit (ARU) 24.12.1970 - 20.1.1970, 2 RAR 21.1.1971 - 1.6.1971....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Item issued to Anthony Richard Thomas No 3798215, served Vietnam with 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit (ARU) 24.12.1970 - 20.1.1970, 2 RAR 21.1.1971 - 1.6.1971. ...Item issued to Anthony Richard Thomas No 3798215, served Vietnam with 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit (ARU) 24.12.1970 - 20.1.1970, 2 RAR 21.1.1971 - 1.6.1971.Cleaning kit for M-16 Armalite rifle. .1) 4 piece cleaning rod, 1 end unurled ( 3 of the pieces have a threaded end) .2) Wire bristle brush with two sizes. .3) Wire bristle brush for cleaning rag.cleaning kit, armalite, m - 16, thomas -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - HEXAMINE STOVE, 1962-1975
... Item issued to Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710, served Vietnam with 6 RAR 8.5.1969 - 17.11.1969....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Item issued to Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710, served Vietnam with 6 RAR 8.5.1969 - 17.11.1969. domestic items - stoves military -cooking equipment Hexamine Metal (rusting) fold up stove with Hexamine cooking fuel tablets. ...Item issued to Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710, served Vietnam with 6 RAR 8.5.1969 - 17.11.1969.Metal (rusting) fold up stove with Hexamine cooking fuel tablets.domestic items - stoves, military -cooking equipment, hexamine -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchMedallion
... Task Group Taji3 2016 X 2 with presentation bagget issued to Lt John C Shipp 3 RAR...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Medals Iraq 2016 Army Task Group Taji3 2016 X 2 with presentation bagget issued to Lt John C Shipp 3 RAR Medallion ...Task Group Taji3 2016 X 2 with presentation bagget issued to Lt John C Shipp 3 RARmedals, iraq 2016, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Administrative record - Australian Army Identity Card
... Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd served in 3 RAR, Vietnam 1971....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd served in 3 RAR, Vietnam 1971. ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd served in 3 RAR, Vietnam 1971.A small double sided card with a photo of the holder and relevant details...e.g date of birth, place of birth etc. Reverse side has information in red about use of card.australian army, id card, 3797139, vietnam, identity, bowd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet - Leave Pass, Permanent
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This standard item was issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam. 3 RAR Permanent Leave Pass R.M.Bowd 3797139 Vietnam leave leave pass bowd Royal Australian Regiment Badge 'Skippy Badge'/ III / Permanent Leave Pass A small green in colour booklet, used by a soldier for a permanent leave pass. ...This standard item was issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam.A small green in colour booklet, used by a soldier for a permanent leave pass.Royal Australian Regiment Badge 'Skippy Badge'/ III / Permanent Leave Pass3 rar, permanent leave pass, r.m.bowd, 3797139, vietnam, leave, leave pass, bowd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Sabben, Dave, Mentions In Despatches: An Infantry Platoon in Viet Nam, Hune 1966 - June 1967
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Nui Dat Vietnam 1 RAR 161 Recce Flight 2 RAR AATTV Binh Ba Propaganda Battle of Long Tan We know about the politics that got us into and out of the war. We know about the big battles Long Tan, Coral, Balmoral, Binh Ba.. We know about the soial issues ...We know about the politics that got us into and out of the war. We know about the big battles Long Tan, Coral, Balmoral, Binh Ba.. We know about the soial issues, conscription, drugs, moratotiums, the uneasy returns home... And we know about the legacy: the trauma. the PTSD. the divorces, the suicides.....We know about the politics that got us into and out of the war. We know about the big battles Long Tan, Coral, Balmoral, Binh Ba.. We know about the soial issues, conscription, drugs, moratotiums, the uneasy returns home... And we know about the legacy: the trauma. the PTSD. the divorces, the suicides.....nui dat, vietnam, 1 rar, 161 recce flight, 2 rar, aattv, binh ba, propaganda, battle of long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Image Pat Burgess
... RAR 1965-1966." Black and white photo of a man in uniform in jungle setting holding a camera. He is wearing an army issue hat and a belt with a canteen and a revolver in a holster attached. ...This is a photograph of Francis Patrick (Pat) Burgess, journalist, who travelled to South Vietnam with the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. He recorded the experiences of 6 Platoon, `B’ Company. This image was taken by Sgt Bill Noble, who served in 1 RAR.Black and white photo of a man in uniform in jungle setting holding a camera. He is wearing an army issue hat and a belt with a canteen and a revolver in a holster attached. He is looking at the camera with an amused look on his face. On reverse " Pat Burgess in his "warco gear". Pat attached himself to B Coy 1 RAR on the first tour of 1st Battalion RAR 1965-1966."pat burgess - australian war correspondent, vietnam, 1965-1966, burgess, 1rar, noble, journalist -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Headwear - Beret, Royal Australian Regiment
... Royal Australian Regiment rifle green beret issued and worn when qualified as a rifleman. The RAR badge is colloquially known as the ‘Skippy’ badge....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Royal Australian Regiment rifle green beret issued and worn when qualified as a rifleman. The RAR badge is colloquially known as the ‘Skippy’ badge. ...Royal Australian Regiment rifle green beret issued and worn when qualified as a rifleman. The RAR badge is colloquially known as the ‘Skippy’ badge.A rifle green wool beret with gold badge that has a kangaroo on crossed rifles in the centre, below are the words ‘DUTY FIRST’ & ‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT’ written on boomerangs. The outer is a wreath with a crown at the top.Royal Australian Regiment Badgerifleman, rar, vietnam, beret, skippy badge, hat, cap -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Lockhart, Greg, The Minefield: An Australian Tragedy in Vietnam (Copy 3)
... Australian Task Force (Vietnam) Land mines -- Phuoc Tuy (Vietnam : Province) 8RAR 8 RAR OPeration Hammersley M16 Landmines Brigadier Stuart Graham Operation Pinaroo Operation Leeton In 1967, Brigadier Stuart Graham issued the calamitous order: First Australian Task Force would construct an 11 kilometre 'barrier fence and minefield' containing over 20,000 powerful M16 landmines in Phuoc Tuy Province, Southern Vietnam. ...In 1967, Brigadier Stuart Graham issued the calamitous order: First Australian Task Force would construct an 11 kilometre 'barrier fence and minefield' containing over 20,000 powerful M16 landmines in Phuoc Tuy Province, Southern Vietnam. The purpose of the 'barrier' was to separate and to shield the majority of the population in the south-west province from his enemy's regular forces in the north and east.In 1967, Brigadier Stuart Graham issued the calamitous order: First Australian Task Force would construct an 11 kilometre 'barrier fence and minefield' containing over 20,000 powerful M16 landmines in Phuoc Tuy Province, Southern Vietnam. The purpose of the 'barrier' was to separate and to shield the majority of the population in the south-west province from his enemy's regular forces in the north and east.australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), land mines -- phuoc tuy (vietnam : province), 8rar, 8 rar, operation hammersley, m16 landmines, brigadier stuart graham, operation pinaroo, operation leeton -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Medal - Medal, Replica - A Collection of Five Medals
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast A black board that has "Infantry Combat" badge at top centre and five medals underneath (four rounds medals and one star medal),REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF VIETNAM MEDALS (1963 - 1972) Infantry Combat Badge, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 - 1972 (Issued to national Servicemen) Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 5 RAR Replica Medals Infantry Combat Badge Australian Active Service Medal Vietnam Medal Anniversary Of National Service Medal Republic of Vietnam Campain Medal A black board that has "Infantry Combat" badge at top centre and five medals underneath (four rounds medals and one star medal),REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF VIETNAM MEDALS (1963 - 1972) Infantry Combat Badge, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 - 1972 (Issued to national Servicemen) Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Refer Catalogue No: 118 for description of the replica medals Medal Medal, Replica - A Collection of Five Medals ...A black board that has "Infantry Combat" badge at top centre and five medals underneath (four rounds medals and one star medal),REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF VIETNAM MEDALS (1963 - 1972) Infantry Combat Badge, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 - 1972 (Issued to national Servicemen) Republic of Vietnam Campaign MedalA black board that has "Infantry Combat" badge at top centre and five medals underneath (four rounds medals and one star medal),REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF VIETNAM MEDALS (1963 - 1972) Infantry Combat Badge, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 - 1972 (Issued to national Servicemen) Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Refer Catalogue No: 118 for description of the replica medals5 rar, replica medals, infantry combat badge, australian active service medal, vietnam medal, anniversary of national service medal, republic of vietnam campain medal -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Waldron, Mike Compiled,Culpitt, Ric. ed, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment: 1 RAR 1965/1966, 2016
... Royal Australian Regiment Battalion 1st Royal Australian Regiment 1st Battalion A small booklet celebrating 50th Year Commemorative Issue of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment: 1 RAR 1965/1966 Booklet Booklet Waldron, Mike Compiled,Culpitt, Ric. ed. ...A small booklet celebrating 50th Year Commemorative Issue of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.australia. army. royal australian regiment battalion, 1st, royal australian regiment, 1st battalion -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBadge - RASB- Active Service, C1945
... issued to Australian Defence Force personnel who have rendered warlike service. The badge enables individuals to display their involvement in warlike service while wearing civilian attire. It is worn when the wearing of service medals is not appropriate or possible. WW2 New Guinea Korean Japan 2 Bn RAR ...The Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is a military badge and awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.The Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is issued to Australian Defence Force personnel who have rendered warlike service. The badge enables individuals to display their involvement in warlike service while wearing civilian attire. It is worn when the wearing of service medals is not appropriate or possible. Brass badge features tri-services (with an anchor, wings and Rising Sun) surmounted by the crown, with a boomerang underneath with the text 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE' . The reverse of the badge has a pair of pin clips.Reverse -384439 - issued by the C’wealth Govt. 1945ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMixed media - Framed photograph and Medals, L/Cpl. Neville G Rose
... Service medals issued to VX95196 - 3/400050 Private Neville George ROSE born 17/5/1926 at Coburg. He served with the 3rd Battalion RAR from 28/9/1950 to 30/10/1950 a total of 33 days when he was killed in action in Korea aged 24 years. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Service medals issued to VX95196 - 3/400050 Private Neville George ROSE born 17/5/1926 at Coburg. He served with the 3rd Battalion RAR from 28/9/1950 to 30/10/1950 a total of 33 days when he was killed in action in Korea aged 24 years. ...Service medals issued to VX95196 - 3/400050 Private Neville George ROSE born 17/5/1926 at Coburg. He served with the 3rd Battalion RAR from 28/9/1950 to 30/10/1950 a total of 33 days when he was killed in action in Korea aged 24 years. Military service records currently closed. Timber frame with maroon felt mount containing photograph of soldier, eight medals with attached ribbons two metal badges and plaque.VX95196 - 3/400050 L/Cpl. Neville G. Rose 2/5th Battalion 2nd A.I.F 1st New Guinea Inft. BN 3rd Royal Aust. Regiment Killed in Action Korea 30/10/1950neville g rose, korea, 2/5th battalion 2nd a.i.f., 3rd rar, killed in action -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionMemorabilia - UN Arms band, UN Arm band with RAR badge and AUS flag
... An Australian Army issued UN arm band, probably used in Timor with an AUS flag, UN badge and RAR badge on the arm band. ...The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection 202 Burwood Rd Hawthorn melbourne An Australian Army issued UN arm band, probably used in Timor with an AUS flag, UN badge and RAR badge on the arm band. ...An Australian Army issued UN arm band, probably used in Timor with an AUS flag, UN badge and RAR badge on the arm band. Its framed in a glass with wooden frame -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ephemera - Order of Service, framed
... RAR carried out patrols and conducted ambushes, engaging VC troops and eventually capturing the bunker system. However, it was a costly campaign. In total, over 70 Australians were killed or wounded during the operation. The worst day for mine casualties in Australia's war in Vietnam occurred on 28 February 1970. It became known as 'Black Saturday". Nine members of 8RAR were killed and 29 wounded. This item is the Order of Service from the memorial service held at Nui Dat on 3 April 1970 to honour those killed at Long Hai. It was issued...RAR carried out patrols and conducted ambushes, engaging VC troops and eventually capturing the bunker system. However, it was a costly campaign. In total, over 70 Australians were killed or wounded during the operation. The worst day for mine casualties in Australia's war in Vietnam occurred on 28 February 1970. It became known as 'Black Saturday". Nine members of 8RAR were killed and 29 wounded. This item is the Order of Service from the memorial service held at Nui Dat on 3 April 1970 to honour those killed at Long Hai. It was issued ...Operation Hammersley , 10 February until 9 March 1970, was undertaken by a combined force of: C Company, 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8RAR); armoured personnel carriers from 3 Cavalry Regiment; tanks from 1 Armoured Regiment; sappers from the Royal Australian Engineers; a mortar section from 8RAR’s Support Company; air support, and even a Navy destroyer off-shore to provide gunfire support. The operation aimed to protect 17 Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers, at a quarry in the western foothills of the Long Hai hills. The Long Hai hills were a stronghold for the Viet Cong, who used the caves there as a bunker complex and had planted many landmines and booby traps in the area. Over two fierce weeks, 8 RAR carried out patrols and conducted ambushes, engaging VC troops and eventually capturing the bunker system. However, it was a costly campaign. In total, over 70 Australians were killed or wounded during the operation. The worst day for mine casualties in Australia's war in Vietnam occurred on 28 February 1970. It became known as 'Black Saturday". Nine members of 8RAR were killed and 29 wounded. This item is the Order of Service from the memorial service held at Nui Dat on 3 April 1970 to honour those killed at Long Hai. It was issued to the donor, National Serviceman G G Ravenscroft, who was serving in 1 Platoon, A Company 8RAR during Operation Hammersley, and received a minor shrapnel wound on Black Saturday. This was donated by Cpl (Temp) Geoffrey Grant Ravenscroft (3795037) who was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and served in Vietnam with the 8th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment from November 1969 to July 1970Two typed A-4 pages that have been folded into booklet, now flattened and framed. Listed are the prayers, Bible readings and sermon given, along with the names of the 8 fallen soldiers, and the chaplains who officiated. See media for more information.8rar, long hai, long hai hills, black saturday, 1970, operation hammersley, ravenscroft, geoff ravenscroft, memorial service, c company, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, apc, 3 cavalry regiment, 1 armoured regiment, sappers, royal australian engineers, 17 construction squadron, viet cong, viet cong troops, nui dat, australian national serviceman, 1 platoon, a company, cpl (temp) geoffrey grant ravenscroft, 3795037
