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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Magazine
... ...Remember Vietnam...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast AATTV Magazine Remember Vietnam 'Time' magazine August 10th 1987. ...'Time' magazine August 10th 1987. Title "Remember Viet Nam"aattv, magazine, remember vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, A copy of Chronology of Australian Military involvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973
... Two pages that have been photogcopied out of the book titled Vietnam Remembered Three Decades is a copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973. there is handwritten information on the first page....The Book titled Vietnam Remember is held in the Library on Shelf 31...Vietnam War Chronology of Events Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) Caribou RAAF Royal Australian Air Force National Servoce Act US Marines Da Nang Prime Minister Robert Menzies 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment 1 RAR Bien Hoa US 173 Airborne Brigade Prime Minister Harold Holt 1st Australian Task Force 1 ATF Nui Dat Phuoc Tuy Province 1st Australian Logistic Support Group 1 ALSG Pte Errol Wayne Noack Killed in Action RAAF IROQUOIS Helicopter Battle of Long Tan D Company 6 RAR Royal Australian Regiment President Johnson RAN Royal Australian Navy US 7th Fleet The Gulf of Tonkin Canberra Bomber Tet Offensive Prime Minister John Gorton Fire Support Base Coral and Balmoral Presdient Nixon Prime Minister William (Bill) McHahon Australian Government 4 RAR Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck Prime Minister Gough Whitlam Democratic Republic Of Vietnam The Book titled Vietnam Remember is held in the Library on Shelf 31 Two pages that have been photogcopied out of the book titled Vietnam Remembered Three Decades is a copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973. there is handwritten information on the first page. ...Two pages that have been photogcopied out of the book titled Vietnam Remembered Three Decades is a copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973. there is handwritten information on the first page.The Book titled Vietnam Remember is held in the Library on Shelf 31vietnam war, chronology of events, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), caribou, raaf, royal australian air force, national servoce act, us marines, da nang, prime minister robert menzies, 1st battalion royal australian regiment, 1 rar, bien hoa, us 173 airborne brigade, prime minister harold holt, 1st australian task force, 1 atf, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, 1st australian logistic support group, 1 alsg, pte errol wayne noack, killed in action, raaf iroquois helicopter, battle of long tan, d company, 6 rar, royal australian regiment, president johnson, ran, royal australian navy, us 7th fleet, the gulf of tonkin, canberra bomber, tet offensive, prime minister john gorton, fire support base coral and balmoral, presdient nixon, prime minister william (bill) mchahon, australian government, 4 rar, governor general sir paul hasluck, prime minister gough whitlam, democratic republic of vietnam -
Lara RSL Sub BranchLimited Edition 008/100 Presentation "Vietman Remembered" 1962 - 1973 - Medals Insignia , Badges and Ribbons, Vietnam Remembered 1962-73 Limited Edition 008/100
... Vietnam remembered 1962 - 1973 Limited edition 008.100...Limited Edition 008/100 Presentation of Vietnam Remembered 1962-73 - Dedicated to those Who Served, Suffered and Died....Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Vietnam remembered 1962 - 1973 Limited edition 008.100 Vietnam remembered 1962 - 1973, Limited Edition presentation Dedicated to those who served, suffered and died. ...Vietnam remembered 1962 - 1973 Limited edition 008.100Vietnam remembered 1962 - 1973, Limited Edition presentation Dedicated to those who served, suffered and died. Featuring Medals badges, ribbons and three sheets of paper containing details of the campaign.Limited Edition 008/100 Presentation of Vietnam Remembered 1962-73 - Dedicated to those Who Served, Suffered and Died.On rear of presentation "Limited Edition 008/100 signed Ross E. Smith" Contains Medals, Badges, Ribbons and sheets containg details of the Campaign.vietnam remembered 1962 - 1973, limited edition presentation -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionBook, Victoria Remembers Vietnam, 2017
... Hardback book titled "Victoria Remembers Vietnam: A Journey of Remembrance , Commemoration and Celebration" published on to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan....Victoria Remembers Vietnam Book ...Book published to highlight the involvement of Victorian servicemen and servicewomen in the Vietnam War (1964-1972)Hardback book titled "Victoria Remembers Vietnam: A Journey of Remembrance , Commemoration and Celebration" published on to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.south vietnam, victoria, veterans, long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
... Vietnam is the land that God forgot, but I've been there and I remember: Vietnam 70-71 Saigon B-52H Bomber...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Zippo Lighter B52 Vietnam is the land that God forgot, but I've been there and I remember: Vietnam 70-71 Saigon B-52H Bomber Silver lighter with inscription engraved. ...Silver lighter with inscription engraved.Vietnam is the land that God forgot, but I've been there and I remember: Vietnam 70-71 Saigon B-52H Bomberzippo lighter, b52 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Banner, Honouring our Vietnam Veterans
... Material banner. Remembering Vietnam War 1962-1975 badge; Rememberance Day poem; Three soldiers with guns. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War (1961-1975) Remembrance Day Material banner. Remembering Vietnam War 1962-1975 badge; Rememberance Day poem; Three soldiers with guns. ...Material banner. Remembering Vietnam War 1962-1975 badge; Rememberance Day poem; Three soldiers with guns. Many poppies & an image of a tank. Attached with a wooden dowel.vietnam war (1961-1975), remembrance day -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchAustralian Mint Coin
... Silver coin "remembering Australian Involvement Vietnam War 1962-1972...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Medals Vietnam Army Commem. Silver coin "remembering Australian Involvement Vietnam War 1962-1972 Australian Mint Coin ...Commem. Silver coin "remembering Australian Involvement Vietnam War 1962-1972medals, vietnam, army -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Picture - Framed
... Vietnam Remembered. Service held on Long Tan site 2nd tour of 6th battalion 1969-1970 in memory of the Battle of Long Tan 18-7-1966. ...Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 330 Heinz Lane Invermay Park goldfields Vietnam Remembered. Service held on Long Tan site 2nd tour of 6th battalion 1969-1970 in memory of the Battle of Long Tan 18-7-1966. ...Vietnam Remembered. Service held on Long Tan site 2nd tour of 6th battalion 1969-1970 in memory of the Battle of Long Tan 18-7-1966. Bill Akell 4th soldier back in party on right of picture.vietnam war, 1962-75, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Remember Them, 2009
... Vietnam War. This book is of some local interest as it contains information on war memorials and war heroes in Warrnambool and other district localities. It will be useful for research melbourne shrine of rememberance ...This book gives details of the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, war memorials and monuments in suburbs and towns and cities around Victoria and descriptions of the lives of some Victoria war heroes of the Boer War, World Wars One and Two, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.This book is of some local interest as it contains information on war memorials and war heroes in Warrnambool and other district localities. It will be useful for research This is a hard cover book with a multi-coloured paper dust jacket with an image of a soldier on the front and yellow and white lettering. The book is red-coloured with white lettering on the spine. Cover – A Guide to Victoria’s Wartime Heritage – Remember Themmelbourne shrine of rememberance, war history, warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFilm - Video (DVD), Eltham District Historical Society Inc. et al, Rededication Ceremony, Shire of Eltham War Memorial, Kangaroo Ground, 8 November 2001
... rememberance and the surrounding Memorial Park. The Committee arranged to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. ...rememberance and the surrounding Memorial Park. The Committee arranged to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. ...Rededication of Memorial Tower on its 75th anniversary to those who served in Armed Conflicts between 1948 and 1972. Harry Gillham, President of the Eltham District Historical Society and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Shire of Eltham War memorial tower of rememberance and the surrounding Memorial Park. The Committee arranged to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. The plaques were funded by public donations and cost $10,000. The community donated via donation boxes placed at Eltham Library. NL 140 Sept 2001 Governor John landy and other digniaries attended the event for the unveiling of the plaque. Governor Landy unveiled the plaque which was attached to the historical tower in November 2001.75th anniversary, dean stewart, dedication, dennis ward, governor of victoria, harry gilham, john landy, kangaroo ground, mick woiwod, rededication ceremony, shire of eltham memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, shire of eltham war memorial tower, sigmund jorgensen, war memorial tower, fran bailey mp, des burgess, jim wandin, cr. penny mullinar, cr. phillip hughes, cr. bill penrose, nillumbik shire council, rsl - diamond valley veterans, victorian police, australian army, country fire authority, cfa, salvation army, army church, kangaroo ground primary school, kangaroo ground tower committee, nicholas pelling, catherine dale (nsc ceo) -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: Vietnam Remembered - Includes the names of all those who served (2 COPIES)
... Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road Author: Kenneth Maddocks Publisher: Weldon Publishing, N.S.W. 1990 BOOK: Vietnam Remembered - Includes the names of all those who served (2 COPIES) Book ... -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: A War Remembered - The Vietnam Experience
... Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road AUTHOR: Stephen Weiss, Clark Dougan, David Fulghum & Denis Kennedy; PUBLISHER: Boston Publishing Company; 1986 BOOK: A War Remembered - The Vietnam Experience Book ... -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: Victoria Remembers - A Journey of Remembrance, Commemoration and Celebration
... Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road PUBLISHER: Vietnam Veterans Association, Australia; 2017 BOOK: Victoria Remembers - A Journey of Remembrance, Commemoration and Celebration. ... -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Governor Landy with assistance from Harry Gilham unveils the Korea-Borneo plaque, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 08 November 2011
... Vietnam 1962-1973 - on the memorial's 75th anniversary to those who served in Armed Conflicts between 1948 and 1972. Harry Gillham, President of EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. ...Vietnam 1962-1973 - on the memorial's 75th anniversary to those who served in Armed Conflicts between 1948 and 1972. Harry Gillham, President of EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. ...Victorian State Governor John Landy AC, MBE, re-dedicates the 75-year-old Memorial Tower of Remembrance at Kangaroo Ground with the unveiling of the cast bronze plaques which recognize the Australian participation in the Armed Conflicts of Korea 1950-1953, Borneo 1962-1966, Malaya 1948-1960, and Vietnam 1962-1973 - on the memorial's 75th anniversary to those who served in Armed Conflicts between 1948 and 1972. Harry Gillham, President of EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. The Committee decided to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. The plaques were funded by public donations and cost $10,000. The community donated via donation boxes placed at Eltham Library. NL 140 Sept 2001 Governor John landy and other digniaries attended the event for the unveiling of the plaque. Gov Landy unveiled the plaque which was attached to the historical tower in November 2001. Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, governor of victoria, john landy, harry gilham -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Bronze plaque for the Korea (1950-1953) and Borneo (1962-1966) conflicts, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... Rememberance and the surrounding park. The Committee decided to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. ...Rememberance and the surrounding park. The Committee decided to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. ...Harry Gillham, President and EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. The Committee decided to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. The plaques were funded by public donations and cost $10,000. The community donated via donation boxes placed at Eltham Library. NL 140 Sept 2001 Governor John landy and other digniaries attended the event where the Governor unveiled the plaque which was attached to the historical tower in November 2001. Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, plaques -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Winston Oliver Parry, Battles, Heroes and Humour in the RAR, 2007
... Vietnam. I have once again endeavored to have the stories written by the real soldiers who were there. A number of the stories have been published before in books (ie) "Korea Remembered" and other military publications. ...This book concentrates on the battles of the Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Borneo and Vietnam. I have once again endeavored to have the stories written by the real soldiers who were there. A number of the stories have been published before in books (ie) "Korea Remembered" and other military publications.Ill, maps, p.302.non-fictionThis book concentrates on the battles of the Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Borneo and Vietnam. I have once again endeavored to have the stories written by the real soldiers who were there. A number of the stories have been published before in books (ie) "Korea Remembered" and other military publications.australia - army - royal australian regiment, vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, George Pemberton, Vietnam remembered, 2009
... Ill, notes, p.308. Vietnam remembered Book George Pemberton New Holland ...This book assesses what the Vietnam War meant - on the battlefield and in Australia. Includes the names of all those who served and images from both the homefront and the front lines.Ill, notes, p.308.non-fictionThis book assesses what the Vietnam War meant - on the battlefield and in Australia. Includes the names of all those who served and images from both the homefront and the front lines.vietnam war 1961-1975, australia - politics and government - 1961-1975 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Boston Publishing Company, A war remembered, 1986
... Vietnam. Index, Bibliography, ill, maps, p.192. A war remembered Book Boston Publishing Company Boston Publishing Company ...Photography, maps, and eyewitness accounts describe the War in Vietnam.Index, Bibliography, ill, maps, p.192.non-fictionPhotography, maps, and eyewitness accounts describe the War in Vietnam.vietnam war 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 20th century -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Hutchinson, Garrie, Remember them : a guide to Victoria's wartime heritage, 2007
... City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne war memorials soldier monuments soldiers World War one World War Two korean war Vietnam War South African War monuments ""Remember them" has been funded by the Government of Victoria, and produced by the Veteran's Unit, Department of Planning and Community Development." ...""Remember them" has been funded by the Government of Victoria, and produced by the Veteran's Unit, Department of Planning and Community Development."--Title page verso.308 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; non-fiction""Remember them" has been funded by the Government of Victoria, and produced by the Veteran's Unit, Department of Planning and Community Development."--Title page verso.war memorials, soldier monuments, soldiers, world war one, world war two, korean war, vietnam war, south african war, monuments -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchVietnam War Badges, Late 20th Century
... Vietnam War Series. Badges honouring all who fought and died in the Vietrnam Was 1962-1972. We will remember them....Vietnam War Series. Badges honouring all who fought and died in the Vietrnam Was 1962-1972. We will remember them. ...This gift box was made on behalf of the ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee of Queensland. There is no release date on the gift boxThis gift box is an original as presented by the ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee, Queensland.An oblong display case (folds into a square) with 6 badges from the Vietnam period. Photos on the front and rear covers.The Vietnam War Series. Badges honouring all who fought and died in the Vietrnam Was 1962-1972. We will remember them.anzac day commemorative committee, queensland, vietnam war series -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Remembering the last trams", 5/08/2008 12:00:00 AM
... Remembering the Last Trams" in the Mr Story Our History - special publication of the day. Reports on an interview with Richard Gilbert and his memories on the last trams in Ballarat. Describes the formation of the BTPS. Features a photo of Richard by Lachlan Bence, standing by the door of No. 40. Other articles feature Bryan Nicholls and the Vietnam...Remembering the Last Trams" in the Mr Story Our History - special publication of the day. Reports on an interview with Richard Gilbert and his memories on the last trams in Ballarat. Describes the formation of the BTPS. Features a photo of Richard by Lachlan Bence, standing by the door of No. 40. Other articles feature Bryan Nicholls and the Vietnam ...Has a strong association with one of the founding members of the BTM and yields information about the closure of the tram system in Ballarat.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 5 August 2008, titled "Remembering the Last Trams" in the Mr Story Our History - special publication of the day. Reports on an interview with Richard Gilbert and his memories on the last trams in Ballarat. Describes the formation of the BTPS. Features a photo of Richard by Lachlan Bence, standing by the door of No. 40. Other articles feature Bryan Nicholls and the Vietnam War, Don Kelly and the Linton fires of 1998 Keith Day and the Falkland Islands war, Herman Ruyg and the arrest of a murderer, Peter Davies and McDonalds at Bakery Hill and John Zulic and the construction of Sovereign Hill.btps, closure, last tram -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Tie
... Veterans of the era often remember them as being too short. 7RAR Woods 2783285 Vietnam tie service dress service uniform A straight tie made from khaki knitted fabric with hemmed sides but square unhemmed ends. ...An army issue tie as part of non-combat uniform worn by national Serviceman Pte D G Woods, No: 2783285, who served in 7RAR in 1967. These ties were primarily worn with Service Dress (both summer and winter versions) and General Duty dress. Veterans of the era often remember them as being too short.A straight tie made from khaki knitted fabric with hemmed sides but square unhemmed ends.7rar, woods, 2783285, vietnam, tie, service dress, service uniform -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, Rod Searle et al, Call sign Vampire, 2021
... A consequence of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.Our hope is that the readers of Call Sign VAMPIRE gain an insight into what it meant to go to a war that polarised public opinion, and impacted the physical and mental well being of so many young soldiers and personnel dealing with the consequential casualties and despair. We also hope that you come to understand why as young Australians we are so proud to have been part of a unit that as Roger Nation remembers ...This inside story of an Australian Field Hospital during the Vietnam War is told through a compilation of operational facts interspersed with the personal experiences of those who served and the patients who passed through the hospital doors, into their care.Call Sign VAMPIRE provides a window into the frenetic world of a military hospital in a war zone through evocative, sometimes confronting imagery. In this environment time was of the essence and life often hung in the balance.The wounded, "... they were scared, frightened, shocked and they weren't coping. Generally, when the chopper landed, they weren't coping. No. They were in shock, incoherent and it was no good asking them what had happened, or where they'd been, because twenty minutes before they were in contact with the enemy ..." Ron NolanAt the 1st Australian Field Hospital the battle for life and limb was often challenging and intense. Medical services provided by the hospital were of such a high standard that the survival rate, for soldiers arriving at the hospital alive, was 99%.This success rate still stands today as a truly remarkable achievement!The hospital comprised triage, operating theatres, pathology, pharmacy, X-ray, physiotherapy, psychiatry, outpatients, RAP, a six-bed intensive care ward and 50 bed medical and 50 bed surgical ward. It was also supported by a Q-store, an orderly room, messes and accommodation. Units attached to the hospital were the 33rd Dental Unit, 1st Field Medical and Dental Stores, 1st Field Hygiene Company, Chaplains and Australian Red Cross representatives.Our book is a celebration of the dedication, temerity and care of a unique group of Australians, thrown together to get on with the job of treating the injured and wounded. A consequence of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.Our hope is that the readers of Call Sign VAMPIRE gain an insight into what it meant to go to a war that polarised public opinion, and impacted the physical and mental well being of so many young soldiers and personnel dealing with the consequential casualties and despair. We also hope that you come to understand why as young Australians we are so proud to have been part of a unit that as Roger Nation remembers, "... welded together to form a team of world class standard" and why our camaraderie has continued to this day. - from Trove record.Hardcover, cloth bound, burgundy book with a white dust jacket. The dust jacket shows an image of six people ducking from the force of the wind coming from the helicopter that is landing behind them, there is blue cloudy sky above. Across the sky is printed the title. The book is housed in a burgundy clth covered slipcase.non-fictionThis inside story of an Australian Field Hospital during the Vietnam War is told through a compilation of operational facts interspersed with the personal experiences of those who served and the patients who passed through the hospital doors, into their care.Call Sign VAMPIRE provides a window into the frenetic world of a military hospital in a war zone through evocative, sometimes confronting imagery. In this environment time was of the essence and life often hung in the balance.The wounded, "... they were scared, frightened, shocked and they weren't coping. Generally, when the chopper landed, they weren't coping. No. They were in shock, incoherent and it was no good asking them what had happened, or where they'd been, because twenty minutes before they were in contact with the enemy ..." Ron NolanAt the 1st Australian Field Hospital the battle for life and limb was often challenging and intense. Medical services provided by the hospital were of such a high standard that the survival rate, for soldiers arriving at the hospital alive, was 99%.This success rate still stands today as a truly remarkable achievement!The hospital comprised triage, operating theatres, pathology, pharmacy, X-ray, physiotherapy, psychiatry, outpatients, RAP, a six-bed intensive care ward and 50 bed medical and 50 bed surgical ward. It was also supported by a Q-store, an orderly room, messes and accommodation. Units attached to the hospital were the 33rd Dental Unit, 1st Field Medical and Dental Stores, 1st Field Hygiene Company, Chaplains and Australian Red Cross representatives.Our book is a celebration of the dedication, temerity and care of a unique group of Australians, thrown together to get on with the job of treating the injured and wounded. A consequence of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.Our hope is that the readers of Call Sign VAMPIRE gain an insight into what it meant to go to a war that polarised public opinion, and impacted the physical and mental well being of so many young soldiers and personnel dealing with the consequential casualties and despair. We also hope that you come to understand why as young Australians we are so proud to have been part of a unit that as Roger Nation remembers, "... welded together to form a team of world class standard" and why our camaraderie has continued to this day. - from Trove record. 1st australian field hospital, vietnam war -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, Rod Searle et al, Call sign Vampire, 2021
... A consequence of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.Our hope is that the readers of Call Sign VAMPIRE gain an insight into what it meant to go to a war that polarised public opinion, and impacted the physical and mental well being of so many young soldiers and personnel dealing with the consequential casualties and despair. We also hope that you come to understand why as young Australians we are so proud to have been part of a unit that as Roger Nation remembers ...This inside story of an Australian Field Hospital during the Vietnam War is told through a compilation of operational facts interspersed with the personal experiences of those who served and the patients who passed through the hospital doors, into their care.Call Sign VAMPIRE provides a window into the frenetic world of a military hospital in a war zone through evocative, sometimes confronting imagery. In this environment time was of the essence and life often hung in the balance.The wounded, "... they were scared, frightened, shocked and they weren't coping. Generally, when the chopper landed, they weren't coping. No. They were in shock, incoherent and it was no good asking them what had happened, or where they'd been, because twenty minutes before they were in contact with the enemy ..." Ron NolanAt the 1st Australian Field Hospital the battle for life and limb was often challenging and intense. Medical services provided by the hospital were of such a high standard that the survival rate, for soldiers arriving at the hospital alive, was 99%.This success rate still stands today as a truly remarkable achievement!The hospital comprised triage, operating theatres, pathology, pharmacy, X-ray, physiotherapy, psychiatry, outpatients, RAP, a six-bed intensive care ward and 50 bed medical and 50 bed surgical ward. It was also supported by a Q-store, an orderly room, messes and accommodation. Units attached to the hospital were the 33rd Dental Unit, 1st Field Medical and Dental Stores, 1st Field Hygiene Company, Chaplains and Australian Red Cross representatives.Our book is a celebration of the dedication, temerity and care of a unique group of Australians, thrown together to get on with the job of treating the injured and wounded. A consequence of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.Our hope is that the readers of Call Sign VAMPIRE gain an insight into what it meant to go to a war that polarised public opinion, and impacted the physical and mental well being of so many young soldiers and personnel dealing with the consequential casualties and despair. We also hope that you come to understand why as young Australians we are so proud to have been part of a unit that as Roger Nation remembers, "... welded together to form a team of world class standard" and why our camaraderie has continued to this day. - from Trove record.Hardcover, cloth bound, burgundy book with a white dust jacket. The dust jacket shows an image of six people ducking from the force of the wind coming from the helicopter that is landing behind them, there is blue cloudy sky above. Across the sky is printed the title. The book is housed in a burgundy cloth covered slipcase.non-fictionThis inside story of an Australian Field Hospital during the Vietnam War is told through a compilation of operational facts interspersed with the personal experiences of those who served and the patients who passed through the hospital doors, into their care.Call Sign VAMPIRE provides a window into the frenetic world of a military hospital in a war zone through evocative, sometimes confronting imagery. In this environment time was of the essence and life often hung in the balance.The wounded, "... they were scared, frightened, shocked and they weren't coping. Generally, when the chopper landed, they weren't coping. No. They were in shock, incoherent and it was no good asking them what had happened, or where they'd been, because twenty minutes before they were in contact with the enemy ..." Ron NolanAt the 1st Australian Field Hospital the battle for life and limb was often challenging and intense. Medical services provided by the hospital were of such a high standard that the survival rate, for soldiers arriving at the hospital alive, was 99%.This success rate still stands today as a truly remarkable achievement!The hospital comprised triage, operating theatres, pathology, pharmacy, X-ray, physiotherapy, psychiatry, outpatients, RAP, a six-bed intensive care ward and 50 bed medical and 50 bed surgical ward. It was also supported by a Q-store, an orderly room, messes and accommodation. Units attached to the hospital were the 33rd Dental Unit, 1st Field Medical and Dental Stores, 1st Field Hygiene Company, Chaplains and Australian Red Cross representatives.Our book is a celebration of the dedication, temerity and care of a unique group of Australians, thrown together to get on with the job of treating the injured and wounded. A consequence of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.Our hope is that the readers of Call Sign VAMPIRE gain an insight into what it meant to go to a war that polarised public opinion, and impacted the physical and mental well being of so many young soldiers and personnel dealing with the consequential casualties and despair. We also hope that you come to understand why as young Australians we are so proud to have been part of a unit that as Roger Nation remembers, "... welded together to form a team of world class standard" and why our camaraderie has continued to this day. - from Trove record. 1st australian field hospital, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Australia. Dept. of Veterans' Affairs. Public Affairs Section, Vietnam Remembered: Three Decades On Part 2
... Booklets in 2 folders Vietnam Remembered: Three Decades On Part 2 Book Australia. ...Australia's military involvement in the Vietnam Conflict was the longest in duration of any war in Australia's history.Booklets in 2 foldersAustralia's military involvement in the Vietnam Conflict was the longest in duration of any war in Australia's history.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - anniversaries, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chronology, terendak cemetery - malaysia, kranji war cemetery, nui dat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Cole-Adams, Jennet. Gauld Judy, Here They Come: A day to remember
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Children Anzac Day An A3 Booklet telling the stroy of ANZAC Day for children Here They Come: A day to remember Booklet Cole-Adams, Jennet. ...An A3 Booklet telling the stroy of ANZAC Day for childrenAn A3 Booklet telling the stroy of ANZAC Day for childrenchildren, anzac day -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Cole-Adams Jennet, Gauld Judy, Here They Come: A day to remember - Learning activities
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Children Anzac Day Here they come - A day tor remember is published by the Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) for students in Australian Primary Schools Here They Come: A day to remember - Learning activities Booklet Cole-Adams Jennet, Gauld Judy ...Here they come - A day tor remember is published by the Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) for students in Australian Primary SchoolsHere they come - A day tor remember is published by the Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) for students in Australian Primary Schoolschildren, anzac day -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Australian War Memorial, Vietnam: Their Place In History: The Australian War Memorial remembers those who served in Vietnam
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