Showing 33 items matching "rifleman"
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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomAide-Memoire Card (2 copies), Coaching the Rifleman, 1960's
... Coaching the Rifleman...A tri-folded card for coaching the rifleman, showing target grouping, faults and correction measures, coaching procedures etc...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne small arms training A tri-folded card for coaching the rifleman, showing target grouping, faults and correction measures, coaching procedures etc Coaching the Rifleman Aide-Memoire Card (2 copies) HQ 3 Division ...A tri-folded card for coaching the rifleman, showing target grouping, faults and correction measures, coaching procedures etcsmall arms training -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman (All Arms) 1970 (Copy 3), 1970
... Australian Army: Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman (All Arms) 1970 (Copy 3)......Rifleman...Australian Army: Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman (All Arms) 1970 (Copy 3) Booklet Australian Army ...A cream coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand side reads DSN 7610-66-036-6422. There are two rubber stamp marks on the front which are very faint. Under the Australian Coat of Arms is the information of the booklet. The booklet is held together by two metal staples.australia - armed forces - service manuals, coaching, battle shot, rifleman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Australian Army: Coaching The Battle Shot Rifleman (All Arms) 1970 (Copy 1), 1970
... Australian Army: Coaching The Battle Shot Rifleman (All Arms) 1970 (Copy 1)......Rifleman...Australian Army: Coaching The Battle Shot Rifleman (All Arms) 1970 (Copy 1) Booklet Australian Army ...A cream coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand corner reads DSN 7610-66-036-6422. Under the Australian Army insignia is the description of the booklet. The booklet is held together with two metal staples. booklet, australian army, rifleman, coaching, battle shot -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Australian Army: Coaching The Battle Shot Rifleman (All Arms) 1970 (Copy 2), 1970
... Australian Army: Coaching The Battle Shot Rifleman (All Arms) 1970 (Copy 2)......Rifleman...Australian Army: Coaching The Battle Shot Rifleman (All Arms) 1970 (Copy 2) Booklet Australian Army ...A cream coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand corner reads DSN 7610-66-036-6422. Under the Australian Army insignia is the description of the booklet. The booklet is held together with two metal staples. booklet, australian army, rifleman, coaching, battle shot -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman (All arms) (Copy 2), 1970
... Australian Army: Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman (All arms) (Copy 2)......Rifleman...Australian Army: Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman (All arms) (Copy 2) Booklet Australian Army ...A cream coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand corder reads DSN 7610-66-036-6422. Under the Australian Army insignai are the details of the booklet. There are two rusty metal staples down the spine of the booklet.australian army, coaching, the battle shot, rifleman, booklet -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman (All arms) (Copy 1), 1970
... Australian Army: Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman (All arms) (Copy 1)......Rifleman...Australian Army: Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman (All arms) (Copy 1) Booklet Australian Army ...A cream coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand corder reads DSN 7610-66-036-6422. Under the Australian Army insignai are the details of the booklet. There are two rusty metal staples down the spine of the booklet.australian army, coaching, the battle shot, rifleman, booklet -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBooklet, Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman 1970, 1970
... Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman 1970...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne DSN 7610-66-036-6422 A soft covered 8 page booklet to assist coaches on the rifle range in their duties Coaching the Battle Shot Rifleman 1970 Booklet ...A soft covered 8 page booklet to assist coaches on the rifle range in their dutiesDSN 7610-66-036-6422 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Melson, Charles, U.S. Marine Rifleman in Vietnam 1965-73, 1998
... U.S. Marine Rifleman in Vietnam 1965-73....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast HISTORY -- Military -- Vietnam War US Marine Fifleman This volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in Vietnam U.S. Marine Rifleman in Vietnam 1965-73. Book Book Melson, Charles ...This volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in VietnamThis volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in Vietnamhistory -- military -- vietnam war, us marine fifleman -
Streatham and District Historical SocietyPicture, Russell Adams 1965-1967
... Black & white rectangular photo of Russell Henry Adams in uniform of the rifleman of the 6RAR Vietnam V3787341...Also in pencil the words "Vietnam V3787341 Rifleman 6RAR + 2RAR Service 29/9/1965-28/9/1967...Also in pencil the words "Vietnam V3787341 Rifleman 6RAR + 2RAR Service 29/9/1965-28/9/1967 Black & white rectangular photo of Russell Henry Adams in uniform of the rifleman of the 6RAR Vietnam V3787341 Russell Adams 1965-1967 Picture ...This picture shows the tipical uniform of the time of conflict in Vietnam worn by Australian soldiers. Russell Henry Adams was one of thousands that went to service for the country. This war was between the South and North of Vietnam and the American troops also were involved. The conflict seen many men killed or wounded and was not a very popular conflict with many back home and overseas.Demonstrats Australias involvement in the Vietnam conflict during the 1960s.Black & white rectangular photo of Russell Henry Adams in uniform of the rifleman of the 6RAR Vietnam V3787341Writting in blue pen across back os the words "Russell Henry Adams". Also in pencil the words "Vietnam V3787341 Rifleman 6RAR + 2RAR Service 29/9/1965-28/9/1967soldiers, east, henry, conflict, streatham, westmere, mininera, nerrin, wars, russell, adams -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Headwear - Beret, Royal Australian Regiment
... Rifleman...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 -
Linton and District Historical Society IncMedal, Victorian Rifle Association Medal, 1907, 1907
... Round, silver medal with embossed rifleman on front, and spring pin fastener on back....Round, silver medal with embossed rifleman on front, and spring pin fastener on back. ...Won by Robert Hogan at the Victorian Rifle Association 1907 affiliated clubs competition. Found and donated by his great niece- Faye Stokie Ryan.Round, silver medal with embossed rifleman on front, and spring pin fastener on back."Affiliated Clubs-Medal-V.R.A ". On back: Won by R. Hogan, Linton, Score 160, 1907".robert hogan, linton rifle club, victorian rifle association, medals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind the Wire
... B. 1945. Forward Scout, Rifleman, Nui Dat, May 1966-May 1967. Service No. 2781305....B. 1945. Forward Scout, Rifleman, Nui Dat, May 1966-May 1967. Service No. 2781305. ...Kevin Borger. B. 1945. Forward Scout, Rifleman, Nui Dat, May 1966-May 1967. Service No. 2781305.5 rar, behind the wire -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Painting, Brendan Kincaide OAM JP
... Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. national Service conscript. Served as a Rifleman with 3 RAR and 9 RAR...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Painting Vietnam Lest We Forget Brendan Kincaide OAM Order Of Australia 3 RAR 9 RAR Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. national Service conscript. Served as a Rifleman with 3 RAR and 9 RAR An original painting of Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. ...An original painting of Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. In the background is Brendan Kincaide in full kit including weapons. In the foreground is a portrait of Brendan Kincaide in recent years wearing him medals.Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. national Service conscript. Served as a Rifleman with 3 RAR and 9 RARpainting, vietnam lest we forget, brendan kincaide oam, order of australia, 3 rar, 9 rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Soldier's Pay Book Belonging to Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127)
... ...Rifleman...During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge....During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge. ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service but was only in the Australian Army from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 a total of 1 year and 183 days. Reason for Pte Swainston’s discharge: Having completed the prescribed period of service in the ARAS (NS). During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge.The pay book that belonged to Pte Neil Ernest Swainston 3801127. The pay book front cover is brown plastic with black information on the front. There is a blue tape down the left hand side and a green tape in the top right hand corner. The cover has come away from the book and the back cover is missing. Page 1 of shows that this pay book was issued on the 21-4-71.army paybook, soldier's pay book, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, australian national serviceman, recruit and corps training, rifleman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - National Service training letter
... ...Rifleman...During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge....During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge. ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service but was only in the Australian Army from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 a total of 1 year and 183 days. Reason for Pte Swainston’s discharge: Having completed the prescribed period of service in the ARAS (NS). During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge.Four page proforma letter from Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel K. H. Kirkland, 2n. Recruit Training Battalion Puckapunyal to inform Pte N E Swainston of details of the 70-day basic training for conscripted soldiers. Details of training conditions are itemised.conscription, training, national service - australia, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, recruit and corps training, infantry, rifleman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - Certificate of Discharge
... ...Rifleman...During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge....During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge. ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service but was only in the Australian Army from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 a total of 1 year and 183 days. Reason for Pte Swainston’s discharge: Having completed the prescribed period of service in the ARAS (NS). During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge.A copy of Australian Military Forces - Central Army records Office addressed to Mr. N.E. Swainston saying that his Certificate of Discharge No P123910 is enclosed. This is signed by a Major (unknown) for Col McCausland. Officer in Charge.australian military forces, central army records office, col w.j.a. mccausland, officer in charge, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, australian national serviceman, recruit and corps training, infantry, rifleman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - Call-up Notice for Mr N.E. Swainston, NS27 (Rev 5/65)
... ...Rifleman...During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge....During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge. ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service but was only in the Australian Army from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 a total of 1 year and 183 days. Reason for Pte Swainston’s discharge: Having completed the prescribed period of service in the ARAS (NS). During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge.Pro-forma call-up notice issued by Department of Labour and National Service to N E Swainston on 6th April 1971 advising that he has been called up for national service with the Military Forces of the Commonwealth and is to present himself at Engineer's Training Depot, Swan Street, Melbourne on 21st April 1971 at 9.00am. Details are typed in, National Service Registration Office address stamped on in purple. Signed by PH Cook- Secretary, the document advises recipient what to do if he should become ill or injured prior to the set date, and how to claim related expenses.call-up, conscription, swainston collection, department of labour and national service, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, australian national serviceman, recruit and corps training, regimental duties, rifleman -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE ARMY 1969
... Inside, Main points, "PT662 - 3790932 Private Graeme Arthur Jones - 1/2/67 - 31/1/69 - 28.2.69 - Rifleman"...Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. .1) This document accompanied the Discharge Certificate (.2) and Will advising Graeme to sign the Certificate of Discharge now having completed his prescribed period of service in the ARAS (NS) which included 1 year & 93 days service in Malaya with 8RAR. certificate discharge g a jones Inside, Main points, "PT662 - 3790932 Private Graeme Arthur Jones - 1/2/67 - 31/1/69 - 28.2.69 - Rifleman" .1) Document, paper, all print in black, copy of original. .2) Discharge Certificate AAF - A16, brown buckram covers with black text on front, rear is blank. ...Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. .1) This document accompanied the Discharge Certificate (.2) and Will advising Graeme to sign the Certificate of Discharge now having completed his prescribed period of service in the ARAS (NS) which included 1 year & 93 days service in Malaya with 8RAR..1) Document, paper, all print in black, copy of original. .2) Discharge Certificate AAF - A16, brown buckram covers with black text on front, rear is blank. Inside has one page pasted in partially, yellowish colour, all print in black, entries typed in black and signed same.Inside, Main points, "PT662 - 3790932 Private Graeme Arthur Jones - 1/2/67 - 31/1/69 - 28.2.69 - Rifleman"certificate, discharge, g a jones -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ceremorial Object, David J Thomas
... David J Thomas 21 enlisted Rifleman. One of eighteen Australian Soldiers killed at Battle of Long Tan, from chest wounds...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Wooden Cross David J Thomas David J Thomas 21 enlisted Rifleman. One of eighteen Australian Soldiers killed at Battle of Long Tan, from chest wounds Grey Wooden Cross with name and Photograph and story of deceased soldier. ...Grey Wooden Cross with name and Photograph and story of deceased soldier. Signed up Sept 6th 1965 and died eleven months later from chest woundsDavid J Thomas 21 enlisted Rifleman. One of eighteen Australian Soldiers killed at Battle of Long Tan, from chest woundswooden cross, david j thomas -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - TACTICAL HANDLING OFTANKS, British War Office, 1949
... On the front is an image of two tanks and two rifleman advancing thru a destroyed village. ...On the front is an image of two tanks and two rifleman advancing thru a destroyed village. ...Item in the collection re Lt Col J Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.This is a pocket size booklet. Cover is Khaki cardboard. On the front is an image of two tanks and two rifleman advancing thru a destroyed village. It has 45 pages of text and signal nets.Written in ink of outside front cover is "Sgt Swatton 3/92464".passchendaele barracks trust, tank warfare, book -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Model - Model, M113 APC cutaway
... Cutaway model of M113 APC includes crew and rifleman sitting on top. All hatches are open. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast M113 APC Cutaway model Model Safety water operation instructions on inside of trim vane on front Cutaway model of M113 APC includes crew and rifleman sitting on top. All hatches are open. ...Cutaway model of M113 APC includes crew and rifleman sitting on top. All hatches are open. Jerry cans and packs can be seen inside. Olive drab on orange plinth.Safety water operation instructions on inside of trim vane on frontm113 apc, cutaway model, model -
City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Artwork, Boer War Memorial by James White, 1906
... A British soldier is being succoured by an Australian mounted rifleman. ...A British soldier is being succoured by an Australian mounted rifleman. Boer War Memorial by James White Artwork, other Public Artwork James White ...The Boer War Memorial was created by sculptor James White in honour of Australian Soldiers who fought in the South African War (1899-1902). White used the electrolytic copper deposit method to produce this large statue, which is sometimes mistaken for a cast bronze work. The Foundation stone was laid on 18 May 1901 by H.R.H The Duke of York (George V). The sculpture was unveiled on the 1st November 1906 by His Excellency Baron Northcote G.C.I.E., C.B. Governor General of Australia and then Mayor of Ballarat, J. J. Brokenshire. Bravery and mateship are beautifully captured in depiction of a scene taken straight from the battlegrounds. Today the memorial is a much-photographed tribute and exploration of the friendships and struggles of men at war. A proud cavalry horse bears the weight of two men in the chaos of the battlefield. The Boer War in Africa was an early example of the Australian Colonies sacrificing men and equipment for Britain to defend it’s Empire against colonial insurgence. The memorial is of historical and aesthetic significance to the people of Ballarat.Horse and figures, bronze mounted on bluestone base and granite plinth, plaques list the war dead. The artwork depicts two soldiers and a horse. A British soldier is being succoured by an Australian mounted rifleman. In honour of Australian Soldiers who fought in South Africa 1899-1902. Foundation stone laid 18th May 1901 by H.R.H The Duke of York (George V). Unveiled 1st November 1906 by His Excellency Baron Northcote G.C.I.E., C.B. Governor General of Australia. J. H. Barker Chairman. J. J. Brokenshire Mayorboer war, south africa monument -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ceremorial Object, James M. Houston
... Private Houston was a rifleman with 6 RAR. K.I.A. Battle of Long Tan at Phuoc Tuy 18/8/1966....Private Houston was a rifleman with 6 RAR. K.I.A. Battle of Long Tan at Phuoc Tuy 18/8/1966. ...Grey coloured wooden cross with a photograph of James & his Service History.James M. Houston, 22, Walsend NSW. Station hand before enlisting, Aug 1965. Private Houston was a rifleman with 6 RAR. K.I.A. Battle of Long Tan at Phuoc Tuy 18/8/1966.houston, james m. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ceremorial Object, Denis J. McCormack
... He was a Private Rifleman with Delta Coy, 6 RAR. He died August 18, 1966 in the Battle of Long Tan....He was a Private Rifleman with Delta Coy, 6 RAR. He died August 18, 1966 in the Battle of Long Tan. ...Grey coloured wooden cross. Denis J. McCormack - 21 - from Adelaide, S.A. Nickname Wheels; conscript McCormack left Padua Colletge, Kedron, Brisbane. He was a Private Rifleman with Delta Coy, 6 RAR. He died August 18, 1966 in the Battle of Long Tan.Story of service.denis j. mccormack -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - Navy Expert Rifleman Medal. 4, USA - Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal. 5. ...USA - Navy Expert Rifleman Medal. 4, USA - Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal. 5. ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal. 2. USA - Navy Distinguished Service Medal. 3. USA - Navy Expert Rifleman Medal. 4, USA - Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal. 5. USA - Marine Corps Reserve Good Conduct Medal. 6. USA - Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. 579to584, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - COACHES GUIDE RIFLEMAN, Australian Army, 1. 1970-1985. 2. 1962-1984
... The front cover has written "Aide Memoire" at the top with a photo of a prone rifleman. Issued by HQ 3 Division....The front cover has written "Aide Memoire" at the top with a photo of a prone rifleman. Issued by HQ 3 Division. Manual COACHES GUIDE RIFLEMAN Australian Army ...1. This is a home made training booklet made from sheets of A4 paper folded. It has words "Coaches Guide" on top of front cover, 15th TPT SQN badge is in the centre. Inside are 25 pages of words and illustrations. 2. This is a single sheet of paper folded 3 ways to make it pocket size. The front cover has written "Aide Memoire" at the top with a photo of a prone rifleman. Issued by HQ 3 Division.passchendaele barracks trust, coaching, rifle shooting -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - Certificate of Discharge, AAF A16, 27/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Register number P123910, the document was assigned to Private Neil Ernest Swainston , Rifleman, on 27/10/72 after 1 year and 183 days of effective service. ...Register number P123910, the document was assigned to Private Neil Ernest Swainston , Rifleman, on 27/10/72 after 1 year and 183 days of effective service. ...Formal notification of discharge from permanent military forces of the Commonwealth of Australia, stuck into brown linen card cover bearing Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia. Register number P123910, the document was assigned to Private Neil Ernest Swainston , Rifleman, on 27/10/72 after 1 year and 183 days of effective service. Document is accompanied by cover letter from Central Army Records Office, Albert Park Barracks, Victoria.discharge certificate, national service - australia, swainston collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - US Coast Expert Rifleman Medal. 3. USA - US Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal. 4. ...USA - US Coast Expert Rifleman Medal. 3. USA - US Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal. 4. ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - US Coast Expert Pistol Shot Medal. 2. USA - US Coast Expert Rifleman Medal. 3. USA - US Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal. 4. USA - US Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal. 5. USA - US Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal. 6. USA - US Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal. 585to590, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Pollard, Rhys, The Cream Machine, 1972
... ...Rifleman...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961 - 1975 Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Fiction Rhys Pollard Conscription Rifleman Long Hi Mountains Vung Tao The Cream Machine is at once a brilliant first novel and a social document of very great interest: for the soldier's outlook on a war is never quite the same as that of the civilian. ...The Cream Machine is at once a brilliant first novel and a social document of very great interest: for the soldier's outlook on a war is never quite the same as that of the civilian. Pollard himself, conscripted in 1967, served in Vietnam from November 1968 to July 1969.The Cream Machine is at once a brilliant first novel and a social document of very great interest: for the soldier's outlook on a war is never quite the same as that of the civilian. Pollard himself, conscripted in 1967, served in Vietnam from November 1968 to July 1969.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- fiction, rhys pollard, conscription, rifleman, long hi mountains, vung tao -
Myrtleford and District Historical SocietyMemorial Plaque, Memorial Plaque Factory, "Dead Man's Penny", Circa 1921
... George enlisted with the Otago Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force as a rifleman. Born in 1891, he was a former pupil of Myrtleford State School 955 and was one of four first cousins killed in action and recorded in a memorial window and honour board at the Uniting (formerly Methodist) Church, the Soldier's Memorial Square and on the State School Honour Board. ...George enlisted with the Otago Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force as a rifleman. Born in 1891, he was a former pupil of Myrtleford State School 955 and was one of four first cousins killed in action and recorded in a memorial window and honour board at the Uniting (formerly Methodist) Church, the Soldier's Memorial Square and on the State School Honour Board. ...The "Dead Man's Penny" of Private George Matthews (24/1744) is a district link to the First World War. George enlisted with the Otago Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force as a rifleman. Born in 1891, he was a former pupil of Myrtleford State School 955 and was one of four first cousins killed in action and recorded in a memorial window and honour board at the Uniting (formerly Methodist) Church, the Soldier's Memorial Square and on the State School Honour Board. George's parents, John and Mary Matthews,received the plaque in a pack, together with a letter and commemorative scroll from King George V. George Matthews is buried at the Caterpillar Valley (N.Z.) Memorial, France, having died on October 1, 1916, aged 25. The memorial plaque links local family tragedy to world conflict. It represents the impact of such events must have had on small town communities. George Matthews' enlistment in New Zealand is an indicator of the migratory nature of men involved in gold mining after the decline of the industry in Victoria and New South Wales in the late 19th centuryA World War 1 memorial plaque issued to next-of-kin of all British and Empire service personnel who died as a result of the war. They were round and cast in bronze, hence their similarity to the much smaller penny coin. The plaque includes an image of Britannia, holding a trident and standing with a lion. Britannia holds an oak leaf above the deceased's name, which is recorded without rank. Two dolphins swim around Britannia, symbolizing sea power, and at the base a second lion is tearing apart the German eagle. Around the picture a legend reads: "He died for freedom and Honour"Name engraved: GEORGE MATTHEWSmemorial plaque dead man's penny george matthews
