Showing 10 items matching "the pig battalion"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Article, The Pigs Go To War
... The Pig Battalion...The Pigs (They're proud of their names) go to war. A battle eager. New Battalion is on the move to Vietnam...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast The Pig Battalion Dogs - War use Pte Tom Blackhurst Justin Tracker Dog Cassius Tracker Dog 7 RAR Article Clippings The Pigs (They're proud of their names) go to war. ...A black and white page with three images: one whows two soldiers and two dogs, one shows two men in costume of a pig and a tiger, one shows taking care of his boot.The Pigs (They're proud of their names) go to war. A battle eager. New Battalion is on the move to Vietnamthe pig battalion, dogs - war use, pte tom blackhurst, justin tracker dog, cassius tracker dog, 7 rar, article, clippings -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Poster, Information Board, 7RAR
... Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment. Above this is the Insignia with a kangaroo, wattle and crossed rifles. Also a pig...Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment. Above this is the Insignia with a kangaroo, wattle and crossed rifles. Also a pig ...On a maroon background reads Seventh Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment. Above this is the Insignia with a kangaroo, wattle and crossed rifles. Also a pig mascot and boar mascot. Under the writing there is a patch with yellow border with green and a maroon vertical stripeSeventh Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment7 rar, poster, information board -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - 7RAR Shield
... It is reported that soon after 7 RAR was raised in 1965, the battalion adopted the pig as its mascot after the commanding officer rebuked them for the unsatisfactory state of the soldiers' mess at Puckapunyal saying, "You are nothing but a mob of pigs"....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast It is reported that soon after 7 RAR was raised in 1965, the battalion adopted the pig as its mascot after the commanding officer rebuked them for the unsatisfactory state of the soldiers' mess at Puckapunyal saying, "You are nothing but a mob of pigs". 7RAR pigs Vietnam Shield emblem Jeffries plaque Terry Jeffries 7RAR 7 Royal Ausralian Regiment Vietnam war DUTY FIRST / ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT Wooden shield-shaped plaque, walnut stained, with 3 metal embellishments. ...It is reported that soon after 7 RAR was raised in 1965, the battalion adopted the pig as its mascot after the commanding officer rebuked them for the unsatisfactory state of the soldiers' mess at Puckapunyal saying, "You are nothing but a mob of pigs".Wooden shield-shaped plaque, walnut stained, with 3 metal embellishments. Top left: Round burgundy disc with white pig in Australian uniform, including rifle. Top right: gold number 7. Centre: Gold Royal Australian Regiment emblem with crossed rifles, kangaroo wattle and crown, on a burgundy background.DUTY FIRST / ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT7rar pigs, vietnam, shield, emblem, jeffries, plaque, terry jeffries, 7rar, 7 royal ausralian regiment, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, 1967-1968 (Exact)
... A photograph of a sign of 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment with a pig in soldier uniform underneath. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Sign 7 RAR Photograph Porky's people 7th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Nui Dat "Vietnam" First Tour April 1967-April 1968 A photograph of a sign of 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment with a pig in soldier uniform underneath. ...A photograph of a sign of 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment with a pig in soldier uniform underneath. The picture is on purple-blue paper.Porky's people 7th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Nui Dat "Vietnam" First Tour April 1967-April 1968sign, 7 rar, photograph -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Sign - "7RAR Template 1966 Don Cruden", Pramous picture framing (framer)
... pig facing left on a crimson background with golden border. At the bottom of border, a center text says "7RAR Template 1966 Don Cruden" 7 RAR Don Cruden 7th Battalion WO2 Don McDonald Cruden (Temporary) 53156 Royal Australian Infantry Corps The Royal Australian Regiment 7RAR Template 1966, Don Cruden A green pig facing left on a crimson background with golden border. ...A green pig facing left on a crimson background with golden border. At the bottom of border, a center text says "7RAR Template 1966 Don Cruden"A green pig facing left on a crimson background with golden border. At the bottom of border, a center text says "7RAR Template 1966 Don Cruden"7RAR Template 1966, Don Cruden7 rar, don cruden, 7th battalion, wo2 don mcdonald cruden (temporary), 53156, royal australian infantry corps, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Artwork, other - Cartoon, Fix Bayonets!!!
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast 5 RAR Cartoon Newspaper Vung Tau Sgt Bob Trenear Sgt (Temp) Robert Arthur Trenear 214098 5th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Royal Australian Infantry Corps HMAS Sydney 1966 Vung Tau South Vietnam - "Fix Bayonets!!!" - You guys outa put em "Pig ...A black and white cartoon of confused soldiers getting off a ship in Vung Tau 1966 being instructed to fix their bayonets . 1966 Vung Tau South Vietnam - "Fix Bayonets!!!" - You guys outa put em "Pig stickers" away before ya hurt yourselves!! - Bugger!! Me bayonet's at the bottom of me pack!! - Copyright 20125 rar, cartoon, newspaper, vung tau, sgt bob trenear, sgt (temp) robert arthur trenear, 214098, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, royal australian infantry corps, hmas sydney -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque
... A timber shield with yellow edging. there is a 7th Battalion insignia in the centre of the shield and a yellow pig at the bottom of the shield. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Shield 7th Battalion A timber shield with yellow edging. there is a 7th Battalion insignia in the centre of the shield and a yellow pig at the bottom of the shield. ...A timber shield with yellow edging. there is a 7th Battalion insignia in the centre of the shield and a yellow pig at the bottom of the shield. Written above the insigna is 61 A in yellow and 7 Battalion in gold. Under the insigna reads 67 - Vietman - 68shield, 7th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque, Nui-Dat Seventh Battalion 1967-68
... Battalion 1967-68 on the top. In the middle is a map of Vietnam. Left of the map is the insignia of the Rising Sun and on the right is a signia of a pig in uniform holding a weapon. ...Battalion 1967-68 on the top. In the middle is a map of Vietnam. Left of the map is the insignia of the Rising Sun and on the right is a signia of a pig in uniform holding a weapon. ...A black shield with Nui-Dat Seventh Battalion 1967-68 on the top. In the middle is a map of Vietnam. Left of the map is the insignia of the Rising Sun and on the right is a signia of a pig in uniform holding a weapon. On the botton of the shield reads 2389 Lt Col Eric H. Smith from members of Admin Coy 7 RAR2389 Lt Col Eric H. Smith from members of Admin Coy 7 RARshield, 7 rar, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Flag, 7th Battalion Flag
... A 7th Battalion Flag of the Royal Australian Regiment - Maroon with a picture of a boar head and a comical pig with the "skippy" badge in the middle...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast 7th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment A 7th Battalion Flag of the Royal Australian Regiment - Maroon with a picture of a boar head and a comical pig with the "skippy" badge in the middle 7th Battalion Flag Flag Flag ...A 7th Battalion Flag of the Royal Australian Regiment - Maroon with a picture of a boar head and a comical pig with the "skippy" badge in the middle7th battalion, the royal australian regiment -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPostcard, 1917
... Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. album photo album newspaper clippings postcard wwi derby monkey jockey horse racing Front: "Gran'pop weighs in for the derby." Colour postcard with a scene of two monkeys, a pig ...From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard with a scene of two monkeys, a pig and set of scales. One monkey is wearing a jockey's cap and carrying a saddle and whip. No message on back.Front: "Gran'pop weighs in for the derby."album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, derby, monkey, jockey, horse racing
