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Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - Easy reading telling the activities of the various U.S. air forces and main aircraft used during WW2, around the world, and being a 1945 publication, it has a public moral boosting element to it also, THE STORY OF THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES, JIM RAY, THE STORY OF THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES, 1945
... Easy reading telling the activities of the various U.S. air forces and main aircraft used during WW2, around the world, and being a 1945 publication, it has a public moral boosting element to it also, THE STORY OF THE U.S. ...THE STORY OF THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES...Easy reading telling the activities of the various U.S. air forces and main aircraft used during WW2, around the world, and being a 1945 publication, it has a public moral boosting element to it also, THE STORY OF THE U.S. ...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Easy reading telling the activities of the various U.S. air forces and main aircraft used during WW2, around the world, and being a 1945 publication, it has a public moral boosting element to it also, THE STORY OF THE U.S. ...Easy reading telling the activities of the various U.S. air forces and main aircraft used during WW2, around the world, and being a 1945 publication, it has a public moral boosting element to it also, THE STORY OF THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCESFront cover showing colour painting of various U.S. WW2 fighter aircraft in flight, in operations against the enemynon-fictionEasy reading telling the activities of the various U.S. air forces and main aircraft used during WW2, around the world, and being a 1945 publication, it has a public moral boosting element to it also, THE STORY OF THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet - Voucher Booklet, U.S. Forces R&R Center, Vung Tau
... Voucher Booklet, U.S. Forces R&R Center, Vung Tau....Booklet Voucher Booklet, U.S. Forces R&R Center, Vung Tau. ...Cardboard folder with eight US Forces R&R Centre vouchers. They are numbered 006075 to the value of five cents and one x ten cent. Each stamp is black ink printed on green fleck paper with perforations between each voucher. Void after 25 Dec 1970. Front cover is green with black printing $1.00 over US Forces over R&R Center Vung Tau. Signature....No 006075. Void after 25 Dec 1970.booklet, us military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Paradrop Explosion
... ...U.S. Forces...All the pallets exploded when their U.S. Forces parachutes failed to open....All the pallets exploded when their U.S. Forces parachutes failed to open. Paradrop Explosion Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of a pallet load of 105mm artillery amunition explodes on impact with the ground after being dropped from an RAAF 35 Squadron Caribou aircraft. All the pallets exploded when their U.S. Forces parachutes failed to open.photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, gibbons collection catalogue, 105mm artillery, paradrop, royal australian air force, u.s. forces, denis gibbons -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Sidgwick and Jackson, Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history of the U.S. air forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines, 1985
... Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history of the U.S. air forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines...Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history of the U.S. air forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines Book Sidgwick and Jackson Gene Gurney ...This book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973Index, ill, maps, p.227.non-fictionThis book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973vietnam war - 1961-1975 - aerial operations - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Gurney, Gene Col. USAF (Ret.), Vietnam: The War In The Air - A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines
... Vietnam: The War In The Air - A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines...Vietnam: The War In The Air - A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines Book Gurney, Gene Col. ...Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.u.s air force, u.s. army, marines, u.s. navy, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Gurney, Gene (Col. USAF Ret.), Vietnam: The war In the Air: A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines
... Vietnam: The war In the Air: A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines...Vietnam: The war In the Air: A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines Book Book Gurney, Gene (Col. ...Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.united states. air force - history - vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Stanton, Shelby L, The Rise and Fall of an American Army: U.S. Ground Forces in Vietnam, 1965-1973
... The Rise and Fall of an American Army: U.S. Ground Forces in Vietnam, 1965-1973...The Rise and Fall of an American Army: U.S. Ground Forces in Vietnam, 1965-1973 Book Stanton, Shelby L. ...The Vietnam War is still deep in everyone's consciousness. It is vitally important that we know what really happened there, and who made it happen.The Vietnam War is still deep in everyone's consciousness. It is vitally important that we know what really happened there, and who made it happen.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Film - Film, DVD, Photos from the Vietnam War by Julian McNamara
... Photos and a book of $1.00 U.S. Forces stamps...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961 - 1975 Personal narratives - Australian Photos and a book of $1.00 U.S. Forces stamps Photos from the Vietnam War by Julian McNamara Film Film, DVD McNamara, Julian ...Photos and a book of $1.00 U.S. Forces stampsvietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
Bendigo Military MuseumCurrency - BOOK, TICKET, c.1970
... ...U.S Forces...Refer 2436.2P for his service history. documents - tickets U.S Forces Front cover: $1.00 US Forces R & R Centre Vung Tau Signature ______________ No 007762 Void after 25 December 1970 Ticket book, pale green front cover & orange back cover. 3 pages of tear out tickets inside secured by 1 staple. ...The card was used in Vietnam by Peter James Dodd No 217842. Refer 2436.2P for his service history.Ticket book, pale green front cover & orange back cover. 3 pages of tear out tickets inside secured by 1 staple. Front cover black print. 6 x $0.05 remaining inside. APO 96291 No 007762Front cover: $1.00 US Forces R & R Centre Vung Tau Signature ______________ No 007762 Void after 25 December 1970documents - tickets, u.s forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bishop, Chris ed, Vietnam War Diary: 1964 - 1975 (Copy 3), 1990
... ...U.S. Forces...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War Wars History 1961-1975 U.S. Forces Told in the words of those who fought the war and those who reported on its happenings Vietnam War Diary: 1964 - 1975 (Copy 3). ...Told in the words of those who fought the war and those who reported on its happeningsTold in the words of those who fought the war and those who reported on its happeningsvietnam war, wars history, 1961-1975, u.s. forces -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Container - Cigarette Case, 1940's
... |Perhaps issued or sold to the U.S. Forces. There is a clip inside to hold cigarettes....|Perhaps issued or sold to the U.S. Forces. There is a clip inside to hold cigarettes. ...Metal cigarette case. Map on front shows the U.S. Occupied Zone of Germany in the post war years.|Perhaps issued or sold to the U.S. Forces. There is a clip inside to hold cigarettes.U.S. Zone of Germanypersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchMedal & Ribbon
... Vietnamese Armed Forces Medal of Honour First Class. (Frequently bestowed to members of the U.S. armed forces. )...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Medals Vietnam General Vietnamese Armed Forces Medal of Honour First Class. (Frequently bestowed to members of the U.S. armed forces. ) Medal & Ribbon ...Vietnamese Armed Forces Medal of Honour First Class. (Frequently bestowed to members of the U.S. armed forces. )medals, vietnam, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchMedal
... South Vietnamies Armed Forces Medal of Honour First Class. (Frequently bestowed to members of the U.S. armed forces. )...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Medals Vietnam General South Vietnamies Armed Forces Medal of Honour First Class. (Frequently bestowed to members of the U.S. armed forces. ) Medal ...South Vietnamies Armed Forces Medal of Honour First Class. (Frequently bestowed to members of the U.S. armed forces. )medals, vietnam, general -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Badge - US cloth badges
... 24 U.S. badges displayed in frame behind perspex (?) U.S. Special Forces, Naval Forces, paratrooper; Airborne Forces....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast United States Army United States Navy 24 U.S. badges displayed in frame behind perspex (?) U.S. Special Forces, Naval Forces, paratrooper; Airborne Forces. ...24 U.S. badges displayed in frame behind perspex (?) U.S. Special Forces, Naval Forces, paratrooper; Airborne Forces.united states army, united states navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Letter - A letter for Capt. P.R. Young doing a refresher course for parachute jumping so that he could parachute in the course of his duties as Australian Intelligence Service
... ...U.S. Army's Special Forces...Maj (Temp) Peter Raymond Young 240217 Australian Intelligence Corp Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) Official Duty Army Headquarters Australian Service Attaché Staff Parachutist 173rd Airborne Refresher Course Ham Cam Training Centre Da Nang U.S. Army's Special Forces H-21 Helicopter H-34 Helicopter AC/1 Caribou A letter for Capt. ...This item was donated by Maj (Temp) Peter Raymond Young, (240217) who served with the Australian Intelligence Corps. He served with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam from June 1962 to July 1963, Official Duty (from Army Headquarters, Canberra) August 1965, Australian Service Attache Staff, Saigon from November 1965 to May 1966 and June 1966 to December 1967.A letter for Capt. P.R. Young doing a refresher course for parachute jumping so that he could parachute in the couse of his duties as Australian Intelligence Service dated 10 January 1962 with US special forces. Found in top left hand pocket of jacket. Cat. No. 11889maj (temp) peter raymond young, 240217, australian intelligence corp, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), official duty, army headquarters, australian service attaché staff, parachutist, 173rd airborne, refresher course, ham cam training centre, da nang, u.s. army's special forces, h-21 helicopter, h-34 helicopter, ac/1 caribou -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - JAPANESE SURRENDER, 9.9.1945
... The surrender was attended by five Japanese Military personnel and Allied representatives from the AIF, RAAF, RAN, U.S, NEI Forces....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The surrender was attended by five Japanese Military personnel and Allied representatives from the AIF, RAAF, RAN, U.S, NEI Forces. Japanese surrender Morotai 1945 documents “Morotai 9th September 1945” Document, Japanese surrender, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, photos B & W, each has details under Document JAPANESE SURRENDER ...The surrender was attended by five Japanese Military personnel and Allied representatives from the AIF, RAAF, RAN, U.S, NEI Forces.Document, Japanese surrender, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, photos B & W, each has details under“Morotai 9th September 1945”japanese surrender, morotai 1945, documents -
Moorabbin Air MuseumAccessory (Item) - Goggle Flying Kit Type B-8. Specification No.3200 .Polaroid Corporation. (Qty 3X), Goggle Flying Kit Type B-8. Specification No.3200 .Polaroid Corporation
... Stock No.8300-336050 Property Air Forces U.S .Army....Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Stock No.8300-336050 Property Air Forces U.S .Army. Goggle Flying Kit Type B-8. ...Stock No.8300-336050 Property Air Forces U.S .Army. -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreMemorabilia - Emergency survival kit
... Emergency Sustenance Type E-3 Specifications Number 94-40441 Air Forces, U.S. Army....Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre 1 Aerodrome Road Nhill grampians This emergency kit was carried by Merv Schneider when flying missions out of Northern Australia. emergency kit survival kit merv schneider medical Emergency Sustenance Type E-3 Specifications Number 94-40441 Air Forces, U.S. Army. Red colour case with transparent lid packed tightly with various medical supplies, powders, ointments, drugs, dressings, razor blades and small signaling mirror. ...This emergency kit was carried by Merv Schneider when flying missions out of Northern Australia.Red colour case with transparent lid packed tightly with various medical supplies, powders, ointments, drugs, dressings, razor blades and small signaling mirror. Emergency Sustenance Type E-3 Specifications Number 94-40441 Air Forces, U.S. Army.emergency kit, survival kit, merv schneider, medical -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncInstrument - E6B Computer
... U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES, TYPE W-6B, Spec.No.94-27892. ...B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc Corner Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne These Computers were used by Navigation Crew on B-24 Liberators U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES, TYPE W-6B, Spec.No.94-27892. ...These Computers were used by Navigation Crew on B-24 LiberatorsRound Metal Discs inscribed with Letters and Numbers, Styrene Graph Insert. Inside Leather PouchU.S. ARMY AIR FORCES, TYPE W-6B, Spec.No.94-27892. CRUVER MFG.CO. CHICAGO. ILL -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - GUN SIGHT CAMERA, c.WWII
... Property of U.S Army Air Forces....Property of U.S Army Air Forces. Equipment GUN SIGHT CAMERA Fairchild Aviation Corp. ...Information supplied stated these were used in Kittyhawks of No 80 Sqd RAAF during WW2.U.S Camera Gun Type N - 6 in black metal casing with knobs and lens, Fairchild Aviation Corp New York. Property of U.S Army Air Forces.military history, airforce, equipment, photography, cameras -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchCloth Badges USA
... A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces U.S. Navy,(oblong) Fourteenth Air Force Shield shaped), Tomcat(Round with banner at bottom), Flying Tigers (round), U.S. ...Navy, Fourteenth Air Force, Tomcat, Flying Tigers, U.S.Airforce A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces U.S. Navy,(oblong) Fourteenth Air Force Shield shaped), Tomcat(Round with banner at bottom), Flying Tigers (round), U.S. ...A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces collected by Barry McKillop (RAN Retired)A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces U.S. Navy,(oblong) Fourteenth Air Force Shield shaped), Tomcat(Round with banner at bottom), Flying Tigers (round), U.S. Air force (Oblong). All cloth with woven designs.U.S. Navy, Fourteenth Air Force, Tomcat, Flying Tigers, U.S.Airforceflying tigers, tomcat, fourteenth air force -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia, Aircraft propeller
... The Stinson L - 5 Sentinel was a World War 11- era liaison aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces, U.S Army Ground Forces, U>S Marine Corps and the British Royal Air Force. ...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne The Stinson L - 5 Sentinel was a World War 11- era liaison aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces, U.S Army Ground Forces, U>S Marine Corps and the British Royal Air Force. ...The Stinson L - 5 Sentinel was a World War 11- era liaison aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces, U.S Army Ground Forces, U>S Marine Corps and the British Royal Air Force. It was produced by the Stinson Division of the Vultee Aircraft Company (Consolidated - Vultee from mid- 1943). Capable of operating from short unimproved airstrips the L - 5 Sentinel delivered personnel, intelligence, and supplies to the front line. On return flights it carried wounded soldiers who were evacuated to rear area field hospitals for treatment. The L - 5 carried a pilot and observer. It had a length of 24.1 feet, wingspan of 34 feet, It had a maximum speed of 130 mph, a cruise speed of 100 mph with a range of 375 miles.The L - 5 was a significant asset to the allied war effort.Wooden propeller from Lycoming engine, with photograph of aircraft. Stinson L 5 Sentinal reconnaissance plane used in Korea and Vietnam. Propeller displayed from a similar plane. -
Lara RSL Sub BranchU.S. Iraqi Freedom Operations glass with pewter lid, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2008
... The thumb button has a congressional seal embossed there on.on the front of the glass is an area of gold leaf that has a heading "The History of the Liberation of Iraq" There are emblems of the U.S. armed forces that were involved in the conflict: U.S. ...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Commemorates operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S. forces involved in Iraqi and details losses incurred. ...Commemorates operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S. forces involved in Iraqi and details losses incurred.Glass Mug Operation Iraqi Freedom with pewter lid contain Certificate of Authenticity U.S. Heritage Glass Series Number 2289 of 9000Certificate of Authenticity. US-Heritage Glass Series, The History of the U.S. Operation. Iraqi Freedom Column Crystal Glass with Pewter Lid.Pewter Lid is decorated with an inscription around the edge "Democracy, Freedom, Liberty, Honour, Courage. in the center is an eagle, two crossed U.S. Flags, A five pointed badge surrounded by a laurel wreath and in the center of the badge is a five pointed star. The thumb button has a congressional seal embossed there on.on the front of the glass is an area of gold leaf that has a heading "The History of the Liberation of Iraq" There are emblems of the U.S. armed forces that were involved in the conflict: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corp, U.S. Navy, Dept of Army, U.S. Air Force, Army National Guard, Air National Guard. On the top of this circle of emblems is a pair of crossed swords, on the blade of one the swords "Proud to serve" and the other sword "All gave some, some gave all" under the crossed swords is an inscription "Freedom and Justice for All" The center of this area is a pewter medallion labeled "Operation Iraqi Freedom" in the center of the medallion is map of Iraq with city centers mentioned and below is an eagle clutching a feather and sword. On the outside of this area is small pictures of: plane, helicopter, Parachute, jeep, soldier, large jet, aircraft carrier, oasis scene, truck, soldier, and tank. on the lower section is a representation of an American flag The bars contain details of the number and type of U.S. forces involved. The bottom is embossed with "God Bless the Defenders of Freedom and Democracy of Iraq" -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncAccessory - Torch, Lever activated torch A9
... PATENT APPLIED FOR LAMP ASSEM., FLASHLIGHT (HAND ENERGIZED) TYPE A9 SPECIFICATION No.32454 MFR'SNo.16 3-B ORDER No 2084-PHILA-45-54 PROPERTY - AIR FORCES .U.S. ARMY ...PATENT APPLIED FOR LAMP ASSEM., FLASHLIGHT (HAND ENERGIZED) TYPE A9 SPECIFICATION No.32454 MFR'SNo.16 3-B ORDER No 2084-PHILA-45-54 PROPERTY - AIR FORCES .U.S. ARMY Small brown torch with activating lever Type A9 Lever activated torch A9 Accessory Torch ...Originated from HollandTorch used by Air Force personal During Second World WarSmall brown torch with activating lever Type A9TROPICALIZED FEBRUARY 1945 DAYTON ACME CO. CINCINNATI , OHIO., U.S.A. PATENT APPLIED FOR LAMP ASSEM., FLASHLIGHT (HAND ENERGIZED) TYPE A9 SPECIFICATION No.32454 MFR'SNo.16 3-B ORDER No 2084-PHILA-45-54 PROPERTY - AIR FORCES .U.S. ARMY -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - MESS DRESS, FORMAL, 1968
... Awarded U.S Army commendation for Service, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor medal 2nd class. ...Awarded U.S Army commendation for Service, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor medal 2nd class. ...Uniform re Bertram Charles (Bluey) Addington. Initially enlisted No S5269 on 20.4.1942, discharged as a Pte on 13.5.1943 in 4th Bn Volunteer Defence Corps. Re enlisted No 140422 on 25.5.1943 in the RAAF, discharged 5.5.1948 with the rank of Cpl in Laverton Transit Departure and Reception. At some point enlisted in the Army No 41843 and served Vietnam in Aust Force Provost Corp from 19.4.1967 - 19.4.1968, Aust Army Training Team Vietnam 4.8.1970 - 14.10.1971. Awarded U.S Army commendation for Service, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor medal 2nd class. Service ribbons on jacket. 1. British Empire medal. 2. British War medal 1939 - 45 3. Aust Service medal 4. Vietnam Campaign Medal 5. Long Service and good conduct Medal 6. South Vietnam Campaign Medal. .1) Jacket, woollen. Four breast pockets. The top two pockets are held shut with a button. Has woven WO1 metal badges. There are four brass buttons holding the front shut. It has a detachable collar system (white). The collar badges are a laurel wreath, topped with a crown and 2 crossed swords in the centre. The motif on the buttons is similar, but, without the wreath it has a ribbon bar with six medals. .2) Trousers, woollen. Black with white stripe down each leg. .3) Swagger stick. Dowel with woven leather cover.ww2, vietnam war, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - REPORT, ARMY AIR FORCES, USA, Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, SECOND REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE ARMY AIR FORCES TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR, 1945
... Book REPORT, ARMY AIR FORCES, USA Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. ...From the Foreword: "It is once more the obligation of the AAF to submit a report of its/ activities to the American people". WW11. Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection.' Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover book: Cover - light grey colour cardboard with black ink print on front. 93 pages, cut, plain, gloss white colour paper. illustrated black and white photographs, posters and maps.publications, "books, army air forces, usa, ww2, william (bill) thomason collection -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Guinea Gold, 1943-1944
... Some news was obtained by taking shorthand notes of short-wave radio bulletins from Australia, the U.S. and the B.B.C. At its peak, distribution was 37,000 to US forces and 27,000 to Australian forces, daily. ...Some news was obtained by taking shorthand notes of short-wave radio bulletins from Australia, the U.S. and the B.B.C. At its peak, distribution was 37,000 to US forces and 27,000 to Australian forces, daily. ...In WWII New Guinea, GUINEA GOLD presented news to all troops "in the field". It avoided editorial comment. It published for 1320 continuous days, without missing a single edition. The front and back pages concentrated on current world news, including major sporting events. Page 2 was generally devoted to extracts from Australian and US newspapers. Some news was obtained by taking shorthand notes of short-wave radio bulletins from Australia, the U.S. and the B.B.C. At its peak, distribution was 37,000 to US forces and 27,000 to Australian forces, daily. The daily version had four pages and the WEEK-END SUPPLEMENT edition contained 8 pages (with extra pictures & cartoons).Guinea Gold" daily brought to the news-hungry men of the Australian and American forces serving in the steaming jungle, topics of interest to allay their boredom and boost their morale. It was able to do so because US General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the South-West Pacific, gave it permission to publish his communiqués 20 hours before the release time for the rest of the world's media. The newspaper contains Australian, American & world news (military, political, sports & tabloid).Eight editions of "Guinea Gold" from 1943 and 1944. 2103.1 is edition 7/6/1943. 2103.2 is edition 8/6/1943. 2103.3 is edition 12/6/1943. 2103.4 is edition 27/2/1944. 2103.5 is edition 26/3/1944 and is the Weekend Supplement. 2103.6 is edition 26/3/1944 and 2103.7 is dated 9/4/1944 and is the Weekend Supplement. 2103.8 is dated 18/5/1944 is a field editionguinea-gold newspaper ww11 pacific-campaign new-guinea -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, HMAS MK III - The RAN's Third Book, 1951
... forces...dneiper bend...solomon islands...makin...tarawa...h.m.a australia...h.m.a shropshire...h.m.a arunta...h.m.a warramunga...h.m.a.s westralia...arctic...h.m. jamaica...h.m.saumarez...u.s...This volume is a further unfolding of the story of WWII which because of its nature as a world wide conflict, is so largely the story of sea power and its influence on the final outcome wwii royal australian navy sea power germans europe japanese communications rear admiral v.a.c. crutchley, v.c., d.s.c destroyers corvettes frigates escort duties motor launches aircraft carriers battleships battle cruisers cruises armed merchant cruisers sloops submarine sweepers mediterranean warspite valiant pacific american forces dneiper bend solomon islands makin tarawa h.m.a australia h.m.a shropshire h.m.a arunta h.m.a warramunga h.m.a.s westralia arctic h.m. jamaica h.m.saumarez u.s. marines h.m.a.s benalla h.m.a.s shepparton royal australian navy reserves Tribute - Grey she is and stately Young alive and shapely Lissome, yes, and graceful, With perfect lines of elegance and dignity Her noble, lovely head She nods and shakes, With confidence to face Whatever may come. ...This book tells of the mounting sea power of the Allies told by men of the RAN who with their ships have added the weight of their blows to the common effort. It tells stories of which the Royal Australian Navy may be proud.This volume is a further unfolding of the story of WWII which because of its nature as a world wide conflict, is so largely the story of sea power and its influence on the final outcome HMAS MK III - The RAN's Third Book. Green hardcover with black text and Navy insignia on front cover, text on spine. Inside front and back cover green sepia drawing of a fleet of Navy ships. Graphs, drawings, photographs, maps, poems.Tribute - Grey she is and stately Young alive and shapely Lissome, yes, and graceful, With perfect lines of elegance and dignity Her noble, lovely head She nods and shakes, With confidence to face Whatever may come. She nurses me And nourishes; Shields me, gives me courage. Alone I have been with her, when afraid. And in a crowd of friends, both hers and mine. Through conflict tense, with element or foe; through danger from above and from below. Through anguish keen Of loss, of death, of pain. Through gaiety, through joy victorious and safe She is my life, my only love, My ship.wwii, royal australian navy, sea power, germans, europe, japanese, communications, rear admiral v.a.c. crutchley, v.c., d.s.c, destroyers, corvettes, frigates, escort duties, motor launches, aircraft carriers, battleships, battle cruisers, cruises, armed merchant cruisers, sloops, submarine sweepers, mediterranean, warspite, valiant, pacific, american forces, dneiper bend, solomon islands, makin, tarawa, h.m.a australia, h.m.a shropshire, h.m.a arunta, h.m.a warramunga, h.m.a.s westralia, arctic, h.m. jamaica, h.m.saumarez, u.s. marines, h.m.a.s benalla, h.m.a.s shepparton, royal australian navy reserves -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook, Roald Kverndal, Seamen's Missions: Their origin and Early Growth. A contribution to the History of the Church Maritime, 1986
... Forces during World War II. His original plan for a career in shipping was interrupted when a renewal of faith brought “new orders from the bridge”, as he would say. He was called to commence theological studies with a focus on mission among seafarers. His earlier studies in marine law provided a basis for his future work. He married Ruth Louise Ursin, daughter of London’s Norwegian Seamen’s Church Pastor Johnny and Emma Ursin, on June 27, 1953. Roald was ordained in Norway in1954, and served as chaplain in The Norwegian Seamen’s Mission in Australia, France, and the U.S...Forces during World War II. His original plan for a career in shipping was interrupted when a renewal of faith brought “new orders from the bridge”, as he would say. He was called to commence theological studies with a focus on mission among seafarers. His earlier studies in marine law provided a basis for his future work. He married Ruth Louise Ursin, daughter of London’s Norwegian Seamen’s Church Pastor Johnny and Emma Ursin, on June 27, 1953. Roald was ordained in Norway in1954, and served as chaplain in The Norwegian Seamen’s Mission in Australia, France, and the U.S ...Hardback cover book with white Title (see above) and author text, KVERNDAL, Roald, on pink grey cover. pp 903, ills. Cover image depicts a masted galleon ship at anchor with interior lights at dusk or dawn flying from the stern of the ship is the blue BETHEL flag featuring a star and dove of peace in top and lwr corners respectively. xxviii, 903 p. : ill. ; 24 cmnon-fictionmerchant seamen, missions and charities, royal navy chaplains, missions-to-seamen, mission to seafarers, roald kverndal -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Simon & Schuster, Horse soldiers : the extraordinary story of a band of U.S. soldiers who rode to victory in Afghanistan, 2009
... Forces soldiers who entered Afghanistan immediately following 9/11 and, riding to war on horses, defeated the Taliban. Outnumbered 40 to 1, they capture the strategic Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif and thereby effectively defeat the Taliban throughout the rest of the country. Bib, ill, maps, p.393. Horse soldiers : the extraordinary story of a band of U.S ...This is the true, dramatic account of a small band of Special Forces soldiers who entered Afghanistan immediately following 9/11 and, riding to war on horses, defeated the Taliban. Outnumbered 40 to 1, they capture the strategic Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif and thereby effectively defeat the Taliban throughout the rest of the country.Bib, ill, maps, p.393.non-fictionThis is the true, dramatic account of a small band of Special Forces soldiers who entered Afghanistan immediately following 9/11 and, riding to war on horses, defeated the Taliban. Outnumbered 40 to 1, they capture the strategic Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif and thereby effectively defeat the Taliban throughout the rest of the country.afghan war 2001-2012, afghan war 2001-2021 - us participation
