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Geelong RSL Sub BranchFlag - US Vietnam Veterans, There is no makers mark, Mid 20th Century
... Flag - US Vietnam Veterans...This Flag was designed to honour US Vietnam Veterans....There are 12 Unit Patches in a circular pattern around the other circles. Flag - US Vietnam Veterans There is no makers mark ...This Flag was designed to honour US Vietnam Veterans.The Flag is has the Unit Patches of the US Units that served during the Vietnam era - August 1964 to May 1975.This flag is oblong, cloth material, colour olive/brown, it has a map of Vietnam in a round red circle with the words Vietnam Veteran above the circle in a black half circle are the words Our Cause Was Just. There are 12 Unit Patches in a circular pattern around the other circles.flag, united states, vietnam veterans -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia, An United States Vietnam Veterans Belt Buckle
... ...US Veterans...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Belt Buckle Vietnam veterans US Veterans Oval shaped metal buckle with Vietnam (top) Veteran (bottom) in Silver on Black enamel. 1959-1975. ...Oval shaped metal buckle with Vietnam (top) Veteran (bottom) in Silver on Black enamel. 1959-1975. Red center with red, white and blue shield in middle of Eagle in flight. "I served my time in hell" engraved on bottom. 2278 on reverse of bucklebelt buckle, vietnam veterans, us veterans -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Headwear - Beret with US badges
... Black woolen Beret with a collection of badges both metal and material. Vietnam Veteran US Army, Disabled American Veterans. ...Vietnam Veteran US Army, Disabled American Veterans. ...Black woolen Beret with a collection of badges both metal and material. Vietnam Veteran US Army, Disabled American Veterans. American Flag Badge POW MIA Badgebadge, prisoner of war, mia, us military -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL, US, The Joseph Mayer Company
... US Spanish War Veterans Medal - Medal is a cross with crossed rifles above. ...Written on back "Chas E Burch". US Spanish War Veterans Medal - Medal is a cross with crossed rifles above. ...Medal recognising Service in Spanish - American War. Phillipine - American War and Chinese Relief Expedition covering 1898 - 02.US Spanish War Veterans Medal - Medal is a cross with crossed rifles above. On top of ribbon is a Flying Eagle on a wreath.No Inscription at top "82857". Written on back "Chas E Burch".ron mills collection, metal -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - BELT BUCKLE
... Inscribed on back: "We Veterans do not gather to justify or dispute the rights of wrongs of War because it is not a dispute for those of us who Served to Answer. ...Inscribed on back: "We Veterans do not gather to justify or dispute the rights of wrongs of War because it is not a dispute for those of us who Served to Answer. ...Buckle was created for the 1988 Reunion in Melbourne for Vietnam Veterans. 300 of these buckles were made for sale at the Reunion.Silver Belt Buckle of heavy metal. On front "Vietnam Veteran" across top. Image of 3 Service personal and a helicopter. At the bottom on top of the image of some flags. At back is a folding buckle and a hook stud to clip into belt holes. Shape is rectangular.Inscribed on front "Vietnam Veteran". On back inscribed "Vietnam Veterans International Reunion Melbourne 1988". Also "Made in Australia by Blandon Australia Pty Ltd". Also an Acclamation included under notes. Inscribed on back: "We Veterans do not gather to justify or dispute the rights of wrongs of War because it is not a dispute for those of us who Served to Answer. This buckle is in Remembrance of our International Veterans Community Celebration, A Community Strong of Heart, Strong with Love. The Tide is Turning". vietnam veterans, buckle -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPrint Kapyong, Kapyong
... US Army units. On Anzac Day 1951, the Australians rested after a long fight. Thirty-two Australians were killed and 53 were wounded for their part in stalling the Chinese advance and preventing Seoul from falling into enemy hands. Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Ferguson was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his skilful leadership, and the Australian and Canadian battalions both received United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations for their part in the battle. http://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/korea/operations/kapyong/ korea kapyong 3RAR Donated by Frank Arnold on behalf of Korean Veterans Association of Australia inc. ...On 23 April, the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Ferguson, and the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, occupied prominent hills on either side of the seven-kilometre-wide valley, where a small tributary joined the Kapyong River. Also forward were headquarters units, tanks and artillery. The 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, were to the rear. Early in the evening, retreating South Koreans streamed past the Commonwealth position, with Chinese forces closely intermingled. Soon afterwards a platoon of American tanks supporting 3 RAR was overrun. The Kapyong valley was too large an area to defend with the forces available, and the brigade was spread very thinly. Throughout the night the Chinese repeatedly pressed the Australian positions, attacking in waves over their own dead and wounded. At dawn, A Company, under the command of Major Bernard "Ben" O'Dowd, found that the Chinese had infiltrated its position, but a counter-attack was able to eject them. Meanwhile B Company, which had spent the night on a hill near the riiver, discovered Chinese occupying some old bunkers on a small knoll. Hand-to-hand fighting ensued with grenades and bayonets. C Company, under the command of Captain Reg Saunders, was in position to reinforce both A and B Companies. "Major O'Dowd then directed the radio operator to contact anyone. The American 1st Marine Division answered but their operator refused to believe who our operator was speaking for. Major O'Dowd took the phone and demanded to speak to the commanding officer. The general in charge of the [Marine] division came on the phone and told O'Dowd we didn't exist as we had been wiped out the night before. Major O'Dowd said, 'I've got news for you, we are still here and we are staying here.'" Private Patrick Knowles, 3 RAR, on the morning of 24 April 1951 Fighting continued throughout the day with the Australians holding their positions, and the Chinese also engaging D Company. But late on 24 April, with their position now untenable, the Australians were forced into a fighting withdrawal down a ridge to the valley, where they rejoined the brigade. Their withdrawal was supported by New Zealand artillery from the 16th Field Regiment. Having found the Canadian position unassailable, the Chinese made no further attacks. By the afternoon of 25 April the road through to the Canadians had been cleared of Chinese and 2 PPCLI was relieved by US Army units. On Anzac Day 1951, the Australians rested after a long fight. Thirty-two Australians were killed and 53 were wounded for their part in stalling the Chinese advance and preventing Seoul from falling into enemy hands. Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Ferguson was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his skilful leadership, and the Australian and Canadian battalions both received United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations for their part in the battle. http://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/korea/operations/kapyong/Print of painting of action in Kapyong Korea in wooden frame under glassDonated by Frank Arnold on behalf of Korean Veterans Association of Australia inc.korea, kapyong, 3rar -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Max Arthur, Forgotten voices of the great war, 2006
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges world war 1914-1918 - personal narratives world war 1914-1918 - narratives In 1960 a team of archivists from the Imperial War Museum began the task of tracking down ordinary World War I veterans and interviewing them in detail about their war experiences. This text includes first-hand experiences from German, US, Canadian and ANZ soldiers. index, ill, p.160 Forgotten voices of the great war Book Max Arthur Ebury Press ...In 1960 a team of archivists from the Imperial War Museum began the task of tracking down ordinary World War I veterans and interviewing them in detail about their war experiences. This text includes first-hand experiences from German, US, Canadian and ANZ soldiers.index, ill, p.160non-fictionIn 1960 a team of archivists from the Imperial War Museum began the task of tracking down ordinary World War I veterans and interviewing them in detail about their war experiences. This text includes first-hand experiences from German, US, Canadian and ANZ soldiers. world war 1914-1918 - personal narratives, world war 1914-1918 - narratives -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ebury Press, Forgotten voices of the Great War, 2003
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges world war 1914-1918 - personal narratives world war 1914-1918 - oral history In 1960 a team of archivists from the Imperial War Museum began the task of tracking down ordinary World War I veterans and interviewing them in detail about their war experiences. This text includes first-hand experiences from German, US, Canadian and ANZ soldiers. ...In 1960 a team of archivists from the Imperial War Museum began the task of tracking down ordinary World War I veterans and interviewing them in detail about their war experiences. This text includes first-hand experiences from German, US, Canadian and ANZ soldiers.Index, ill, p.313.non-fictionIn 1960 a team of archivists from the Imperial War Museum began the task of tracking down ordinary World War I veterans and interviewing them in detail about their war experiences. This text includes first-hand experiences from German, US, Canadian and ANZ soldiers.world war 1914-1918 - personal narratives, world war 1914-1918 - oral history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, McMillan et al, About Face : The Odyssey of an American Warrior, 1989
... US Army and fast became a living legend. In 1971, however, he appeared on television to decry the doomed war effort in Vietnam. With About Face, he has written what many Vietnam veterans have called the most important book of their generation.From Korea to Berlin, from the Cuban missile crisis to Vietnam, Hackworth's story is that of an exemplary patriot, played out against the backdrop of the changing fortunes of America and the American military. ...This national bestseller by Colonel David H. Hackworth presents a vivid and powerful portrait of a life of patriotism.From age fifteen to forty, David Hackworth devoted himself to the US Army and fast became a living legend. In 1971, however, he appeared on television to decry the doomed war effort in Vietnam. With About Face, he has written what many Vietnam veterans have called the most important book of their generation.From Korea to Berlin, from the Cuban missile crisis to Vietnam, Hackworth's story is that of an exemplary patriot, played out against the backdrop of the changing fortunes of America and the American military. It is also a stunning indictment of the Pentagon's fundamental misunderstanding of the Vietnam conflict and of the bureaucracy of self-interest that fueled the war.Index, ill, p.833.non-fictionThis national bestseller by Colonel David H. Hackworth presents a vivid and powerful portrait of a life of patriotism.From age fifteen to forty, David Hackworth devoted himself to the US Army and fast became a living legend. In 1971, however, he appeared on television to decry the doomed war effort in Vietnam. With About Face, he has written what many Vietnam veterans have called the most important book of their generation.From Korea to Berlin, from the Cuban missile crisis to Vietnam, Hackworth's story is that of an exemplary patriot, played out against the backdrop of the changing fortunes of America and the American military. It is also a stunning indictment of the Pentagon's fundamental misunderstanding of the Vietnam conflict and of the bureaucracy of self-interest that fueled the war. soldiers - united states - biography, united states - army - personal recollections -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchUnit Badge
... US Army. VFW Michigan unit - 1989-90 (Veterans of Foreign Wars member badge)...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Badge/Buttons Korea Army US Army. VFW Michigan unit - 1989-90 (Veterans of Foreign Wars member badge) Unit Badge ...US Army. VFW Michigan unit - 1989-90 (Veterans of Foreign Wars member badge)badge/buttons, korea, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, 1 RAR Patrol
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast 1 RAR Photograph 1 RAR patrols under watchful eye of cavalry - 1965. Timber framed black matt board. Colour photograph of 1 RAR patrolling in rubber plantation with US ...Timber framed black matt board. Colour photograph of 1 RAR patrolling in rubber plantation with US soldiers following1 RAR patrols under watchful eye of cavalry - 1965.1 rar, photograph -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Back pack frame
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast John Methven 7 RAR Backpack radio Rivetted US Army aluminium back pack frame with webbing; webbing sheath attached; modified for carrying radio, olive drab paint remnants Equipment Back pack frame ...Rivetted US Army aluminium back pack frame with webbing; webbing sheath attached; modified for carrying radio, olive drab paint remnantsjohn methven, 7 rar, backpack, radio -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regimen, Vietnam 1965-66 and 1968-69
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Gold frame, blue matt board. with two replica medals, one hat badge, one infantry combat badge and one US Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Badge. the document outlining operational service during 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) in vietnam 1965 - 66 and Vietnam 1968 - 69. 1 RAR Document 1st Battalion Replica Medals Infantry Combat Badge US Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Badge Gold frame, blue matt board. with two replica medals, one hat badge, one infantry combat badge and one US Army Meritorious Unit Commendation badge. the document outlining operational service during 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) in Vietnam 1965 - 66 and Vietnam 1968 - 69. 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regimen, Vietnam 1965-66 and 1968-69 Document 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regimen, Vietnam 1965-66 and 1968-69 ...Gold frame, blue matt board. with two replica medals, one hat badge, one infantry combat badge and one US Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Badge. the document outlining operational service during 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) in vietnam 1965 - 66 and Vietnam 1968 - 69.Gold frame, blue matt board. with two replica medals, one hat badge, one infantry combat badge and one US Army Meritorious Unit Commendation badge. the document outlining operational service during 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) in Vietnam 1965 - 66 and Vietnam 1968 - 69.1 rar, document, 1st battalion, replica medals, infantry combat badge, us army meritorious unit commendation badge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Information Board - 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Vietnam March 1965 - June 1966, 1 Royal Australian Regiment 1st Tour 1965-1966
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This item commemorates the conflict in Vietnam. 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Viet Cong VC Bien Hoa 173rd Airborne Brigade Ben Cat War Zone D The Iron T Operation Crimp Ho Bo Woods Saigon Tunnels of Cu Chi US 1st Infantry Dicision Operation Rolling Stone 1st Australian Task Force Prime Minister Harold Holt Anzac Day US Army's Meritorious Unit Commendation 4th/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse ACP Troop 161 Field Battery Royal New Zealand Artillery 105 Field Battery Royal Australian Artillery 3 Field Troop Royal Australian Engineers 161 (Indep) Recce Flt Australian Army Aviation Corps 1 Australian Logistics Support Company Sgt William John Noble 3411105 Royal Australian Infantry Corps A large white information board commemorating 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment under command US 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate) during 1965 to 1966 in Vietnam. ...This item commemorates the conflict in Vietnam.A large white information board commemorating 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment under command US 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate) during 1965 to 1966 in Vietnam. There are 5 photos of soldiers in the jungle and one photo of a soldier walking with a local. In brief the board describes the history of first tour with a detailed citation of US meritorious unit commendation.1 battalion, royal australian regiment, viet cong, vc, bien hoa, 173rd airborne brigade, ben cat, war zone d, the iron t, operation crimp, ho bo woods, saigon, tunnels of cu chi, us 1st infantry dicision, operation rolling stone, 1st australian task force, prime minister harold holt, anzac day, us army's meritorious unit commendation, 4th/19th prince of wales light horse, acp troop, 161 field battery, royal new zealand artillery, 105 field battery, royal australian artillery, 3 field troop, royal australian engineers, 161 (indep) recce flt, australian army aviation corps, 1 australian logistics support company, sgt william john noble, 3411105, royal australian infantry corps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Equipment, Army, Carry bag
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast radio carry bag SAS Olive drab nylon carry bag for radio set with shoulder strap metal clasps Carry bag Equipment Equipment, Army US Parka ...Olive drab nylon carry bag for radio set with shoulder strap metal claspsradio carry bag, sas -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - US SAS Uniform, Camouflage Jacket and Pants
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Uniform Camouflage SAS United States Army Special Air Services Basic design camouflage colour cotton with various pockets Uniform US SAS Uniform, Camouflage Jacket and Pants ...Basic design camouflage colour cotton with various pocketsuniform, camouflage, sas, united states army, special air services -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Model - Diorama, Canberra Bomber 233
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Model - plane Diorama 233 / RAAF badge and small decals on fusalage near cockpit and on tail (plane) Diorama. Plastic, glass, wood, model of Canberra Bomber #233.Fuel refilling truck with US ...Diorama. Plastic, glass, wood, model of Canberra Bomber #233.Fuel refilling truck with US Star decal on apron. Serviceman refilling on starboard wing tank233 / RAAF badge and small decals on fusalage near cockpit and on tail (plane)model - plane, diorama -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, c. 1962-1971
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Helicopter - Huey M 60 Machine Gun 7.62 UH-1H Helicopter Gunner 135th US Army & RAN EMU Colour photograph in a black frame . ...Colour photograph in a black frame . Camoflague material surrounds the picture. Depicted is a Huey - with two gunners hanging out of the doors with M60 maching guns. On the nose of the helicopter is the US Army and RAN Badge (called EMU). UH-1H Helicopter tail number 309. 135th Assult Helicopter Company used by U.S. Army aviation & RAN personnel in Vietnam. 1967-1971helicopter - huey, m 60 machine gun 7.62, uh-1h helicopter, gunner, 135th us army & ran, emu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - 'The Blood Chit", 1968
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast "The Blood Chit" carried by all United States Air Force Flight crews operating in South Vietnam, the "blood chit" so nick-named by flight crew - was designed to assist in the safe return of downed flight crew. The "chits" message - written in 15 languages - identified the carrier as a US ..."The Blood Chit" carried by all United States Air Force Flight crews operating in South Vietnam, the "blood chit" so nick-named by flight crew - was designed to assist in the safe return of downed flight crew. The "chits" message - written in 15 languages - identified the carrier as a US citizen seeking food and assistance. Each "blood chit" was serially numbered and registered to assist in identification by US Forces. This one was issued to Squadron Leader Alan R Reed during his tour of duty in South Vietnam with the US 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. COMRADES IN ARM THEN AND NOW: Soon after arrival at the USAF'S 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron in South Vietnam in 1968, Squadron Leader Alan Reed was assigned in an almost new Phantom RF74C (AF67442) Reconnaissance Aircraft - nicked name "Carolina Kangaroo" along with its crew chief, Sgt Dale Miller. The trio operated as a team for the remainder of Alan's tour of duty. In 1981, while serving in the USA as the Australian Air Attache, Alan (now an Air Commodore) visited Bergstrom Air Force Base during a major USAF exercise. By sheer coincidence he again met up with Dale (now a Lieutenant) and his old RF4C - still operational but now sans the Carolina Kangaroo emblem.Black and Gold Framed Article of "The Blood Chit"- Accompanied with U.S.A. Flag and explanation. Also two coloured and one black and white photo of Alan Reed and Crew Chief Sgt. Dale Miller beside the RF-4C Phantom nicknamed, "Carolina Kangaroo".alan reed, rf-4c phantom, "carolina kangaroo"., sgt dale miller, united states air force, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, blood chit, us forces, squadron leader alan reed, usaf, bergstrom air force base, royal australian air force, 052363, pilot, headquarters, australian force vietnam, raaf element -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Certificate - Certificate from United States Air Force, 8th December 1967
... Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Signed by William W Momyer.Lt General USAF Commander.Lt. John Methven. Date- 8th December 1967. Type-A/C F - 100 D. F.A.C. Report - Smoliage. Pilot - Captain Garry B Tompkins. Target - VC Position and bunkers. Certificate (original ) From United States Air Force. Stating 1st. Lt. John Methven 37604 has flown in combat with US ...Signed by William W Momyer.Lt General USAF Commander.Lt. John Methven. Date- 8th December 1967. Type-A/C F - 100 D. F.A.C. Report - Smoliage. Pilot - Captain Garry B Tompkins. Target - VC Position and bunkers. Certificate (original ) From United States Air Force. Stating 1st. Lt. John Methven 37604 has flown in combat with US. Forces over Vietnam. The certificate is in a light timber frame.Certificate (original ) From United States Air Force. Stating 1st. Lt. John Methven 37604 has flown in combat with US. Forces over Vietnam. The certificate is in a light timber frame.Signed by William W Momyer.Lt General USAF Commander.Lt. John Methven. Date- 8th December 1967. Type-A/C F - 100 D. F.A.C. Report - Smoliage. Pilot - Captain Garry B Tompkins. Target - VC Position and bunkers.certificate - usa, lt gen william w momyer, usaf commander, lt john methven, john methven, capt garry b tompkins, united states air force, 37604, royal australian infantry corps, 7th battalion, the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Headwear - Flying Helmet, C.1968
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US ...Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Flying Helmet made of fibreglass and resin, polystyrene, perspex with sunvisor, microphone,and headphones.FSN 1660-440 5553 Part No.60c 4459flying helmet, alan reed, squadron leader alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, officer of the order of australia, raaf, united states air force, united states distinguished flying cross, usaf, headquarters, australian force vietnam, raaf element -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, C.2015
... Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast AVM Alan Reed AO, Tan Son Nhut, Saigon, June - November 1968. I was an Australian exchange officer flying RF4C Phantoms and training United States Air Force (USAF) pilots and navigators to go to Vietnam. I felt I needed some Vietnam experience if I were to do my job as an instructor. I managed to persuade both the US ...AVM Alan Reed AO, Tan Son Nhut, Saigon, June - November 1968. I was an Australian exchange officer flying RF4C Phantoms and training United States Air Force (USAF) pilots and navigators to go to Vietnam. I felt I needed some Vietnam experience if I were to do my job as an instructor. I managed to persuade both the US and Australian Governments to let me go the the war. I claim to be one of the few people 'invited' to the war because, for protocol reasons. the USAF could not order me to go. I was on exchange with the USAF from 1967 to 1970. My job was to fly reconnaissance missions in South and North Vietnam. My navigator was from North Carolina so we named our aircraft the 'Carolina Kangaroo'. All up, I flew 100 missions in Vietnam. Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Black and white photo of Alan Reed Sqdr Ldr Pilot at the N.V.V.M. 2015 with supporting info.pilot, alan reed, tan son nhut, saigon, phantom rf4c, united states air force, usaf, "carolina kangaroo"., squadron leader alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, officer of the order of australia, raaf, distinguished flying cross, air vice marshall allan reed, headquarters, australian force vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Model - Model of Phantom RF4C named 'Carolina Kangaroo', C.2014
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US ...Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Phantom RF4C named 'Carolina Kangaroo' Plastic , Perspex.AC 448 US Air Force Star.model aircraft., phantom rf4c, allan reed, squadron leader alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, officer of the order of australia, raaf, usaf, united states air force, distinguished flying cross, air vice marshall allan reed, headquarters, australian force vietnam, raaf element -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Award - Cloth Badge, C. 1968
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US ...Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Circular woven cloth badge with Phantom air craft on it and red writing.Mc.Donnell Phantom II ' White, Red, Blue, Black. Velcro Back.cloth badge, insignia, squadron leader alan reed, royal air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, raaf, united states distinguished flying cross, united states air force, usaf, air vice marshall allan reed, australian force headquarters, raaf element, officer of the order of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Award - Cloth badge, C. 1968
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US ...Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Rectangular woven cloth badge signifying '100 Missions in Vietnam' white, red and black.Ace of Spades insignia.cloth badge, alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, us air force, united states distinguished flying cross, air vice marshall allan reed, squadron leader alan reed, pilot, australian force headquarters, raaf, officer of the order of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Award - Cloth badge, C.1968
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US ...Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Woven cloth badge black, white & grey, flag shaped.Aussie Air Pirate.Skull and Cross Bones .cloth badge, alan reed, alan raymond reed, royal australian air force, 052363, squadron leader alan reed, pilot, headquarters, australian force vietnam, raaf element, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, officer of the order of australia, ao, united states distinguished flying cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Award, Badge, C.1968
... Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This is part of the collection that was donated by Squadron Leader Alan Reed. Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US ...This is part of the collection that was donated by Squadron Leader Alan Reed. Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Woven cloth badge coloured, blue, white, yellow diamond shaped.RF- 4C.Aircraft design.cloth badge, alan raymond reed, squadron leader alan reed, pilot, royal australian air force, 052363, headquarters, australian force vietnam, raaf element, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, united states air force, usaf, air vice marshall allan reed, officer of the order of australia, ao, united states distinguished flying cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional Object - Letter, April 1961
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US ...Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Silk Pilots Letter , Squadron Leader A.R. Reed, Service number: 426115. LD Allan Reed. All Pilots of the RF-4C Phantom aircraft carried a silk letter with the same message in many languages. It asks people to assist the holder and advises that they will be rewarded for doing so.SQD LD Alan Reed.Service No. 42611S.silk pilots letter., alan reed, squadron leader alan reed, 052363, royal australian air force, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, officer of the order of australia, distinguished flying cross, usaf, united states air force, air vice marshall allan reed, headquarters, australian force vietnam, raaf element, pilot -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - Jolly Green Ticket, C.1968
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US ...Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) ' Jolly Greens ' card / tickets to ride used in rescue operations for downed American airmen through out the Vietnam War. Ticket to Ride: Jolly Greens was the nickname given to the US helicopters that rescued downed aircrew. The reverse side of this card reads: redeemable only by Alan Reed from "Down Under".GOOD FOR ONE FREE RIDE. Redeemable only by Alan Reed from 'Down Under' DON"T ACCEPT SUBSTITUTES INSIST ON THE ORIGINAL. Jolly Greens. DET 1 40th ARRS.jolly green ticket, alan reed, squadron leader alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, united states air force, usaf, united states distinguished flying cross, australian force headquarters, pilot, raaf element, air vice marshall allan reed, officer of the order of australia -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS - SPANISH WARS, Unknown
... US Spanish American War Medal was not a formal War Medal but was founded in 1904 as a medal for a fraternal group to commemorate veterans in Spanish - American War, Philippines -American War and the Chinese Relief Expedition....US Spanish American War Medal was not a formal War Medal but was founded in 1904 as a medal for a fraternal group to commemorate veterans in Spanish - American War, Philippines -American War and the Chinese Relief Expedition. ...1. Condor Legion Medal, or Spanish Cross Instituted by April 14, 1030 to recognise German Military personnel who supported Nationalists in Spanish Civil War. 2. US Spanish American War Medal was not a formal War Medal but was founded in 1904 as a medal for a fraternal group to commemorate veterans in Spanish - American War, Philippines -American War and the Chinese Relief Expedition.Two medals with ribbon - unmounted. 1. Condor Legion Medal - Spain Spanish War with clasp and pin. 2. US Spanish American Medal Military Order of the Serpent.1. Inscribed "17 July 1936". 2. Marked on back "Colorado Badge".ron mills collection, medals
