Article with Photographs regarding the Vietnam Veterans of Australia and the commemoration of the end of the Vietnam War. Photographs by Rosie Bray.Article with Photographs, 7 pagesvietnam veterans, diamond valley vietnam veterans, vietnam war, war memorial, greensborough war memorial park

A Copy of Vietnam Veterans Council of Victoria Inc.: A brief history of the Vietnam War which was compiled as a guide to secondary school students and or any other person wishing to study the history of the Vietnam War. For more information please read the media files.vietnam veterans council of victoria inc., south china sea, laos, cambodia, the viet minh, ho chi minh, battle of dien bien phu, vietnamese communist party, national liberation front, viet cong, saigon, bien hoa, the domino theory, south east asia, australian government, prime minister - robert menzies, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), royal australian air force, raaf, caribou, australian national serviceman, 1st battalion, royal australian regiment, 1rar, hmas sydney, bien hoa airbase, us 173rd airborne brigade, cu chi, tunnels, tunnel rats, saigon-cholon, australian task force, phuoc tuy province, 5rar, 6rar, nui dat, 1st australian task force, 1atf, headquarters, australian force vietnam, ho chi minh city, phuoc tuy, d company, battle of long tan, gunners, new zealand gunners, australian gunners, m113, raaf helicopters, d445 provincial battalion, vietnam veterans' day, anzac, hmas hobart, u.s. 7th fleet, a squadron, canberra bomber, vung tau harbour, tet offensive, baria, long dien, long hai hills, c company, 3rar, fire support base, fire support base - coral, fire support base - balmoral, 8rar, vietnamese territorial force, us troops, whitlam labor government, prime minister gough whitlam, agent orange, evatt royal commission, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsd, welcome home parade 1987

Boxed piece of black granite from the original granite used to construct the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1982 in the USA. It comes with a certificate of authenticity.vietnam veterans memorial (washington, d.c.)

Presented to th Waverley RSL Womens Auxiliary in appreciation of your contribution to our welfare work 2010 Metal insignia of Australian Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia mountd on a wooden shield Presented to th Waverley RSL Womens Auxiliary in appreciation of your contribution to our welfare work 2010

Was given to commemorate the homecoming of the Vietnam War Vets, as there was no formal welcome home at the actual end of the Vietnam War. This group of veterans were the first group to be not given a formal welcome parade at the end of their service. This parade occurred 25 years after the Vietnam War, and signified the changed attitudes around the services performed by these men. This plaque commemorates the welcome home parade for all Vietnam Veterans 25 years after the war finished. It was intended to show the appreciation and good will of the Australian people in stark contrast to the bad feelings demonstrated to Servicemen an d women on their initial returns.Plaque commemorating the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade in Sydney 1987. Image shows a map of Australia, with the Australian Flag visible. Text reads ' Vietnam Veterans Parade Sydney 1987. Australian Vietnam Forces.'VIETNAM VETERANS PARADE/ SYDNEY 1987/ AUSTRALIAN VIETNAM FORCESvietnam, vietnam war, sydney, australian vietnam forces, vietnam veterans parade sydney 1987

It was at the first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans held in Melbourne, in October 1988. It included a march down Swanston St to the Shrine. There are more photos of Legatees outside Legacy House watching the veterans march past at 01579 and 01380. The 1988 parade of Vietnam Veterans in Melbourne was a significant event and Legacy provided rosemary sprigs for the event, a meal afterwards and Legatees attended. Other photos had a label which said 'The first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans was held in Melbourne in October 1988. Many of Melbourne Legacy's 'Legatees' stood to salute the marchers as they made their way to the Shrine of Remembrance.' Views of Swanston St streetscape in the background, including corner of Lonsdale and Swanston St looking south to the Shrine. Street banners said 'Remember' on a green and red background.The 1988 parade of Vietnam Veterans in Melbourne was a significant event and Legacy provided rosemary sprigs for the event, a meal afterwards and Legatees attended.Colour photo x 10 of a Vietnam Veterans march past Legacy House and a white paper label.White paper label handwritten in black 'Vietnam Veterans International Reunion. Melbourne Legatees salute Vietnam Vets.' Photos were taken by Susie Howard the publicity officer, and the date was 15.10.88.vietnam veterans, march, legatee event, streetscape

Framed motorcycle leather vest. Vest has Vietnam Veterans Top Rocker. Australia Bottom rocker and MC patch. Vest is decorated with multiple patches and badgesVietnam Veterans MC Australiamotorcycle vest, vietnam veterans mc australia

It was at the first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans held in Melbourne, in October 1988. It included a march down Swanston St to the Shrine. There are photos of Legatees outside Legacy House watching the veterans march past at 01578. The other photos include a meal provided at Legacy House after the parade at 01580. The 1988 parade of Vietnam Veterans in Melbourne was a significant event and Legacy provided rosemary sprigs for the event, a meal afterwards and Legatees attended. Other photos had a label which said 'The first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans was held in Melbourne in October 1988. Many of Melbourne Legacy's 'Legatees' stood to salute the marchers as they made their way to the Shrine of Remembrance.' Views of Swanston St streetscape in the background, including the old CUB brewery building at the top of Swanston St. Street banners said 'Remember' on a green and red background.The 1988 parade of Vietnam Veterans in Melbourne was a significant event and Legacy provided rosemary sprigs for the event, a meal afterwards and Legatees attended.Colour photo x 10 of a Vietnam Veterans march past Legacy House and a white paper label.White paper label handwritten in black 'Vietnam Veterans International Reunion. Melbourne Legatees salute Vietnam Vets.' Photos were taken by Susie Howard the publicity officer, and the date was 15.10.88.vietnam veterans, march, legatee event, streetscape

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

This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)Irregular shaped wooden plaque with round coloured badge and two rectangular metal plates with engraved dedications.To honor all those Australians who served/their country in the war in South East Asia and/ to remember those who made/ the ultimate sacrifice in the/ defence of freedom. Presented on behalf of Pennsylvania's Vietnam Veterans/ by the Pennsylvania State Council,/ Vietnam Veterans of America/October 3, 1992.vietnam veterans australia, vietnam veterans america, pennsylvania state council, plaque, shield

Wooden with crown over circular emblem of Vietnam Veterans Association featuring orange circle with map of Vietnam, Rising Sun, Navy Ensign and RAAF HerculesPresented to vietnam Veterans Museum by Sth Australian Brance of V.V.A. October 2007plaque, vietnam veterans association of australia

Two photos of Legatees standing outside Legacy House watching a march past of Vietnam Veterans. The label with the photos says: "The first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans was held in Melbourne in October 1988. Many of Melbourne Legacy's 'Legatees' stood to salute the marchers as they made their way to the Shrine of Remembrance. It was with a group of photos from 1988 to 1990 in a folio with paper labels (see items 01042 to 01049).A record of Legatees supporting other returned servicemen in gaining recognition for their service.Colour photo x 2 of a march past Legacy House and a white paper label.White paper label explains the march is Vietnam Veterans first reunion.vietnam veterans, march, legatees

Photograph taken on Vietnam Veterans Day 2014 at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Pictured are: Major General David MacLachlan Kathleen O'Reilly Audrey Csutoros Emelia Eagling Every Graeme McSolvin Plate on exterior of frame states " Vietnam Veterans Day 201, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Pictured are: Major General David MacLachlan, Kathleen O'Reilly, Audrey Csutoros, Emelia Eagling Every, (Ivanhoe Girls' Grammer School) Graeme McSolvin (Welfare Officer TEM)vietnam veterans day, vietnam, veteran, heidleberg repatriation, david maclachlan, graeme mcsolvin, vietnam war

Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmVietnam Vererans Association

REFERENCE DOCUMENT.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, gray and light-yellow print on front, spine and back on black background. Illustrated front montage of three photographs. 210 pages - paper, v=cut, plain, white.books, history, vietnam war

Photos of Legacy helpers handing out sprigs of rosemary to Vietnam Veterans in October 1988. It was at the first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans held in Melbourne, in October 1988. It included a march down Swanston St to the Shrine. There are photos of Legatees outside Legacy House watching the veterans march past at 01578 and 01579. The other photos include a meal provided at Legacy House after the parade.The 1988 parade of Vietnam Veterans in Melbourne was a significant event and Legacy provided rosemary sprigs for the event, a meal afterwards and Legatees attended.Colour photo x 2 of rosemary being given out at the Vietnam Veterans march and 3 photos of a breakfast at Legacy House and a white paper label.White paper label 'Junior Leadership Group L/House distributing rosemary to Vietnam Vets. Breakfast at Legacy House for visiting V.V. L/tees. Breakfast co-ordinator Executive officer Terry Walsh.' vietnam veterans, march, rosemary

Photograph of General Cosgrove in uniform talking to members of vietnam Verterans MC. A brass plaqueVietnam Veterans MC patchesphotograph, general cosgrove, vietnam veterans mc

Plaque - wood with gold metal engraved. On metal is a map of Vietnam, the Rising Sun Badge, Australia Flag, Aeroplane, Kings Crown in the centre."To the Bendigo Service Club with thanks from the Vietnam Veterans Association, Bendigo Sub Branch".plaque, vietnam veterans