Official Opening of the Garden of Reflection at the NVVM by the Minister for Veterans Affairs The Hon Allan Griffin MP for the 11th May 2008national vietnam veterans museum, garden of reflection, official opening, hon allan griffin mp, minister for veterans affairs

Awarded to Spr. W. H. Orford by Shire of Eltham Welcome Home Committee Welcome Home Medal The Welcome Home Medal was issued to acknowledge service during World War 1. As groups of servicemen returned and were discharged a local welcome home function was held in their honour. The welcome home committee decided that to commemorate the occasion a medal should be presented to the returned servicemen and also to the nearest relations of those who had fallen during the conflict. The medal shown was presented to Sapper William Henry Orford, of the 2nd Australian Tunnelling Company, an uncle of Doug Orford, one of our members. Sapper Orford participated in an operation where on June 7, 1917, British and Australian tunnellers detonated 19 massive mines beneath German lines at Messines Ridge, Belgium, marking a pivotal moment in WWI underground warfare. The explosions, including those at the heavily contested Hill 60, created craters 60 feet deep, killed roughly 10,000 German troops, and were heard as far away as London. Tunnellers from Australian and British units worked for over a year (since 1916) in treacherous conditions—including quicksand and mud—to dig tunnels beneath German strongpoints. At 3:10 a.m. on June 7, nearly 1,000,000 pounds of explosives (ammonal) were detonated, creating one of the largest pre-atomic explosions in history The explosions shattered German morale and destroyed defences, allowing Allied forces to take the ridge. Specifically, Australian miners placed, at great risk, two massive mines under the German-held Hill 60 and the nearby "Caterpillar" crater. Inscribed on the front of the medal is: SPR W.H. ORFORD FROM ELTHAM WE HONOUR YOU GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919 On the back of the medal is the image of a soldier standing at ease with a rifle. Smaller than originally stated the Eltham Districts medal is midway between a 10 and 20 cent piece in size. The medal is a fine piece of craftsmanship and is understood to have cost £4 to make. On 22nd April 2014 Society members were pleased to attend an announcement by Mr Damien Drum, Victorian Minister for Veterans Affairs and Sport, of funding for installation of signage for the Eltham and Hurstbridge Avenues of Honour. Doug Orford was there and created much interest with his Welcome Home Medal, including from Minister Drum. See also EDHS Newsletter No. 216 May 2014spr. w.h. orford, welcome home committee, welcome home medal, world war 1, avenue of honour, jim connor collection, mr damien drum, victorian minister for veterans affairs and sport, william henry orford

Roll of Honour Memorial information accuracy request Official (copy) letter from Minister For Veterans Affairs notifying issue in 2002 of a Medal for National Servicemen who served between 1951 - 1972 to the family of Pte Douglas Brian PlainAustralian War Memorial - W.R. Lawrence (Director). Minister For Veterans Affairs - Danna Valemedals, pte plain, veterans affairs, australian war memorial

Aimed at schools, this publication gives hints for collecting and preserving Australia's war memories. These skills can also be used for collecting oral history.47 p., illus. Paperback.oral history, australia department of veterans affairs, war stories, anzacs

This National Roll of Vietnam Veterans was compiled by the Department of Veterans Affairs so that it could conduct a mortality study of the male veterans.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia - registers, australia - armed forces - registers, department of veterans affairs (dva), australian army, royal australian navy, royal australian air force

Educational worksheets and activities used to teach children about Australia's role in the Gallipoli Campaign.Book: 80 p., illus. (some col.), maps, worksheets. Includes 2 discs: Disc 1 (video) Australians at War Episode 2; Disc 2 (DVD-ROM) Interactive activities and ABCs Gallipoli: the First Day website.australia department of veterans affairs, gallipoli, world war i, educational aids

Educational worksheets and activities used to teach children about Australia's role in the Gallipoli Campaign.Book: 120 p., illus. (some col.), maps, worksheets. Includes 2 discs: Disc 1 (video) Australians at War Episode 2 and, Revealing Gallipoli; Disc 2 (DVD-ROM) Interactive activities and ABCs Gallipoli: the First Day website.australia department of veterans affairs, gallipoli, world war i, educational aids

The program outlines the proceedings of the award of the French legion of Honour to Sgt John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Giraud at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall in Pall Mall bendigo on July 21 1998 beginning at 11.30 am. The MC on the Day was Bendigo RSL President Mr Alan Holmes. The Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard to make the speech in response. Refer Cat No 8143 re the initial outline from the Office of the Prime Minister, Cat No 8145.10P for photographs on the day.Souvenir program 4 pages folding. Front page in colour with the Australian and French Flags followed by details. Page two details the history of the award and Jack Lockett's WW1 service. Page 3 outlines the proceedings from 11.30am in the morning. Page 4 is sponsorship by the Department of Veterans Affairs.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour

Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Gold coloured metal medallion. The obverse features the Australian Coat of Arms with text "WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA. The reverse symbolises land (Army) Sea (Navy) and Air (RAAF) on a stylized map of Australia. Text "WORLD WAR II, 60 YEARS, 1945-2005". 2. Black coloured cardboard box with hinged lid and magnetic catch. Navy blue felt covered insert to fit medallion. Gold coloured text on top of and inside of box. 3. Four page insert with text. 4. Commemorative certificate with text.2. Printed in gold on cover: 'Australian Government, Department of Veterans Affairs.' Australian Coat of Arms above text. Printed on inside of bar in gold text: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. cooper collection, ww2, memorabilia, commemorative medallion

Owner and donor details - see Cat. No. 5836.3. The idea was to provide ex -service men and women in hospital with a form of occupational activity.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, pink colour, black print on front cover. Illustrated with square with geometric shapes. Facsimile document. 107 pages - cut, plain white paper. Illustrated - colour artwork, black and white posters. Binding - plastic binding comb.books, military history, veteran's affairs, story writing, art

Issued to Roy Thurlow, refer Cat No 4688P.1) Box cardboard black, folding lid with gold lettering on front with gold Coat of Arms, gold lettering on inside of lid. .2) Medallion round gold colour, front has coat of arms with lettering, rear has depiction of map of Australia with large number “60” plus smaller print..1) On front, “Australian Government Department of veterans Affairs”, inside has “60th Anniversary f the end of World War 11, For Service Australia” .2) On front, “World war 11, Service to Australia”, on rear, “World War 11, 60 years, Service to Australia”.memorabillia, medallions, 60th anniversary

On a blue/green coloured cover there is a black and white photograph of a pilot standing beside his helicopter. In white reads the word calendar and the year 2003 is in green. Bottom left hand corner are the logos of Saluting Their Service, Veteran's Affairs and Australian War Memorial. the collection of photographs throughout the calendar are from Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Korean War, East Timor, World War 1, World War 2calendar, sgt peter john buckney, 61342, royal australian infantry corps, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, first world war, second world war, korean war, east timor

.1).2) Book. Hard cover. Printed images of WWII women in armed forces, nursing & land army. Bottom image is photo of modern females in RAN. Red & blue printing. 108 pages, illustrated photos & maps. .3).4) DVD - Australian Government Department Veterans Affairs. Changing roles of women, 1899 - today. Images identical to front cover. .5).6)CD Rom identical cover to .2) above.books reference/military, audio-visual technology - audio/visual accessories, illustrations-prints, military history

The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. During this time, the Hospital was involved in many community activities and partnerships.As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection records some of the activities involved.Blue and white certificate with black text in black frame.Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs Veteran Partnering Hospital. This is to certify that the Repatriation Commission, through the Department of Veterans' Affairs has contracted Diamond Valley Mercy Hospital as a Veteran Partnering Provider for the Provision of Health Services to Veterans in Victoria. ... This agreement is valid for the period to 31 October 2003.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, diamond valley mercy hospital, department of veterans' affairs

Veteran Affairs Crockery consisting of- Dinner plate,Bread plate,Bowl and Cup & Saucer.White with two blue circles on outer edges and blue circle half way down.. Square Veterans Affairs label in blue on each item. (5 Items)Blue Square outline with Veterans Affairs printed in blue inside.On base of items-Bristile Made in Australia Dates various dates 8/88-6/85-3/86-4/87.

Black framed A4 Certificate of Appreciation from Mens' Health Peer Education, Veterans Affairs awarded to National Vietnam Veterans Museum in appreciation of your contribution to the "Men's Peer Education Program" dated 20 March 2012veterans affairs certificate, certificate, mens' health peer education

Issued by the Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs.war memorials, government grants, veterans affairs

Poster - paper, black and white print with foreground silhouette of a statue of a soldier with background muted colour photograph of a group of soldiers. Frame - moulded black plastic with glass front and MDF Board backing; with metal clips.Lettering on poster "ANZAC/ DAY/ 2014/ HONOURING/ REMEMBERING/ THANKING/ RENEWING"framed accessories, poster, anzac day

Poster, paper with white and red print. Montage in colour and black and white print of a collection of photographs, posters and postcards from WW1. Frame - cream enamel paint on timber frame with glass front and black cardboard backing with stand.Lettering on poster. "SCHOOLING, SERVICE/ AND THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918".framed accessories, poster, anzac day

Poster - paper, with white print, foreground full length black and white portrait photograph of an indigenous soldier. Background muted red to brown colours. Frame - top and bottom, timber slats adhered to the poster paper with top hanging string.Lettering on Poster. "Commemorating Indigenous Service in the First World War".framed accessories, poster, anzac day

Booklet, CD-ROM, Poster .1 Hardcover booklet, plastic with metal spiral bound pages. Cover - black and white print on front, spine and back. Illustrated, sepia colour. Front - collection three battlefield photographs. Back - one street scene photograph. 99 Pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white, sepia and colour photographs, maps and diagrams. .2 CD-ROM enclosed in plastic pocket, front cover. .3 Poster - white print, illustrated black and white, and colour montage photographs for 25 APRIL 2006, Commonwealth Coat of Arms top, folded.wwi, anzac day, documents - education

WE REMEMBER ANZAC - 100 years of ANZAC - THE SPIRIT LIVES 2014-2018 - SECONDARY RESOURCE .1) .2) 'WE REMEMBER ANZAC' .3) 'COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY' .4) 'Memories & Memorabilia - Recognising and Preserving Australia's War Heritage' .5) 'Candour. Stories in the words of those who served 1914-1918.' .6) Over a Century of Service 2015 (Calendar) .7) 'ANZAC CENTENARY' .8) 'ANZAC PORTAL' .9) '2015 Anzac Day School's Awards'.1) Box folder - cardboard, white & gold print front, spine, back. Illustrated - collage colour photographs - medals, poppy, rising sun badge, soldier in silhouette. .2) Softcover, cardboard with fold in front flap, white & gold print, spiral bound, colour collage photographs - poppy, medals, troops. Pages - 86 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated black & white, colour photographs, work sheets. .3) DVD inside cover flap. .4) Soft cover, cardboard, spiral bound, black, print front, illustrated sepia photograph soldier with letter and slouch hat. Pages - 88 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated black & white, colour photographs, posters. .5) Soft cover, cardboard, white print front & back, illustrated - collage colour and sepia photographs of service personnel, letters, pens, brooch. Pages - 56 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated colour, black & white photographs, medals, paintings. .6) Calender - soft cover, cardboard, light brown and black print front and back. Illustrated - sepia and colour - in silhouette - Troops of 1st Australian Division and members of 4 RAR. Pages - cut, plain, white, illustrated colour, black & white photographs from Boer War to Afghanistan. .7) .8) Card, cardboard with Webkey attached. Card - white & dark red print, small colour, sepia illustrations. .8) Key - metal with words printed - 'ANZAC PORTAL'. In plastic pocket. .9) Leaflet - lightweight cardboard black, white, yellow print front and back. Illustrated - black & white photograph of troop ship dockside. educational kit, anzac centenary

"The Sir John Monash Centre tells the remarkable story of Australia's men and women who served on the Western Front a century ago"Soft cover, cardboard, front and back covers, yellow and white print on front cover and spine, 220 pages, B & W and colour, maps, photos, paintings.books, military, history, wwi

The Royal Australian Navy 1939 - 1945 /Australians in the “Pacific War”Cardboard soft cover, white and gold print on the front and spine. Black glossy background with B & W print of “HMAS Australia” , rear has a print of a crew member “HMAS Arunta”, 112 pages, B & W photos and illustrations and one coloured map, back and front fly leaf with illustrations, B & W and sepia tone photos.royal australian navy, pacific war, book

Soft cover, glossy paper. Black print on gold background showing soldiers in silhouette. Front cover to page 20 printed in English. Back cover to page 20 printed in French. 20 English & 20 French cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos & maps.Printed on front: “Order of Service Dedication and Burial Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery 19 July 2010” Printed on back: “Protocole de la Ceremononie Inauguration et Inhumation Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery 19 Juillet 2010”booklet, fromelles, dedication, pheasant wood

Schooling, Service and the Great War Primary Resource. See also Cat No 3930..1) Book, soft cover, cardboard with front fold out flap, white print on front & back covers. Illustrated with colour background, group photo of children, embroidery & badges. Inside of cover is a colour photo of timber, leather satchel & papers. 82 cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos. Spiral bound, black wire. .2) Poster, paper, Schooling, Service and the Great War. Collage copy of book cover, colour photos. .3) Paper, paper, Australian War Memorial Education Services 2015. Black print, collage colour photos. .4) Poster, paper, Discovering Anzacs. Black print, black / white / colour collage photos. .5) Poster, paper, Anzac Day Schools Award 2015. Black print, black / white photo. .6) Poster, paper, Leadership and Legacy. Yellow print, colour photos. .7) Bookmark, paper, Gallipoli, The First Day. Black print, colour photos. .8) Erratum. Paper, black print for page 30.education, schools, kit ww1

Coloured poster of a young girl holding a poppy in each hand. Red poppies in the background with rays of sunshine from LHS top corner. Mounted on chipboard with black border & covered with clear plastic. Short white hanging strap at back.Printed LHS: “On the 11th of November pause at 11..... to remember the fallen” Emblem on RHS bottom: “THEIR SERVICE OUR HERITAGE”poster, remembrance day

Portcard, shows close up of a poppy with a field of poppies in background. Front: “Remembrance Day 11 November At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month We Will Remember Them Writing side states: Portage Paid Australia”postcard, remembrance, passchendaele barracks trust