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Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Commemorative Plaque, Vietnam Veterans Parade Sydney 1987 Participants plaque, 1987
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 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
plaques vietnam - 1. australian force Vietnam, 2. national memorial to vietnam forces 3 Vietnam vetrans parade sydney 1987, 3 Plaques vietnam - 1. australian force Vietnam, 2. national memorial to vietnam forces 3 Vietnam vetrans parade sydney 1987
Vietnam Veterans parade 1987. Australia gives the Vietnam Veterans:soldiers, navy and airman finally receive the "welcome home" they deserved. Vietnam Veterans parade 1987. Australia gives the Vietnam Veterans:soldiers, navy and airman finally receive the "welcome home" they deserved. Stained pine board with three Vietnam plaques mounted on - plaques - 1. Australian force Vietnam, 2.National memorial to Vietnam forces 3 Vietnam vetrans parade sydney 1987. 1. Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial and 2. National Memorial to Vietnam forces The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is dedicated to all those Australians who served, suffered and died in that conflict. It was built largely through contributions from the Australian people, raised by the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Committee. 3. Vietnam Vetrans Parade Sydney 1987 On October 3, 1987, around 22, 000 Vietnam veterans marched in a ‘Welcome Home’ parade through the streets of Sydney It was estimated that the parade was watched by a crowd of up to 100,000, including Prime Minister Hawke, and that it stood up to ten deep along the parade route in some places. he marchers carried more than 500 Australian flags, each flag representing a serviceman who had lost their life during the Vietnam War. These simple acts represented the reconciliatory nature of the event – the flags, standing for the nation-state, were accepted as a proper symbol for the fallen by the veterans and symbolised their reconciliation with the body politic that they felt had rejected their rightful place in the Anzac narrative after the end of the Vietnam conflict. Plaques:- 1. Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Wooden Shield with metal shield with black outer ringed by service corps insignia, inner with a white band of the shield shape. the interior of the metal shield is light blue circle, with a white vertical sword, the top of the sword is a banner of red and orange strips. Below the metal shield is a Australian Army rising sun badge. Followed by a banner inscribed with " Australian Force Vietnam" 2. National Memorial to the Australian Vietnam Forces :- Small wooden shield, with a metal rectangle inscribed - vietnam veterans, welcome home parade 1987, plaques -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch
Book - n/a, The Vietnam Years (From the Jungle To the Australian Suburbs)
The authors presentation of the years of the Vietnam War both in Vietnam and in Australia.One of many books written about the Vietnam War (Australia).Book, Paperback - The Vietnam Years (from the jungle to the Australian suburbs) by Michael Caulfield; Published 2007.Cover of the book has at the top, a picture of Australian soldiers in Vietnam; at the bottom presents pictures of activities in Australia at same time of pictures of anti-war protestors. The book tile rests in the middle of the cover: The Vietnam Years. From the jungle to the Australian suburbs. The authors name is at the very bottom of the cover: Michael Caulfield. vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum
Magazine - HURRICANE MAGAZINE, II Field Force Vietnam, The Hurricane, December 1969
Item souvenired by Peter James Dodd No 217842 while serving in South Vietnam. Refer 2436.2P for his service details.Issue 26 of monthly "The Hurricane" magazine . Front cover has image of Asian dragon and title in red box in upper left corner. Bottom right corner has black text "Inside the Cao Dai Holy See".On front cover, “December 1969 Number 26, 11 Field Force Vietnam”books, magazines, vietnam -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Certificate Vietnam War Service, Certificate of Vietnam War Service Private Russel H Whitehead
Russell H Whitehead serve in 1 Field Regiment Royal Australian Artillery in Vietnam between 22/05/66 and 27/03/67 Plastic Framed Certificate of Vietnam Service Vietnam War Service / Private / Russell Henry WHITEHEAD / Service No: 3411520/ Service: Army / Service Between 22/05/1966 and 27/03/1967 /Total Days: 310 /Unit: 1st Field Regiment / Australian Coat of Arms bottom left hand corner Australian Government/ Department of Veterans Affairs/ on centre left sign Rising Sun Emblemvietnam, 1 field regiment, first field regiment, royal australian artillery -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Statuette, Heritage Fine Arts Pty Ltd, Vietnam, Circa 2000
A statuette depicting a scene of soldiers 'on patrol' in VietnamPresented to the Frankston RSL Sub Branch by the Frankston Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia in 2001.Pewter/alloy statuette of a Vietnam era soldier crossing a creek and signalling to those following "enemy ahead", mounted on a base of polished stone.Label "VIETNAM" Heritage Fine Arts, Limited to 2500 on one side of base, numbered 0149 Brass label affixed "Presented by Frankston Branch V.V.A.A. 2001" on other side of base. Brass emblems attached on other 2 sides of "Royal Australian Regiment" and "Royal Australian Infantry Corps" vietnam, statuette -
Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum
CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, Republic of Vietnam
Details a brief history of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, reason for the award of the South Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. AATTV was the highest decorated Unit in the Australian Army during Vietnam being awarded among others 4 Victoria Crosses.Famed certificate for Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation. Award given to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. Frame is brown stained wood.documents-certificates, frame accessories, vietnam, military history -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Vietnam Veterans March in 1988, 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 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 -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Korea Malaya Borneo Vietnam War Memorial, 2000
Lest We Forget is a contemporary and crisp treatment, marking the sacrifices of Australian forces involved in the conflicts of South East Asia, including the Korean War 1950-53, the Malayan Emergency 1950-60, the Borneo Uprising 1962-64 and the Vietnam War 1962-72. A plaque was added in 2006 by the Victorian Vietnam Veterans Community in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The memorial is of historic significance to the people of BallaratLest We Forget is a contemporary and crisp treatment, marking the sacrifices of Australian forces involved in the conflicts of South East Asia, including the Korean War 1950-53, the Malayan Emergency 1950-60, the Borneo Uprising 1962-64 and the Vietnam War 1962-72. A plaque was added in 2006 by the Victorian Vietnam Veterans Community in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Lest We Forget/ Korea/ Malaya/ Borneo/ Vietnamkorean war, malayan emergency, borneo uprising, vietnam war, battle of long tan, war history, ballarat -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Vietnam Veterans March in 1988, 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. 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 -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch
Booklet - n/a, General Information Guide, Vietnam, December 1963, 22/3/2009
Booklet detailed general information for US Forces in Vietnam and, often this information was imparted onto Australian Forces.Some elements of the General Information form the conditions under which Australian Forces lived and served whilst in Vietnam.Green light cardboard cover with black text and logos on front cover; a map showing Saigon and surrounds on back cover.Three logos: Military Assistance Command, Vietnam; MAAG-Vietnam; U.S. Navy, Headquarters Support Activity, Saigonvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, us forces -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - Coffee table book, Voyages to Vietnam, 2004
Book contains photographs taken by sailors and soldiers during voyages to and from Vietnam in ships of the RANA personal record of memories from the Vietnam WarCoffee table book of photographs by Australian naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflictSigned by the author, Stephen Lewisran, vietnam war, vietnam, australian army -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Min Bay Do Viet Cong Xu Dung Tai Mien Nam Viet Nam: Mines and Booby Traps used by the Viet Cong in South Vietnam Booklet, November 1965
Produced by the US Army to alert soldiers to the types of booby traps employed by the Viet Cong in South Vietnam. The book is produced in both English and Vietnamese, with illustrations detailing the types of booby traps and mines, as well as the signs that can be used to identify these.Significant because it is a complete copy of the handbook. Demonstrates the level of critical and creative thinking that was employed in order to address and work with the circumstances that soliders found themselves in. A Beige coloured Booklet with black binding and black writing on cover. Has two United States military badges on the cover. Used in Vietnam. 170pp. Illustrated. English and Vietnmaese7610-66-024-0789 Min Bay Do Viet Cong X Dung Tai Mien Nam Viet Nam Mines and booby traps used by the Viet Cong in South Vietnam English Volumevietnam, military, army, booklet, australian army, mines and booby traps, viet cong, south vietnam, equipment, handbooks, military explosives -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch
Book - n/a, Vietnam 1968/The Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral/Balmoral, c2018
An Australian Government sponsored detailed description of the Battle of Fire Bases Coral/Balmoral - an important Australian battle in the Vietnam War.A detailed but easy to read recount of a major Australian battle in the Vietnam War. Thin book, very dark in color for front and back covers; front cover shows soldier on watch, back cover shows (in negative) two soldiers jumping into shallow dugout.Vietnam 1968/The Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral/Balmoral.vietnam, vietnam war, battle, coral/balmoral, diamond valley vietnam veterans, fire support base -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Program, 2006
Produced by the Vietnam Veterans AssociatiionProgram for Rutherglen's commemoration ceremony of the Battle of Long Tan. The ceremony was held in the Memorial Park on 18th August 2006, being the 40th Anniversary of the battle. Program includes description of the battle and details of each Australian who died.long tan, vietnam, veterans, rsl -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Vietnam Veterans March in 1988, 1988
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 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Diary, LtCol Fred Cron, Vietnam Diary, Sep 1970
Lt Col Fred Cron served in 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment in various postings including Commanding Officer from 1981 to 1984Handwritten diary in Army Book AAB 74A recording service of Capt Fred Cron in South Vietnam as a CMF observer during period 2 - 17 Sep 1970VIETNAM DIARYdiary, south vietnam, fred cron -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Pass, Safe Conduct (4), 1960's
Issued during Vietnam warObverse - South Vietnam flag surrounded by flags of USA, South , Australia and New Zealand Reverse - Sketch of a smiling South Vietnamese soldier with his arm around a happy looking Viet Cong soldier. Neither are armed.In English and Vietnamese: "Safe conduct pass to be honored by all Vietnamese Government Agencies and allied forces"vietnam, vietnam war, safe conduct pass -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Area Handbook for North Vietnam DA Pam No 550-57
Vietnam War A 500 page US military publication on all aspects of life in North Vietnam -
Federation University Australia Historical Collection
Object - Picture, Picture from International School Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Coloured stone (possibly uncut gems) mosaic picture given to University, with the best compliments from International School Vietnam National University, Hanoi. with the best compliments from International School Vietnam National University, Hanoi. international school, national university vietnam, coloured stone mosaic, hanoi, souvenir -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Audio - Oral history interview - Tim Woods, Tim Woods Vietnam Oral interview
Tim Woods is a Vietnam veteran. Here, he recalls the anti-war sentiment and hostile public reception of troupes in the early 1970s despite Australia’s conscription policy – the National Service Scheme – which was eventually abolished in December 1972.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Anzac House for Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch on September 20, 2017 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.Tim Woods Vietnam Experiencesveietnam era, anti war sentiments, national service scheme, hostile public.conscription policy -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Australian Navy Vietnam, Australian Naval Ships Vietnam
Description of Australian Naval Ships used during Vietnam war 1963 - 1973. Royal Australian Navy Clearance Team 3 1967 - 1971. Australian Naval Helicopter Ship Crews 1965 to 1973Description of Australian Naval Ships used during Vietnam war 1963 - 1973. Royal Australian Navy Clearance Team 3 1967 - 1971. Australian Naval Helicopter Ship Crews 1965 to 1973A3 Laminated PosterAustralian Naval Ships of Vietnam waraustralian navy vietnam clearance diving helicopter gun ships hmas sydney jeparit boonaroo vendetta hobart perth brisbane helicpter gun ships -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Vietnam Vererans Parade Sydney 1987, Vietnam Vererans Parade Sydney 1987
Anecdotal evidence holds that most men returned from Vietnam in the dead of night, hidden from the public. In fact, large numbers actually returned on HMAS Sydney, to a welcome by dignitaries and a parade. The manner of their homecoming affected the way in which veterans recovered from the war, those who did arrive late at night to no fanfare and the seeming indifference of the military had more trouble adjusting to life at home than did those whose return was more public and who had had the benefit of a couple of weeks unwinding on board Sydney before reaching Australia. But the return home was only the beginning of a long period of readjustment. For a long time after the war large numbers of Vietnam veterans felt that many in Australia blamed them, rather than politicians, for the war and the way it had been conducted. Images of the war, many still familiar, of children burned by napalm, of the dead of My Lai, of a South Vietnamese general summarily executing a member of the Viet Cong in the streets of Saigon, had an effect on public opinion and public understanding. The fact that these images related more to the American/Vietnamese experience in Vietnam was less remarked upon. People associated the role of Australians in the war with that of the Americans in a way that failed to recognise the two countries’ different approaches to fighting in Vietnam. see https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&ved=0CDwQtwIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DYL06ddRmiJE&ei=O9OJUYnxC5GaiQeey4HQCA&usg=AFQjCNEjq876qAoYu0WnWslDSNRUJlmuBw&bvm=bv.46226182,d.aGc Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmVietnam Vererans Parade Sydney 1987 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Statuette, Heritage Fine Arts Pty Ltd, Vietnam, Circa 2000
Pewter/alloy statuette of a Vietnam era soldier crossing a creek and signalling to those following "enemy ahead", mounted on a base of polished stoneLabel "VIETNAM" Heritage Fine Arts, Limited to 2500 on one side of base, numbered 0143. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Beer Cans, Australian Vietnam Forces, 1987
AUSTRALIAN VIETNAM FORCES Welcome Home Parade Sydney October 3rd 1987 Vietnam War welcome home parade commemorative souvenirs.Two sealed cans with ring top pulls - one white in colour with glass of beer and Australian Flag and one red in colour with soldier and kangaroo Tooheys Draught AUSTRALIAN VIETNAM FORCES Welcome Home Parade Sydney October 3rd 1987 Power's Bitter Ale Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Canberra 1992beer can, vietnam war, welcome home parade, souvenir -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Photograph, Vietnam Veterans Day 2014
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 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Limited Edition 008/100 Presentation "Vietman Remembered" 1962 - 1973 - Medals Insignia , Badges and Ribbons, Vietnam Remembered 1962-73 Limited Edition 008/100
Vietnam remembered 1962 - 1973 Limited edition 008.100Vietnam remembered 1962 - 1973, Limited Edition presentation Dedicated to those who served, suffered and died. Featuring Medals badges, ribbons and three sheets of paper containing details of the campaign.Limited Edition 008/100 Presentation of Vietnam Remembered 1962-73 - Dedicated to those Who Served, Suffered and Died.On rear of presentation "Limited Edition 008/100 signed Ross E. Smith" Contains Medals, Badges, Ribbons and sheets containg details of the Campaign.vietnam remembered 1962 - 1973, limited edition presentation -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Vietnam Veterans March in 1988, 1988
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 -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch
Booklet - n/a, Vehicle Operators Guide For Driving In Vietnam; General Information Brochure, c2002
The booklet is an early example of the myriad of instructions issued by governments to their Armed Forces. Information Manuals: Yellow in colour - A Vehicles Operators Guide For Driving In Vietnam.In pencil, the cover is detailed WO2 R.J. Langleyvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, books -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Military Helmet (Republic of Vietnam), 2007
Cotton Outer, Resin Inner, Green Colour, Pith Helmet Design.Republic of Vietnam Starhelmet, vietnam, military helmet