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

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

General Cosgrove signs framed photograps of him talking to Vietnam veterans MC Membersphotograph, general cosgrove, vietnam veterans mc

Colour print of an oil painting in a gold frame with cream mat.The painting depicts a scene where army personnel lay cables in an erea where an aerial is up. On the horizon Helicopters come in, including a chiook, with supplies for the growing base.Signals operations being set up /run from back of APC'S'Signals in Vietnam' 1965 -1972 By Ken Mc Fadyen.print, helicopters, ken mcfadyen

A black board with white texts about MC award and the recipients from 5 RAR. The medal includes a silver cross with crown at each end and "ER" in the center. The ribbon has three equal stripes of one purple in between of two white. MILITARY CROSS (MC) The Military Cross (MC) is the third level military decoration awarded to commissioned army officers of the substantive rank of captain or below for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy". 5 RAR recipients: Maj M P Blake, Maj R F Sutton, Lt M G Langley, 2nd Lt R A Brett, 2nd Lt M G Deak, 2nd Lt J D McAloney, 2nd Lt C D RainerMilitary Cross (MC)'s details and names of recipients.military cross, 5 rar, maj m.p. blake, maj r.f. sutton, lt m.g. langley, 2nd lt r.a. brett, 2nd lt m.g. deak, 2nd lt j.d. mcaloney, 2nd lt c.d. rainer, replica medals

Black wooden shield with red over blue square with gold anchor, wheel and wingsDet 11 MC GP RAE vietnam. Vung Tau Nui Dat. WO2 Barry Greenberger 1970-71, WO2 Barry Greenbergerplaque, det 11 mc gp rae vietnam

Water colour painting in gold frame and cream matt. The painting depicts a centurion tank, an armoured personnel carrier, two Huey Helicopters and a Chinock Helicopter. There are two army personnel on top of the APC, one behind the tank one walking towards the tank and a couple to the right.Two more centurion lie to right of picture.APC.Blue Bell in Action Signed K.C. Mc Fadyen 72painting, centurion tank, armoured personnel carrier, hueycobra (helicopter)

Copy of a painting depicting storm conditions as soldiers crawl on their bellies firing and being fired upon. The picture is in an olive green mat and brown frame. The scene is of the Battle of Long Tan. Long Tan ActionBruce Fletcher - Original in Australian War Memorial 40758. Donated by - The Commander of the Battle of Long Tan. 18th August 1966. Signed by Major Harry Smith MC; Captain Morrie Stanley MBE; 2LT Geoff Kendall; SGT Bob Buick MM; 2LT Dave Sabben; LT Adrian Roberts; FLT LT Robert Grandin.battle of long tan

A Storyborad on Bob Brett MC (Military Cross), Platoon Commander - 1st tour, Troop Commander - 2nd tour. Nui Dat January 1969 - March 1970, May 1971 - August 1971. Service Number 217210. 5 RAR, 2 Squadron SASstoryboard, military cross, nui dat, bob brett, 5 rar, 2 squadron, sas

A coloured photograph of Bob Brett MC (Military Cross), holding a black and white photograph of himself in uniform. Platoon Commander - 1st tour, Troop Commander - 2nd tour. Nui Dat January 1969 - March 1970, May 1971 - August 1971. Service Number 217210. 5 RAR, 2 Squadron SASphotograph, bob brett, military cross, nui dat, behind the wire, 5 rar, 2 squadron, sas

Vietnam War veteran An enthralling account of an Australian infantryman and his companions in the Vietnam War. On Friday 8th March 1968, 20-year-old Gary McKay lost the lottery. He was conscripted. From a comfortable and carefree life of surfing and rugby football, he was drafted into the deadly serious preparation for war in the jungles of South Vietnam. In Good Company is his story told in his own words. It begins with induction and selection for the officer academy for national servicemen at Scheyville, a six-month 'pressure cooker' course which produced second lieutenants ready to lead troops into action against the Viet Cong. It ends three and a half years later with a burst of NVA machine-gun fire during a battle among enemy-held bunkers in the hills of Nui Le. Here is a grass-roots account of the blood, sweat and tears shared by a rifle platoon in jungle warfare, a straightforward story of the fears and the camaraderie which soldiers experience in combat. Gary McKay fashioned this account from his experience in action, leading his platoon. The detail is provided from the 80 letters he wrote to his wife while he served. He wrote his story for the reader who wants to know what the soldier on the ground went through - in the fetid jungle, in battle. Anyone who wants to understand what service in South Vietnam meant to those who were there should read this book. 'Reading In Good Company leaves a vivid and disconcerting impression of how the Vietnam War smelt, felt and sounded. One of the most honest and affecting war memoirs which Australians have so far published.' - Mark Thomas, Canberra Times 'An enthralling, accurate account of infantry soldiering in the Vietnam era. Very readable; a must for those who have never experienced combat and a vivid reminder for all veterans.' - Major General M. P. Blake, AM, MC, former CO 5th Battalion RARGary John McKay MC (born 1947) is a writer and former Australian Army officer. He was awarded the Military Cross while serving with the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during the Vietnam War.[1] He later served as Commanding Officer of 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment between 1988 and 1990Soft cover non fiction book

Picture depicts a frequent activity of infantry in Vietnam - either waiting for pickup by Huey helicopters or having a drop off by the helicopters; in this case it is a pickup ('dustoff') of xxx section, yyy platoon, mmm Company.Especially for infantry, the picture captures the moment of accepting a dustoff at the end of, or during, an operation.Rectangular print 'Dustoff' in a wooden frame; this is an iconic picture out of the Vietnam war Presented to: The Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch on Friday 27th October 2006. By: David Streatfeild No. 9 Squadron (Royal Australian Airforce); Vietnam 1969 1970 and 1971. Centrally below the picture and columned vertically: Dustoff (CASEVAC Vietnam), by Brian Wood; Royal Australian Air Force insignia; Rising Sun insignia with scroll: The Australian Army. Signatures by: The Hon. Graham Edwards, Member of Parliament; The Hon. Tim Fischer, Member of Parliament; W.B. "Digger" Jam,es AC, MBE, MC, Major General (ret'd); Keith Payne VC, Warrant Officer Class 2 (ret'd); Brian Wood 4 RAR 70/71vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Photograph is of high historical significance given Brig. Pearson's achievements in the Vietnam War.Brig. Pearson was a significant Australian figure in the Vietnam War: Major General Cedric Maudsley Ingram "Sandy" Pearson, AO, DSO, OBE, MC (24 August 1918 – 7 November 2012) was an Australian Army officer. He was a Commander of Australian Forces during the Vietnam War, Commandant of the Royal Military College, Duntroon and Director of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales.In portrait orientation; framed black and white photo of head and shoulders of soldier in uniformNilvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

The untimely death of Principal Keith Jones paved the way for the appointment of decorated Vietnam veteran Neville Clark who valued the School’s character-building ethos and, whereas Jones saw academic results and sport as paramount, Clark believed these were only part of the education of a well-rounded individual. To this end he extended the function of the House system which now had a leading role in pastoral care, rather than just being for sporting purposes. The arts became more prominent and the Gregory Fish Library and a new swimming complex were built. (taken from '90 Years in the Making')

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 Brig Stewart Weir MC, 1st Australian Task Force Commander (1969-1970) talks to Engineers at a second bridge on Vietnam's National Route 23 which had suffered massive water damage to its foundations. The bridge had initially ben built by 1st Field Squadron Engineersphotograph, brig stewart weir, 1st field sqn engineers, national route 23, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, engineers, commander, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons

This item was collected because it has been signed by Sir Peter Cosgrove MC, Patron on the National Vietnam Veterans Museum. He served as a Lieutenant in Vietnam :1 Australian Reinforcement Unit 02 Aug 1969 -19 Aug 1969, 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 20 Aug 1969 -28 Sep 1969,Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force 29 Sep 1969 - 30 Jul 1970. It was donated by National Serviceman R V Williams, a private who served under Lieutenant Cosgrove.Bottle green peaked cap with a tan brim. Embroidered. Signed in black felt pen by Peter Cosgrove.Vietnam/ Map of Australia/Vietnam 4 color bar crossing the map/ Vietnam Veterans Australia/ signature of Peter Cosgrove.souvenir, vietnam veterans cap, sir peter cosgrove signature, cosgrove, williams, r v williams

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 the 1st Australian Task force Commander (Aug 1969 - Jun 1970). Brigadier Stewart Weir MC (centre of the group) inspects a new bridge built by Australian Engineers from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, South Vietnam.photograph, brig stewart weir, engineers, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

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 the 1st Australian Task Force Commander Brigadier C M Pearson MC with the Commanding Officer 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Lt Col David Butler, at the cross of remembrance dedicated to those who fought at the battle of Long Tan 18/08/1966.photograph, 1st australian task force, brigadier "sandy" c.m.i. pearson, lt col butler, long tan, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, long tan cross dedication, 6 rar/nz (anzac)

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 Pte Jack Higgins batman to the Company Commander Maj Jake O'Donnell MC Headquarters, 7 RAR (1967 - 1968) moves through thick jungle in the rain, in the foothills of the Nui Nghe monutains during Operation Caroline a search and destroy mission.photograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, operation caroline, nui nghe mountains, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, company commander, mc headquarters, jungle, denis gibbons

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 Pte Jack Higgins batman to the Company Commander Maj Jake O'Donnell MC, A Company, Headquarters 7 RAR (1967-1968) moves through open ground in the foothills of the Nui Nghe monutains during Operation Caroline, a search and destroy mission.photograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, nui nghe mountains, operation caroline, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, search and destroy mission, denis gibbons

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 tired and dirty Pte Jack Higgins about to enjoy a peeled orange while his boss Maj Jake O'Donnell MC, A Company, 7 RAR (1967-1968) watches his company file back into lines upon return to the 1 ATF Base at Nui Dat following the completion of Operation Carolinephotograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, 1 atf, nui nghe mountains, operation caroline, gibbons collection catalogue, nui dat, denis gibbons

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 the batman, tired and dirty Pte Jack Higgins enjoys a peeled orange, while his boss Maj Jake O'Donnell MC, A Company 7 RAR (1967-1968) watches his company file back into lines, upon return to the 1 ATF Base, following the completion of Operation Carolinephotograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, 1 atf, nui dat, operation caroline, nui nghe mountains, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons

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 the batman Pte Jack Higgins, Chelsea, Victoria, opening a can, enjoys a joke with his boss Maj Jake O'Donnell MC, Woolgoolga, NSW, A Company, 7 RAR. (1967-1968) as he prepares an evening meal during Operation Caroline in the foothills of the Nui Nghe Mountainsphotograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, nui nghe mountains, operation caroline, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons

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 Pte Jack Higgins peeling an orange enjoys a joke with his boss Maj Jake O'Donnell MC, A Company, 7 RAR (1967 - 1968) upon return to 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, after completing Operation Caroline in the foothills of the Nui Nghe Mountainsphotograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, 1st atf base, nui dat, operation caroline, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, nui nghe mountains, 235141, the distinguished service order (dso), 1st australian task force, denis gibbons

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 Pte Jack Higgins batman to the Company Commander Maj Jake O'Donnell MC, A Coy Headquarters 7 RAR (1967 - 1968) a heavy pack on his back,with radio, anenna protruding, in the rain, gets a helping hand up a slippery bank during Operation Carolinephotograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, operation caroline, nui nghe mountains, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, the distinguished service order (dso), denis gibbons

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 the Batman, Pte Jack Higgin, Chelsea, Victoria brews a coffee for himself and his boss Maj Jake O'Donnell MC, Woolgoolga, NSW, A Company, 7 RAR (1967-1968) during Operation Caroline a search and destroy mission, in the Nui Nghe mountains foothillsphotograph, a coy, 7 rar, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, operation caroline, 1st atf base, nui nghe mountains, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, the distinguished service order (dso), denis gibbons

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 Brig Stewart Weir MC, 1st Australian Task Force Commander (1969-1970) shares a joke with Engineers repairing a bridge on Vietnam's National Route 23 which had suffered water damage to its foundation. The bridge was built by 1st Field Squandron Engineersphotograph, brig stewart weir, 1st field sqn engineers, national route 23, gibbons collection catalogue, engineers, 1 atf base, 1st australian task force, commander, denis gibbons

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 the 1st Australian Task Force Commander (Aug 1969 - Jun 1970) Brigadier Stewart Weir MC, inspects a bridge built by 17 Construction Squadron over a creek northwest of the province capital Baria. The Engineers are fitting screens to protect the foundations.photograph, brig stewart weir, 1st atf base, baria, gibbons collection catalogue, 17th construction squadron, engineers, military cross, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons

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 1st Australian Task Force Commander (Oct 68 - Sep 69) Brigadier C.M.I. "Sandy" Pearson MC and his Aide 2Lt Paul Coleman Royal Australian Armoured Corps, watch task force Royal Australian Regiment Infantry depart on a helibourne assault to commence operationsphotograph, 1st atf base, brig sandy pearson, 2lt paul coleman, raac, royal australian regiment, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, raac, royal australian army corps, 1st australian task force, brigadier "sandy" c.m.i. pearson, aide de camp, helibourne assault, denis gibbons

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 coloured photograph of Major Harry Smith MC, Officer Commanding, D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, at the Battle Of Long Tan, Phuoc tuy Province, 18/08/1966, assisted by his company Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class 2, Chris Pope, directs a resupply during Operation Portsea, South of the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam,March 1967photograph, d coy, 6 rar, operation portsea, major harry smith mc, wo2 chris pope, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, 6th battalion, battle of long tan, phuoc tuy province, 1 atf base, nui dat, the royal australian regiment, denis gibbons, star of gallantry, 6776