This item was donated by Pte Maurice John Benson (3786757) who was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps and he served in Vietnam with 2 Field Ambulance from May 1966 to April 1967An original copy of Nambus: Vietnam Veterans Museum Association 1st Edition booklet. The cover is green with Nambus at the top of the page with two helicopters and a soldier with his rifle under this. On black in green text reads Vietnam Veterans Museum Association. See media files for more information.nambus, newsletter, 1st edition, vietnam veterans museum association, pte maurice john benson, 3786757, australian national serviceman, royal australian army medical corps, 2 field ambulance

On A4 paper from the Victorian Branch VVAA Statewide Gravesite Commemorations, Sunday 21 February, 2016, Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Eric Cross. At the bottom of the certificate reads 'Honour the dead, but fight like hell for the living' There are two insignias at the top of the certificate. The one of the left reads Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia and the one of the right reads 50th Anniversary - Battle of Long Tan 2016.'The Well-being of history lies in its telling, for unless the story is transmitted across the generations, it is lost' by Michael McKernannational vietnam veterans museum, vietnam veterans association of australia, 50th anniversary - battle of long tan, battle of long tan, certificate of appreciation, victoria branch vvaa, eric cross

This sword was a pre-colonial Victorian Navy Issue. (i.e. Pre-Federation). It came into the possession of of Allan John Rankin Watkins who used it during has naval service.Naval Officers Cermonial SwordThe sword has the Queen Victoria Coat of Arms on the Blade and the Crown on the Hilt. hmas sydney & the vietnam logistics support veterans association, naval sword

Used by Leonard George Pollard. He served in H.M.A.S. ANZAC in Vietnam and retired as LCDR Engineer Ceremonial Naval Officers Sword Fine etching on both sides of the bladeh.m.a.s. anzac, hmas sydney & the vietnam logistics support veterans association

This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)Trapezoid-shaped wooden plaque with two engraved metal attachments commemorating the opening by Tim Fischer MP of the Melton Vietnam Veterans Memorial on 19 August 1998 Melton & District/ Vietnam Veterans Memorial/ Opened 15th August 1998/ by/ Tim Fischer MP/ Deputy Minister of Australia.vietnam veterans association, melton & district, vietnam 1962-1973, tim fishcher

This flag was designed and handmade by the South Vietnam Resistance Army. It was donated to the RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association by former soldier, Le Van Luc, who was a soldier in the South Vietnamese Army until 1975, and then a member of the resistance movement.Hand made Republic of South Vietnam National Flag. The main colour of the flag is yellow. It has three red stripes in the centre stitched in red.

The history of 107th Field Battery throughout the yearsvietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 107th field battery, royal australian artillery

Just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned 280 Vietnam veterans have officially been recognized as having committed suicide.vietnam veterans association of australia, 1961-1975 - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - social aspects

This item acknowledges the contribution the Airforce has in the Vietnam conflict. Wooden plaque with two embellishments covering face. Decal of a Hornet on blue, black and white background, relating to the Airshow 2005. A black plate dedication to VVAA. Australian International air show/airshow 2005/The shape of Things To Come Present in Appreciation To/Vietnam Veterans/Association of Australiaaustralian international airshow 2005, vvaa

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that the involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972) had on Australian servicemen.A wooden plaque with a blue metal insert. Etched on the blue metal insert is a map of Australia with crossed swords, an eagle and anchor depicting National Servicemen's Association.National/Servicemen's/Association/51- 72/Navy. Army. Airforce/Geelong & District/ Sub Branchgeelong & district sub branch, vietnam

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962–1972) had on Australian servicemen.Laminated poster of 8 Field Ambulance Association members marching on ANZAC day under their banner.8 Field Ambulance South Vietnam/1967-19728 field ambulance, vung tau, vietnam

There were hundreds of kilometers of tunnels and the Viet Cong used them for living and sleeping quarters, hospitals, arms factories and storage depots. Diorama of Viet Cong tunnel system over four levels in cut away aspectBrass plaque - Manufactured by members of the North West Sub Branch Education Team. P. Austin, J. Forster, M. Zukowski, G .O'Donovan. Presented to the VVAA Museum by the members of the North West Sub Branch, Melbourne. Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia.diorama, tunnels, tunnel rats, viet cong, cu chi

Company's Mushroom ClubA poster information board, white text on black, for cartoon in 5RAR display.On the 4th May 1966, the majority of 5RAR C Company (1st tour) arrived at Vung Tau South Vietnam on board the converted aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, The following day they were ferried ashore on American landing crafts. As they approached the beach, they heard an order that has remained with them until this day. "Fix Bayonets!" Had Vung Tau been over-run by Viet Cong? Should we put a round up the spout? Then again, did we even have a round to put up the spout? Q-Sgt Bob Trenear heard the order with dismay and stated "Fix Bayonets, bloody hell I packed mine in the bottom of my pack!" This was supposed to be a secured area. The Americans (who were working on the beach) thought it a great joke with comments such as "Put those pig stickers away before you hurt yourselves". Unfortunately, this isn't the original cartoon. However Richard Martin created a new one in 2012 and donated it to the Company's Mushroom Club. The original cartoon was published in an Australian newspaper in 1966. As this is a part of the Company's history it would be great appreciated if anyone having information or an image of the original cartoon to contact the 5RAR Association through their Website www.5rar.asn.au 5 rar association, cartoon, poster, information board, vung tau, hmas sydney, sgt bob trenear, bayonet, richard martin, company's mushroom club, sgt (temp) robert arthur trenear, 214098, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

The Pulitzer Prize winner who first disclosed the massacre at My Lai 4 now uncovers the full story of how those involved - from private ti general - kept is secret. What he reveals is shockig - from the amorphous but very real "West Point Protective Association" to the fact that an extensive but closed investigation by the Army itself covered up another massacre by the same unit on the same morning in a neighboring village.my lai massacre (vietnam : 1968), vietnamese conflict , 1961- atrocities

A book with colour cover of soldier on duty in a forest. One soldier is taking care of an injured soldier while others are on the look out.non-fictionIt became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was achieved soon after their return to Australia, 9RAR was an exception.9th battalion, 9rar, vietnam 1968-1969

It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was achieved soon after their return to Australia, 9RAR was an exception.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 9 rar

Thesis done by Ambrose Thomas Crowe for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.This thesis addresses the predicament many veterans found themselves in some years after their return to Australia after fighting the Vietnam War (1962-1973)vietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, department of veterans affairs (dva), returned services league of australia (rsl), agent orange - tboxicology, conscription - australia

Paperback has been covered in plasticJohn Pilger was born and educated in Sydney, Australia. He has been a war correspondent, film-maker and playwright. He has written from many countries for the London Daily Mirror, the New Statesman and the New York Times. He has twice won British journalism's highest award, that of Journalist of the Year, for his work in Vietnam and Cambodia. Among a number of other awards, he has won International Reporter of the Year and the United Nations Association Medial Peace Prize. His documents, for ATV and Central Television, have one prizes at Chicago, Melbourne and other international film festivals. journalism - history - 20th century, journalism, 1960-1985 - personal observations, vietnam, cambodia

Peter Arnett is an international correspondent for CNN. He is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the George Polk memorial Award, the President's Award for lifetime achievement from the Overseas Press Club, three Sigma Delta Chi awards for foreign correspondence from the Professional Society of Journalists, an Emmy award from the national Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, three ACE awards from the National Cable Television Association and many other honours.war correspondents - new zealand - biography, journalists - new zealand - biography, vietnam, baghdad

A glass commerative plaque presented by The Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria Inc in Commeration of the 50th Annisversary of Australian Military Commitment in the Vietnam War by HMAS Melbourneglass plaque, hmas melbourne, cerberus collection

A glass commerative plaque presented by The Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria Inc in Commeration of the 50th Annisversary of Australian Military Commitment in the Vietnam War by HMAS Hobartglass plaque, hmas hobart, cerberus collection

A glass commerative plaque presented by The Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria Inc in Commeration of the 50th Annisversary of Australian Military Commitment in the Vietnam War by HMAS Duchessglass plaque, hmas duchess, cerberus collection

A glass commerative plaque presented by The Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria Inc in Commeration of the 50th Annisversary of Australian Military Commitment in the Vietnam War by HMAS Swanglass plaque, hmas swan, cerberus collection

A glass commerative plaque presented by The Vietnamese Veterans Association of Victoria Inc in Commeration of the 50th Annisversary of Australian Military Commitment in the Vietnam War by HMAS Derwentglass plaque, hmas derwent, cerberus collection