Article about Vietnam Veterans DayBlack and white text and colour imagevietnam veterans, colin brooks, diamond valley vietnam veterans association, greensborough war memorial park

Copy of a newspaper article about the Museum's open day including a photo of Gary Parker in front of the Iroquois helicopter.national vietnam veterans museum, back to museum day, gary parker, vvaa, iroquois helicopter, the new zealand ministry of culture and heritage

A photocopy of a poem written by a Vietnam Vet's wife to other Vietnam Vets wives 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - poetry, tortured hero, poem

1987 Vietnam Vets Paradeplaque, 1987, army

Recollections of term between 1969 - April 1970.Images and Stories of Vietnam Vets.behind the wire, photographic exhibition

Disc labelled "Vietnam Vets Photos visit Victoria"photograph

Australians on active service in South Vietnam encountered ethical challenges resulting from the severe cultural dislocation of deployment to a war zone.vietnam war, nui dat, capt peter rose, engineers, australian force headquarters, saigon, republic of vietnam, phuoc tuy province, 1st australian task force

This book is a recollection depicting aspects of the life of a soldier and in particular men serving in 86 Transport Platoon during their time of active service in Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1971 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. royal australian army service corps. 86 transport platoon, 86 transport platoon, national ser, national service, peter (sharky) whale

Three Vietnam vets from the Greensborough RSL discuss their time in Vietnam. 2 pages. News clipping, black text, colour images. greensborough rsl, vietnam war, dal crocker, alan comben, mick van poeteren

Article with picture of a decorated Vietnam Vet in Cape York Peninusla. Congregation of vets on August 18 for anniversary of Long Tan. Article prefaced by official letter from John Methven OAM on behlaf of VV Association of Aust. (2 pages)newspaper, long tan, weekend australian article

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

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

Donated to Sub Branch to provide historical and formal elements to Meetings.It is significant to members in as much as it provides a standard of protocol, authority and respect to formal meetings eg the Annual General Meeting.Model in polished wood of a Gavel and Plate. Plate has inscription plate "To The DViets From Mackay Vietnam vets."; gavel has on the side a badge of the Rising Sun and on the top face an insignia of TBA; the handle of the gavel has a decorative snake entwined thereon.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, mackay vietnam veterans qld

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

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

A badge that was produced to promote a Vietnam Veterans' Motorcycle ride around Australia in 1996 in support of Legacy. An article in Trove shows a VetAffairs newsletter in July 1996 saying that 110 Vietnam veteran bikers spent 46 days in May and June 1996 riding over 14,000 kms to connect with veterans around the country. The Vietnam Veterans' Motorcycle Club organised the ride to raise awareness for Legacy who was looking after more than 122,000 widows and 2,000 children throughout Australia. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. A record of an event in 1996 that supported Legacy organised by the Vietnam Veterans' Motorcycle Club.Round metal badge x 2 with blue background, the Legacy torch and a yellow map of Australia. It says 'I help Legacy. Vets Connect. Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Ride around Australia 1996 in support of Legacy.'legacy promotion, fundraising, vietnam veterans

Bill Cantwell, Vietnam veteran, was the model for the new sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park 1 p. transcribed article with colour photographbill cantwell, greensborough war memorial park, homefront sculptures, homefront project

Vietnam War - Australian involvement.There are three of the same discs. The cover on the packet shows 3 Australian soldiers in jungle. It has probably been colourised. The soldiers are wearing Australian pattern jungle greens. One is wearing a bush hat with the brim trimmed, commonly done.They have SLR rifles. They are using pattern 56 webbing. The rear cover shows two Australian soldiers - probably in a bamboo thicket. One is hatless, wearing a belt of 7.62 mm M.G. Ammo. The hatted soldier is wearing pattern 56 webbing with at least 2 water bottles. He is holding a SLR Rifle.Printing in white ink: - “Aust Govt. Dept Vet Affairs, Canberra”dvd's, south vietnam war, long khanh

Ill, p.267.non-fictionIt's 1967 and Jethro is a 20-year-old Aussie lad who is about to take up his new posting in Vietnam. Five months later Jethro is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown away: one leg is amputated, his right hand and half of his left hand - gone. And so begins Jethro's journey back to a whole life. This is the story of a wounded soldier and what happens to survivors.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia

Leading Australian Realist artist, Alfred Engel painted "Let Time Redeem" inspired by the memories and mementos of a close mate - A Vietnam veteran. He has captured the experience in a way that will be extremely moving to the vast majority of vets. Alfred has kindly donated the copyright, and allowed a limited edition of 1000 prints, all proceeds of which are to be donated to support the work of Vietnam Veterans organizations.In a gold timber frame with white matt is a coloured print depicting contents of soldiers closet, which includes a green cotton drill shirt with a red poppy in the left hand pocket, a pair of black leather boots, Vietnam service medals, dog tags, canvas water bag, knife if it leather pouch, rifle casings, giggle hat, torch, small teddy bear etc/Print No:102/1000 Signed print, memorbilia, alfred engel - artist, let time redeem

January 1967, John 'Jethro' Thompson is a 21 year old Aussie Digger on his way to the war in South Vietnam. Five months later he returns home - doctors don't expect him to survive his horrendous wounds, This is the remarkable true story of Jethro's journey: his struggles to cope with enormous physical pain and the psychological effects of becoming a triple amputee, and the people who teach him the true meaning of mateship.soldier, wounded soldier, vietnam, aussie digger, john 'jethro' thompson, sgt brett nolen, lt joe cazey

It was the autumn of 1967. the Marines barricaded the Khe Sanh were surrounded by four divisions of NVA. Rockets and long-range artillery pounded them for seventy-seven days. vietnam, 1968, battle of khe sanh, u.s. marines, nva

January 1967, John 'Jethro' Thompson is a 21 year old Aussie Digger on his way to the war in South Vietnam. Five months later he returns home - doctors don't expect him to survive his horrendous wounds, This is the remarkable true story of Jethro's journey: his struggles to cope with enormous physical pain and the psychological effects of becoming a triple amputee, and the people who teach him the true meaning of mateship.soldier, wounded soldier, vietnam, aussie digger, john 'jethro' thompson, sgt brett nolen, lt joe cazey

It was the autumn of 1967. the Marines barricaded the Khe Sanh were surrounded by four divisions of NVA. Rockets and long-range artillery pounded them for seventy-seven days. vietnam, 1968, battle of khe sanh, u.s. marines, nva

38 pages printout: Background info/history; 7 pages STELE B" The word Wall; 3 pages Vietname Vet Assoc of Aust; 3 pages Post Traumatic Stress Disdorder; 1 page Life After Vietnam; 1 page Trivia; 2 pages USStatics; 1 page Icebreaker and Ancedotes; 2 pages Update; 1 page Reference Books/Viedio/Songs; 3 pages Can You understand; 2 pages School handouts etc. 9 pagesAssociation or Afflifations e.g. VVAA, RSL, Legacy, RAR Assoc, RAAC Assoc.educational

Black material cap with The USA Flag embroidered on front as well as USA VET in yellow cotton. Badge (enamel) featuring Vietnam Veteran in gold over green map.cap, vietnam veterans’ association of america

Laminated. Eighteen stanza Poem in black print on mustard coloured paper. Orange sticker in middle with Map of Vietnam, Australian Flag, Anzac badge and aircraft.A Vets Wife KJP' 87document, poetry