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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, A copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973
... A copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973...Two pages that have been photogcopied out of the book titled Vietnam Remembered Three Decades is a copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973. there is handwritten information on the first page....A copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973 Document ...Two pages that have been photogcopied out of the book titled Vietnam Remembered Three Decades is a copy of Chronology of Australian Military iIvolvement in the Vietnam War, 1962-1973. there is handwritten information on the first page.The Book titled Vietnam Remember is held in the Library on Shelf 31vietnam war, chronology of events, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), caribou, raaf, royal australian air force, national servoce act, us marines, da nang, prime minister robert menzies, 1st battalion royal australian regiment, 1 rar, bien hoa, us 173 airborne brigade, prime minister harold holt, 1st australian task force, 1 atf, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, 1st australian logistic support group, 1 alsg, pte errol wayne noack, killed in action, raaf iroquois helicopter, battle of long tan, d company, 6 rar, royal australian regiment, president johnson, ran, royal australian navy, us 7th fleet, the gulf of tonkin, canberra bomber, tet offensive, prime minister john gorton, fire support base coral and balmoral, presdient nixon, prime minister william (bill) mchahon, australian government, 4 rar, governor general sir paul hasluck, prime minister gough whitlam, democratic republic of vietnam -
Box Hill Historical SocietyPhotograph - Memorials, Simon Fox, 1/12/1994
... ...Vietnam War> 1962-1973...Also memorial to those who fought in Malaya - Borneo 1948 - 1966 and Korea 1950 - 1953 on left and on the right for the war in Vietnam 1962 - 1973. See page 41 "The days we remember"...Also memorial to those who fought in Malaya - Borneo 1948 - 1966 and Korea 1950 - 1953 on left and on the right for the war in Vietnam 1962 - 1973. See page 41 "The days we remember" War memorials Monuments and memorials Whitehorse Road The days we remember World War> 1914-1918 Malaya-Borneo> 1948 - 1966 Korean War> 1950-1953 Vietnam War> 1962-1973 Photograph Memorials Simon Fox ...This imposing memorial to those who lost their lives during the first world war from 1914 - 1918. Also memorial to those who fought in Malaya - Borneo 1948 - 1966 and Korea 1950 - 1953 on left and on the right for the war in Vietnam 1962 - 1973. See page 41 "The days we remember"war memorials, monuments and memorials, whitehorse road, the days we remember, world war> 1914-1918, malaya-borneo> 1948 - 1966, korean war> 1950-1953, vietnam war> 1962-1973 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque
... This item commemorates the war in Vietnam ( 1962-1973)....This item commemorates the war in Vietnam ( 1962-1973). WO2 Vincent AATTV Vietnam A wooden frame with the emblem of the Australian Army Team Vietnam (AATTV) and a small brass plate recognising WO2 Vincent. ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam ( 1962-1973).A wooden frame with the emblem of the Australian Army Team Vietnam (AATTV) and a small brass plate recognising WO2 Vincent. Service No. 29581. 1969-70.wo2 vincent, aattv, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Framed image, Navy planes
... This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1973)....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1973). ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1973).Framed photo of 3 trackers flying in formation near Jarvis Bay, New South Wales, Australia.grumman tracker, new south wales, vietnam -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchDocument - R.Bingley, RAAF Document 4th April 1970. Surrender leaflets Circa 1960
... Documents from the War in Vietnam 1962 - 1973...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Documents from the War in Vietnam 1962 - 1973 00063.1. Paper application form from medical orderley Sgt. ...Documents from the War in Vietnam 1962 - 197300063.1. Paper application form from medical orderley Sgt. R.Bingley No A3147 American Air Force. Requesting leave in Australia from posting in New Zealand. Form issued by RAAF. Original plus carbon copy. 00063.2. Vietnam War Surrender leaflets. 2 items the same. 00063.3. Same as above, slightly faded on verso left. 00063.4. Paybook -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque
... This item commemorates the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973 )...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973 ) RAR V111 Duty First] Arms Kanagroo Boomerang Royal Australian Regiment V111 Brown wooden plaided. ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973 )Brown wooden plaided. The shield has a gold border. In the centre is a grey metal shield with RAR Dusty First V111 with olive leavs, a crown, kangroo, rifles and a boomerang.Royal Australian Regiment V111rar, v111, duty first], arms, kanagroo, boomerang -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Card, Pop up card
... The item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) ...The item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) Cards Christmas Card with butterflies and flowers Ming Le Giang Sinh on front. ...The item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) Card with butterflies and flowers Ming Le Giang Sinh on front. Inside pop out garden flowerscards, christmas -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - Plaque, RAAF fallen, 1996
... This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1973) had on Australian servicemen....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1973) had on Australian servicemen. ...This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1973) had on Australian servicemen.A red ironbark piece of timber with an aluminum and brass inlay listing those who lost their livers with RAAF in Vietnam 1962 -1975. List of 14 names of those who died.plaque, 9 squadron raaf, 2 squadron raaf -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Currency, Military Payment Certificate
... The item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) other than Australian servicemen....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast The item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) other than Australian servicemen. ...The item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) other than Australian servicemen.A green military payment certificate issued by the United States. The value of the certificate is five (5) cents.military payment, certificate, 5 cents, united states, money, lette, service no 3795490, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Newspaper, The Age
... This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) other than Australian servicemen....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) other than Australian servicemen. ...This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) other than Australian servicemen.An article from The Age newspaper, dated Friday 11 April 1975 with the headline - " PM denies giving in to Hanoi" "No Protest on Refugee lift being suspended. Airlift for Orphans in Doubt.whitlam, prime minister whitlam, cambodian orphans, vietnam, the age, newspaper -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Framed photograph with plaque
... This item contributes to an understanding of how Australia's involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1973) had a lasting impact on both Australia and Vietnam....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This item contributes to an understanding of how Australia's involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1973) had a lasting impact on both Australia and Vietnam. ...This item contributes to an understanding of how Australia's involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1973) had a lasting impact on both Australia and Vietnam.A coloured framed photograph of 21 delegates at The Inaugural Delegation To Union Of Friendship at Vung Tau in 2002.Inaugural delegation to the Union of/Friendship, Baria-Vung Tau Province by/Australian Vietnam Veterans/8 October 2002 Presented to/ Vietnam Veteran Museum/By/Vietnam Veterans Box Hill Sub-branchunion of friendship, baria-vung tau province, australian vietnam veterans, 2002, nvvm, plaque, box hill sub-branch, vietnam veterans box hill -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Collection of cloth badges
... Vietnam veterans. This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) had on Australian servicemen....Vietnam veterans. This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) had on Australian servicemen. ...Unofficial and frank in their comments, these cloth patches represent the bitter attitudes of many Vietnam veterans. This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) had on Australian servicemen.A collection of five varied cloth badges relating to the experience of a Vietnam veteran, framed in black and gold, behind glass.p.sims oam jp, sims, badges, patch, ptsd, post-vietnam -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - ARMIES OF THE VIETNAM WAR, Osprey Publishing Ltd, 1983
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Passchendaele Barracks Trust PBT 113 Vietnam Uniforms Equipment The book describes the uniforms of the nine armies that fought in Vietnam between 1962-1973 and examines in details their uniforms and equipment. The book has strong American content. Book ARMIES OF THE VIETNAM WAR ...The book describes the uniforms of the nine armies that fought in Vietnam between 1962-1973 and examines in details their uniforms and equipment. The book has strong American content.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt 113, vietnam, uniforms, equipment -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - Post- WW1 Campaigns Monument, Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo, 1992
... WAR II 1939 – 1945, MALAYA 1948 – 1960. Back of monument: BORNEO 1962– 1966. Left side of monument: KOREA 1950 – 1953. Right side of monument: VIETNAM 1962 – 1973, KUWAIT 1991. ...WAR II 1939 – 1945, MALAYA 1948 – 1960. Back of monument: BORNEO 1962– 1966. Left side of monument: KOREA 1950 – 1953. Right side of monument: VIETNAM 1962 – 1973, KUWAIT 1991. ...This is a set of six photographs of the Grey granite monument located at the front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum, 37-39 Pall Mall, Bendigo taken in November 1991. The following tributes are inscribed on the four sides of the grey granite obelisk – Front of monument: THIS MONUMENT HAS BEEN ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO & DISTRICT AS A TRIBUTE TO THE MEN & WOMEN WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN ALL CAMPAIGNS SINCE THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918. WORLD WAR II 1939 – 1945, MALAYA 1948 – 1960. Back of monument: BORNEO 1962– 1966. Left side of monument: KOREA 1950 – 1953. Right side of monument: VIETNAM 1962 – 1973, KUWAIT 1991. Refer to item 8245.2 for more information on the planning processes prior to construction. This set of six photographs of the monument located at the front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum, 37-39 Pall Mall, Bendigo was taken in November 1992. The black and white photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 2400 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) to .6) - Photo, black & white, 1992, Soldiers Memorial Institute Post- WW1 Campaigns Monument. ‘New RSL War Monument Nov 1992’ is annotated on the negative sleeve.rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, royal australian survey corps, soldiers memorial institute military museum -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - CLOTH BADGES, Unknown
... Cooper Collection Keith Cooper Vietnam War Cloth Badges On red border, “Australian Vietnam Forces 1962-1973” 1. & 2. ...Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of "Keith Cooper's" service.1. & 2. Circular shaped cloth badge with black edging. Centre features a map of Vietnam in black over embroidered medal ribbons. Red Kangaroo over yellow shield. All on white background. Red border bearing black lettering.On red border, “Australian Vietnam Forces 1962-1973”cooper collection, keith cooper, vietnam war, cloth badges -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyMemento for Vietnam Veterans National Memorial, 1990s
... (info. from Vietnam Veterans association of Australia web-site) This item is significant in that it is a reminder of the history and experiences of the veterans of the Vietnam War and the enduring impact of the war on society. vietnam-war war-momento war-plaque Silver raised lettering on rectangular black ribbon: "For Those Who Served Suffered and Died - Vietnam 1962 - 1973" Black lettering on red card: "This Commemorative Medallion was presented to the Orbost Shire Council by the Vietnam Veterans Association in recognition of the generosity of the people of the Orbost Shire, the Shire Council and the local R.S.L. in raising $1000, toward the building of the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Canberra. ...The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is located on Anzac Parade in Canberra, the Nation's Capital. In May 1988 the Federal Government announced its support for the project. In August 1988 the first official Vietnam Veterans’ Day was held. In September, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Ben Humphries, launched two television commercials designed to encourage donations and handed over a cheque for $12,500. Subsequent support from the Federal Government brought this to $250,000. However the bulk of the funds cam from public donation, together with some corporate sponsorship. The final cost for the memorial was just over $1.2 million. (info. from Vietnam Veterans association of Australia web-site)This item is significant in that it is a reminder of the history and experiences of the veterans of the Vietnam War and the enduring impact of the war on society.A framed momento of Vietnam War. Medallion is inset into red coloured card over mount board. It is double sided so that the medallion can be viewed from both sides. Silver raised lettering on rectangular black ribbon: "For Those Who Served Suffered and Died - Vietnam 1962 - 1973" Black lettering on red card: "This Commemorative Medallion was presented to the Orbost Shire Council by the Vietnam Veterans Association in recognition of the generosity of the people of the Orbost Shire, the Shire Council and the local R.S.L. in raising $1000, toward the building of the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Canberra. This Shire was the first area in the state to raise $1000." On front of medallion: "In Appreciation For Your Support" On reverse side of medallion: "Australian Vietnam Forces - National Memorial"vietnam-war war-momento war-plaque -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPhotograph Vietnam 1962-1973, Vietnam 1962-1973
... Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne Original in National War Museum Vietnam 7RAR Ulmarra Dat Do On 26 August 1967 members of 5 Platoon, B Company, 7RAR were lifted by United States Army Iroquois UH-1D helicopters from their location beside the road leading to Dat Do, and returned to their base at Nui Dat in Phoc Tuy Province. These soldiers had completed the cordon and search of the village of Phoc Hai, part of Operation Ulmarra.Mounted in a wooden frame under Glass http://www.awm.gov.au/shop/item/4483/#.UVDu0BdkNe8 Vietnam 1962-1973 Photograph Vietnam 1962-1973 ...Original in National War MuseumOn 26 August 1967 members of 5 Platoon, B Company, 7RAR were lifted by United States Army Iroquois UH-1D helicopters from their location beside the road leading to Dat Do, and returned to their base at Nui Dat in Phoc Tuy Province. These soldiers had completed the cordon and search of the village of Phoc Hai, part of Operation Ulmarra.Mounted in a wooden frame under Glass http://www.awm.gov.au/shop/item/4483/#.UVDu0BdkNe8vietnam, 7rar, ulmarra, dat do -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Governor Landy with assistance from Harry Gilham unveils the Korea-Borneo plaque, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 08 November 2011
... Victorian State Governor John Landy AC, MBE, re-dedicates the 75-year-old Memorial Tower of Remembrance at Kangaroo Ground with the unveiling of the cast bronze plaques which recognize the Australian participation in the Armed Conflicts of Korea 1950-1953, Borneo 1962-1966, Malaya 1948-1960, and Vietnam 1962-1973 - on the memorial's 75th anniversary to those who served in Armed Conflicts between 1948 and 1972. Harry Gillham, President of EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. ...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Victorian State Governor John Landy AC, MBE, re-dedicates the 75-year-old Memorial Tower of Remembrance at Kangaroo Ground with the unveiling of the cast bronze plaques which recognize the Australian participation in the Armed Conflicts of Korea 1950-1953, Borneo 1962-1966, Malaya 1948-1960, and Vietnam 1962-1973 - on the memorial's 75th anniversary to those who served in Armed Conflicts between 1948 and 1972. Harry Gillham, President of EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. ...Victorian State Governor John Landy AC, MBE, re-dedicates the 75-year-old Memorial Tower of Remembrance at Kangaroo Ground with the unveiling of the cast bronze plaques which recognize the Australian participation in the Armed Conflicts of Korea 1950-1953, Borneo 1962-1966, Malaya 1948-1960, and Vietnam 1962-1973 - on the memorial's 75th anniversary to those who served in Armed Conflicts between 1948 and 1972. Harry Gillham, President of EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. The Committee decided to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. The plaques were funded by public donations and cost $10,000. The community donated via donation boxes placed at Eltham Library. NL 140 Sept 2001 Governor John landy and other digniaries attended the event for the unveiling of the plaque. Gov Landy unveiled the plaque which was attached to the historical tower in November 2001. Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, governor of victoria, john landy, harry gilham -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Governor Landy with assistance from Harry Gilham unveils the Malaya-Vietnam plaque, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 08/11/2001
... Vietnam 1962-1973. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001] kangaroo ground war memorial tower rededication ceremony governor of victoria john landy harry gilham Colour photograph Governor Landy with assistance from Harry Gilham unveils the Malaya-Vietnam plaque, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground Photograph ...Victorian State Governor John Landy AC, MBE, re-dedicates the 75-year-old Memorial Tower of Remembrance at Kangaroo Ground with the unveiling of the cast bronze plaques which recognize the Australian participation in the Armed Conflicts of Korea 1950-1953, Borneo 1962-1966, Malaya 1948-1960, and Vietnam 1962-1973. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, governor of victoria, john landy, harry gilham -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Bronze plaque for the Malaya (1948-1960) and Vietnam (1962-1973) conflictsWar Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001] kangaroo ground war memorial tower plaques Colour photograph Bronze plaque for the Malaya (1948-1960) and Vietnam (1962-1973) conflictsWar Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground Photograph ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, plaques -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - VVAA Melton & District Plaque
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972) Vietnam Veterans Association Melton & District Vietnam 1962-1973 Tim Fishcher Melton & District/ Vietnam Veterans Memorial/ Opened 15th August 1998/ by/ Tim Fischer MP/ Deputy Minister of Australia. ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - Memorial plaque
... Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1975). The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is located on Anzac Parade in Canberra, and dedicated to all who served in Vietnam. This plaque commemorates the service of Craftsman HR Willis, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, 1966-67. Memorial Vietnam 342872 CFN Rex Willis Bien Hoa Vung Tau Nui Dat Willis National Memorial to the Australian Vietnam Forces/ Vietnam/ For all those who served, suffered and died 1962-1973 ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1975). The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is located on Anzac Parade in Canberra, and dedicated to all who served in Vietnam. This plaque commemorates the service of Craftsman HR Willis, who served in 161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight, 1966-67. Wooden shield-shaped plaque with two rectangular metal attachments. National Memorial to the Australian Vietnam Forces/ Vietnam/ For all those who served, suffered and died 1962-1973. 342872 CFN Rex Willis/ 66-67/Bien Hoa, Vung Tau, Nui Dat.memorial, vietnam, 342872 cfn rex willis, bien hoa, vung tau, nui dat, willis -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Crowe, Ambrose Thomas, War and Conflict: The Australian Vietnam Veterans Association, 2003
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast 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 This thesis addresses the predicament many veterans found themselves in some years after their return to Australia after fighting the Vietnam War (1962-1973) 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)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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Russell, Lee E, Armies of the Vietnam War (2), 1983
... Armies -- Vietnam -- History -- 20th century Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Campaigns The Vietnam War is a complex subject, even in so limited an aspect as military uniforms. Nine armies fought there between 1962 and 1973, each with its own peculiarities. ...The Vietnam War is a complex subject, even in so limited an aspect as military uniforms. Nine armies fought there between 1962 and 1973, each with its own peculiarities.The Vietnam War is a complex subject, even in so limited an aspect as military uniforms. Nine armies fought there between 1962 and 1973, each with its own peculiarities.military uniforms., armies -- vietnam -- history -- 20th century, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- campaigns -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Photo Collage of Australian Involvement
... 1973, fighting continued. In response to the anti-war movement, the U.S. Congress passed the Case-Church Amendment in June 1973 prohibiting furtherdirect U.S. military intervention without Congressional authorization yet the U.S.was still heavily invested in the war until 1975, when North Vietnam captured Saigon. North and South Vietnam were reunified the following year. The war exacted a huge human cost in terms of facilities, including 3 to 4 million Vietnamese from both sides, 1.5 to 2 million Laotians and Cambodians, and 58,159 U.S. soldiers. AUSTRALIAN INVOLVEMENT: For a decade from 1962...1973, fighting continued. In response to the anti-war movement, the U.S. Congress passed the Case-Church Amendment in June 1973 prohibiting furtherdirect U.S. military intervention without Congressional authorization yet the U.S.was still heavily invested in the war until 1975, when North Vietnam captured Saigon. North and South Vietnam were reunified the following year. The war exacted a huge human cost in terms of facilities, including 3 to 4 million Vietnamese from both sides, 1.5 to 2 million Laotians and Cambodians, and 58,159 U.S. soldiers. AUSTRALIAN INVOLVEMENT: For a decade from 1962 ...Framed photo collage of Australian involvement in Vietnam.In the centre of the collage there is a bronze plaque wich reads: VIETNAM The Vietnam War was a military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from 1959 to 30 April 1975. The was was fought between the communist North vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the united States and other member nations of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) The United States entered the war to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam as part of their wider strategy of containment. Military advisors arrived beginning n 1950. U.S. involvemeny escalated in the early 1960s and combat units were deployed beginning in 1965. Invollvement peaked in 1968 at the time of the Tet Offensive. Despite a peace treaty signed by all parties in january 1973, fighting continued. In response to the anti-war movement, the U.S. Congress passed the Case-Church Amendment in June 1973 prohibiting furtherdirect U.S. military intervention without Congressional authorization yet the U.S.was still heavily invested in the war until 1975, when North Vietnam captured Saigon. North and South Vietnam were reunified the following year. The war exacted a huge human cost in terms of facilities, including 3 to 4 million Vietnamese from both sides, 1.5 to 2 million Laotians and Cambodians, and 58,159 U.S. soldiers. AUSTRALIAN INVOLVEMENT: For a decade from 1962 to 1972, Australian forces were actively involved in the bitter war that tore Vietnam apart. they served with distinction, and in battles such as the decisive Battle of Long Tan they proved that they were more than a match for the Viet Cong.photo collage, australian involvement, southeast asia treaty organization (seato), tet offensive, u.s. congress, battle of long tan, saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Shirt, US Airforce
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1973) other than Australian servicemen. Vietnam War ...This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1973) other than Australian servicemen.Long sleeved green shirt, with cloth badge rank on sleeves and name and U.S Air Force on front above pockets. Unit insignia on right pocket is a shield, featuring an armored fist holding lightning bolts and an olive branch on a blue background with clouds . Slim fit with side slits.Johnson / U.S Air Force / Strategic Air Command. Inside shirt cloth tag - illegible.vietnam war, u.s air force, johnson, strategic air command, u.s air force uniform, us strategic air command, us air force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Newspaper, Newspaper article
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This item contributes to an understanding of the experience of family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1972) The Melbourne Sun Paper Myers Vietnam Two articles from the Melbourne Sun, dated January 25 1973. ...This item contributes to an understanding of the experience of family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1972)Two articles from the Melbourne Sun, dated January 25 1973. Front page article is titled "Nixon, Hanoi Call Off The War. The second page has an article titled "les keeps his bullet" the melbourne sun, paper, myers, vietnam -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPrint - Framed print, HMAS Sydney, 2008
... 1962. Sydney was initially used for training and a single supply run in support of Malaysia's defence policy against Indonesia, but in 1965, she sailed on the first voyage to Vũng Tàu, transporting soldiers and equipment to serve in the Vietnam War. 25 voyages to Vietnam were made between 1965 and 1972, earning the ship the nickname "Vung Tau Ferry". Sydney was decommissioned in 1973...1962. Sydney was initially used for training and a single supply run in support of Malaysia's defence policy against Indonesia, but in 1965, she sailed on the first voyage to Vũng Tàu, transporting soldiers and equipment to serve in the Vietnam War. 25 voyages to Vietnam were made between 1965 and 1972, earning the ship the nickname "Vung Tau Ferry". Sydney was decommissioned in 1973 ...Depicting the boarding of Australian Troops from Vung Tau, Vietnam for return to Australia following active service in Vietnam. HMAS Sydney was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). She was built for the Royal Navy and launched as HMS Terrible (93) in 1944, but was not completed before the end of World War II. The carrier was sold to Australia in 1947, completed, and commissioned into the RAN as Sydney in 1948. Sydney was the first of three conventional aircraft carriers to serve in the RAN, and operated as the navy's flagship during the early part of her career. From late 1951 to early 1952, she operated off the coast of Korea during the Korean War, making her the first carrier owned by a Commonwealth Dominion, and the only carrier in the RAN, to see wartime service. Retasked as a training vessel following the 1955 arrival of her modernised sister ship, HMAS Melbourne, Sydney remained in service until 1958, when she was placed in reserve as surplus to requirements. The need for a sealift capability saw the ship modified for service as a fast troop transport, and recommissioned in 1962. Sydney was initially used for training and a single supply run in support of Malaysia's defence policy against Indonesia, but in 1965, she sailed on the first voyage to Vũng Tàu, transporting soldiers and equipment to serve in the Vietnam War. 25 voyages to Vietnam were made between 1965 and 1972, earning the ship the nickname "Vung Tau Ferry". Sydney was decommissioned in 1973, and was not replaced. Despite several plans to preserve all or part of the ship as a maritime museum, tourist attraction, or car park, the carrier was sold to a South Korean steel mill for scrapping in 1975A pictorial image of troops returning to Australia from Vietnam.Timber frame with mount containing print of ship at sea and soldiers in a barge in foreground.Homeward Boundhmas sydney, ran -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPoster - Framed poster, HMAS Sydney in Korean waters 1951-1952
... 1962. In 1965, she sailed on the first voyage to Vũng Tàu, transporting soldiers and equipment to serve in the Vietnam War. 25 voyages to Vietnam were made between 1965 and 1972, earning the ship the nickname "Vung Tau Ferry". Sydney was decommissioned in 1973 ...Reproduction print of HMAS Sydney in Korean waters launching Hawker Sea Fury fighters. Sydney was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). She was built for the Royal Navy but was not completed before the end of World War II. The carrier was sold to Australia in 1947, completed and commissioned into the RAN in 1948. From late 1951 to early 1952, she operated off the coast of Korea during the Korean War, making her the first carrier in the RAN, to see wartime service. The Donor, Errol DREHER served with the RAN on board HMAS Sydney during the Korean War.HMAS Sydney was the first of three conventional aircraft carriers to serve in the RAN, and operated as the navy's flagship during the early part of her career. Retasked as a training vessel following the 1955 arrival of her modernised sister ship, HMAS Melbourne, Sydney remained in service until 1958, when she was placed in reserve as surplus to requirements. The need for a sealift capability saw the ship modified for service as a fast troop transport, and recommissioned in 1962. In 1965, she sailed on the first voyage to Vũng Tàu, transporting soldiers and equipment to serve in the Vietnam War. 25 voyages to Vietnam were made between 1965 and 1972, earning the ship the nickname "Vung Tau Ferry". Sydney was decommissioned in 1973, and was not replaced. Brown timber frame containing blue poster with image of ship and plane at seaHMAS Sydney in Korean waters 1951-1952 Painting by Roy Honisett, courtesy Australian War Memorial Royal Australian Navy 75th Anniversaryhmas sydney, korea, royal australian navy -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-BranchMemorabilia - Bottle, 1992
... Vietnam 1962 - 1973. At bottom of label: Mt Aitken Estates, Calder Highway, Gisborne South, Vic, 3437, Australia. At righthand side of bottom of label: 18% Alc/Vol 750ML. Two clear wine glasses on stem. Transfer on both glasses: Vietnam War...Vietnam and those who served 1962 - 1973. The item is one of many similar items over the years that commemorates those soldiers who served, suffered and died in Vietnam 1962 1973. vietnam vietnam war diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch Bottle label: Iconic picture of soldiers awaiting Dustoff. ...Item is a commemoration of Vietnam and those who served 1962 - 1973.The item is one of many similar items over the years that commemorates those soldiers who served, suffered and died in Vietnam 1962 1973.Bottle of Port, 750ml with two clear glasses.Bottle label: Iconic picture of soldiers awaiting Dustoff. At top of label: "For all those who suffered and died in Vietnam 1962 - 1973. At bottom of label: Mt Aitken Estates, Calder Highway, Gisborne South, Vic, 3437, Australia. At righthand side of bottom of label: 18% Alc/Vol 750ML. Two clear wine glasses on stem. Transfer on both glasses: Vietnam War Memorial 1992 below which is sketch of the Vietnam Memorial at the Australian War Memorial and below that is "For all those who Served Suffered and Died. Vietnam 1962 - 1973.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch
