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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of John Victor Ricardo
... Vietnam War - Red Cross... Newhaven gippsland Royal Australian Engineers Vietnam War - Red ...Contains an Australian Red Cross telegram to John from his wife and parents. The Red Cross had notified them of his medical condition after he had been hurt.royal australian engineers, vietnam war - red cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam 1966: Red Cross
... Vietnam War - Red Cross... Newhaven gippsland Vietnam War - Red Cross Vietnam 1966: Red Cross ...vietnam war - red cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Densley Collection
... Vietnam War - Red Cross... War - Red Cross Red Cross Densley John Densley Christina ...Black folder with the complete historical collection of telegrams, letters re injured serviceman John Densley, Red Cross involvement & publicity, newspaper cuttings, passport, currency & Photographs. His mother, Christina, was flown by the Govt. to Saigon to visit her son in hospital.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, vietnam war - red cross, red cross, densley, john densley, christina densley, 1rar, 1 rar -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Random House, Write home for me : a red cross women in Vietnam, 2006
... Vietnam war 1961-1975 - Red Cross - Women...-1975 – Australian involvement Vietnam war 1961-1975 - Red Cross ...Working as a journalist at the Adelaide Advertiser in 1966, Jean Debelle yearned to be involved in the biggest story of the decade - the Vietnam War. But only male journalists in Australia were being sent to cover the escalating conflict. Instead, she volunteered to work in Vietnam for the Red Cross to tend to the non-medical welfare of the sick and wounded ANZAC forces. Jean had planned to report on the war in spare moments - but there were none. For one year she lived in the spotlight: a young Australian woman among 5,000 men. This intimate personal account is told from the rare and compassionate perspective of a young woman living close to the battlefront. Jean tells of the resilience of the soldiers in the face of daily atrocities and of the international medical personnel fighting to save lives and to rebuild shattered bodies and minds. It is also the story of the Vietnamese, struggling to maintain not just their traditions but their very lives in the face of brutal hardship. With infectious humour, Jean tells of striving to be like a sister to the men when sex was in the very air they breathed. But she experienced stark terror when she faced a crazed gunman, had a close call in a minefield and was caught in the midst of a Vietnamese skirmish. Jean also offers an unvarnished look at the Australians' worst battle in Vietnam, Long Tan, and their worst landmine disaster. With unblinking candour, she writes of the harsh realisation that after nine months in Vietnam she had grown cold to the unrelenting horror of war. From diaries, letters and Red Cross reports, Jean Debelle Lamensdorf has researched and written a story not only of tragedy but also of hope and humour. It is a compelling adventure story - and one of love.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.302.non-fictionWorking as a journalist at the Adelaide Advertiser in 1966, Jean Debelle yearned to be involved in the biggest story of the decade - the Vietnam War. But only male journalists in Australia were being sent to cover the escalating conflict. Instead, she volunteered to work in Vietnam for the Red Cross to tend to the non-medical welfare of the sick and wounded ANZAC forces. Jean had planned to report on the war in spare moments - but there were none. For one year she lived in the spotlight: a young Australian woman among 5,000 men. This intimate personal account is told from the rare and compassionate perspective of a young woman living close to the battlefront. Jean tells of the resilience of the soldiers in the face of daily atrocities and of the international medical personnel fighting to save lives and to rebuild shattered bodies and minds. It is also the story of the Vietnamese, struggling to maintain not just their traditions but their very lives in the face of brutal hardship. With infectious humour, Jean tells of striving to be like a sister to the men when sex was in the very air they breathed. But she experienced stark terror when she faced a crazed gunman, had a close call in a minefield and was caught in the midst of a Vietnamese skirmish. Jean also offers an unvarnished look at the Australians' worst battle in Vietnam, Long Tan, and their worst landmine disaster. With unblinking candour, she writes of the harsh realisation that after nine months in Vietnam she had grown cold to the unrelenting horror of war. From diaries, letters and Red Cross reports, Jean Debelle Lamensdorf has researched and written a story not only of tragedy but also of hope and humour. It is a compelling adventure story - and one of love. vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 - red cross - women -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Kirby, 18/7/2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016, as part of VVAA (Vic)'s 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by wife of Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached. John William Kirby, Service No. 27758vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Bottle, May 2015
Commemorative Bottle of Red Wine issued at VVAA National Congress, Seymour, May 2015.Significant as a memory of the State Conference in May 2015.Commemorative Bottle of Red Wine issued at VVAA National Congress, Seymour, May 2015.Label comprises: Background of blue sky and gum tree. Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia logo is front and top of label; text beneath the logo is in upper case: "Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia National Congress, May 2015, Seymour, Vic". Below that text are two pictures of the Vietnam Wall in Seymour - the Honour Roll with an Australian Flag overlay and, the Long Tan Cross. Capacity: 750mm. At the bottom of the label is text: Hosted by the VVAA Victorian Branch and Mitchell Sub-Branch.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, vietnam veterans association of australia -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Wallis, 18/8/2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White Cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.David Anthony B Wallis, Service No. 3794885vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, McCarthy, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number with a red poppy attached.John Noel McCarthy, Service No. 3112702vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Gillson, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran..A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Peter Raymond Gillson, Service No. 37857vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, McNab, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Leo McNab, Service No. 39354vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Fitzpatrick, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Bryan Francis Fitzpatrick, Service No. A34167vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Brooks, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Dennis Lindsay Brooks, Service No. 3787889vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Rands, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.John Milton Rands, Service No. 2787069.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Raffen, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran .A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Francis Lindsay Raffen, Service No. 4186vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Convery, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Tom Convery, Service No. 38627.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Mathieson, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Kenneth Frank Mathieson, Service No. 37175vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Rennie, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Brian Rennie, Service No. 312641vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 colour photograph of Pte Peter Lapsco, of Renmark, SA and Red Cross Nurse Janice Webb sharing something highly amusing in Woman's Day during her hospital rounds at the 8 Field Ambulance Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam.photograph, 8 field ambulance hospital, pte peter lapsco, janice webb, red cross nurse, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 colour photograph of 8 Field Ambulance Hospital Red Cross nurses, Janice Webb and Jean Debelle, doing the rounds with the wounded and sick Diggers.photograph, 8 field ambulance hospital, hospital, red cross, janice webb (red cross), jean debelle (red cross), digger, nurses, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 colour photograph of Winsome Ayliffe, stoping during her hospital rounds at the 8 Field Ambulance Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, to chat with Pte David Jones, of Bunbury WA, who finds a game of 'patience' a way of passing the time.photograph, red cross, 8 field ambulance hospital, winsome ayliffe (red cross), pte david jones, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 Private Dave Henderson, a wounded forward scout from 8 RAR, as he contemplates the rolling surf at the Back Beach, near the 1st Australian Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Red Cross conducted daily trips to the beach. Pte Henderson suffered a severe leg wound, when shot by a NVA/VietCont, using an AK47 assult rifle.photograph, pte dave henderson, 8 rar, back beach, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 two patients from the 1st Australian Field Hospital, taken to the beach by the hospital Red Cross staff to soak up the sun as a part of their rehabilitation.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, red cross, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Vehicle - Helicopter (Dustoff)!!
Significant historical importance during the Vietman War-era. These HUEY'S were responsible for saving thousands of injured and distressed military personnel. Dustoff was donated to the Dandenong RSL by the United States in September 2003. Dustoff is a Iroquois UH - 11v ( a modified UH - 1D ) she was fully restored when donated. They were a highly manoeuvrable aircraft.Very important. Huey saved lives. Dustoff is a local attraction bringing many people to view it. Ex U.S Military helicopter. Dustoff or CASEVAC - fitted out to evacuate wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War. These helicopters were commonly called "Hueys".Large Red Cross on front. Left hand side - UNITED STATES ARMY 73 - 21763 USAR. Red Cross with 763 enclosed and small Vietnamese Flag. Right hand side - Red Cross with 763 enclosed small Australian Flag RAAF with Kangaroo. Tailfin RHS A2-767 over red, white and blue flag representing New Zealand. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 Carmel O'Shea, from the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. She is a Red Cross staff person and is assisting Private Dave Henderson, a wounded forward scout from 8 RAR, return to the Red Cross vehicle for the trip back from the beach.photograph, carmel o'shea, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, pte dave henderson, 8 rar, combi van, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 ambulatory patients at the back beach near the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. They are being loaded into the Red Cross combi van for the trip back to the hospital after spending time as part of the recuperation program.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, combi van, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 colour photograph of Red Cross nurse Jean Debelle with Pte Mike Iredale, of Frankston in Victoria, during her hospital rounds at the 8 Field Ambulance Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam.photograph, jean debelle (red cross), pte mike iredale, 8 field ambulance hospital, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 Captain Pam West and Mary Gaynor, from the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Red Cross Unit. They are discussing their rounds at one of the hospital wards where a very close working relationship existed between the Army and the Red Cross.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, capt pam west, mary gaynor, red cross, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 colour photograph of the Australian Logistic Support Base Officers Mess where 8 Field Ambulance Hospital Red Cross staff Winsome Ayliffe, Jean Debelle and Janice Webb take a break to revitalise for the afternoon.photograph, australian logistic support base, officers mess, 8 field ambulance hospital, red cross, winsome ayliffe (red cross), jean debelle (red cross), janice webb (red cross), gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 Diggers from the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Thanks to the Red Cross transport, they get regular visits to the beach to soak up the sun.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 at 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, where the Red Cross member Rosemary Griggs catches a cat nap after a vigorous day on duty in the Red Cross hut and throughout the hospital wards.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, rosemary griggs, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war