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"GHOST PLATOON/ 39 AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS, VIETNAM, 1969/ THE ARMY DENIED THEY EXISTED/ WHAT WERE THEY TRYING TO HIDE?"
Soft cover book.
Soft cover - cardboard, maroon and black print on front, spine and back. front cover illustration - photograph in muted tones of green and grey, soldiers receiving supplies by helicopter.
338 pages - paper - cut, plain, white. Illustrated, colour and black and white photographs.
Books were used as references for aircraft spotter on the home front and in battle during WW2.
1. 64 page book outlining descriptions of British monoplanes. Front cover predominately black with red writing. Pictures of a plane in a search light over a city landscape. 2. 64 page book outlining descriptions of German warplane. Front cover predominately black with green writing with same background.
1. Title "AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION" - British. 2. Title - "AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION" - German.
german aircraft, british aircaft, books, ww2
Brassards were worn by Peacekeeping Forces to identify their identity. Belonged to Gary Clift R.127835 M8073771. For RAMSI was deployed as ship's company HMAS BRUNEI. For PNG was deployed from HMAS TARAKAN & BRUNEI.
1. PNG Peace Keeping Mission Brassard. Bright yellow brassard. Stitched on white Australian ensign on arm picture of dove carrying a twig overlaid over a map of Bougainville in green. Blue background. 2. RAMSI brassard for Solomon Island Peace Keeping Mission. Dark green with Australian Flag sewn onto sleeve. As is RAMSI emblem (yellow border, white dove over map os islands).
1. Embroidered "Peace" & "Peace Monitorial Group". 2. Embroidered patch "Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands" and "Helpen Frew".
peace keepers, uniform, brassards, ramsi
Jacket, khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style. No belt or buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets - top two with buttonhole and two metal press studs on flap, lower with flap. Rank Insignia on top sleeve - crown and stripes for Staff Sergeant. Lining - khaki polyester fabric with manufacturers label inside left. Label white cotton fabric.
Manufacturers information on label - black ink print. "E.W. P/LTD/ SOUTH AUSTRALIA/ 1971/ ^/ SIZE 39 SHORT/ CLASS 8405/ 66-019-8482/ ARMY NO./ NAME/.DRY CLEAN ONLY/.REPRESS USING IRON AND DAMP/ CLOTH OR MEDIUM TO HOT/ STEAM IRON/. CREASE UPPER HALF OF/ LAPELS ONLY"
uniform, army, service dress
Lance Corporal "Alfred Alexander Priest" No. 5162. Enlisted 31/12/15 into 6th Battalion, 16th Reinforcements. Embarked 1 April 1916 for England the 29 Aug 1916 to France. Hospitalised 8 Nov 1916 for trench foot and rejoined unit 11 Feb 1917. WIA 27 Feb 1917 GSW left forearm and rejoined 30 July 1917. WIA 4 Oct 1917 GSW left finger and rejoined 1 Jan 1918. WIA 16 May 1918 multiple gunshot wounds - died 27 May 1918. Buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.
Ful length portrait of Alfred Alexander Priest in full uniform of WW1 ANZAC Soldier, in sepia. Man standing in an outside setting, holding a cane.
Front bottom right hand corner written "KALMA BENDIGO". Back top right corner written "Len's Uncle, Alfred Priest".
ww1, 6th battalion, alfred alexander priest
Jacket, Khaki colour, wool serge fabric. Battle dress style. Metal buttons with shank with split ring or safety pin. Buttons have raised emblem and letters -"LONDON ENGLAND" - appear to be British. Two buttons missing. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets with button down flaps. White cotton fabric pocket lining. Two rank insignia top of sleeves, three stripes - Sergeant. Lower right sleeve, three chevrons; denotes overseas service. Right pocket lining - handwritten writing.
Right pocket lining - handwritten black ink - writing illegible.
uniform, army, battle dress, ww1
1. & 2. 2. is a duplicate copy. Both are dated 1 July 1987 to 30 June 1988. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No.397661 Collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.
1. & 2. A4 page folded in three. Printing on five of the six pages. Text in black type. Army Reserve Insignia on top of front page. 1. Has two holes punched on RH side.
1. Handwritten on front in black ink: 397661 MAJ. K.J. HERDMAN
army reserve, training, kevin john herdman
Refers to the service of Lt. Colonel "Roy Shadforth" 38 Bn NVR.
1. Jacket - Ceremonial dress, black woollen. Brass AMF buttons. Northern Victorian Regiment. Brass Badges on collars - Major's Rank Badge. 2. Trousers - black ceremonial with red strip. 3. Whistle, pea. with lanyard, leather. 4. Sam Browne belt, tan leather, brass fittings. 5. Hat, peaked, black with gold braid on brim, green band NVR badge. 6.& 7. Gloves, leather, brown, lined. 8. Scabbard sword. Tan leather, silver top (No Sword in Museum).
38 bn, post ww2., roy shadforth
Hanger, William Robert B. 1907 Aust Inf Corps. VP3651 NAA file covers 1935. The jacket was probably from Hanger, William Robert.
1. Dark Khaki woollen jacket. Four pockets. Darkened AMF buttons. 38Bn colour patch on shoulders. darkened Major's badge on epaulettes. Rising Sun on collars. One medal ribbon on chest - Efficiency decoration. 2. Cotton polyester short sleeve shirt. light plastic buttons with epaulettes. 3. Tie, Khaki, Polyester. 4. Belt, Sam Browne, tan leather with brass fittings.
4. Belt. Written inside belt is "Donated by Capt. D.F.V. Hufer A3/92041. There was another name, it has been obliterated. Another name - Capt. W.R. Hanger VP 3651.
ww2, 38 bn
Partial dress uniform of RAAF for "Peter Stoklahsa". Enlisted 1966 to 1987. Refer to cat No. 7674P.
1. Dark blue pants size 97. White label on inside. 4 pockets, clip to do up and white elastic lining on inside. 2. RAAF blue jacket. Two breast pockets and two lower pocket flaps with no pocket. Four large front buttons and two smaller pocket buttons. 'Australia' shoulder flashes and service ribbon above left chest pocket. Inside cotton lining and inside pocket on right side. Makers label sewn on inside and Commonwealth emblem on sleeve. 3. Blue Air Force cap size 7. Leather inside lining and plastic and black material band. Button on each side with plastic strap. Gold Air Force emblem of Laurel leaves, spread Eagle and Crown.
Inside maker - Australian Government Clothing Factory. Size 7.
raaf, uniform, peter stoklahsa
Battle uniform jacket is for less formal circumstance. Belonging to "Peter Stoklahsa" enlisted 1966. Refer Cat 7674P.
RAAF blue uniform jacket size 10 OR. Royal Australian Air Force shoulder patches.. Commonwealth emblem patch sewn onto lower arms. Two breast pockets with service ribbon attached above left pocket. Material epaulettes on each shoulder with a black button and gold RAAF Eagle and Crown Emblem. Zipped front with stretch bands on bottom sides. Inside cotton lining. Inside pocket - label of maker on inside.
Label - "A.G.C.F. VIC. 1981. 8405.66.103.8063 Size 10 OR. Service No. Cleaning instructions.
raaf, uniform, peter stoklahsa
Spare buttons for RAAF uniform from "Peter Stoklahsa", enlisted 1966 - 1987. Refer Cat No. 7674P.
Gold colour RAAF uniform buttons of five different sizes. on front of buttons is the RAAF Eagle emblem with a crown on top. Back of buttons are concave. most have a ring to attach to the uniform, with the smaller buttons having a bolt.
Engraved on back "Stokes & Sons - Melbourne"
raaf, uniform, buttons, peter stoklahsa
Ribbon mounted on a small bar generally issued for wear in place of a medal when not appropriate to wear the actual medal. Ribbons are Long Service Medal and National medal. Related to Peter Stoklahsa, enlisted 1966. Refer Cat no. 7674P.
RAAF Ribbons - Dark Blue and Gold Bars. 1. Gold brass pin on back with working clip. 2. 2 pins but no studs. 3. 2 pins with a white stud in each. 4. 2 pins with a white stud in each.
raaf, ribbons
Facsimile of the Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent Islands. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.
Large rectangular certificate with text in black type. Various fonts used for text. Japanese writing on bottom of page.
japanese surrender, ww2, certificater, kevin john herdman
Series of cards outlining various administrative areas within a Division. Topics covered: Combat zone, Communication Zone, Rear Maintenance Area, Forward Maintenance Area, Distribution Point. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" no. 397661 collection. See cat No. 5942P for details of his service.
Series of seven yellow coloured cards each with text printed in black type.
2. Parts of text have been highlighted in orange.
army administration, lecture notes, division administration, kevin john herdman
Menu for the Reserve Command and Staff College inaugural dining night at Puckapunyal - 16th April 1983.
Folded A4 page to create a four page A5 document. Front cover has text in black type. Seven black and white diagrams of soldiers in uniform also on front cover. Text on inside pages in capitalized black type. Back page is blank.
puckapunyal, reserve command, mmenu, kevin john herdman
3rd Division Staff Officers Training Course - Field Firing Exercise - 22nd May 1973. Question and answer document. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.
Multipage document on both A4 and foolscap paper. Cover sheet has text in black type with handwritten details in red and blue ink. Foolscap sized pages are lined and contain handwritten detail in blue ink. Remaining A4 pages are on green coloured paper with text in black type. Pages are stapled on top LHC.
Various comments, answers and anecdotes on pages in red and blue ink.
field firing, training course, army, kevin john herdman
This is a collection of three photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. Personnel are not unidentified.
This is a collection of three group photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1950s. Group photo of unidentified personnel by Fortuna’s lake. .2) - Photo, black and white, 1950s. Group photo of unidentified personnel at a wind up party. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. Group photo of unidentified personnel by Fortuna’s lake.
Personnel are not identified. Photo .2P. is annotated ‘Wind up party’.
royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr
3rd Division Staff Officers Course - Quiz Nos. 1-5 and 7. Date: June 1972 to March 1973. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" no. 397661 collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.
Collection of multipage documents with printing in black type on one side of each page. Pages of each document stapled on top LHC. A.4, foolscap and quarto sized pages on green coloured paper.
Handwritten answers and anecdotes on each document in red, blue and black ink.
officer training, quiz, army, kevin john herdman
3rd Division Officers Training Course - Military Symbols - Exercises 1-4. Dates: 1971 and 1972.
Collection of four multipage documents on green and cream coloured paper. Printing on one side of each page in black type. handwritten answers and anecdotes in blue and red ink. Pages have two holes punched on LHS for inclusion in a ring binder.
Various handwritten anecdotes on paper in blue and red ink.
military symbols, officer training, army, kevin john herdman
Documents consist of question and answer exercises related to Officer training - 3rd Division Staff Officers Courses. date range: May 1970 and June 1972.
Collection of printed and handwritten documents on foolscap and A4 paper. Text on printed documents is in black type. Handwritten text in red and blue ink. Document stapled on top LHC. Holes punched along LHS for inclusion in a ring binder.
Various handwritten comments in black and red ink and pencil.
training notes, army, kevin john herdman
This is a collection of five photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. Appearing in photo .3P is MAJ Edward Anderson MBE, who served from 1942 to 1977 and reached the rank of LTCOL. LT Frank Thorogood SB St J. served from 1960 to 1981. He reached the rank of LTCOL and was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1980 to 1981. CAPT W. Greer’s service history is unknown. Appearing in photo .5P is MAJ Nolan, who served from 1939 to 1975. He was promoted to LTCOL and was the CO of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment from 1965 to 1969. He was subsequently promoted to COL and was the Director of Military Survey from 1972 to 1975.
This is a collection of five photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1950s. Regiment briefings by Fortuna’s lake. .2) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. Unidentified officer and civilian visitors in the Officers Mess. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. L to R: MAJ Edward Anderson MBE, CAPT W. Greer and LT Frank Thorogood SB St J; in the Officers Mess. .4) - Photo, black and white, 1962. Regiment parade held in Fortuna’s grounds where the tennis and basketball courts were later developed. .5) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. MAJ John Nolan (centre) with unidentified civilian visitors.
Personnel were identified in photos .3P and .5P. The date is annotated on photo .4P.
royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr
These two photographs were taken at Bones Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment and the RAAF School of Radio in 1969. The two units took turns each year to host the event and on this occasion was held at the RAAF School of Radio, Laverton. The day competition usually comprised basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, squash, softball, tennis, touch football, rifle shooting, tug-of-war and volleyball. The “big bone” trophy comprising a large bone from a beast housed inside a wooden framed glass case, was awarded to the winner of the day competition. The evening competition often included darts, carpet bowls, hookey, quoits and billiards/snooker. The “little bone” (a mounted chicken bone) was the consolation trophy awarded to the winner of the evening competition. The 3-hour bus trip for the visiting unit on their return was typically very raucous. The history of the Bones Day competition is best described in the booklet titled - Bones of Contention Souvenir Program. 1965. Refer to Item 6267. The winner of the two trophies in 1969 is not known. MAJ Donald Ridge was probably on this occasion was the 2IC of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, He was subsequently promoted to the rank of LTCOL was the CO of the unit from 1972 to 1973; and continued as the CO of the renamed Army Survey Regiment from 1974 to 1975. He served from 1946 to 1975.
These two photographs were taken at Bones Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment the RAAF School of Radio in 1969. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: Unidentified CO or representative from the RAAF School of Radio, MAJ Don Ridge. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: MAJ Don Ridge, unidentified CO or representative from the RAAF School of Radio.
.1P to .9P – no annotations
royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, bones day, raaf school of radio
Material labels that were sewn on as shoulder patches to signify nationality of Service people. Belonged to Peter Stoklahsa who enlisted 1966. Refer Cat no. 7674P for details.
Material labels with; 1. & 2. Khaki green labels with Australia embroidered on top. Material is in a loop. Australia colour is dark blue. 3. Light blue label loop as above. Name also in dark blue.
"Australia" embroidered into one side.
raaf, uniform
1. to 4. RACT ARES 3MD NEWS. 1. May 1985. 2. June 1985. 3. July 1985. 4. August 1985. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.
1, 2, 3. A4 sized single page document with text in black type. Printing on both sides of page. RACT Insignia on top LHC. 4. A4 sized two page document. Text in black type. printing on one side of each page. Pages stapled on top LHC. RACT insignia on top LHC of page one.
4. Handwritten in pencil on top RHC of page one: "MAJ. HERDMAN".
ract, newsletter, kevin john herdman
RAAF full size badge uniform Hat Cap beret. Worn on the cap to signify the branch of the services. Belongs to "Peter Stoklahsa". Enlisted 1966 refer Cat No. 7674P.
Gold circular Insignia. Circle of Golden Wattle with a crown on top. The centre filled with the letters of "RAAF". On the back attached 2 metal pins and 2 metal studs to pin to hat.
raaf, uniforms, peter stocklahsa
1. & 2. Tabulated planning guides for daily use of Class 3, Sup (Tonne). Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661, collection. See catalogue No. 5942P.
1. & 2. Quarto sized multi page documents with pages stapled in top LHC. Holes punched on LHS for placement in a ring binder. printing on one side of each page in black.
kevin john herdman, army, planning guide, supplies
RAAF Insignia to indicate part of service the member was in. Relates to Peter Stoklahsa, enlisted 1966. Refer to Cat No. 7674P.
Six RAAF wing Insignia of two sizes (3 each). Gold metal raised wing eagles with crown on top. Metal pins on back.
Inscribed on back "Stokes- Melb".
raaf, uniform
'Maj. R.M. Shadforth'
1. THIS IS AN OFFICER'S PATTERN KHAKI JACKET. IT HAS FOUR POCKETS. IT HAS A 50MM WIDE BELT OF SAME MATERIAL. THE BUTTONS ARE DARKENED. THE BUTTON MOTIF IS AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. ON THE COLLARS ARE DARKENED RISING SUN BADGES ON THE EPPAULETTES ARE THE RANK BADGES OF A LT.COLONEL. There is a semi detached ribbon Bar on the left breast - War Medal 1939-45. Australian Service Medal Efficiency Decoration. 2. Trousers, long Khaki, same material as jacket. Button up fly buttons - Khaki Bakelite. 3. Peak cap, Australian leather strap with Infantry Corps Badge.
Jacket - on the label inside jacket is docket 3198, Jan 13 1942. Factory No. 2853. Name Maj. R.M. Shadforth. Jacket - Officer Khaki Drill - 38 Batt.
uniform, 38th batt, shadforth
1. This is a coloured map. It's scale is 1.250,000 - called a jpoint operations graphic. It covers the North side of East Timor. Dili is in the centre. Its shows 4 Islands to the north of Timor. It shows Savu Fea, Ombai Strait, Wetar Strait. On bottom left of map it shows Batheade and the start of the New Border. Map - Series 159. Sheet 5C- 51-4. Edition 3-GSGS. 2. This is a coloured map. Its scale is 1.250,000 called a joint Operations Graphic. It manly covers West Timor. It shows Savu Sea in North and Timor Sea on south side. Series 1501. Sheet SC 51.7. Edition 3-GSGS. 3. This a coloured map. It's scale is 1.250,000. Joint operations graphic. This map shows the south side of East Timor and the Timor Sea. This map shows a highlighted New border. The major towns on South coast are KAMFNASA, BETANO. Map series 1501. Sheet SC 51-8. Edition 3 GSGS.
1. Has highlighted "7 BSG" on coast. All maps show East Timor border highlighted in pink.
east timor, maps, interfet
1. 'Exercise Micro Log'. Third Training Group, Reserve Command and Staff College, MILOPS Wing. 2. Exercise 'Mini Log.' Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661 collection. See Catalogue No.5942P for details of his service.
1. Multipage document on A4 sized paper. Text on one side of each page in black. Pages are cream in colour and stapled together on top LHC. 2. Multipage document on pink coloured A4 paper, Text on one side of each page in black. Pages stapled together on top LHC.
2. Handwritten on top RHC of first page; MASTER 81, Sec attached sheets.
training notes, exercise microlog, exercise mini log, kevin john herdman
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