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A black and white photogaph of a wounded VietCong soldier lying on a track where he fell after endeavouring to escape after a contact with D Coy 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on the 20th June 1969, during Operation Lavarack.(l to R0 Cpl R Bunting, Pte T Spriggs, 2Lt A.G. Valentine, Cpl D.J.Severn and Cpl G.V. Robinson.
In 100 Missions North, Ken Ball recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his fellow U.S. Air Force pilots made while flying F105-Thunderchiefs - the famous "Thus" - in vietnam in 1966 and 1967.
vietnam, u.s air force, f-105 thunderchiefs
David Halberstam has drawn this sharp picture of the war in Vietnam
vietnam, saigon
This book is written in both English and French. On Page 72 is a black and white photograph of Air Commodore (Alan) Reed and Mrs Aileen Reed.
foreign service, estate of alan reed
It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was acheived soon after their return to Australia. (RAR was an exception.
9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vietnam
A collection of coloured photograpsh of the Nambus Re Launch 3rd April 2022
nambus, ettalong diggers
The air war over vietnam involved a wide variety of operations- from air-to-air combat to massive and concentreated aerial bombardment.
vietnam, american aircraft and helicopters
A collecion of stories of local Bendigo veterans and their time in Vietnam.
veitnam, veterans
We know about the politics that got us into and out of the war. We know about the big battles Long Tan, Coral, Balmoral, Binh Ba.. We know about the soial issues, conscription, drugs, moratotiums, the uneasy returns home... And we know about the legacy: the trauma. the PTSD. the divorces, the suicides.....
nui dat, vietnam, 1 rar, 161 recce flight, 2 rar, aattv, binh ba, propaganda, battle of long tan
A collection of articles written about the Italian-Australians who served in Vietnam
italians-australians, italian ausralian institute research centre, vietnam, charles (carmelo) di noto, dino de marchi, ivo sist, rosario (ross) lagana, ennio morello, antonino (tony) parrello, emmanuele john (ned) pannuzzo, vincenzo (vince) pezzano, vincent john (vince) restuccia, davide (david) guerino florian, aldo (rocky) andrea matteo maria gerzina, paul frank beraldo, francesco (frank) martino, guido bensi, nicola gaetano (nick john) cassano, salvatore (sam) vecchio, anthony (tony) magnanini, joseph john (joe) valvo, phillip john (phil) vitale, anthony (tony) arena, ennio torresan, peitro bevilacqua, ettore (arthur) savino
The stories celebrate the way in which partners and famiies have supported veteran family members, many of whom are challenged with mental illness and some with substance use.
post-traumatic stress disorder, families of military personnel - australia, vietnam
Audacity means extroardinary boldness of courage. This book tells the stories of just some of he Australian men and women who have shown audacity during wartime from 1899 to today.
australian army, royal australian navy, royal australian air force, nurses, vietnam
Audacity neabs extraordinary boldness or courage. This book tells the stories of just some of the Australian, men and women who have shown audacity during wartime from 1899 to today.
australian soldiers, australian army, royal australian navy, royal australian air force, nurses, vietnam
We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greter signifiance.
australia. army - aboriginal troops, vietnam, world war one
Stories of Australian nurses who have served in World War One, World War Two and Vietnam
australian army nurses, nurses, vietnam, gallipoli
Item is a combination tool used for a M60 machine gun, standard Australian issue for Vietnam era (US made).
Heavy metal tool, well used. Combination spanner- closed at one end and open at other, with additional tool attached. Has white painted patch probably done for purposes of user labelling object.
On shaft: 279068
m60, machine gun, spanner, combination tool, military equipment
Shirtless in the tropical heat, an Australian sits holding his weapon atop a deep dugout at Fire Support Base (FSB) Coral
battle of coral balmoral, fire support base
A masterly chronicle of one of the devasting international conflicts of the twentieth century.
tet offensive (1968), ho chi minh, us marines
Here they come - A day tor remember is published by the Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) for students in Australian Primary Schools
children, anzac day
An A3 Booklet telling the stroy of ANZAC Day for children
children, anzac day
When technology and machinery can;t doe the job, it's tine to call in a small group of men.
united states. navy. seals, vietnam
They were the weapon of last resort. In January 1962, two Sea, Air, and Land Teams were formed. Called SEALs for short, the teams drew their name from the elements through which they infiltrate, operate, and melt away.
united states. navy. seals, vietnam
Copy of once secret document recording the movements and daily activity of the HMAS Brisbane created in June 1971. Addressed to the Flag Officer Commanding, Her Majesty's Australian Fleet. Signed by Captain R G Loosli.
Seventeen typed A4 pages, Report of Proceedings, pages stamped SECRET. (Copy)
hmas brisbane, report of proceedings, navy, ran, 1971, royal australian navy, loosli, captain loosli
This robe was worn by G.G.Ashworth, RAAF 0315515, when he was serving as a chaplain (3rd class) in Vietnam from 30/11/65 until 17/02/66.
This robe was worn by G.G.Ashworth RAAF 0315515 when he was serving as a chaplain in Vietnam from 30/11/65-17/02/66
Blue cotton fabric(gabardine) ecclesiastical robe with pleated back. Crossover lapels have four black plastic buttons. Robe is partly lined with black taffeta and has a stand-up collar.
ecclesiastical robe, vietnam, 1965-1966, ashworth, chaplain, raaf, robe, priest
This certificate was awarded to news photographer Denis Gibbons to mark his time on USS New Jersey BB62. Gibbons spent 5 years in Vietnam, and photographed the tours of nine Australian infantry battalions for Fairfax press and United Press International. This is a non-official certificate signed by the commanding officer Edward Snyder Jnr.
Paper with hard cardboard backing of under water scene-white with blue and gold writing. Banner heading in gold writing. Picture of a battleship top LHS, mermaids x2 holding a painters pallet, Anchor with chain. Emblem of battleship bottom RHS. Swordfish and sharks depicted.
Battleship Brethren heading. USS New Jersey BB 62 Firepower for Freedom. Denis Gibbons
denis gibbons, battleship brethren, march 1969, crewmember certificate, uss new jersey, gibbons, honorary certificate, us navy
This duffel bag was used during the Vietnam war by National Serviceman Private Wayne Edward Maschette, Army number: 5716538, who served in 8RAR, 1969-70,
Long green canvas bag with a large white painted label. Brown stencilled printing of name and number of soldier. Brown, blue and yellow stripes and a picture of kangaroo on left hand side. Base of bag is covered in white paint with a black strip through the middle. Eight corroded metal rivets at the top of the bag where cord to close it would go.
Front- 1023 5716538 PTE W.E. Maschette. Back- 8RAR E NOGGERA. His name and 5716538 all marked in texta.
duffel bag, 8rar, army issue, bag, pack, maschette, vietnam war
Matt Flinders and the ABC Showband entertaining troops in Vietnam Christmas 1970. flinders was a popular singer and TV presenter who in the late 1960s-early 70s in Australia.
Photo of a male singer on stage with another male standing in the background. The singer has a hand held microphone.
ABC Showband Xmas 1970. Matt Flinders on vocals, Brian May in the background.
vietnam, matt flinders, abc showband, brian may, entertaining
An unknown singer entertaining the troops in Vietnam backed by the ABC Showband, Christmas 1970.
Black and white photograph of a woman singer with a hand held microphone on stage. she is wearing a floral patterned full-length kaftan. Male in the background behind a drumkit.
abc showband, vietnam, entertainer, performer
A photograph of Linda George singing for the troops in Vietnam, Xmas 1970, you can see the back of Brian May conducting the ABC show band.
Black and white photograph of young woman on stage with a hand held microphone. She is wearing an abstract -patterned mini-dress with halter neck. Man in the background standing with back to her.
abc show band, xmas 1970, vietnam, linda george, brian may, performers, entertainers
Vocalist Gabrielle Hartley performing with the ABC Showband, conducted by Brian May, Vietnam, Christmas 1970.
Black and white photograph of a woman on stage with a handheld microphone. She is wearing a long tight-fitting lurex dress and has long hair. There are three males in the background , two sitting and one standing with his back to her.
women singing, abc showband, gabrielle hartley, vietnam
,Unknown female singer, Gabrielle Hartley and Linda George entertaining the troops with the ABC Showband in Vietnam, Christmas 1970.
Black and white photograph of three women singing into two microphones on stands. They are dressed formally.
singing, vietnam, linda george, abc showband, 1970, gabrielle hartley, entertainers, performers
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