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A copy of a telegram sent to Mr Walter Noack (Errol's father) from W.C. Westmoreland, General, United States Army Commanding expressing his sympathy and heartfelt condolences of all personnel of the United States military Assistance Command.
This case belonged to the first National Serviceman to be killed in action in Vietnam
The suitcase is made of brown leather and wood. It feautures 2 metal locks on a side and a metal handle.
A suitcase which the personal effects of Errol Noack were kept in this suitcase by his parents and later donated to the NVVM by Walter Noack (Errol's father).
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Copy of a TV show titled, This Fabulous Century: a Peter Luck production.
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1x30 sec video. B/w photos of Private Errol Noack & a loud message stating that there is no Vietnam National Memorial & that there should be one. Also mentions that AC Bob Hepe lost the use of both of his legs in Vietnam. The cassette is contained in its black plastic case with its label.
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1x30 sec video. B/w photos of Private Errol Noack & a loud message stating that there is no Vietnam National Memorial & that there should be one. Also mentions that AC Bob Hepe lost the use of both of his legs in Vietnam. The cassette is contained in its black plastic case with its label.
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A collection of black and white, coloured photos, and letters of Private Errol Noak's National Service Call Up papers etc. which form part of the Museum's collection of Private Noack's items.(Copy 1)
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A black and white photograph of Private Errol Noack in uniform in front of a garden in its original frame.
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A black and white photograph of Private Errol Noack in uniform in front of a garden. The photograph is in a gold frame and the photographs was taken on his last day in Adelaide before deployment.
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A 16mm film in a canister containing the official record of Private Errol Noack's funeral.
A label on the cover reads 'Siemens" Walter Noack, Port Lincoln.
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In a black folder there is a collection of Photographs, personal letters, official letters etc. relating to Pte Errol Noack
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In a red coloured plastic folder is the story and Photograph called "Remembering Private Noack"
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A brown shield with a black heading with gold writing "Vietnamese Veterans Association Of SA Inc Friends of the Vietnamese Invalid Veterans Association of SA Inc. Bottom in gold on black "From an eternally grateful nation in memory of Noack. E. W. who made the supreme sacrifice whilst fighting for the freedom and independence of south Vietnam (1962-197). In the middle of the shield is an Australian flag, a South Vietnamese flag. Also a badge of South Vietnam
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Black and white, and coloured footage of the march in Sydney and the demonstrations against the war. Also interviews with some Veterans including Major Peter Young; Captain Robin Wall. Footage of Kingscote Ceremony. Also black and white footage of troops boarding a plane, on patrol & some helicopters flying. The cassette is contained in its case.
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Black and white, and coloured footage. An interview with Walter Noack, Errol's father & Phil Giles (Vet.) when Walter was given the Australian flag on Kangaroo Island RSL. The cassette is contained in its black plastic case with its label.
On the cover reads; Channel 2 News 67pm followed by Kingscote Ceremony in which Wal (Errol's father) receives flag @ 1570, 1300-1600.
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Black and white, and coloured footage of the march in Sydney & the demonstrations against the war. The cassette is contained in its black plastic case with its label.
On the cover reads Sydney March 3rd Oct 1987. Wal was over in Sydney for this, left Kingscote on 1st October and got back Monday morning 5-10-87. Today I bought video 1st Oct 1987
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Black and white, and coloured footage of the March in Sydney (3 Oct 1987) and the demonstrations against the war. black and white footage of coffins arriving in Sydney from Vietnam; wounded soldiers in hospital; Also an interview with his father Walter plus Brian Edwards, Trish Gibbon, John Thompson & Graham Edwards. Normie Rowe singing the song, Only 19. The cassette is contained in its black plastic case with its label
On the front cover reads: To Walter Noack, ABC News Sept 1987
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A journal compiled by Keith Mackie about the life of Private Errol Noack. There is also a letter from Keith to NVVM inside the book and a USB.
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A brown coloured pocket Bible belonging to Private Errol Noack. On the front cover reads RSV New Testament - Psalms and in the centre is an image of a Crown.
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A journal compiled by Keith Mackie about the life of Private Errol Noack. There is also a letter from Keith to NVVM inside the book and a USB.
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This book is my personal story, from boyhood to battlefield and beyond, written in my own words, reflecting on my life.
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And so we are introduced the New Zealand infantrymen who make up Three Platoon as they embark on the twentieth day of Operation Field Gold deep in the jungle of Vietnam
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Standard issue Army wrist watch, commonly called a "Mickey Mouse" watch. This item was specifically made for Australian military use in 1970.
A silver metal wrist watch with a glass cover over a round black face with white numbers for both 24 and 12 hour markings. The hands and 5-minute marks glow in the dark. Watch has wind up motion. Army issue green nylon band has a black clasp.
Back: Watch. Wrist general purpose. MIL-W-46374A HAMILTON fsn6645-00-952-3767 Army
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Where Australians Fought: the Encyclopedia of Australia's Battles contains concise descriptions of all the major battles over the past 200 years that have taken place in Australia or in which Australians have been involved.
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The Sorrow of War vaults over all the American fiction that came out of the Vietnam war to take its place alongside the greatest war novel of the century.
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Anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other stress-related conditions are controlling our lives, affecting our health and happiness - and they are killing us!
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The Vietnam War Day by Day is a chronological approach to the conflict, allowing the reader to see at a glance the key operations on land, at sea, and in the air - such as Cedar Falls, Junction City, Rolling Thunder and the Tet Offensive.
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Blue, white and red striped cotton pyjamas issued to soldiers training during Vietnam conflict. Worn by Russell Alex Walker. Service No: 3789575. Rank: Craftsman. Corps: Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 17 Construction
Blue, white and red striped pyjamas issued by the Australian Department of Defence. Jacket is long- sleeved with a collar, and fastens with 4 plastic buttons. Long pants fasten with a cord.
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typical United States Army issue fatigue shirt worn by soldiers in the Vietnam War.
A green United States Army issue fatigue shirt with four pockets on the front. Pockets have slanted flaps. Shirt is fastened by 5 plastic buttons. United States cotton badges on the left side of the shirt and on the top of the left sleeve. One is Airborne. The soldier's name is above the pocket on the right shirt front.
On the right side of the shirt above the pocket appears the word "SPEIGHTS". Above the left side pocket appears 3 cloth badges. One says US Army. On the front left side pocket is a material badge of a winged torch with flames.
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Long after the last spasm of the Vietnam War, the day tank no. 844 trundled through the Presidential gates in Saigon after a journey of over two throusand miles, the memories and experiences of this ferocious conflict continue to haunt a whole generation, East and West.
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Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Ian McPhedran uncovers compelling stories of extreme bravery in action from WW2 to today.
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Young steel worker from Pennsylvania is not prepared for the horrors of war in Vietnam
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A faded blue covered book with 70 lined pages and a darker blue binding
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An army issue canteen pouch used for carrying a drink bottle. The name shown on the front of this item is not a Vietnam Veteran.
An army issue canteen holder.
Coop's 185 988
army issue, canvas
Silver flip-top Zippo lighter. Personalised with engraving.
LIVE BY CHANCE/ LOVE BY CHOICE/ DRINK BY DESIGN/ SMOKE BY COMPULSION/ GAMBLE BY NECESSITY YEA THOUGH I WALK/ THROUGH THE VALLEY/ OF THE SHADOW OF/ DEATH I WILL FEAR/ NO EVIL FOR I AM THE/ EVILEST SON OF A BITCH/ IN THE VALLEY.
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A shield-shaped wooden plaque with enamel emblem of 8th Field Ambulance: the Australian flag to the left and the South Vietnamese flag to the right. The Australian flag is blue and white and the South Vietnamese flag is yellow with three (3) red stripes. Centre top of the enamel cute out is a yellow banner with the words '67 Vietnam 68' below this in the centre is the number eight (8). Under this are the words '8th Field Ambulance'.
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A journal compiled by Keith Mackie about the life of Private Errol Noack. There is also a letter from Keith to NVVM inside the book and a USB.
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This flag was designed and handmade by the South Vietnam Resistance Army. It was donated to the RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association by former soldier, Le Van Luc, who was a soldier in the South Vietnamese Army until 1975, and then a member of the resistance movement.
Hand made Republic of South Vietnam National Flag. The main colour of the flag is yellow. It has three red stripes in the centre stitched in red.
Currency issued by United States Military to United States Personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
A green five (5) cent Military Payment Certificate.
"The number 5 is located on all four corners./"Military Payment Certificate"/"C12466001C"/"FIVE CENTS"/"47"/An image of a submarine located on right hand side with six (6) persons standing on the tower with a United States flag./ Right hand side vertically "Series 681"/Centre bottom "For Use In United States Military Establishments By United States/ Authorised Personnel In Accordance With Applicable Rules And Regulations"
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Worn on duty at Vung Tau by James Archbold while on patrol for 3 months in 1968.
Khaki felt slouch hat with a leather band on the inside and a leather chin strap. A material band around the outer part of the hat (puggaree) with a metal badge attached to the brim with the brass Provost Corps emblem.
Fayrefield Melbourne 6 7/8 1966.
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Army issue to combat soldiers. The wet weather material would have been strung up via a tree support or wrapped over the solider to protect them from the rain.
Green vinyl plastic sheet with reinforced corners with eyelets for cords to be attached. Reinforced borders with press studs and loops. Nylon cord attached to be used for hanging/securing of wet weather sheet.
Illegible rectangle label on centre of sheet. Torn label on border
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Beret issued to Gregory Carl Juckert. Service No. 3793918. 161 Recce flight.
Blue felt material beret. Black binding around outer with black cotton lining. Silver badge on front (detachable). Crown over eagle over crossed swords on laurel emblem. Banner saying "Vigilance".
Gregory Carl Juckert, Service No. 3793918.
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Pocket Book, with a dark green cover. On the back cover is a Vietnam Army Insignia.
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Signed by John Downing.
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Bound book. Green cover with the insignia of the AATTV, containing a listing of imperial honours and awards 1962-1972
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New Testament Bible presented to Tom Robinson s/n 3803662
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Pocket Book Guide for Australian Forces in South Vietnam. Belongs to Captain John Methven
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Green covered Field Message and Notebook - Army
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