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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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Book, Cosgrove, Peter General, My Story
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M1 Steel Helmet (complete) as used by Australian forces during the conflict in Vietnam.
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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 VietnamAnd 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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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional object - Wrist watch
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
military issue, watch, 1200hr 2400hr watch, wrist watch, vietnam
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vietnam, battle of long tan, battle of coral balmoral
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book - The Sorrow Of War (Copy 2), Ninh, Bao
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book - D-Tour: My Unexpected Journey To Joy through PTSD, Wirt, Gregory A
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!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!
ptsd, vietnam, veteran
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book - The Vietnam War: Day By Day, Daugherty, Leo
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vietnam, tet offensive, cedar falls, junction city
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Print - Image of HMAS VAMPIRE D11, Unknown
This framed image was part of the estate of LSSV Maxwell Hart. Service No: R94031
Estate of of LSSL Maxwell Hart Service No: R94031
Sepia drawing of side view of the ship HMAS VAMPIRE D11 with details about the ship, and about LSSV M Hart.
Top right hand corner: Image of the badge for HMAS VAMPIRE .
hmas vampire d11, navy, ran, hart, vietnam
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Clothing - Pyjamas, Army issue
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.
royal corps of australian electrical and mechanical engineers., 17th construction squadron, pyjamas, raeme, walker
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Shirt, US Army fatigue
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.
united states army, fatigue shirt, u s uniform
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book - Ten Years After Vietnam Today, Page, Tim, 1987
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.non-fiction
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vietnam, saigon
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book - Too Bold To Die: The Making of Australian War Heroes, McPhedran, Ian, 2013
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Ian McPhedran uncovers compelling stories of extreme bravery in action from WW2 to today.non-fiction
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bravery, medals, heroes
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Corder, EM, The Deer Hunter, 1978
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Administrative record - Company Roll Book, Australian Army: CMF Company roll book (1st Field Hospital) 1981-1982, 1981
A faded blue covered book with 70 lined pages and a darker blue binding
australia - armed forces - service manuals, 1st australian field hospital
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - 37 Squadron Shield
37 Squadron RAAF Royal Australian Air Force
A wooden shield with a cloth insignia badge on it. The insignia reads 'Squadron 37 37 Royal Australian Air Force' with the word 'FOREMOST' on the bottom in black. In the middle there is a round blue and red circle with a set of wings.
Squadron 37 royal Australian Air Force
37 sqn raaf, royal australian air force
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Canteen holder
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
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
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.
zippo lighter, capt i.c. teague, aattv, cigarette lighter
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - Plaque, 8th Field Ambulance
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'.
vietnam 1967 - 1968, plaque, 8th field ambulance, shield
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional object - Cigarette lighter
Used in Vietnam 1968-9, by Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) Brian Leonard Start, a National Serviceman in 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers.
Silver flip-top cigarette lighter. Has been personalised with the RAE emblem in gold on the front and engraving of serviceman's name, number and year on the back. Stored in original box.
Front: R.A.E. VIETNAM, Back: 3791450/SRR START/'68-69
r.a.e., bl start, "68-69, special reconnaissance regiment, 3791450, engineers, zippo, vietnam, cigarette lighter
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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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Book, The Vietnam Experience: South Vietnam on trial: Mid 1970 to 1972 (Copy 1), 1985
non-fiction
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Flag - Flag, Republic of South Vietnam
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Currency - Military Payment Certificate
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"
united states, currency, five cents
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Hat, slouch, Provost, 1966
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.
james archbold, 1968, provost, vung tau, archbold, slouch
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Wet weather sheet
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
wet weather sheet, combat solider, ground sheet, waterproof
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Beret
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.
beret, cook, vietnam, 161 recce flight
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Australian Military Forces - Pocket Book, South Vietnam
Pocket Book, with a dark green cover. On the back cover is a Vietnam Army Insignia.
pocket book
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Mission Vietnam: Royal Australian Air Force operations (Copy 4), 1974
Signed by John Downing.
vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, australian, australia. royal australian air force
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, AATTV. Imperial Honours and Awards 1962-1972
Bound book. Green cover with the insignia of the AATTV, containing a listing of imperial honours and awards 1962-1972
aattv, book, honours and awards
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, New Testament Bible
New Testament Bible presented to Tom Robinson s/n 3803662
book, bible
