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Document - VIETNAM PAPERS - HERDMAN

  • Collection of documents related to K.J. Herdman's 1970 Visit to Vietnam.

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Historical information

5. Pocketbook issued to Australian Troops during the Vietnam War. Contents include: The War in South Vietnam, The People, Government Services, Armed Services, Viet Cong, Vietnamese Language, Useful information.
14. Details of Australia V US. Hill climb with program of Events, 22nd February 1970.
15. Details of dog races with fields listed on a six race program - 20th February 1970.
18. Document details departure itinerary (ex SVN) for K.J. HERDMAN.
27. Notebook contains names and addresses of US service personnel.
Papers related to "Kevin John Herdman's" visit to South Vietnam from 18th February to 4th March 1970.
Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661 Collection. See Cat. No. 5942P for details of his service.
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Physical description

Collection of documents related to K.J. Herdman.
1. Two page TAA flight ticket. Text in blue coloured type. Two baggage tickets stapled to front.
2. Single diary page with torn edge. Handwritten flight itinerary in section dated 16th February.
3. Two page QANTAS flight ticket. Text in red and black type. Flight details printed in purple type.
4. Printed flier outlining Australian Customs and Quarantine regulations. Recipient's name handwritten in black ink.
5. Green coloured soft cover pocketbook. 74 pages with cut edges. Black and white diagrams. Text in black type.
6. Small pamphlet with black type. Written in Vietnamese.
7. Foolscap sized 5 page document stapled on top LHC. Text in black type. Title "VISITS BY CMF OFFICERS TO VIETNAM".
8. A4 sized one page document with text in black type on one side only. Two sided pamphlet on blue paper stapled to top LHC. Black type on pamphlet. Title "NINE RULES FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY FORCES IN VIETNAM."
9. Two page A4 sized document with text in black type. Text on one side of each page. Title "AUSTRALIAN FORCE VIETNAM, RTA BRIEFING NOTES - QANTAS CHARTER, SAIGON/SYDNEY".
10. Foolscap signed proforma oriented in landscape. Title: AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES, VISITS BY CMF OFFICERS TO SYN". Details of personnel in black type.
11. Quarto sized two page document with printing on one side. Text in black type. Staple in top LHC. Title: "CMF VISITOR - LT. K.J. HERDMAN, (ITINERARY FOR LT. K.J. HERDMAN)".
12. Quarto sized two page document with printing on one side. Text in black type. Staple in top LHC. Title: " CMF VISITOR - LT K.J. HERDMAN (ITINERARY FOR LT. K.J.HERDMAN)"
13. A4 sized document with text in black type. Text on one side only. Title: CMF VISITOR - LT. K.J. HERDMAN".
14. Foolscap sized document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: "LONG HI HILL CLIMB".
15. Quarto sized document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: "DAT DO DOGS".
16. Foolscap sized 9 page document with text on one side. Printing in black type. Pages stapled together in top LHC. Title: "1 ATF G INSTRUCTIONS 14/69, SUPPLIES, POL AND AMMUNITION HOLDINGS".
17. A4 sized document with text on one side. Printing in black type. TITLE; "AMENDMENT 1 TO Q INSTRUCTION 14/69, DATED 23 OCT 69".
18. A4 SIZED DOCUMENT WITH TEXT ON BOTH SIDES. PRINTING IN BLACK TYPE.
19. Foolscap sized 3 page document with staple in top LHC. Text on page 1 in black type. Text on pages 2 & 3 in purple type. Pages are entitled "TEMA FLYING PROGRAMME - CH 47".
20. Foolscap sized 7 page document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: " OPERATIONS BREF - DET 52 SUP PL RAASC, REPUBLIC SOUTH VIETNAM (1967-69)", Dated 20 Sept, 69.
21. Foolscap sized 2 page document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Pages stapled on top LHC. Title: " Q INSTRUCTION 15/69, RETURN OF PRODUCE, " Dated 16 Oct 69.
22. Foolscap sized single page document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: " Q INSTRUCTION 19/69, RETURN AND DISPOSAL OF UNSERVICEABLE AMMUNITION" Dated 5 Nov 69.
23. Foolscap sized single page proforma with text and lines in black. No handwritten details. Title: "26 TRANSPORT COY RAASC VEHICLE SERVICEABILITY/AVAILABILITY STATE".
24. Foolscap sized single page proforma with text and lines in black. No handwritten details. Title: "DAILY EMPLOYMENT STATE, 85 TPT PL RAASC".
25. Foolscap sized single page document. Text and lines in purple. Reproduced on a spirit duplicator. Title: "INDENTING PROGRAMME FRESH".
26. Foolscap sized single sheet proforma with text and lines in black. No handwritten details. Title: DAILY MAINT MOVEMENT PLANNING TABLE". Printing on both sides.
27. Red and white covered note book. Title on front and details on back in black type. Lined pages. Handwritten information on most pages.
28. Illustrated Christmas Card. Illustration features an angel and the three Magi. Printing on inside in black. Handwritten message in black ink.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Passenger details handwritten in blue, carbon copy.
2. Itinerary notes handwritten in blue ink.
3. Handwritten in black ink: "CAPT K.J. HERDMAN". Flight details printed in purple coloured text.
4. Handwritten in black ink : "KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN".
7. Handwritten in black ink on page 1: LT. K. HERDMAN, 6 Coy RAASC, 17 Feb 70." Handwritten in black ink on last page: "1. Ensure teeth are all O.K., 2. Have you still got your tags Identity? (Signature).
11. Handwritten on top RHC of page 1: "CAPT A".
12. Handwritten on top RHC of page 1: "LT HERDMAN".
27. Handwritten notes in black ink on various pages.
28. Handwritten in black ink on inside of card: "Hello Kevin, Perhaps you remember the 62nd Trans. Company at Long Bing? I completely enjoyed your brief stay. If you are ever in the U.S. do stop by. Have a Merry Christmas to you and yours. Margo and Jack Olsen."

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