The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
United States Forces 'Woodland' type of Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) trousers with button up fly. There is a small metal and elasticised fabric tab for adjusting the width of the trousers on each hip. On the right hip pocket is a small stain. On the inside rear of the trousers is a green manufacturers tag which has the size of the trousers being 'Medium-Regular' and a NATO Stock Number of '8415-01-984-1713'. On the inside right rear pocket of the trousers is a green manufacturers tag with washing instructions and other information. All buttons on the trousers are olive green plastic.
Known to American service personnel as 'BDU's' or more officially as the 'Battle Dress Uniform' this distinctive pattern camouflage uniform was introduced into the United States Armed Forces after the Vietnam War. Adopted widely around the world by other nations, this pattern camouflage was replaced in US Service by Digital Pattern Camouflage Uniforms (DPCU) from 2003. Many sets of these uniforms were swapped between US and Australian personnel on deployments and during training activities between the 1980s and 2002.
These trousers was worn by 213548 Lance Corporal Thomas William John Lupton during the 1980s. Born on 28 March 1943, Lupton served in South Vietnam with 13 Platoon, C Company, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) from 5 June 1965 to 3 June 1966. He later served nine years in the Australian Regular Army. He retired from the Army with the rank of corporal with 2RAR.
Olive green waterproof cotton kitbag with two piece tie off strap on one side. On the inside of the kitbag the manufacturer's stamp 'G.STRAUSS & SONS.' with a government issue broad arrow underneath.
Emerald green and white silk Vietnamese children's dressing gown with black silk facing. Vietnamese stylised trees, flowers and dragons are part of the green and white silk material. The black silk fa
A South Vietnamese flag with various units and locations in South Vietnam hand written in black ink. Written on the top centre of the flag in black ink is the following: '1R-A-R BEIN HOA VIET-NAM '65
Sky blue brocade dressing gown with black satin facings and hem. The fabric, a blend of acetate and rayon, has a pattern of stylised trees, flowers and emblems. The black satin facings are on the tops
Circular imitation tortoise shell pendant with inset mother of pearl Chinese characters for goodluck. A 30mm long gold chain and clasp is attached to the pendant. Associated with the service of 213
White silk sleeveless Vietnamese dress. There are two pairs of red and white fabric covered knot buttons and loops on the front of the gown, each of which consists three circles. There are two pairs
Olive green waterproof plastic bag from the standard Australian Army issue Section First Aid Kit. The list of contents and the directions of how to use a standard issued Section First Aid Kit are prin
United States Forces 'Woodland' type of Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) long sleeved shirt. Inside the collar is a green manufacturers tag which has the size of the shirt being 'Small-Regular' and a NATO S
Zippo brand cigarette lighter with a silver finish, inscribed with 'L/CPL LUPTON. T. 1RAR VIETNAM 65-66'. Glued to the lighter is a miniature bronzed Rising Sun badge of the Australian Commonwealth Mi
United States Forces 'Woodland' type of Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) long sleeved shirt. Inside the collar is a green manufacturers tag which has the size of the shirt being 'Small-Regular' and a NATO S
United States Forces ERDL type of Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) trousers. There are no manufacturers markings or tags inside the trousers. There are two pockets on the top of the trousers. The front righ
United States Forces ERDL type of Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) long sleeved shirt. There are no manufacturers markings or tags inside the shirt. There are two pockets on the front of the shirt. There a
Olive green cotton poplin over trousers with liner and zippered fly. On the front right leg is a rectangular buttoned pocket. The left thigh has a large buttoned pocket. There are several stains on bo
A short brimmed light brown cotton bush hat with a Chinese manufacturers tag sewn into the inside of the crown. This tag has 'Golden Paddy - MADE IN CHINA' embroidered in English with some Chinese wri
A pair of Australian Army canvas gaiters painted black. On the inside of both gaiters is 'LUPTON' applied by hand with white ink. Above these both is a faded manufacturers stamping in white ink. Each
