The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
At The Domain, Sydney, Admiral Baumberger, USN (right), presents a United States Navy Unit Commendation to the Commanding Officer of HMAS Hobart (II), Captain Guy Richmond Griffiths, who represents the ship's company. The commendation confers on the recipient the right to fly a distinctive pennant, a navy blue burgee with red and gold markings. In addition, members of the ship's company who served on the ship during the period for which the citation was awarded, wear a separate ribbon. The citation was 'For Exceptionally Meritorious Service during the period 10th March to 20th September, 1967, while engaged in Combat Operations in direct support of Free World Objectives in South East Asia. As an element of Task Unit 70.8.9 HMAS Hobart provided Naval Gunfire Support for United States and Allied Forces ashore in the Republic of Vietnam, and as an element of Task Group 77.1 in the Gulf of Tonkin, supported Naval Operations against North Vietnamese logistics groups and lines of communications. Undeterred by frequent, vigorous, accurate enemy shore fire, Hobart was responsible for the destruction of numerous enemy installations, earning an enviable reputation as an Aggressive Eager and Dauntless Member of the US Seventh Fleet. The outstanding Team Work, Courage and Professionalism displayed by HOBART Officers and Men reflect Great Credit upon themselves and the Royal Australian Navy and were in keeping with the Highest Traditions of the Naval Service.'
At Hyde Park, Sydney, Admiral John J Hyland (right), USN, Commander in Chief USN Pacific Fleet, presents the United States Navy Unit Commendation plaque to Captain Peter Doyle RAN, Commander of the RA
United States Navy Unit Commendation and Meritorious Unit Commendation pennants awarded to HMAS Perth during her service in the Vietnam War. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is the larger of the two
Mr Walter L Rice, United States Ambassador to Australia, presents USN Meritorious Unit Commendation awards to members of the 1st Contingent, RAN Clearance Diving Team 3 (CDT3) at HMAS Penguin, Balmora
Mr Walter L Rice, United States Ambassador to Australia, speaks to members of the 1st Contingent, RAN Clearance Diving Team 3 (CDT3), after presenting USN Meritorious Unit Commendation awards at HMAS
Shows the United States invasion fleet on route to Guadalcanal. United States Navy Douglas Dauntless dive bombers and USAAF B-17 heavy bombers. Marines boarding assault barges, naval gunfire in prepar
A joint visit by two senior officers to the Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart in the Sea Dragon operational area off Danang. Rear Admiral Roger Mehle, USN (left), Commander of Task Force 77 (CTF.
