The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
More than 200 Vietnamese orphans, ranging in age from a few months to 16 years, will have a new home soon, thanks mainly to the work of a RAAF chaplain, O222956 Chaplain John Edward Grannall who conceived the idea of building as a civil aid project, 10 separate family units on the hillside site, which had been donated by the South Vietnamese government. The orphans are being cared for by Vietnamese Roman Catholic nuns at the An Phong (Winds of peace) orphanage at Vung Tau. Father John made a last visit to the orphanage before his return to Australia. The work will be carried on by the RAAF men, led by their new chaplain. Chaplain Rodger Boerth, from Mount Gambier South Australia inspects work with Father John.
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'VIETNAM'. Engraved reverse with recipient's details. John Edward Grannall was born on 30 August 1931 in Canowindra, NSW. He joined the Royal A
Australian Defence Medal. Engraved edge with recipient's details. John Edward Grannall was born on 30 August 1931 in Canowindra, NSW. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1965 on a full time
Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division). Unnamed as issued. John Edward Grannall was born on 30 August 1931 in Canowindra, NSW. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 196
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. John Edward Grannall was born on 30 August 1931 in Canowindra, NSW. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1965
Vietnam Medal. Engraved edge with recipient's details. John Edward Grannall was born on 30 August 1931 in Canowindra, NSW. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1965 on a full time basis, an
Each Sunday for the past 19 months RAAF personnel have carted building materials out to the site of An Phong orphanage project situated some 6 miles from Vung Tau on a hill overlooking the China Sea.
Standing beside the commemorative plaque at the An Phong Vietnamese Children's Orphanage, which recognises the efforts of the RAAF in its construction, are left to right, O222956 Chaplain John Edward
Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division). Unnamed as issued. John Edward Grannall was born on 30 August 1931 in Canowindra, NSW. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 196
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'VIETNAM'. Engraved reverse with recipient's details. John Edward Grannall was born on 30 August 1931 in Canowindra, NSW. He joined the Royal A
Vietnam Medal. Engraved edge with recipient's details. John Edward Grannall was born on 30 August 1931 in Canowindra, NSW. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1965 on a full time basis, an
Australian Defence Medal. Engraved edge with recipient's details. John Edward Grannall was born on 30 August 1931 in Canowindra, NSW. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1965 on a full time