The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
On 6 June 1966 in Vietnam 6RAR celebrated its first birthday as 420 newly arrived troops were inspected on parade by the Commanding Officer, Lieut-Colonel C. Townsend. Meanwhile in Vung Tau Bay H.M.A.S. Sydney lay at anchor. The Sydney had brought further men and supplies to build up the Australian Force in Vietnam. The stores were unloaded on to American lighters. The army landing ship AV 1355 Vernon Sturdee assisted in transporting troops and M113 armoured personnel carriers from the Sydney to shore. Identified personnel: Captain Anthony Monckton Synnot, RAN C.O. H.M.A.S. Sydney, Maj-Gen. K. Mackay, MBE Commander Australian Army Force Vietnam.
Home movie collection relating to the service of 3789166 Sapper Roger Finn, 32 Small Ship Squadron (AV 1355 Vernon Sturdee). Footage includes: embarking from wharf, Sydney Harbour; Sydney Opera House
Army Vessel (AV) 1355 Vernon Sturdee reverses off the landing in Saigon at dawn, transporting heavy equipment to the Australians at Vung Tau. Note that the bow doors are open and the ramp is still bei
Members of the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), were reviewed and farewelled by the Minister for the Army, Dr A.J. Forbes, at a parade held at Holsworthy Camp. After the parade they t
HMAS Sydney at sea c May 1965 on operation Trimdon the transport of 1 RAR to Vung Tau South Vietnam. Rear Admiral T K Morrison arrives by Wessex helicopter. He his greeted by Sydney's commander Captai
More than 500 members of the 7th Battalion arrived in South Vietnam aboard the troop-carrier, HMAS Sydney. The Sydney anchored off Vung Tau and the United States Army Chinook helicopters lifted the t
It was canvas accommodation for members of the Australian Task Force's Tactical Headquarters when it moved into the field on Operation Kenmore in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. On the spot, a comp
