The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
At the HQ of the Free World Military Assistance Organisation in Saigon, Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Leslie Osborn of Mt. Lawley WA, received the Military Medal for Bravery. WO2 Osborn was an Adviser with the Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam was presented the medal by the Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Vietnam, Mr Lewis Border. WO2 Osborn's citation read: 'In recognition of his bravery and professional skill in Thua Thien Province Vietnam, on 1965-05-29 when largely through his efforts the life of an officer was saved.' The officer was United States Service Man, Captain Paul Chalmers who was wounded in action. Identified personnel: Deputy Commander A F V Air Commodore L Dowling, Captain Ross Walker of Mary Borough.
Long sleeved collarless shirt made of black cotton. The sleeves have a patch sewn over each elbow as reinforcement. The shirt is fastened down the front by black plastic buttons and there are three pa
Black cotton trousers with a drawstring waist and no fly opening. The knees have been reinforced by black patches. A black "pyjama" style uniform worn by the Revolutionary Development Cadre (RDC) an
Long sleeved collarless shirt made of black cotton. The sleeves have a patch sewn over each elbow as reinforcement. The shirt is fastened down the front by black plastic buttons and there are four pat
The scene is the HQ of the Free World Military Assistance Organisation in Saigon, South Vietnam. It was here this week that 52506 Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Leslie Daniel Osborn, of Mount Lawley, W
Long sleeved collarless shirt made of black cotton. The sleeves have a patch sewn over each elbow as reinforcement. The shirt is fastened down the front by black plastic buttons and there are four pat
Long sleeved collarless shirt made of black cotton. The sleeves have a patch sewn over each elbow as reinforcement. The shirt is fastened down the front by black plastic buttons and there are three pa
Black cotton trousers with a drawstring waist and no fly opening. The knees have been reinforced by black patches. A black "pyjama" style uniform worn by the Revolutionary Development Cadre (RDC) an
Two Australian soldiers who braved heavy enemy fire to rescue five mates trapped in a blazing armoured personnel carrier in South Vietnam, were recently awarded the Military Medal for bravery. One of
In the Vietnamese village of Binh Gia a few miles north of the Australian Task Force Base, Warrant Officer (WO) Bob King, an Australian Army Adviser, was given a farewell dinner by the village people.
