The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 are no epaulettes are on the shoulders of the shirt. All buttons on the shirt are olive green plastic.
This particular type of camouflage is known as 'Engineer Research & Development Laboratory (ERDL). It was developed by the US Army during the Vietnam War and introduced into limited service from 1966. There were two different base shade colours, lime and brown. This uniform is of the earlier lime type. The wearer of this uniform was 213548 Lance Corporal Thomas William John Lupton. 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. This early pattern camouflage uniform was obtained by Lupton in Saigon. It was worn in camp at night, but was not worn in action.
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 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 '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
Khaki cotton kitbag with a white cotton drawstring at the opening. Handwritten in black ink on one side of the bag is '213548 / LUPTON'. There are several black scuff marks and stains on the front wit
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. O
The L1A2 frog is made from heavy gauge green canvas. The frog has a belt loop that is double stitched to support two canvas scabbard loops. The frog has been polished black. Markings - LUPTON. The L
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