The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A short brimmed light brown cotton bush hat with a Chinese manufacturers tag sewn into the inside of the crown. This tag has 'Golden Paddy - MADE IN CHINA' embroidered in English with some Chinese writing in gold and silver embroidery around it. On the tag handwritten in black ink is 'G? LUPTON'. Each side of the crown has a pair of metal eyelets painted black. Each eyelet has a fine black mesh except for one which has this mesh removed.
During the Vietnam War both the Australians and their adversaries, the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army, commonly wore short brimmed hats on patrol and in battle. This hat is interesting as it is of Chinese manufacture and the Communist Chinese supported the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong during the war. This hat was worn by 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.
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
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
Faded olive green short brimmed bush hat with two pairs of metal eyelets in the sides of the crown. A fine gauge mesh is in each metal eyelet. An 18mm diameter band of red flannel is machine sewn arou
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
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
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
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
A pair of Australian Army canvas gaiters painted black. On the inside of both gaiters is 'LUPTON' applied by hand with white ink. Above these both is a faded manufacturers stamping in white ink. Each
