| Accession Number | PR04452 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: 5 cm; Wallet/s: 2 |
| Object type | Diary, Papers |
| Maker |
Rennick, Arthur Michael |
| Place made | Australia, Vietnam |
| Date made | 1969-1970 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Rennick, Arthur Michael (Leading Aircraftman, b.1946)
Description
Collection relating to the Vietnam War service of Leading Aircraftman Arthur Michael Rennick, No. 2 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Vietnam 1969 –1970.
This collection contains 30 items separated into 2 wallets.
Wallet 1 of 2 (3 folders):
Folder 1 contains 2 diaries relating to his tour of Vietnam from February 1969 to February 1970. It details his daily routine, life on base, movies, drinking, and leisure activities.
Folder 2 contains 11 items. These are travel and official documents including passport, birth certificate, travel tickets, and travel allowances.
Folder 3 contains 12 items. This folder includes 11 Christmas cards and one letter written to Rennick from his father.
Wallet 2 of 2 (2 folders):
Folder 1 contains 5 items. This folder contains 5 printed books or booklets from the Royal Australian Air Force. The two booklets are 'A Guide for Servicemen Proceeding to Vietnam' and 'Your Health in South-East Asia'. The three books are 'No. 2 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Vietnam 1968', '1969 2 Squadron Vietnam', and 'Mission Vietnam'.
Folder 2 contains 3 items. There are two editions of the 'Pacific Stars and Stripes' newspaper, one from 29 July 1969 and 17 December 1969. One edition of 'Phan Fare' bulletin from 17 July 1969