The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Australian Reinforcement Unit (ARU) & 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) in South Vietnam 1967-68. Scenes include: Australian Reinforcement Unit's lines, Luscombe Airfield, Christmas show featuring Lucky Star, Lorae Desmond and Little Pattie. ARU troops escort food to Ap Sui Nghe village. Skull of Viet Cong killed at Long Tan used as a tent decoration. 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Lines. Patrol by 2 Platoon 'A' Company 2 RAR. Convoy from Nui Dat to Vung Tau for return to Australia aboard HMAS Sydney and the voyage home. Singapore Harbour June 1968. Identified personnel are: Private (Pte) J. L. Shepherd, Pte J.R. Taylor, Pte Ian Cook, Pte J.R. Jakeman, Pte Chris McIree, Cpl B.L. Berg, Pte Graham L. Smith, Pte Chris Mortimer, Pte Ray "Blue" McGuire, Corporal A.M. Credlin.
Reel 1. First few scenes taken at Singapore on the way to South Vietnam. Aerial view of paddy fields prior to landing at Ton Suon Nuit Airport Saigon. Overnight stay at US Camp Alpha, Saigon prior t
[Reel 1]. Jungle Training Centre Canungra, Queensland. River crossing with ropes and compass march in jungle. Enoggera parade for Vietnam, tracker dogs. Men of 2 RAR waiting to be picked up on parade
Christmas greetings to family and friends from Australians serving in Vietnam. Produced for broadcast on Tasmanian television by the Australian Army Directorate of Public Relations. 1. 18 Major Gene
Christmas greetings to family and friends from Australians serving in Vietnam. Produced for broadcast on South Australian television by the Australian Army Directorate of Public Relations. 1. 18 Maj
Christmas greetings to family and friends from Australians serving in Vietnam. Produced for broadcast on Western Australian television by the Australian Army Directorate of Public Relations. Locatio
Christmas greetings to family and friends from Australians serving in Vietnam. Produced for broadcast on Victorian television by the Australian Army Directorate of Public Relations. 1. 18 Major Gene
