The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Vietnam. 1966-05. Members of the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), have been taking part in tactical exercises. Before being deployed on operations the Battalion has been undergoing training designed to familiarise and acclimatise the troops. During a break in the programme Private Colin Lucht of Guildford, NSW, is eating a tin of corned beef. Lucht is an infantry signaller, his handset is covered with a plastic bag to try to prevent moisture damaging it.
Vietnam. 1966-05. Members of the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), have been taking part in tactical exercises. Before being deployed on operations the Battalion has been undergoing
Vietnam. 1966. Corporal Garry Anthony of Guildford, NSW, and of the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), cleans his weapon to prevent rust from the constant rain and high humidity.
South Vietnam. 1970-01. The Commander of the Australian Force, Vietnam designate, Major General (Maj Gen) C. A. E. Fraser of Duntroon, ACT, at Fire Support Base Pat. He was speaking with the Commandin
South Vietnam. January 1970. The Commander of the Australian Force, Vietnam (COMAFV) designate, Major General (Maj Gen) C. A. E. Fraser of Duntroon, ACT, at Fire Support Base (FSB) Pat, arrives by hel
South Vietnam. January 1970. The Commander of the Australian Force, Vietnam (COMAFV) designate, Major General (Maj Gen) C. A. E. Fraser of Duntroon, ACT, at Fire Support Base (FSB) Pat, arrives by hel
Vietnam. 1966-08. Father John Williams of Riverwood, NSW, a Catholic chaplain with the 1st Australian Task Force, preparing for mass in a tent that has been allocated as a chapel. He is attached to th
