COL/67/0088/VN Accession Number: COL/67/0088/VN

Description

Vietnam. 1967. On top of Nui Dat hill, the highest point in the Australian Task Force area. Gunner Ben Lombardo of Sydney, NSW, takes his turn on watch over the surrounding country. A constant watch is kept from the hill for Viet Cong activity in the surrounding jungle. Buildings in the background are part of the Task Force Base.

Details

Accession Number
COL/67/0088/VN
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1967
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession COL/67/0088/VN

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