CAM/67/0255/VN Accession Number: CAM/67/0255/VN

Description

Vietnam. 1967. Four Assault Pioneers from the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), put finishing touches to the doorway of the Command Post built underground at the Horseshoe. It is an extinct 100ft volcano east of the 1st Australian Task Force Headquarters in Nui Dat. Left to right: Private Peter Colbert of Nhill, Vic, Private Tony Redding of Holsworthy, NSW, Private Murray White of Bentleigh, Vic, and Private John Sorrenson of Gladstone, Qld.

Details

Accession Number
CAM/67/0255/VN
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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