CUN/66/0992/VN Accession Number: CUN/66/0992/VN

Description

A young Vietnamese orphan blows on a toy trumpet which was given to him by Major V. Hunt of Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam. Major Hunt was visiting the orphanage, which was supported largely by the Australian Army, to distribute Christmas gifts to the young children.

Details

Accession Number
CUN/66/0992/VN
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
December 1966
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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