ERR/68/0475/VN Accession Number: ERR/68/0475/VN

Description

Bien Hoa Province, South Vietnam. 1968-05. `Fire Mission' is called and Gunner David Thomas of Dundas Valley, NSW, carries shells on his shoulders to a 105mm Howitzer in preparation for firing. He is a member of 102nd Field Battery which is in support of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), during Operation Toan Thang.

Details

Accession Number
ERR/68/0475/VN
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1968
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession ERR/68/0475/VN

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