The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. A break in patrolling for Private David McKellar of Hobart, Tas, near a rice paddy on the outskirts of the village of Long Dien. Private McKellar is a member of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), which was involved in bitter fighting against the Viet Cong the previous day.
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Private Colin Roderick of Sunnybank, Qld, eats his breakfast from a can before moving into the village of Long Dien to search houses and buildings. He is a member of
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Corporal Bill Skeen of Villawood, NSW, repacking his gear into his pack after breakfast and before moving into the village of Long Dien to search houses and building
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Lieutenant Colonel Phil Bennett of Perth, WA (centre), the Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), briefs two of the battalion
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Private Jim Daly of Ballina, NSW (left), and Lieutenant Mick Barrett of Ingleburn, NSW, search a house in the village of Long Dien. Viet Cong were seen to flee from
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Lieutenant Mick Barrett of Ingleburn, NSW, radios his Company Commander the details of enemy equipment found in a search of Long Dien. Australian troops from the 1st
Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. 1968-07-17. Two members of the forward observation party providing artillery support for the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), check on their posi
