BEL/69/0833/VN Accession Number: BEL/69/0833/VN

Description

Exterior view of the Kevin Wheatley Gymnasium under construction at 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG). The Gymnasium is being built with funds mainly provided by the Sportsmen's Appeal for Australian Forces in Vietnam. Named after the first Vietnam Victoria Cross winner it will provide sporting facilities for Australian servicemen.

Details

Accession Number
BEL/69/0833/VN
Photographer
Sergeant Christopher John Bellis
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
December 1969
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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