FAI/70/0252/VN Accession Number: FAI/70/0252/VN

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Vung Tau, South Vietnam. April 1970. The Minister for External Affairs, Mr William McMahon, inspects a guard of Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) officers during his trip to the war zone. Mr McMahon was visiting a new medical dispensary built by the Australians as a civil affairs project for the people of Vung Tau. Behind the minister, wearing a peak cap, is the Commander of the Australian Force Vietnam (COMAFV), Major General C. A. E. Fraser. Mr McMahon also visited the 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG).

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Accession Number
FAI/70/0252/VN
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
April 1970
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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