CUN/71/0623/VN Accession Number: CUN/71/0623/VN

Description

A large group of soldiers seated, some eating and some ready for their Christmas dinner to be served to them by senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOs). The meals were prepared by cooks with the Australian Force Vietnam (AFV). Also serving the meals was the Commander of the Force, 2289 Major General D. B. Dunstan. Note the cans of Victoria Bitter (VB) on the tables.

Details

Accession Number
CUN/71/0623/VN
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
25 December 1971
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession CUN/71/0623/VN

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