CUN/71/0624/VN Accession Number: CUN/71/0624/VN

Description

A large group of soldiers enjoying their Christmas dinner, including cans of Victoria Bitter (VB) beer. The meals were served to them by senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOs) and the Commander of the Force, 2289 Major General D. B. Dunstan, and were prepared by cooks with the Australian Force Vietnam (AFV).

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Accession Number
CUN/71/0624/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/71/0624/VN

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