NAVY07973
Photograph NAVY07973 Vietnam, 1962-1975O.787 Rear Admiral Thomas K Morrison, the fleet commander (left), talking with Brigadier Aubrey Richard Hall MBE JP of the Salvation Army (centre) as the commanding officer, O.251 Captain Gordon J
NAVY07972 Accession Number: NAVY07972
Description
A group of officers onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney inspect a 7.62 mm Self Loading Rifle (SLR). From left to right: 240053 Major James A Little, O.787 Rear Admiral Thomas K Morrison (fleet commander) and O.251 Captain Gordon J B Crabb (commanding officer). The warship was en route to Vietnam carrying soldiers from 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) and supporting elements.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY07972
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
c May 1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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