NAVY07972
Photograph NAVY07972 Vietnam, 1962-1975A 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 co
NAVY07966 Accession Number: NAVY07966
Description
The Flag Officer Commanding the Australian Fleet (FOCAF), O.787 Rear Admiral Thomas K Morrison, talking to soldiers surrounding an 81 mm mortar onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney. The ship was en route to Vietnam on its inaugural logistical support voyage carrying men from 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) and supporting elements.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY07966
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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