NAVY07902
Photograph NAVY07902 Vietnam, 1962-1975O.2189 Chaplain Alan K Batt, a naval padre (Church of England), conducts a church service for soldiers and sailors alike onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney which is en route to Vietnam. The ship
NAVY08009 Accession Number: NAVY08009
Description
With heads bowed, soldiers of 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) observe morning church service onboard the flight deck of the troop transport HMAS Sydney which was en route to Vietnam. The ship's padre, O.2189 Chaplain Allan K Batt (Church of England) of Geelong, Vic leads the men in religious worship. The Services encourage such parades to strengthen spiritual qualities which are the basis of morale, discipline and fighting spirit.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY08009
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
c June 1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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