200513 Accession Number: 200513

Description

Palmerston, NT. 20 September 1999. Soldiers of 3rd Battalion (Parachute), The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) marching out of the undercover vehicle carpark at Robertson Barracks to the compound where they were addressed by the Prime Minister, John Howard, prior to their departure to join the International Force for East Timor (Interfet). Identified are: Corporal (Cpl) Nowfel (in sunglasses) carrying an M79 40mm grenade launcher in addition to a Steyr rifle. The soldier in front of Cpl Nowfel is carrying a Minimi 5.56mm machine gun.

Details

Accession Number
200513
Photographer
Ray McJannett
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Date Made
20 September 1999
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired through Australian War Memorial official commission 1999
Copyright
AWM copyright

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