200523 Accession Number: 200523

Description

Palmerston, NT. 20 September 1999. Members of 3rd Battalion (Parachute), The Royal Australian Regiment removing their sunglasses as they are formed up in the Robertson Barracks 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: Jackson (second row, left, smiling at the camera), Lee (second from right, looking down) and Scott (right). Many of the soldiers are carrying a Camelbak water bladder over their shoulder, with a tube allowing the soldier to drink.

Details

Accession Number
200523
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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