| Accession Number | AWM2020.493.2.29 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Cambodia |
| Date made | 28 September 1972 |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "South of Phnom Phenh, off Highway 2, Cambodia. 28 September 1972. [right to left:] Cambodian photographer known as IENG SAMROEUNG (killed); CAMBODIAN PHOTOGRAPHER (OK - survived); TEA KIM HEANG (MOONFACE) (killed); MAJOR CHAO MSI (killed); DAVIS; CAMBODIAN PHOTOGRAPHER (missing - believed killed). Trapped/surrounded and forced to stay overnight 27-28 September 1972. (Fought way out on 28 Sept.)"
Photographs relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent. This collection was collated by author Tim Bowden in the research and publication of his biographical book "One Crowded Hour - Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman 1934-1985". Captions on the reverse of the photographs are a mix of comments from Davis, Bowden and/or the original owner of the photograph (often unidentified).