The Long Tan Memorial. The original cross and plaque erected by 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) in a ceremony ...

Accession Number P04041.008
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Maker Eacott, Leonard Sidney
Place made Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Long Tan, Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Long Tan
Date made August 1993
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Description

The Long Tan Memorial. The original cross and plaque erected by 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC) in a ceremony held on 18 August 1969 were removed to the Dong Nai Museum in Bien Hoa in 1988, and a replica erected at the battle site. Note the recent deforestation of the rubber plantation.