| Accession Number | F10743 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 5 min 22 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
RAN Public Relations |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Potts Point, Garden Island |
| Date made | February 1970 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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HMAS Sydney leaves for Vietnam
Description
Long shot of the fast troop carrier HMAS Sydney moored at Garden Island. Long shot high angle panorama of Garden Island. Close up of HMAS Sydney emblazoned life saver. View from the wharf of HMAS Sydney. Troops of the 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7 RAR) boarding. Officers, including Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Alwyn (Ron) Grey, CO 7 RAR, and Captain D.A.H. Clarke, DSC on the wharf. Close-up of 5288 Warrant Officer Class 1 Reginald Amos (Reg) Bandy, the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of 7RAR. More shots of troops boarding. Sailor or soldier retrieve a small unidentified item that fell overboard. Relatives on the wharf waving. Mother crying. Some shots of the press crew camera and sound gear.
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Video of HMAS Sydney leaves for Vietnam (video)