| Accession Number | P04669.322 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Digital file |
| Maker |
Gibbons, Denis Stanley |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province |
| Date made | March 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
During a break in Operation Portsea, 12877 Warrant Officer Christian Andrew (Chris) Pope, Company ...
Description
During a break in Operation Portsea, 12877 Warrant Officer Christian Andrew (Chris) Pope, Company Sergeant Major of D (Delta) Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), takes the opportunity to wash his socks with soap in the South China Sea. Behind him, other company members are refreshing themselves with a swim.