| Place | Asia: Vietnam, South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL35818 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Stainless steel |
| Maker |
Hadson Lighters |
| Date made | c 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Hadson cigarette lighter : Private B L O'Donnell, 5 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
Description
Hadson slimline cigarette lighter. The front is engraved 'D.COY 5RAR VIETNAM 66-67'. The base is impressed 'Hadson SLIMLINE BUTANE GAS LIGHTER'.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of 4717548 Bryan Lester O'Donnell. He was born in Adelaide in 1945, and deployed to Vietnam with 5 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5 RAR) in May, 1966. 5 RAR were relieved by 7 RAR in April 1967, returning to Australia the following month.