| Accession Number | P05620.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour - Film original transparency (positive) other |
| Maker |
O'Donnell, Bryan Lester |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
The Pl sometimes went out in Armoured Personal Carriers (APC's) during the late afternoon and this was one of those times when we were waiting for nightfall prior to leaving APC's to go out on ambush. In the background is one of the 11Pl Riflemen, Noel Peek.
Description
The crew of an American Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) wait for nightfall in preparation for a night ambush with members of 11 Platoon, D Company, 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR). In the center with both hand holding his sweat rag around his neck is 61616 Private Noel Peck.