| Accession Number | P05689.046 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Digital file |
| Maker |
Newman, Barrie Malcolm |
| Place made | Kashmir |
| Date made | 4 July 1965 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
"Stone sangar (breastworks) behind which Captain Barrie Newman (Australia) and Capt McGregor (New ...
Description
"Stone sangar (breastworks) behind which Captain Barrie Newman (Australia) and Capt McGregor (New Zealand) sheltered on the first night on arrival at Pakistan picquet at GANGAN during shelling by Indian troops from other side of the CFL (Cease Fire Line). After notifying the Indian troops of the presence of UN Milobs (Military Observers) the Observers then erected their tent and set up a UN Sub-Station to monitor the firing and alleged violations of the Cease Fire Agreement." This image is from the collection of Captain Barrie Newman, Australian Army, serving in the State of Jammu and Kashmir with the United Nations Military Observer Group India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).