| Accession Number | P08599.009 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Digital file |
| Maker |
Davies, David William |
| Date made | July 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Group portrait of a mixture of 2, 3, and 4 Troop, 1st Armoured Personnel Sqadron, en route to ...
Description
Group portrait of a mixture of 2, 3, and 4 Troop, 1st Armoured Personnel Sqadron, en route to picking up 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), taken three weeks before the battle of Long Tan. Identified, front left: Corporal David Davies; Corporal Peter Clements (later severely wounded and died at Vung Tau hospital). One of a set of images relating to the service of 215419 Corporal David William Davies, 1st Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron (May-December 1966) and A Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment (January-April 1967). He served a later tour as a Temporary Sergeant with B Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment from December 1969 - June 1970.