| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL42039.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton poplin, Cotton webbing, Metal, Plastic |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
US Army tropical combat trousers : R L Trindall, Commonwealth Film Unit Cinematographer
Description
Pair of olive green US tropical combat trousers featuring a five-button fly, pair of hip pockets with concealed button flaps, pair of front slash pockets and pair of expanding cargo pockets over the thighs with concealed button flaps. The left cargo pocket includes a small inner pocket designed to hold a survival kit. The waist is fitted with belt loops and a pair of adjusting buckles while the legs are finished with a tunnelled draw-cord. A label sewn to inner proper right pocket describes the trousers as 'Poplin OG 107 DSA 100-2151' and includes instructions on cleaning and use. The inside waist carries a size label for Regular Medium, specifications and the stock number '8405-082-5560'.
History / Summary
Worn by Raeburn Lyall Trindall, a cinematographer with the Commonwealth Film Unit, during his service in Vietnam. The uniform was issued to him by the RAAF quartermaster's store at Vung Tau when he arrived in country.
Three members of the Unit, Malcolm Smith, director, Raeburn Trindall, cinematographer and photographer, and Howard Spry, sound recordist, visited Vietnam in October 1968 to shoot footage to be used in productions for the RAAF Golden Years 50th anniversary celebrations.