| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART40657 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 55.9 x 38.4 cm (irreg.) |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | charcoal, rubbing out on paper |
| Maker |
McFadyen, Ken |
| Place made | Vietnam, Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Nui Dat |
| Date made | 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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'Digger' Caesar, tracking team dog, 2 RAR
Description
Portrait of Caesar, a tracking dog with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), a support company to the first Australian task force. He served in Vietnam from June 1967 until April 1970, when he was 'disposed' of and given to the British Air Attache in Saigon. His handler was Private Peter Haran of Elizabeth in SA. Caesar was a black labrador/ kelpie cross. The last unit he served with was 7RAR.