| Place | Asia: Vietnam, South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P11391.018 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam |
| Date made | c 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
A West German hospital ship Helgoland tied up at Danang. The vessel and medical personnel were ...
Description
A West German hospital ship Helgoland tied up at Danang. The vessel and medical personnel were part of West Germany's humanitarian committment to South Vietnam. Medical personnel performed hundreds of operations during the vessel's stay ( 1966-1972). One of a series of 35mm colour transparencies relating to the service of Able Seaman Clearance Diver (ABCD) Officer Anthony Leonard Ey, RAN, taken by him during his service in Vietnam with Clearance Diving Team 3 (8th Contingent).