Brigadier Hassett 28 Brigade Malaysia DPR/TV/30

Accession Number F03648
Collection type Film
Measurement 4 min 57 sec
Object type Actuality footage, Television news footage
Physical description 16mm/b&w/sound
Maker Defence Public Relations (DPR)
Place made Australia
Date made 1962
Access Open
Conflict Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966
Copyright Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
Creative Commons License This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
Description

Brigadier Sir George Francis Hassett answers questions on his reason for visiting Australia. He describes the composition and role of the 28 Brigade Group based in Malaysia. Gives his opinion on how many Communist Terrorists are still active in the region. Describes the living conditions of soldiers and their families living in Malaysia for the two year tour of duty.

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