| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR91/069 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 folder |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Neville, Jason |
| Date made | 1965-1969 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 91/0443 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Neville, Jason (Gunner)
Description
49 letters written by Jason Neville largely to his sister Rosalind during his service in Vietnam. He mentions his health, tropical diseases, sex, the local girls, living conditions and quarters, comparison between the 1965-1966 and 1969 tours, general complaints, identification of Viet Cong (VC) and the Vietnamese forces, killing VC, relations with Americans (Yanks) New Zealanders (Kiwis), tactical manoeuvres, weapons, operations of 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, fire support by 105 Battery, threats made to battery commander, the Gunner O'Neill incident, work in dangerous area, fear, lack of press coverage of battery.