| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01654.008 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
O'Dea, Michael D. |
| Conflict |
Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
STASS, SARAWAK, 1966. PRIVATE MICHAEL O'DEA OF THE 4TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT ...
Description
STASS, SARAWAK, 1966. PRIVATE MICHAEL O'DEA OF THE 4TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (4RAR), CLEANING A BREN GUN OUTSIDE A BUNKER AT CAMP STASS NEAR SARAWAK'S BORDER WITH THE INDONESIAN PROVINCE OF KALIMANTAN IN BORNEO. THE MARKS ON HIS LEGS ARE AN ANTISEPTIC PREPARATION THAT HE HAS APPLIED TO MOSQUITO BITES SUSTAINED ON A RECENT PATROL IN THE JUNGLE.