| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01635.003 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Geelen, Peter |
| Place made | Vietnam: Bien Hoa Province |
| Date made | 23 May 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
A VIEW OF FIRE SUPPORT BASE CORAL, LOOKING TOWARDS THE EAST, AT THE TIME OF THE BATTLE OF CORAL. ...
Description
A VIEW OF FIRE SUPPORT BASE CORAL, LOOKING TOWARDS THE EAST, AT THE TIME OF THE BATTLE OF CORAL. IN THE FOREGROUND RAY MCVEY IS WALKING PAST THE HOOCHIES OR TEMPORARY SHELTERS OF 102 FIELD BATTERY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY. ON THE FAR LEFT IS THE BATTERY'S NO. 4 GUN, A 105MM M2A2 HOWITZER, COMMANDED BY SERGEANT JOHN STEPHENS. IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CENTURION MkV/1 TANKS OF C SQUADRON, 1ST ARMOURED REGIMENT, WHICH HAVE JUST ARRIVED FROM NUI DAT, ARE MOVING INTO DEFENSIVE POSITION.