| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01635.012 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Geelen, Peter |
| Place made | Vietnam: Bien Hoa Province |
| Date made | May 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
FIVE MEMBERS OF 102 FIELD BATTERY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY, AT FIRE SUPPORT BASE CORAL AT THE ...
Description
FIVE MEMBERS OF 102 FIELD BATTERY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY, AT FIRE SUPPORT BASE CORAL AT THE TIME OF THE BATTLE OF CORAL. LEFT TO RIGHT: "POMMIE" FISHER; BOB ("COSSIE") COSTELLO; LARRY DARCY; DAVE THOMAS; BOURKE. THE FIRST FOUR ARE FROM CHARLIE GUN CREW AND THE LAST FROM HEADQUARTERS BATTERY. THE TARPAULIN UNDER WHICH THEY ARE SHELTERING HAS BULLET HOLES RECEIVED DURING THE RECENT ATTACKS BY NORTH VIETNAMESE TROOPS.