| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01657.017 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam |
| Date made | March 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
PHUOC LOI. MEMBERS OF 6 PLATOON, B COMPANY, 5TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (5RAR), ...
Description
PHUOC LOI. MEMBERS OF 6 PLATOON, B COMPANY, 5TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (5RAR), CONSTRUCTING ONE OF THE TWO BARBED WIRE FENCES THAT WERE TO ENCLOSE THE MINEFIELD THAT WOULD RUN FROM DAT DO TO PHUOC HAI, 11 KILOMETRES AWAY ON THE COAST. ONE OF THE SOLDIERS IS STANDING ON THE BONNET OF A LAND ROVER TO HAMMER IN THE METAL POSTS FOR THE SIX-FOOT HIGH FENCE. The soldier on top of the Land Rover is 215838 Lance Corporal Francis 'Frank' Peacock and the soldier holding the star picket is 1731194 Private Kerry Clarence 'Whitey' White.