| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01661.002 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Sisson, Colin P |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
HORSESHOE HILL, PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, 1967-11. A VIEW TO THE SOUTHEAST FROM AN OBSERVATION ...
Description
HORSESHOE HILL, PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, 1967-11. A VIEW TO THE SOUTHEAST FROM AN OBSERVATION POST AT THE FIRE SUPPORT BASE ON HORSESHOE HILL. THE POST IS SURMOUNTED BY A SPOTLIGHT, WHILE INSIDE ARE TWO NEW ZEALAND MEMBERS OF THE ANZAC BATTALION, 899570 LANCE CORPORAL R. MATTHEWS (LEFT) AND 581896 PRIVATE B.T. TAU TAU. THE ANZAC BATTALION CONSISTED OF ELEMENTS OF THE 1ST BATTALION, THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND INFANTRY REGIMENT (1RNZIR), AND THE 2ND BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (2RAR).