| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01661.007 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Sisson, Colin P |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
VIETNAM, 1968-01. THE DEAD BODY OF A VIET CONG SOLDIER KILLED IN A CONTACT WITH 6 PLATOON, V ...
Description
VIETNAM, 1968-01. THE DEAD BODY OF A VIET CONG SOLDIER KILLED IN A CONTACT WITH 6 PLATOON, V COMPANY, A NEW ZEALAND COMPONENT OF THE ANZAC BATTALION. THE CONTACT OCCURRED DURING OPERATION COBURG IN THE BORDER AREA OF BIEN HOA AND LONG KHANH PROVINCES, TO THE NORTHWEST OF PHUOC TUY PROVINCE. 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).