| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01661.021 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Sisson, Colin P |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, 1968-04-06. MEMBERS OF 6 PLATOON, V COMPANY, A NEW ZEALAND COMPONENT ...
Description
PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, 1968-04-06. MEMBERS OF 6 PLATOON, V COMPANY, A NEW ZEALAND COMPONENT OF THE ANZAC BATTALION, PACKING UP THEIR EQUIPMENT ON THE MORNING AFTER THEY HAD CARRIED OUT A SUCCESSFUL AMBUSH IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE NUI DINH HILLS AND HOA LONG VILLAGE, DURING OPERATION COOKTOWN ORCHID III. THE PLATOON HAD KILLED SIX VIET CONG SOLDIERS IN THE AMBUSH. 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).