| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01661.025 |
| 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. RETURNED TO THEIR VILLAGE FOR RELATIVES TO BURY ARE THE ...
Description
PHUOC TUY PROVINCE, VIETNAM, 1968-04-06. RETURNED TO THEIR VILLAGE FOR RELATIVES TO BURY ARE THE DEAD BODIES OF SIX VIET CONG SOLDIERS KILLED IN AN AMBUSH BY 6 PLATOON, V COMPANY, A NEW ZEALAND COMPONENT OF THE ANZAC BATTALION, ON THE NIGHT OF 1968-03-05. THE AMBUSH TOOK PLACE DURING OPERATION COOKTOWN ORCHID III, IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE NUI DINH HILLS AND HOA LONG VILLAGE. 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).