| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01676.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown - orphaned work |
TOWNSVILLE, QLD, C. 1970-03. THREE MEMBERS OF 8 PLATOON, C COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, THE ROYAL ...
Description
TOWNSVILLE, QLD, C. 1970-03. THREE MEMBERS OF 8 PLATOON, C COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (2RAR), AT LAVARACK BARRACKS BEFORE THEY DEPARTED FOR VIETNAM. THEY ARE (LEFT TO RIGHT): DENNIS W. NEAL; DESMOND J. TULLY; PETER ('JACK') TREASE. NEAL AND TULLY WERE KILLED ON 1970-05-29 ON THEIR SECTION'S FIRST OPERATION, WHEN ANOTHER SECTION MEMBER TRIPPED ON A BOOBY TRAP AND SET OFF A VIET CONG (VC) MINE.