| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01634.015 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
Saxby, J |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Horseshoe Hill |
| Date made | c September 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
SERGEANT (SGT) SAVAGE WITH MEMBERS OF HIS OWN PLATOON AND OF 7 PLATOON, C COMPANY, 7TH BATTALION, ...
Description
SERGEANT (SGT) SAVAGE WITH MEMBERS OF HIS OWN PLATOON AND OF 7 PLATOON, C COMPANY, 7TH BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (7RAR), ABOARD ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIER (APC) NO. 21A. THE MEN ARE SETTING OFF FROM THE HORSESHOE FIRE SUPPORT BASE (FSB) ON A FIVE-DAY RECONNAISSANCE OPERATION IN THE LONG HAI HILLS. SGT SAVAGE IS AT THE EXTREME LEFT, HOLDING A CIGARETTE TO HIS MOUTH. MEMBERS OF 7 PLATOON ON THE APC INCLUDE IAN REID, DANIELS AND RICHARDS. INFANTRYMEN PREFERRED TO RIDE ON TOP RATHER THAN INSIDE APCS.