| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Vung Tau Special Zone, Vung Tau |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01702.004 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown - orphaned work |
VUNG TAU, VIETNAM, C. 1968-06-08. MAJOR JOHN SPENCER, OFFICER COMMANDING 33 DENTAL UNIT, GREETING ...
Description
VUNG TAU, VIETNAM, C. 1968-06-08. MAJOR JOHN SPENCER, OFFICER COMMANDING 33 DENTAL UNIT, GREETING THE PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA, JOHN GORTON, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE TENT WHICH HOUSED THE UNIT. THE PRIME MINISTER WAS MAKING AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE 1ST AUSTRALIAN FIELD HOSPITAL, TO WHICH 33 DENTAL UNIT WAS ATTACHED. THE SANDBAGGING OUTSIDE THE TENT IS DESIGNED TO GIVE THE UNIT SOME PROTECTION FROM THE BLAST OF MORTAR SHELLS. (ORIGINAL PRINT HELD IN AWM ARCHIVE STORE).