| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Darlac Province |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00239.027 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Status to be assessed |
DARLAC PROVINCE, VIETNAM. 1965. PARADE OF MONTAGNARD (RHADE) TRIBE MEMBERS OF 13668 CAPTAIN ...
Description
DARLAC PROVINCE, VIETNAM. 1965. PARADE OF MONTAGNARD (RHADE) TRIBE MEMBERS OF 13668 CAPTAIN (CAPT) ARTHUR BARRY (BARRY) PETERSEN'S TRUONG SON FORCE. MEN OF THE FORCE WERE KNOWN AS TIGER MEN BECAUSE OF THE CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORM THEY WORE. CAPT PETERSEN SERVED WITH THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM VIETNAM (AATTV), AND DURING THIS PERIOD HE SPENT OVER TWO YEARS TRAINING AND LEADING THE MONTAGNARD'S TRUONG SON FORCE.