| Accession Number | AWM2020.493.1.61 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Cambodia: Phnom Penh province, Phnom Penh |
| Date made | 9 October 1970 |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "Phnom Penh October 9 1970. Declaration of the Khmer Republic. Prince SIRIK MATAK (right) (executed by Khmer Rogue after he was taken from French embassy - after fall of Khmer Republic on April 17, 1975); General (later Marshal) LON NOL (centre) (now living in USA); CHENG HENG (clasped hands) Acting Chief-of-State (in France or US?)."
Photographs relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent. This collection was collated by author Tim Bowden in the research and publication of his biographical book "One Crowded Hour - Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman 1934-1985". Captions on the reverse of the photographs are a mix of comments from Davis, Bowden and/or the original owner of the photograph (often unidentified).