| Accession Number | CUN/66/0478/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Cunneen, William James |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam |
| Date made | 18 June 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The Australian Army Training Team has commemorated two of its best-known soldiers, Warrant ...
Description
The Australian Army Training Team has commemorated two of its best-known soldiers, Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Kevin (Dasher) Wheatley and 13841 WO2 Ronald James (Butch) Swanton, with this plaque. The two men were killed by Viet Cong at Trabong on 13 November 1965.
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