| Accession Number | CUN/66/0715A/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Cunneen, William James |
| Place made | Vietnam: Vung Tau Special Zone, Vung Tau |
| Date made | 26 August 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Private Barry "Custard" Meller, 11 Platoon, survivor of the Battle of Long Tan, lying in a ...
Description
Private Barry "Custard" Meller, 11 Platoon, survivor of the Battle of Long Tan, lying in a hospital bed with a bullet wound to his cheek and leg, smoking a cigarette. Meller was found leaning against a rubber tree, by Delta Company, the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), on its return twelve hours later.