| Accession Number | ERR/68/0790/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Errington, William Alexander (Bill) |
| Date made | 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Lieutenant Mick Barrett of Ingleburn, NSW, radios his Company ...
Description
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Lieutenant Mick Barrett of Ingleburn, NSW, radios his Company Commander the details of enemy equipment found in a search of Long Dien. Australian troops from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), clashed with the Viet Cong in a bitter fight the previous day. Sergeant Ray Curtis of Holsworth, NSW (left), Private Chris Holmes of Ormond, Vic (background), and Private Jim Daly of Ballina, NSW (right), check over rocket charges found in the house.