| Accession Number | HIN/68/0921/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Hinds, Allan Sydney Ford |
| Date made | 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. 1968-10. Private Andrew Hoban of Auburn, NSW, passes the ball quickly to ...
Description
Nui Dat, South Vietnam. 1968-10. Private Andrew Hoban of Auburn, NSW, passes the ball quickly to Sergeant Bob Towns of Quirindi, NSW, during a touch football game between A and D Companies of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), at the battalion's base camp at Nui Dat. The match ended in a 1-all draw. The mud didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the players who were all bare footed, left to right: Private (Pte) John Taylor of Orange, NSW; Pte Tony Scott of Holsworthy, NSW, Corporal Paul Richardson of New Farm, Qld; Pte Hoban and Sergeant Towns.