| Accession Number | COM/68/1042/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Combe, David Reginald |
| Date made | 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
South Vietnam. 1968-12. Members of 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (9RAR), ...
Description
South Vietnam. 1968-12. Members of 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (9RAR), undergoing heavy training in preparation for the battalion's fully operational commitment in Phuoc Tuy Province. During training, this 81mm mortar crew was ready to fire in record time. Left to right: Private Bill Richards of Christies Beach, SA; Private Robert Morton of Liverpool, NSW, and Private John Randall Brown of Dover Heights, NSW.