| Accession Number | BEL/70/0076/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Bellis, Christopher John |
| Place made | Vietnam: Quang Nam Province, Da Nang |
| Date made | February 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The Minister for the Army, Andrew Peacock wearing the 'warries' hat at Australia House, ...
Description
The Minister for the Army, Andrew Peacock wearing the 'warries' hat at Australia House, Headquarters of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam in Northern 1 Corps, with one of the advisers, Warrant Officer 2 Frank Ghilotti of Puckapunyal, Vic. The Minister had arrived for a one day tour of the area, however, bad weather grounded his helicopter so he spent most of the afternoon drinking and talking with the advisers. The 'warries' hat cost Mr Peacock five dollars over the bar, for telling the story 'Ya should have been here in '67'.