| Accession Number | FOD/71/0256/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Ford, John Alfred |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province |
| Date made | May 1971 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Gunner Ernie Widders of Armidale, NSW, an indigenous soldier, takes time out during a break in ...
Description
Gunner Ernie Widders of Armidale, NSW, an indigenous soldier, takes time out during a break in operations in Phuoc Tuy Province, to write a letter. Gunner Widders, who was a shearer before being called up for National Service, is a member of C Company, 2RAR /NZ (ANZAC) (The ANZAC Battalion comprising 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment and a component from the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment). The battalion has just completed its final operation in the war zone and will return to Australia later this month.