| Accession Number | CRO/69/0035/EC |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Crothers, Richard William |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 3 February 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Robyn Gunther of Gladysdale, Vic, will be eagerly waiting for the return of fiance, Private Doug ...
Description
Robyn Gunther of Gladysdale, Vic, will be eagerly waiting for the return of fiance, Private Doug Rattray of Warburton, Vic, a member of Support Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), from the war in Vietnam in twelve months time. She farewelled him at Garden Island Sydney, before he sailed for Vietnam on HMAS Sydney. They intend to marry the week after he arrives home. The 5th Battalion, which is replacing the 1st Battalion, is returning to the war for its second tour of duty.
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