| Accession Number | NAVY16578 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
RAN Public Relations |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 8 April 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
|
HMAS Sydney (III) is transporting troops from Australia to Vung Tau, South Vietnam. During the ...
Description
HMAS Sydney (III) is transporting troops from Australia to Vung Tau, South Vietnam. During the trip, troops are taking the opportunity to learn about the ship's operations and the tasks of the seamen. Here two brothers from Townsville, Qld, one a member of the Australian Army and the other a member of the RAN, meet on board ship. R59595 Electrical Mechanic (EM) David John Lackey (left), of HMAS Sydney, shows the main switchboard to his brother 17634 Corporal Peter Graham Lackey, of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR).