| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | FAI/70/0590/VN |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Fairley, John Geoffrey |
| Date made | July 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SOUTH VIETNAM, 1970-07. AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM VIETNAM (AATTV) ADVISER, CAPTAIN (CAPT) ...
Description
SOUTH VIETNAM, 1970-07. AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM VIETNAM (AATTV) ADVISER, CAPTAIN (CAPT) PETER SHILSTON OF WILLIAMTOWN, NSW, AND CAPTAIN NGAC, SOUTH VIETNAMESE ARMY, QUESTION A MONTAGNARD VILLAGE CHIEF ABOUT THE POPULATION OF THE VILLAGE IN CENTRAL SOUTH VIETNAM. SOLDIERS OF THE 1ST BATTALION, 2ND MOBILE STRIKE FORCE, PLACED A CORDON AROUND THE VILLAGE AND CARRIED OUT A SEARCH AT FIRST LIGHT. CAPT SHILSTON IS COMMANDER OF THE BATTALION WHICH OPERATES OUT OF PLEIKU.