| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | CUN/66/0199/VN |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Cunneen, William James |
| Date made | 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SONG BE RIVER, SOUTH VIETNAM, 1966-03-18. AMERICAN SOLDIERS FERRY AUSTRALIAN TROOPS OF THE 1ST ...
Description
SONG BE RIVER, SOUTH VIETNAM, 1966-03-18. AMERICAN SOLDIERS FERRY AUSTRALIAN TROOPS OF THE 1ST BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (1RAR) IN A RUBBER BOAT ACROSS THE SONG BE RIVER IN WAR ZONE D DURING OPERATION SILVER CITY. THE AUSTRALIANS WERE CROSSING THE RIVER AT THE BEGINNING OF A THREE-DAY PATROL INTO VIET CONG TERRITORY. EQUIPMENT FOR THE CROSSING WAS SUPPLIED BY OTHER UNITS IN THE 173RD AIRBORNE BRIGADE.