| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | FOD/71/0254/VN |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Ford, John Alfred |
| Date made | 1971 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. May 1971. Private (Pte) Peter 'Jack' Trease of Mirboo North, ...
Description
Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. May 1971. Private (Pte) Peter 'Jack' Trease of Mirboo North, Vic, pauses briefly during a reconnaissance patrol in Phuoc Tuy Province. Together with other members 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), Pte Trease was taking part in his final operation before leaving South Vietnam. The battalion was due to return to Australia later in the month after completing a twelve month tour of duty. Note the ammunition belts over his shoulders.