(28609) Thompson, Wallace Talbot Claxton (Sergeant Major)

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number S00825
Collection type Sound
Measurement 1 hr 36 min
Object type Oral history
Physical description 1/4 inch sound tape reel; BASF LP 35; 3 3/4 ips/9.5 cm.s; stereo; 5 inch
Maker Thompson, Wallace Talbot Claxton
Place made Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Panania
Date made 10 May 1988
Access Open
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Copyright Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
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Source credit to AWM Research Grants Scheme
Description

Sergeant Major Wallace Talbot Claxton Thompson, Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) 1964-1965; 1 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), 1968; 4 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR), 1971; interviewed by Dr Jane Ross for her project "An oral history of Australians in Vietnam"

History / Summary

Wallace Thompson first served in Vietnam in his first your as part of The Australian Army Training Team Vietnam from 1964-65. Thompson in his second tour served with 1 Battalion Royal Australian Army (1RAR) in 1968 and in 4 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR) in 1971 for his third and final tour in Vietnam. Thompson is interviewed by Dr Jane Ross about his experience.