Corporal John Haines, interviewed by Dr Jane Ross

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number S00826
Collection type Sound
Measurement 31 min 58 sec
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 Haines, John Edward
Date made 1987
Access Open
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Copyright Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
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Source credit to AWM Research Grants Scheme
Description

John Edward Haines as a corporal 6 Battalion (6RAR) and later 2 Battalion (2RAR), Royal Australian Regiment, 1966-1967 (SERN (2412413); Australian Forces Vietnam Provost Unit, 1971-1972; South Vietnam, interviewed by Dr Jane Ross for her project "An oral history of Australians in Vietnam" .

History / Summary

John Haines started his service in Vietnam as part of 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit (1ARU) in 1966. Between 1966-67 Haines spent time serving as part of 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) as well as part of 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR). From 1971-72 Haines served with the Australian Forces Vietnam Provost Unit (AFV PRO). Haines is interviewed by Dr Jane Ross about his service in Vietnam.