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Accession Number | PR86/361 |
Collection type | Private Record |
Record type | Collection |
Measurement | 5 ITEMS |
Object type | Letter |
Maker |
O'Brien, Shayne |
Date made | 1986 |
Access | Open |
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/078/034 |
Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
O'Brien, Shayne (Private, 5RAR, AMF)
Description
Copies of letters written by Private O'Brien while serving in Vietnam between October 1968 and May 1969. O'Brien served roughly half his time with with 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, and then with 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Includes brief descriptions and observations of Vietnamese people and country, American servicemen, operational activities as well as recreational activities.