| Accession Number | P03439.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
McNamara, John D |
| Place made | Vietnam: Bien Hoa Province, Bien Hoa |
| Date made | May 1965 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Members of 8 Platoon 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), repairing the platoon's ...
Description
Members of 8 Platoon 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), repairing the platoon's underground command post that collapsed due to monsoonal rain and the ground giving way. Platoon tents were sandbagged to chest height to counter mortar and rocket fire fragments. Weapon pits and bunkers were located between the tented areas and the perimeter wire. Black and white image held at P01496.001.