| Accession Number | P03654.084 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour - Film original transparency (positive) other |
| Maker |
Adler, Fred |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam, Mekong Delta |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Informal portrait of USN, RAN and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) personnel preparing ...
Description
Informal portrait of USN, RAN and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) personnel preparing detonators and explosive charges at an ARVN base in the Delta. The Australians, members of Clearance Diving Team 3 (CDT 3), worked in conjunction with the Americans and were responsible for detecting and clearing enemy obstructions and mines in the delta area. The sailor at far left is crimping the end of a length of orange fuse and the sailor immediately in front of him, wearing his watch on his right hand wrist, is inserting a fuse into a detonator. Identified personnel include: R63936 Able Seaman Clearance Diver (ABCD) Brian John Bullock (far left) and Petty Officer Clearance Diver (POCD) Barrie John "Bill" Bailey (standing at right rear).