| Accession Number | P03806.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
O'Mara, William Owen (Bill) |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Binh Ba, Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Binh Ba |
| Date made | 6 - 8 June 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
A group of M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carriers from B Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Royal ...
Description
A group of M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carriers from B Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC), advance towards the village of Binh Ba (background) after it had been occupied by a strong enemy force (a reinforced company of 1 Battalion, 33 North Vietnamese Army Regiment). Along with Centurion Mk 5/1 tanks from B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment, RAAC, overhead helicopter gun ship support and Infantry from 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), it took two days to clear the town and surrounding area. Australian casualties amounted to one dead and eleven wounded (eight of whom were tank crewmen) while the VC losses exceeded 100.