| Accession Number | P03806.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Nui Dat |
| Date made | 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 PNG [Bougainville] (PMG), 1998-2003 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Private William (Bill) O'Mara, 6 Platoon, B Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment ...
Description
Private William (Bill) O'Mara, 6 Platoon, B Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), sitting next to a sand bagged dugout, whilst conducting sentry duty at the 5RAR Lines at Nui Dat. His foot is resting on the stock of a 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun (GPMG). Note the young rubber trees in the background.