| Accession Number | P03806.009 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
O'Mara, William Owen (Bill) |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province |
| Date made | 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 PNG [Bougainville] (PMG), 1998-2003 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
A blindfolded soldier Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) piecing together a 5.56 mm M16A1 ...
Description
A blindfolded soldier Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) piecing together a 5.56 mm M16A1 automatic rifle, while unidentified Australian troops look on. Some of the rifle components can be seen at his feet. The weapon sitting on the bi-pod (right) is a 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun (GPMG).