2 SAS Borneo patrol DPR/TV/374

Accession Number F03767
Collection type Film
Measurement 2 min 44 sec
Object type Actuality footage, Television news footage
Physical description 16mm/b&w/silent
Date made April 1966
Access Open
Conflict Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966
Copyright Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
Creative Commons License This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
Description

Patrol moves down track and into jungle, led by Private "Snow" Demaniel, of Scarborough W.A. Camera follows patrol into jungle. Patrol cross track into cover. Men move across fallen tree. Patrol leaders move through scrub and wade through rock pool, led by Corporal Bill Roods of Wauchope, W.A. Private Demaniel steps into pool. Lance-Corporal Bob Mutch, of Royston Park, S.A slithers into pool. Scout Demaniel breaks from bush and sights village, signals remainder of patrol. Lead scouts move into position. Scouts'-eye view of village. Troops move into village and occupy huts. Troops enter hut, recently vacated by guerillas. All-clear signal from scout as he leaves hut. Patrol leader Sergeant Peter White, of Karinyup W.A., calls for village headman. Sgt. White and headman discuss departure route of the two terrorists. Sgt. White and headman turn towards village. Villagers bring tea to the soldiers. Various shots of villagers and soldiers drinking tea. Troops move down hillside track. Scouts move down stream, past native washerwoman. Patrol crosses creek. Lance Corporal Bernie Considine of Maitland, NSW. Corporal Bill Roods of Wauchope, WA.

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