| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01663.002 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
McWatters, Anthony J |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 Period 1990-1999 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
AL JUBAYL, SAUDI ARABIA, 1991-01-08. LIEUTENANT (LT) ANTHONY MCWATTERS (LEFT), ROYAL CORPS OF ...
Description
AL JUBAYL, SAUDI ARABIA, 1991-01-08. LIEUTENANT (LT) ANTHONY MCWATTERS (LEFT), ROYAL CORPS OF AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (RAEME), WITH CAPTAIN MARK MUNDAY, ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (REME), AT BLACK ADDER CAMP ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF AL JUBAYL. THE CAMP WAS A TENTED STAGING CAMP FOR BRITISH FORCES ARRIVING IN SAUDI ARABIA PRIOR TO THE GULF WAR AGAINST IRAQ. LT MCWATTERS WAS ON AN OVERSEAS POSTING WITH ARMOURED WORKSHOP FORWARD REPAIR GROUP 6 (FRG6), BRITISH 4TH ARMOURED BRIGADE, WHICH WAS DEPLOYED TO THE GULF. HE WAS SECOND-IN-COMMAND OF THE UNIT AND CAPTAIN MUNDAY WAS THE OFFICER COMMANDING.