| Accession Number | P04509.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | December 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Status to be assessed |
Officers of the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) wearing the 'Tiger' cravat at ...
Description
Officers of the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) wearing the 'Tiger' cravat at the battalion's Officers' Mess Tent around Christmas 1966. The mess consisted of a small marquee with dining and bar facilities and could be totally blacked out to prevent light escaping at night. The floor was sand and the roof was covered with a parachute silk. Identified left to right: Captain (Capt) Peter Isaacs (Adjutant), Capt Tony White (Regimental Medical Officer), Lt Col John Warr (Commanding Officer), Maj Bruce McQualter (OC B Company, died of wounds 5 March 1967), Maj 'Blue' Hodgkinson (Battalion 2IC).