| Accession Number | P05655.017 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Macmichael, Paul |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy Province, Long Tan |
| Date made | 19 August 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
1731034 Private James Peter (Jimmy) Richmond is stretchered from an APC to a medevac following ...
Description
1731034 Private James Peter (Jimmy) Richmond is stretchered from an APC to a medevac following his recovery from the Long Tan battle site. Pte Richmond was one of two Australian wounded found by Delta Company of the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), on its return, twelve hours after the Battle of Long Tan. He was shot twice through the chest and lay all night, face down, at his section post.