| Accession Number | AWM2020.493.1.26 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Cambodia |
| Date made | May 1971 |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "Neil Davis with (then) Lieutenant-Colonel Lon Non, Lon Nol's younger brother, in the field south of Phnom Penh - 1971. Lon Non became general and cabinet minister, executed by communists after fall." On reverse - " Lt Col Lon Non, CO 15th Infantry Battalion. Near Tram Khnar (Highway 3), Khmer Republic. May 1971. We knew each other a long time and spoke very 'frankly' to each other! This was one of those occasions.
Photographs relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent. This collection was collated by author Tim Bowden in the research and publication of his biographical book "One Crowded Hour - Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman 1934-1985". Captions on the reverse of the photographs are a mix of comments from Davis, Bowden and/or the original owner of the photograph (often unidentified).