| Place | Africa: Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSU/94/0009/03 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Fox, Geoffrey |
| Place made | Rwanda |
| Conflict |
Period 1990-1999 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Busoro, Rwanda. 1994-09-10. Lieutenant (Lt) Rodney Peadon of 3BASB (Brigade Administration ...
Description
Busoro, Rwanda. 1994-09-10. Lieutenant (Lt) Rodney Peadon of 3BASB (Brigade Administration Support Battalion) Townsville, QLD, a nursing officer with the Australian Medical Support Force serving in Rwanda, bandaging the ankle of a local. He is watched by another member of the Australian Medical Support Force, and a group of Busoro locals in the background. The Australian Medical Support Force is part of UNAMIR (United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda) (peacekeeping). It provides medical treatment for UN troops deployed to repatriate refugees affected by the civil war as well as to provide humanitarian assistance to local people.