| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy Province, Long Hai Hills |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P02177.018 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Maker |
Carroll, Owen Maxwell |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Ba Ria, Long Hai |
| Date made | March 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
An Australian soldier from 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), sweeping the ...
Description
An Australian soldier from 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), sweeping the grass for mines. In the centre background smoke rises in the hills near Long Hai after the area was bombed during a B52 air strike. Note the striped hat band on the soldier's hat which was red to distinguish Australian soldiers from the Viet Cong who wore similar green hats.