| Accession Number | CRO/68/0946/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Crothers, Richard William |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam, Saigon |
| Date made | October 1968 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A young Vietnamese boy can still smile despite the loss of both legs below the knees. He is ...
Description
A young Vietnamese boy can still smile despite the loss of both legs below the knees. He is particularly pleased with his new wheelchair which was presented to the Vietnamese Amputee Centre in Saigon by Australian Red Cross representative, Barbara Buchanan of Carrum, Vic (left). At right is Barbara Ferguson of Hurstville, NSW, who is working with the Vietnamese Red Cross under an Australian sponsorship.