| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Shoalwater Bay |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | DNE/68/0471/NC |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Dunne, Bryan Rupert |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Shoalwater Bay, Qld. September 1968. Sergeant (Sgt) John Carter of Benalla, Vic, an M113 armoured ...
Description
Shoalwater Bay, Qld. September 1968. Sergeant (Sgt) John Carter of Benalla, Vic, an M113 armoured personnel carrier (APC) crew commander with B Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC), supporting the 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (9RAR), in Exercise Riflebird at Shoalwater Bay. Sgt Carter was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) for the role he played in bringing relief to the famous Delta Company of 6RAR at the battle of Long Tan in Vietnam in 1966.