| Accession Number | EKN/69/0084/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
Bellis, Christopher John |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Long Tan |
| Date made | 18 August 1969 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Long Tan, South Vietnam. 18 August 1969. Group portrait of original soldiers of D Company, 6th ...
Description
Long Tan, South Vietnam. 18 August 1969. Group portrait of original soldiers of D Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), to mark the 3rd anniversary of the company's epic battle against overwhelming odds, at the landing zone before marching back into the Long Tan rubber plantation for a commemorative service at the memorial cross. Left to right: Corporal (Cpl) Brian Reilly of Auchenflower, Qld; Cpl George Richardson of Kelloe, United Kingdom; Cpl William Akell of Townsville, Qld, who was mentioned in despatches in the battle; Cpl Bill Roche of Narrendera, NSW; Lance Cpl Malcolm Campbell of Bicton, WA; Sergeant John Beere of Woodville North, SA and Cpl Brian Halls of Stafford, Qld. Front row, left to right: Cpl Richard Brown of Stafford, Qld and Sergeant Neil Rankin of Wollongong, NSW.