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19-1. 103 Sig Sqn accommodation tent at Nui Dat.
Photo supplied by Chris Brown [1966]
Note: Hoochie were used
first a Nui Dat until the tents could be setup after the defence works
were completed..
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19-2. L-R Garry Silcock, John
Tootell and Bernie Payne. Photo supplied
by Chris Brown [1966]
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19-3. John Tootell, Radio Troop.
Photo supplied by Chris Brown [1966]
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19-4. 103 Sig Sqn work party digging monsoon
drains near the OR's toiliet. Photo
supplied by Chris Brown [1966]
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19-5. To Thi Nau (AKA Minh Hoang) captured with a radio in the Hui
Dinh Hills after arriving at Nui Dat for interrogating near the 103 Sig
Sqn lines. In the back ground are 103 Sig Sqn members.
L-R Ken
Grantham, Chris Brown (with line reel) and Harvey Ahrens. Photo via
Internet Source [1966]
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19-6. OR Mess post Xmas Lunch. Photo supplied by John
McNeil
[Xmas Day 1966]
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19-7. The two Lt's washing the dishes after serving the Xmas Lunch
at the ORs Mess. L-R
Lt William Ellott and 2Lt William Lawrie. Photo supplied by
John McNeil [Xmas Day 1966]
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19-8. Setting up Xmas Lunch for the ORs. Photo supplied by
John McNeil [Xmas Day 1966]
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19-9. ORs Xmas Lunch with Capt Duncan Spencer standing on the left.
Photo supplied by John McNeil [Xmas Day 1966]
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19-10. Building a bunker on the Horseshoe for VHF Retrans.
L-R
David Mynott and John McNeil. Photo supplied by John McNeil [Feb 1967]
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19-11. US Army M110 8 inch (203mm) Self Propelled Howitzer with
John McNeil. Photo supplied by John McNeil [1966]
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19-12. US Army M110 8 inch (203mm) Self Propelled Howitzer. Photo supplied by John McNeil [1966]
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19-13. US Army M109 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer. Photo supplied by John McNeil [1966]
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19-14. US Army M109 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer. Unknown
Australians. Photo supplied by John McNeil [1966]
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19-15. US Army Early Model Huey Gunship. Photo supplied by John
McNeil [1966]
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19-16. Rocket Pod and Mini Gun on a Huey
Gunship. Photo
supplied by John McNeil [1966]
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19-17. USAF Sikorsky CH-3 'Jolly Green
Giant'.
Photo supplied by John McNeil [1966]
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19-18. US Army CH-47 Chinook
lifting a Huey off Kangaroo Pad, Nui Dat.
Photo supplied by John McNeil [1966]
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19-19. Australian 105mm Italian L5 Pack
Howitzer preparing to fire.
Photo supplied by John McNeil [1966]
Comment: The 105mm Italian L5 Pack
Howitzer were replaced not long after the Battle of Long Tan with 105mm
L2A2 Howitzers.
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19-20. Australian
105mm Italian L5 Pack Howitzer firing at Victor Charlie. Photo
supplied by John McNeil [1966]
Comment: Taken during the Battle of Long Tan, as some 103 Sig
Sqn members, not on duty, were sent to the Artillery Batteries to help
move shells to the guns.
See also Photo 24-16.
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