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Bob Upton
Selection |
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Bob Upton has volunteered a
selection of photos from the latter half of the tour [assumed
from the
presence of Jim Cutler and Harry Hemana]. If the photos of the post-op parade and BBQ
were taken around the same time it is likely the dates would be
10-11 August 1970 given W Coy went to Vung Tau on 11 August. |
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2Pl post-op muster with Cpl Wally
Goodman listing chores. Sgt Hemana centre of photo with
shirt, others are in various states of undress to be checked for
medical conditions or skin issues [Upton] |
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centre of picture are the FOO Lt
Kevin O'Brien with Bob Brumm [about this time the AFOO with 3Pl]
and Mick Sullivan from his FOO party, grey head at left is Sgt
Larry O'Brien mortars and MFC 1 Pl. Roger Wait unit armourer is
centre left and Dave Spence centre right [tee-shirt] [Upton] |
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typical start to post-op BBQ, OC
giving feedback and mentioning significant dates or facts about
different people.
CSM is to his right, then Jim Cutler 1Pl Comd [Upton] |
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Maj Torrance embarrassing Rick
Schwass in front of peers,
likely a birthday. [Upton] |
Rau te Haara, Ngatoko Kupe
[standing on a pallet for extra height]
Bob Upton and Chris
Stock [in rear] [Upton] |
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road convoy for Vung Tau at
entrance to W Coy lines. 2Pl appear to be in the rear truck with
guitar at the ready [Upton] |
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The remaining photos are from bush
time, probably reflecting 2Pl at FSPB GAIL from 9 September 1970 |
John Hoani 2Pl with grey bamboo
snake [Upton] |
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Richard Schwass and others getting
a meal from hotboxes, likely FSPB GAIL on Route 15 around the
coast from Baria [Upton] |
photo gallery index |
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