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P.O.W. Battle of Binh Ba
During Phase 2 of the Battle of Binh
Ba on 6 June 1969 a North Vietnamese Army prisoner was captured by 2
Section 4 Platoon B Company in its blocking position to the east of
the village near Route 2. The prisoner was taken trying to escape
the assault force comprising D Company with tanks and APCs in support,
moving from west to east. The bund shown in the picture helped
protect the B Company blocking force from the tank and small arms
“overshoots” coming their way. The PW is shown being treated for his
wounds by the 4 Platoon stretcher bearer-medic, Pte. Ian 'Bear'
Hutchison, whilst being guarded by Pte. Mostyn 'Mo' Hancock.
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