The exhibition features the photographs and stories of 50 veterans and nurses who served in Vietnam, including Holroyd’s Corporal Michael (Mick) James Walker (left and right).
Mr Walker said the one thing he liked about Vietnam was the resupply.
“To me it meant cold chocolate milk and fresh socks. I always requested socks, I hated my feet being wet,” the 74-year-old said.
“My National Service was due to finish the month we were supposed to go overseas.
“I thought, what’s the use of training in a football side and never playing, so I extended for 12 months. To me it was like an adventure in the bush.”
As well as jungle patrols, Mick’s section did guard patrol in Saigon.
Mick said he was “tickled pink” reading the stories in the exhibition.
“It’s a real eye-opener; everyone should make the effort to see it,” he said.
The free exhibition has been delivered in collaboration with artist Jack McLain, who uses 175-year-old wet plate photography.
Printed on tin, these images will never grow old or fade.
Stories of the Dat Do Dogs is open until March 1, 2024.
