Private Sandow enlisted in the army on 21st February 1964, and was posted to the 2nd Battalion. A few months later he transferred to the 5th Battalion as it was destined for Vietnam. On 21st February 1967 he was killed along with eight other Australians when the APC he was travelling in detonated a 500lb Mine. 19 others were wounded.
Private Sandow enlisted in the army on 21st February 1964, and was posted to the 2nd Battalion. A few months later he transferred to the 5th Battalion as it was destined for Vietnam. On 21st February 1967 he was killed along with eight other Australians when the APC he was travelling in detonated a 500lb Mine. 19 others were wounded.
Inscription
43496 PRIVATE
R.W. SANDOW
5 BATTALION
ROYAL AUST REGIMENT
21-2-1967 AGE 20
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