Historical information

The 40mm Grenade Launcher was used extensively in the Vietnam War

Significance

Representative of training pamohlets issued to CMF units in 1960s.

Physical description

Grey covered booklet " Infantry Training Volume 1, Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet No. 15. Launcher Grenade 40mm M79 " 1966 ", 57 pages, Staple bound.

Inscriptions & markings

Written on front cover " Lt. D.R. Wallman" and ink stamp " Sydney University Regiment Library - Copy No. and 365