Hi Team,   You may have heard that the Government is considering some form of lottery for attendance at Gallipoli on 25 April 2015.   Just a few facts in case it comes up.   The absolute capacity of the site is 10,500 and this can’t be increased.   Allowance will have to be made for […]

Family, friends and former colleagues gathered at the Garrison Church in the Rocks, Sydney today to commemorate the life of Wally Thompson, the Australian Army’s first Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army (RSM-A). Wally’s life was celebrated in a heartfelt and dignified service by those who both loved and respected him and his work the […]

Fresh from operations in Afghanistan, a section from 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) came out on top in the Duke of Gloucester Cup at Singleton Military Area from 13-19 April. The cup, which was first established in 1946, sees sections competing in a range of foundation war-fighting activities designed to assess team dynamics and […]

Hi Team,   Accompanied by a Kapyong and Maryang San veteran, Joe Vezgoff, I attended the opening of Kapyong Lines in Townsville on 24 April, followed by a Ceremonial Beating of Retreat and a recital by the Townsville Orchestra and 1 RAR Band, which included a rendition of the 1812 Overture complete with guns from 4 Field […]

1 RAR Battle Group ‘Coral Reunion’ 18- 20 May 2012   at Panthers Port Macquarie Club NSW Contact – Ross Hoy on 0418 654 923 or Email him on:  [email protected] For the latest updates on the Reunion after this notice, then go have a look at the Coral Reunion Weblog site at: http://coralreunion.blogspot.com.au   2 RAR/NZ […]

April 23, 2012 A new pin will recognise the role family members make when Australian military personnel serve overseas, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says. Ms Gillard said at the Kranji War Memorial in Singapore that Australian soldiers make an honourable contribution to the nation while serving overseas but their families also made significant sacrifices. “This […]

25th-29th JULY 2012   Registration is now open to all Australian and New Zealand veterans of the 2RAR ANZAC Battalions Vietnam 1967-68 and 1970-71.   To register go the 2RAR Association website at www.2rar-association.com.au and either register on-line or download the Registration Form and submit it manually.  If you do not have computer access you […]

In Seymour Victoria. the Mitchell Sub Branch is still heavily involved in the construction of Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk, a project to name all 62,100 people who went to Vietnam, with a small hole next to each name for a Poppy. We are looking at walls made from polished granite although our original idea was […]

I cannot let the passing of Benny O’Dowd go without making a few remarks on this remarkable soldier. He served with 67Aust Inf Battalion from its inception in Moratia and with it in BCOF in the occupation of Japan. He was on the strength of 3AR and 3RAR and thus was a father of the […]