(Written by Kerry White) Third generation soldier served three tours in Vietnam An infantry soldier who completed three tours of duty totalling more than 900 days in the Vietnam War was farewelled at a funeral service at Caloundra recently. Ronald (Ron) Lennon was born on 29 March 1943 at Paddington, Sydney, and passed away on […]
For our mates I saw the shooting star burning so bright Falling, falling, fading and soon from sight So distant and yet so near In its wake, a soldier’s journey so very clear Duty, sharing, caring, courage and sometimes fear No longer a […]
All Commanders and RSMs: I am writing to advise you of the measures announced last night in the Federal Budget affecting Army. Defence, like many other departments and agencies, has made a significant contribution to achieving the Government’s economic agenda. It is important that you understand the scale of the ADF’s budgetary reductions to help […]
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 […]
What do you say to a dying mate? As you sit and hold his hand? What do you say to ease the pain? That you know is so hard to stand What do you say to the anguish you see In his eyes that are washed with pain What do you say when no […]
Dear Association members, I thought Id take a moment to thank you all for your ongoing support to 8/9 RAR, MTF 4 and our families while we are away, particularly over ANZAC Day. I hope that you all had a terrific day and managed to catch up with friends and family. Where we could we ceased […]
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 […]
Edition: Issue 1 April-June 2012 , a new quarterly newsletter designed to pass on information to assist some 500 or more RSL PAWS (Pensions, Advocacy & Welfare Services) practitioners assisting the ADF and Veteran Community. Click here to download.
LEST WE FORGET A MUST READ FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS & NEW ZEALANDERS THE ANZAC ON THE WALL I wandered thru a country town ‘cos I had time to spare, And went into an antique shop to see what was in there. Old bikes and pumps and kero lamps, but hidden by it all, A photo […]
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