Here are a few of the veteran retreats around Australia- Enjoy the hospitality and the camaraderie: Standown Park (Tin Can Bay) 91 Radtke Road, Kia Ora (halfway between Gympie and Tin Can …
Sponsorship
The Management Committee is pleased to announce that the Buderim Tavern on the Sunshine Coast, and The Vale Hotel and The Kirwan Tavern in Townsville, have agreed to sponsor our Association, which …
Honorary Members
Mr Campbell Newman. Campbell Newman is the son of Major Kevin ‘Pip’ Newman who was the Battalion’s Operations Officer during the Battalion’s first tour of Vietnam 1967/68. Campbell was the former …
The Battalion Report for 2015
The Battalion commenced 2015 continuing its consolidation of foundation warfighting skills and the progression of the Amphibious Ready Element Landing Force (ARE LF) capability. The main effort for 2015 was to meet …
Warriors Who have Recently Marched Out
We have been advised of the passing of the following: 29793 Samuel Reuben (“Bindi” or “Bob”) ALBRECHT, member of 2 RAR, 1 RAR, 6 RAR. Served in Malaya and in South Vietnam …
Remembering ‘The Hook’ – The Battle of the Samichon River
The Battle of the Samichon River – the Hook :: 24–26 July 1953 The memories of bad times in the line were beginning to fade, and everyone was getting impatient for action. …