This “You Tube” video was first shown on the History Channel and is about the tunnels in Vietnam. Although this is a US made video it has a lot about the Aussie involvement with interviews from members of 3Field Troop RAE. It runs for 44 mins but is worth the time....
Month: May 2012
OBITUARY – RON LENNON
(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...
Homeward Bound – by George Mansford
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 mortal...
Chief of Army’s Budget Message – DEFENCE BUDGET FY 12/13 – ARMY
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...
KAPYONG DAY AND ANZAC DAY IN TOWNSVILLE
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...
What do you say? – by Roslyn Thomson
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 words will suffice When you...