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Written by Kev
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Wednesday, 21 December 2011 23:45 |
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An extract from "The Viet Cong D445 Battalion: Their Story" by Eric Chamberlain, 2011
The whole battalion were in the middle of an open area when suddenly a ring of fire burst forth followed by a salvo of explosions. An Australian ambush had fired claymores and this was followed by a thick hail of gunfire. All of the vanguard 2nd Company Headquarters and two thirds of the leading formation of the battalion were hit by the mines. 19 were killed on the spot and 22 were seriously wounded (at that time, the personnel strength of a company was only about 20 riflemen)
From our founding, the battalion had never suffered such large casualties as that in such a short time. Those who survived still recall the Ca Thi clearing with grief and pain and our never-before suffered heavy casualties - brought about by a perfunctory attitude, subjective thinking and underestimating the enemy.
It wouldn't be the first time someone underestimated 7RAR
The book is available to read online here
Link provided by Gary Philp on Facebook
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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 December 2011 10:45 |
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Colours Presentation:UPDATE |
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Written by Kev
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Tuesday, 02 August 2011 22:27 |
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For all those going to SA for the Presentations of Colours - this email from Tony Keech
Hi all, just a short note to advise you that the SA boys are organising a dinner on the Fri night 9 Sep, if you are interested in attending please let me know. It is planned to start at 1830hrs and there is room for between 40 and 80 so please don’t be late. Pass it around to anybody you might know who is going.
Tony's email is
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UPDATE:
Hi all again, the location for the dinner on Fri 9 Sep is Griffin’s Head Hotel located in the Hindmarsh Square just off Pultney Street in the CBD, commencing at 1830hrs for 1900hrs.
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Written by Kev
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Tuesday, 02 August 2011 22:12 |
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Ashley Younie left this article on Facebook. I have reproduced it here for those non-Facebook members. If interested in scarf Email:
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Cost $30 + $ 6:30 postage
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Vietnam Vets Museum - a new look |
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Written by Kev
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Monday, 18 July 2011 17:49 |
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Len Schultz sent this link to a look at how our own John Methven went about setting up, what is arguably, the best Vietnam Museum in the country
Go take a look
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Written by Kev
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Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:34 |
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Finally, a social network for ex-Service personnel that promises to be an exciting personal experience. Connect with your mates and do as much or as little as you like in an intuitive environment that is guaranteed to raise your interest.
for us ex-servicemen - go have a look and register
http://www.dan.gov.au/
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