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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Citation Board, Colonel Colin Khan DSO
... Officer of the Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment... Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Vietnam 1969 - 1970. Under ...A citation board regonizing Colonel Colin Khan DSO 1926 - 1999. Under a black and white photograph reads Commanding Officer of the Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Vietnam 1969 - 1970. Under the black and white photograph of the DSO reads: The Distinguished Service Order. Citation of the Distinguished Order. Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Warrcol. colin khan, dso, 5 rar, citation board, distinguished service order, 5th battalion -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Tankard, Commemorative
... Australian Regiment in Korea, 1950, (2) RAAF Meteors in Korea, (3... Australian Regiment in Korea, 1950, (2) RAAF Meteors in Korea, (3 ...Official R.S.L Tankard commemorating the involvement of Australian service personnel in The Korean War. This tankard has three pictures representing: (1) Third Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Korea, 1950, (2) RAAF Meteors in Korea, (3) HMAS Bataan on patrol off North Korean coast, 1951. (refer item 00124, 00124.1, 00124.2 and 00124.4) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Marks-Chapman, Peter Robert 38801
... of the Cross. Rank - Lieutenant, 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment... of the Cross. Rank - Lieutenant, 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment ...White Wooden Cross with red knitted poppy with green and black centre. The name Marks-Chapman, Peter Robert 38801 is stenciled on in black. An Australian flag has been fixed on the back of the Cross. Rank - Lieutenant, 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. He died from wounds in South Vietnam on the 19th December 1969 - Age 25Marks-Chapman, Peter robert 38801cross, 6th battalion, marks-chapman, peter robert -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica
... Infantry, Units:6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment* 9 Battalion... Infantry, Units:6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment* 9 Battalion ...15230 Sergeant Jeffrey Max Duroux, Royal Australian Infantry, Units:6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment* 9 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Vietnam service: 8 June 1966- 5 January 1969 Date of death: 5 January 1969, South Vietnam. *Duroux was a Battle of Long Tan veteran. He was an Aboriginal soldier, one of several who served in Vietnam.1x Australian Active Service Medal (clasps Thai-Malaya, Malaya, Vietnam) 1x General Service Medal (clasp Malaya) 1x Vietnam Medal 1x Australian Service Medal 1945-75 S.E. Asia 1x Australian Defence Medal 1x Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 1960- 1x Malaysia Medal 1x Infantry Combat Badge 3x Presidential Unit Citation Badgessgt. jeffrey max duroux, aboriginal, long tan, 6 rar, 9 rar, medal, badge, killed in action -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Identification discs
... Styles, 32715, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, 7 May... Australian Regiment, 7 May 1954-12 May 1955 Aust, 32715, G C Styles ...Identification discs issued to Private George Charles Styles, 32715, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, 7 May 1954-12 May 1955Identification discs, "dog tags", WWIIAust, 32715, G C Styles, C of E, A2 Pos -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Guests at Trooping the Colour 5
... , Col D.S. Thomson, the Regimental Colonel, the Royal Australian... Colonel, the Royal Australian Regiment. Guests at Trooping ...A black and white photograph of Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. A portion of the guests at Trooping the 6 RAR Colour. Left to right Mrs Leah Lynch, the Honourable P.R. Lynch MP, the Minister for State for The Army, Mrs Phuong, His Excellency Mr Tran Kim Phuong, the Ambassador of the Republic of Vietnam, Mrs Thomson, Col D.S. Thomson, the Regimental Colonel, the Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, 6 rar, townsville, the hon phillip lynch mp - minister for the army, mr tran kim phuong - ambassador of the republic of south vietnam, col ds thomson, gibbons collection catalogue -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs, Army Depot, Dublin Road, East Ringwood in 1999
... 4th Combat Engineer Regiment, Royal Australian Engineers..., Royal Australian Engineers Army Depot, Dublin Road, East ...4th Combat Engineer Regiment, Royal Australian Engineers -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, Emerco
... FOR QUALITY/MADE IN AUSTRALIA”. Badge reads “DUTY FIRST/ROYAL... the-murray royal australian regiment rar army uniform Sticker reads ...Navy-black coloured peaked cap with red piping trim along peak. Red felt band encircles the band. Black patent leather chin strap is held in place with two gold buttons on either side, each depicting a crown above the map of Australia. Gold badge in centre depicts kangaroo in front of crossed rifles underneath a crown with oak leaves forming an arch eitehr side. Interior brim is green with black patent leather trim; brown leather sweatband with holes for air cirulation, tied at back with cream silk bow. Top of hat is covered with plastic layer, underneath which is the manufacturer’s label and a sticker for size.Sticker reads “6 7/8”, and manufacturer’s label reads “MELBOURNE 36 1218/EMERCO/REG TRADE MARK/THIS IS YOUR GUARANTEE FOR QUALITY/MADE IN AUSTRALIA”. Badge reads “DUTY FIRST/ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT”.royal australian regiment, rar, army, uniform -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - B&W image, Guests at Trooping the Colour 1
... Colonel, The Royal Australian Regiment...., the Regimental Colonel, The Royal Australian Regiment. Guests at Trooping ...A black and white photograph of Townsville Queensland, 18/08/1968. A portion of hte guests at the Trooping the Regimental Colour (left to right) Mrs Leah Lynch, The Hon Phillip Lynch MP, Minister for The Army, Mrs Tran Kim Phuong, His Excellency Mr Tran Kim Phuong the Ambassador of the Republic of South Vietnam, Mrs Thomson, Colonel D.S. Thomson MC, the Regimental Colonel, The Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, the hon phillip lynch mp - minister for the army, mr tran kim phuong - ambassador of the republic of south vietnam, col ds thomson, gibbons collection catalogue, 6 rar/nz, raa -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Guests at Trooping the Colour 3
... CB DSO, The Colonel Commandant The Royal Australian Regiment..., The Colonel Commandant The Royal Australian Regiment, Mrs Crook, His ...A black and white photograph of Townsville, Queensland 18/08/1968. A portion of the guests at Trooping the 6 RAR Colour. (right to left) Mrs Townsend, Lt Col C.Townsend, Mrs Jackson, Brig OD Jackson, Lady Pollard, Lt Gen Sir Reginald Pollard KBE CB DSO, The Colonel Commandant The Royal Australian Regiment, Mrs Crook, His Excellency Mr William H. Crook the Ambassador of the Uunited States of America.photograph, 6 rar/nz, townsville, lt col c townsend, lt gen sir reginald pollard, mr william h crook - ambassador of the usa, gibbons collection catalogue -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Framed Citation for KOREA, 1950 - KOREA - 1953
... the Korean Conflict. Top Left - 16th Field Regiment, Royal New... and Heroism Bottom Left - 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ...Four framed pages detailing Citations given to units after the Korean Conflict. Top Left - 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery for Meritorious Service and Heroism Top Right - 77 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force for Meritorious Service and Heroism Bottom Left - 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment for deserved honour and distinction Botton Right - 7th Fleet, United States Navy for Meritorious Servicekorea, korean war, syngman rhee, 16th field regiment royal new zealand artillery, 77 squadron royal australian air force, 3rd battalion royal australian regiment, 7th fleet united states navy, citation -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - SERVICE RECORDS, KOREA, 1) 11.2.52, .2) 30.3.79
... Royal Australian Regiment 25.7 1953 to 24.7.1954, awarded Korea... Australian Regiment 25.7 1953 to 24.7.1954, awarded Korea Medal, UN ...Both items are re F.E.T Groves, Signalman. Enlisted 11.1.52. Discharged 10.2.61. Served Korea with 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment 25.7 1953 to 24.7.1954, awarded Korea Medal, UN Service Medal Korea..1) Record of Service Book (AAB83) Re 3/3895 Pte F.E.T Groves. Brown coloured cardboard covers, record of service medial, issues kit. .2) Certificate of Service, whitish coloured, dark blue, light blue crown centre with crossed swords under. Gold coloured metal frame. Details re Frank Ernest Theodore Groves.military history - service records, korea -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Special General Order.Battle Honours-Citation Of Units,28th June 1951, Circa 1970
... During 1951, the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian..., the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), fighting ...During 1951, the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), fighting as part of a British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea, was engaged in the two most significant and commemorated battles of the Australian Army’s deployment to the three-year Korean War.The battles of Kapyong (23–24 April 1951) and Maryang San (2–8 October 1951) were significant confrontations with a numerically superior enemy force, and saw 3 RAR win the first honours for the newly formed Royal Australian Regiment.Framed Glass covered Print,Rectangular in Shape showing a painting of Australian soldiers fighting the enemy near Kapyong,Korea,in 1951,with a description underneath. Detailed description of the Special General Order,Battle Honours-Citation of Units. 28th June 1951 General Mathew B Ridgeway, Supreme Commander UNITED NATIONS FORCES prints, framed paintings, korea, lara r.s.l., korean war, battle honours, special general orders, citation of units -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Regimental Colour - 16th Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment
... Australia Regiment...) 1st Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment... a circle inscribed "THE ROYAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA REGIMENT... to 1st Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment by Field ...Presented to 1st Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment by Field Marshall HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh at a parade held at the Western Australian Cricket Association Ground, East Perth on 25 November 1962. The Royal Western Australia Regiment was formed on 1 July 1960 from the amalgamation of the following existing infantry battalions in the State at the time :- • 11th/44th Infantry Battalion (The City of Perth Regiment) • 16th Infantry Battalion (The Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia) • 28th Infantry Battalion (The Swan Regiment) At the above presentation of colours to the new battalion, the Colours of the former battalions (four sets of Queen's and Regimental colours) were trooped through the ranks of the battalion and marched off the parade for the last time. These former colours were subsequently laid up in the undercroft at the State War Memorial, King's Park on 29 November 1964. These were transferred to the Army Museum of WA in 1988 as part of the Bicentenary Colours Project. (Refer to Items 4-12 for individual records of these colours) 1st Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment was renumbered 16th Battalion effective from 1st January 1966 as part of a move to reintroduce the old battalion numbers back into the State Regimental system 16th Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment was presented with a new set of Colours on 27 October 2002. The original 1962 Colours were formally handed over for safe keeping to the Army Museum of Western Australia on 3 November 2002. Battle Honours allocated to the State Infantry Regiments created under the CMF reorganisation in July 1960 were promulgated in Australian Army Order 85/1962. These were a consolidation of the battle honours awarded to the various individual battalions that were amalgamated to form the new regiments. Royal blue with gold and red fringes. In the centre the main device from the regimental badge consisting of a black swan upon a pair of crossed rifles on a red background, within a circle inscribed "THE ROYAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA REGIMENT". The whole enclosed within a wreath of Australian wattle and surmounted by the Crown. Across the lower portion of the wreath a scroll inscribed with the regimental motto "VIGILANT". In the upper canton the Roman numeral "XVI" (Originally this was the numeral "I" - changed to "XVI" in 1966 - see Historical Background details below) Battle honours emblazoned on the colour : SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902, SOMME 1916-18, POZIERES, BULLECOURT, MESSINES 1917, YPRES 1917, PASSCHENDAELE, AMIENS, MONT ST QUENTIN, HINDENBURG LINE, LANDING AT ANZAC -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Major Harry Smith MC
... Commanding, D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment... Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, at the Battle Of Long Tan ...A coloured photograph of Major Harry Smith MC, Officer Commanding, D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, at the Battle Of Long Tan, Phuoc tuy Province, 18/08/1966, assisted by his company Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class 2, Chris Pope, directs a resupply during Operation Portsea, South of the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam,March 1967photograph, d coy, 6 rar, operation portsea, major harry smith mc, wo2 chris pope, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, 6th battalion, battle of long tan, phuoc tuy province, 1 atf base, nui dat -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
9 x badges, Unknown
... Sun. 8# Royal Australian Regiment 'Duty First'. 9... Corps. 7# Rising Sun. 8# Royal Australian Regiment 'Duty First ...Various War heritage from different wars and Army Units.1# 2 x shoulder insignia 'Australia'. 2# Bar and medal - 'National Medal for Service'. 3# 1 x Special Air Service Regiment Shoulder insignia. 4# 1 x red patch 'A.I.F. crossed swords. 5# Crossed swords over crown. 6# Victory Medal 1945.1# Resolute. 2# Victoria. 3# Vigilant. 4# Duty First. 5# Australia Parutas. 6# Royal Australian Army Service Corps. 7# Rising Sun. 8# Royal Australian Regiment 'Duty First'. 9# 'WRAAC' Hat- Badge. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 5 RAR
... , Royal Australian Regiment (5 RAR) was raised at Holsworthy... on 5 RAR. The 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5 RAR ...An Poster, Information Board on 5 RAR. The 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5 RAR) was raised at Holsworthy Barracks NSW on the 1st March 1965 It was the first of nine rotating battalions composed of half regular army and half national servicement (draftees) that were committed to active service in South Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. 5 RAR was the initail infantry element of the first Australian Task Force (1 ATF) Vietnam. the Battalion conducted two tours of duty5 rar, poster, information board, 1 atf, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, viet cong, battle of binh ba, lt col warr, lt col colin khan, military awards, wounded serviceman, r j o'neill, guerrilla warfare -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Long Tan Visit
... Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.... Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Long Tan Visit Photograph ...A black and white photograph of - At Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, 18/08/1969, the Commander, of 1st Australian Task Force, Nui Dat, Brig C.M.I Sandy Pearson MC, is shown over the 1966 Long Tan battle field by Sgt Rankin, one of the original diggers who fought at Long Tan in 1966. Sgt Rankin was on his second tour of duty with 11 Platoon, Delta Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, 1st australian task force, brig sandy pearson, sgt rankin, d coy, 6 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, battle of long tan, long tan, 11 platoon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENT, BOARDING PASS, 1969
... ) Royal Australian Regiment....) Royal Australian Regiment. Document boarding pass vietnam ...Boarding Pass issued to Pte Kevin PURDON, National Serviceman No 3792379. Served Vietnam. 1ARU 30.7.1968 - 23.8.1968, 3 RAR 24.8.1968 - 14.11.1968. 1ARU 15.11.1968 - 5.12.1968, 9 RAR 6.12.1968 - 7.1.1969 (ARU) 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit. (RAR) Royal Australian Regiment.Document. foolscap, printed in purple type with details of Rules & Regulations re boarding a flight from Saigon, South Vietnam to Sydney. Also recorded are flight times, meals, prohibited items & alcohol abuse.“Boarding Pass No 81”document, boarding pass, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Camera, Movie
... Neervoort, who served in 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian... Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, from 08 May 1969 until 12 ...Item used by National Serviceman 2nd Lieutenant John Bart Neervoort, who served in 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, from 08 May 1969 until 12 May 1970 during his service. Many of the films taken by John in Vietnam are used in the displays at the Museum. Black and silver hand-held Canon Super 8 movie camera with zoom lens, carry handle and battery pack that doubles as handle for filmingCanon super 8movie camera, canon super 8, 6rar, john neervoort, neervoort, super 8, camera -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of D. G. Highgate; Elaine; Bradley and Leonie Highgate. St Helena Cemetery, 28/03/2003
... The Grave of D. G. Highgate (ex Royal Australian Regiment... Royal Australian Regiment) (died 28/03/2003), Elaine Valerie ...The Grave of D. G. Highgate (ex Royal Australian Regiment) (died 28/03/2003), Elaine Valerie Highgate (died 25/04/2002), Bradley John Highgate (died 04/01/1956) and Leonie Elaine Highgate (died 04/01/1956), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, highgate family -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Maj Neville Smethurst
... 2IC 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1970-1971... Smethurst MBE 2IC 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1970 ...A black and white photograph of Maj Neville Smethurst MBE 2IC 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1970-1971) at Ambassador Harry's residence in Saigon. Maj Smethurst has just refused to accept the presentation of the "Polar Medal" from the Ambassador, telling him he was going to receive it back in Australia with his wife and family present. The ambassador conceded and the medal was put away. Maj Smethurst then told of his experiences in Antartica to the assembled embassy officials, whie enjoying some chanpagne cocktails.photograph, saigon, 7 rar, maj neville smethurst, polar medal, ambassador harry, gibbons collection catalogue, mbe -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Corps plaque, Fifth Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
... 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Units 1... designs attached. Fifth Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Corps ...5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Units 1 Australian Task Force Vietnam North Vietnamese Army Viet Cong Place Horseshoe Hill Events Tet Offensive Operation Bondi Battle Honour Binh Ba Commanding Officers Warr, John Arnold Kahn, Colin Nicholas Decorations First tour: 1 DSO; 3 MC; 2 MM; 1 MID and bar; 18 MID; Second tour: 1 DSO; 3 MC; 2 DCM; 1 Medal of Gallantry; 3 MM; 11 MID Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975 References Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Category Unit Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975 Unit hierarchy Australian Army Royal Australian Infantry 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Wooden plaque with 3 separate designs attached.5th Battalion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - 28th battalion plaque
... 28th Battalion, the Royal Western Australian Regiment..., the Royal Western Australian Regiment plaque. The unit symbol ...28th Battalion, the Royal Western Australian Regiment plaque. The unit symbol is fixed onto the centre of the wood plaque. The metal plate contains texts "In appreciation from Frank Taylor Present 28th (The Swan Regiment) Association" -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Clothing - Helmet, Ceremonial
... Regiment of Australian Artillery badge... Helmet, white with metal band, dome and spike with Royal Regiment ...Used by Australian Army BandHelmet, white with metal band, dome and spike with Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery badge -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Jacket, Khaki, Service Dress, Khaki Service Dress Jacket, Unknown, post Vietnam era
... , Royal Australian Regiment in Vietnam.... Donor served in 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment ...Military uniform of an R.A.Regiment Captain, post Vietnam. The uniform is missing two ‘pips’ from both epaulettes, the date bar from the Vietnam Star, and the belt. Ribbon bar - Australian Vietnam Medal, Defence Force Service Medal with Clasp, National Medal, Republic of Vietnam Star. Donor served in 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in VietnamOfficers Khaki Serge Jacket with brass buttons & rank insignia, and 4-medal riband barLabel inside - Cardone Apparel Victoria with care instruction and broad arrow. Hand written ‘14-4-80’ and ‘J A VANSWOL’ uniform, military, officers, vanzwol, vanswol -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge, Circa 1948
... , 2nd and 3rd Battalions. The Royal Australian Regiment became..., 2nd and 3rd Battalions. The Royal Australian Regiment became ...The 34th Infantry Brigade was raised in Moratai and consisted of three Infantry Battalions. Namely the 65th / 66th /and 67th Battalions. On the 23rd November 1948 they became the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions. The Royal Australian Regiment became the key component of the new Australian Regular Army. The 34th Battalion 1RAR/ 2 RAR and 3 RAR saw service in WW11 in Korea and Vietnam.Gilded brass hat badge showing a round wattle wreath with "St Edwards" crown over a kangaroo and 2 crossed .303 rifles.Kangaroo and wattle are distinctly Australian - from the TAC signs of the parent units. Crossed rifles represents the infantry nature of the Regiment. -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
... Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery Badge over artillery... Regiment of Australian Artillery Badge over artillery colour flash ...Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery Badge over artillery colour flash and mounted on wooden plaque"Obique" "QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT"/ Plaque reads - "Presented to Mick Scanlon/ and the Lilydale RSL by his/ grandson Captain Sam Baumgarten" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COLOUR PATCH, C. WW2
... Royal Australian Medium Artillery regiment.... goldfields Royal Australian Medium Artillery regiment. Patch ...Royal Australian Medium Artillery regiment.Felt material, navy blue background with red V stripe across centre.R A ARTILLERY, Medium Regtpatch, artillery, medium -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 5 RAR 1969 - 1970 (1st Tour)
... Australian Regiment ("Battalion") were the leading element... Royal Australian Regiment ("Battalion") were the leading element ...An Poster, Information Board of The 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ("Battalion") were the leading element of the First Australian Task Force (1 ATF) and stationed in vietnam from 1966 - 1967. The Battalion's task was to break Viet Cont control over the central region of Phuoc Tuy Province - an area that communists had freely operated in since 1945. Commencing of the 24th May 1966, the Battalion conducted its first operation codenamed "Hardihood". Their objective was to sweep and clear areas of the north and east of Nui Dat to a distance of 5000 meters, then create a defensive position to enable 1 ATF to establish an operational base.5 rar, 1 atf, viet cong, phuoc tuy province, nui dat, nui thai vai mountains, 274 vc regiments, 275 vc regiments, military awards, rj o'neill, operation canberra, operation queanbeyan, operation hardihood, poster, information board