Showing 46 items matching "3rar"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Photograph Collage, 3RAR in South Vietnam 1st tour 1967/68
... Photograph Collage, 3RAR in South Vietnam 1st tour 1967/68......3RAR...Framed coloured photograph collage of 3RAR 1967/68. From top LTOR - Photograph of mascot dog Sadie next to soldiers drinking VB, Photograph of SGT Ray Ewell, Photograph of two soldiers in jungle green, photograph of soldiers relaxing with VB's on patrol, Photograph of Sadie....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Photograph 3RAR C Coy SGT Ray Ewell RAR Badge, Infantry Combat Badge Framed coloured photograph collage of 3RAR 1967/68. ...Framed coloured photograph collage of 3RAR 1967/68. From top LTOR - Photograph of mascot dog Sadie next to soldiers drinking VB, Photograph of SGT Ray Ewell, Photograph of two soldiers in jungle green, photograph of soldiers relaxing with VB's on patrol, Photograph of Sadie.RAR Badge, Infantry Combat Badgephotograph, 3rar, c coy, sgt ray ewell -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, English, Michael C, Brave Lads: The 3RAR Tour of Duty in South Vietnam, 1967-1968, 2008
... Brave Lads: The 3RAR Tour of Duty in South Vietnam, 1967-1968.......3RAR...Battalion Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Regimental histories -- Australia 3RAR Brave Lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experience in South Vietnam Brave Lads: The 3RAR Tour of Duty in South Vietnam, 1967-1968. ...Brave Lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experience in South VietnamBrave Lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experience in South Vietnamaustralia. australian army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- regimental histories -- australia, 3rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Equipment, Army, Duffel Bag
... ...3RAR...This duffel was issued to National Serviceman Private Raymond M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971....Pt R.M. Bowd/3RAR...This duffel was issued to National Serviceman Private Raymond M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971. Bowd 3RAR 3797139 Geelong RSL Duffel Carry all Bag satchel Pt R.M. ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973). This duffel was issued to National Serviceman Private Raymond M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971.Olive green duffel bag with two straps, a metal zip opening and two internal pouches.Pt R.M. Bowd/3RARbowd, 3rar, 3797139, geelong rsl, duffel, carry all, bag, satchel -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET, RAR 50 YEARS, The Committee of the 3RAR Association (Old Faithful) Inc, The Royal Australian Regiment, C. 1988 on
... National Committee of 3RAR Association Inc...National Committee of 3RAR Association Inc Michael Servos, President The Committee of the 3RAR Association (Old Faithful) Inc ...Soft cardboard cover, yellow print on front & back. Green & orange background, small regimental badge in silhouette. 32 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black / white photos, certificates & maps. Folded & stapled.Front cover: “The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary 1948 - 1998” Handwritten in blue ink: “Contents p1, Peter Ball, Contents” booklet, 50th, anniversary, rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph
... A black and white photograph of three unnamed Officers visiting 3RAR lines at Terendak Camp Malaya 1964. ...Distinguished Visitor To 3RAR Lines/Terendak Camp Malaya 1964....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Terendak Camp Malaya 1964 Photograph 3 RAR Terendak Camp Malaya Officers Distinguished Visitor To 3RAR Lines/Terendak Camp Malaya 1964. A black and white photograph of three unnamed Officers visiting 3RAR lines at Terendak Camp Malaya 1964. ...Terendak Camp Malaya 1964A black and white photograph of three unnamed Officers visiting 3RAR lines at Terendak Camp Malaya 1964. Distinguished Visitor To 3RAR Lines/Terendak Camp Malaya 1964.photograph, 3 rar, terendak camp, malaya, officers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, English, Michael, The Riflemen: The Unit history of 3RAR in Vietnam 1971
... The Riflemen: The Unit history of 3RAR in Vietnam 1971....The Riflemen: The Unit history of 3RAR in Vietnam 1971. Book Book English, Michael ...Despite the problems, 3 RAR finished its tour able to hold its head high, having shown a high level of professionalism in its acions agains everclusive enemy.Despite the problems, 3 RAR finished its tour able to hold its head high, having shown a high level of professionalism in its acions agains everclusive enemy.australia. army. battalion , vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australia, 3 rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - A Coloured Photograph of Three Gunners from A Field Battery, A Field Battery - Back from another Operation in support of 3RAR
... A Field Battery - Back from another Operation in support of 3RAR....A Field Battery - Back from another Operation in support of 3RAR. Photograph A Coloured Photograph of Three Gunners from A Field Battery ...A note from Veteran, historian and author Lex McAuley noted "it should be remembered that the guns were either in action or on call for 24 hours of every day". He further noted that "the effort required by the individual Gunner was heavy and constant for the 365 days of his tour in Vietnam".Black framed colour photo of three gunners in the back of a land rover returning from another operation. Rubber plantation and another land rover in the background.a field battery, gnr gordon augustus bright, 2793719, australian national serviceman, royal regiment of australian artillery, 12th field regiment, bdr maarten wisman, 1202936, bdr john henry hall, 312544, 3 rar -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Book, COLIN BANNISTER et al, AN INCH OF BRAVERY (3RAR IN THE MALAYAN EMERGENCY 1957-59)
... AN INCH OF BRAVERY (3RAR IN THE MALAYAN EMERGENCY 1957-59)...Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne 959.504 Historical ISBN:0 642 21207 4 AN INCH OF BRAVERY (3RAR IN THE MALAYAN EMERGENCY 1957-59) Book COLIN BANNISTER ARMY HISTORICAL SECTION ...959.504, historical, isbn:0 642 21207 4 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Book, Lt. Col. (Ret) Fred Fairhead et al, A DUTY DONE( A summary of 3RAR ops in Vietnam 1965-1972)
... A DUTY DONE( A summary of 3RAR ops in Vietnam 1965-1972)...Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne ISBN: 978 0 9924704 1 8 A DUTY DONE( A summary of 3RAR ops in Vietnam 1965-1972) Book Lt. Col. ...isbn: 978 0 9924704 1 8 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - A Framed Colour Photograph of Sgt Al Green, A Field Battery FSB Ziggie - May 1971
... Al Green giving the order to fire artillery in support of 3RAR - Operation Biar Patch ll...A Field Battery FSB Ziggie - Mat 1971 Sgt Al Green Firing in support of 3RAR - Op Briar Patch ll...Al Green giving the order to fire artillery in support of 3RAR - Operation Biar Patch ll A Field Battery FSB Ziggie - May 1971 Photograph A Framed Colour Photograph of Sgt Al Green ...Plastic fawn woodgrained framed colour photo of Sgt. Al Green giving the order to fire artillery in support of 3RAR - Operation Biar Patch llA Field Battery FSB Ziggie - Mat 1971 Sgt Al Green Firing in support of 3RAR - Op Briar Patch lla field battery, fsb ziggie, 3 rar, op briar patch 11, sgt albert green, 2784181, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, 12th field regiment -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Picture, Bukit Knuckle
... Framed print of a sepia photograph showing the camp at 'Bukit Knuckle', an operational base of the 3RAR in Borneo. Images shows an aerial view of the camp and surrounding landscape. ...Underneath the print is added 'BUKIT KNUCKLE' B COV 3RAR OPERATIONAL BASE, BORNEO 1965 On reverse is marked 'Donated by Keith Matthews 1995'...Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne bukit knuckle sungei koemba 3 rar indonesia malaysia confrontation Underneath the print is added 'BUKIT KNUCKLE' B COV 3RAR OPERATIONAL BASE, BORNEO 1965 On reverse is marked 'Donated by Keith Matthews 1995' Framed print of a sepia photograph showing the camp at 'Bukit Knuckle', an operational base of the 3RAR in Borneo. ...Framed print of a sepia photograph showing the camp at 'Bukit Knuckle', an operational base of the 3RAR in Borneo. Images shows an aerial view of the camp and surrounding landscape. Underneath the print is added 'BUKIT KNUCKLE' B COV 3RAR OPERATIONAL BASE, BORNEO 1965 On reverse is marked 'Donated by Keith Matthews 1995'bukit knuckle, sungei koemba, 3 rar, indonesia malaysia confrontation -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchJacket - Battledress
... Army Battlejacket 3RAR...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Uniform Korea Army Army Battlejacket 3RAR Jacket - Battledress ...Army Battlejacket 3RARuniform, korea, army -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Photograph
... ...3RAR...Photograph of Chaplain John Brownbill, of the 3RAR and Gerald Anthony Cudmore of the 1RAR, in front of the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne. ...Padre Vietnam Vietnam Veterans Day 1RAR 3RAR Korea Photograph of Chaplain John Brownbill, of the 3RAR and Gerald Anthony Cudmore of the 1RAR, in front of the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne. ...Chaplain John Brownbill served in the Korean War, and was part of the Army Reserve in later years. Gerald Cudmore served as Padre with 1RAR in Vietnam in 1965/66 and was the first Branch Padre of the RAR Association in Victoria. At the time this image was taken Gerald Cudmore was the Vicar General of Melbourne. Photograph of Chaplain John Brownbill, of the 3RAR and Gerald Anthony Cudmore of the 1RAR, in front of the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne. The image was taken during the late 1990's on Vietnam Veterans Day. padre, vietnam, vietnam veterans day, 1rar, 3rar, korea -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchWater Bottle and Carrier
... George Styles 3RAR ...George Styles is a long time Mooroolbark resident George Styles 3RAR 1903 pattern water bottle and carrier. ...Used by George Styles 3 RAR 1953 in Korea and later in Vietnam. George Styles is a long time Mooroolbark resident1903 pattern water bottle and carrier. George Styles 3RAR -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Protractor
... ...3RAR...This object was issued to National Serviceman Private Bowd, Raymond Maxwell, who served in 3RAR in 1971....This object was issued to National Serviceman Private Bowd, Raymond Maxwell, who served in 3RAR in 1971. survey plastic Bowd Raymond Bowd 3RAR Protractor Semi Circular RA / Mils, 6in, mls, Mk1, 6675.66, 011, 6100. ...Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972). This object was issued to National Serviceman Private Bowd, Raymond Maxwell, who served in 3RAR in 1971.Semi circular plastic calculation protractor with olive green cord attachedProtractor Semi Circular RA / Mils, 6in, mls, Mk1, 6675.66, 011, 6100. Melb>W&Gsurvey, plastic, bowd, raymond bowd, 3rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Stubby Holder
... ...3RAR...Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968....Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968. 21 Construction Squadron Rooster RAE Moore 3RAR D Moore Royal Australian Engineers/21/Construction Squadron/Leyroy's/Backhoe and plant hire P/L/Heathcote/0428 590 811/2024/Sponsor/...from one Rooster to another... ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam(1962-1972). Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968.Dark blue nylon padded stubby holder with insignia of 21 Construction SQN RAE with a rooster on front and sponsor details on rear.Royal Australian Engineers/21/Construction Squadron/Leyroy's/Backhoe and plant hire P/L/Heathcote/0428 590 811/2024/Sponsor/...from one Rooster to another...21 construction squadron, rooster, rae, moore, 3rar, d moore -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Beer can, Aluminium beer can
... ...3RAR...Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968....Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968. Old Red Rooster Engineers reunion 25-28 Oct 2024 Seymour beer can engineers Moore 3RAR D Moore 21 Construction Squadron Royal Australian Engineers 21 Insignia for Construction Squadron Motto- Up the/ Old Red/ Rooster/ and more piss. / Reverse of can thanking supporters/ RSL Seymour. ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972). Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968.Deep blue can with 21 Construction Sq insignia on front. Back of can-Thanking sponsor R.S.L. Seymour/Royal Hotel/ Highland caravan park/ Reunion in Seymour, Victoria/ 25-28 October 2024.21 Construction Squadron Royal Australian Engineers 21 Insignia for Construction Squadron Motto- Up the/ Old Red/ Rooster/ and more piss. / Reverse of can thanking supporters/ RSL Seymour. Vic sub Branch/ The royal Hotel-Seymour/ Highland caravan park/ Reunion in Seymour/ 25-28 Oct 2024.old red rooster, engineers reunion 25-28 oct 2024, seymour, beer can, engineers, moore, 3rar, d moore -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchFramed Print, Kapyong
... Print of painting of 3RAR soldiers in action at Kapyong, Korea, 22 Apr 1951. ...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Artist: Terence Cuneo, June 1970 Print of painting of 3RAR soldiers in action at Kapyong, Korea, 22 Apr 1951. ...Print of painting of 3RAR soldiers in action at Kapyong, Korea, 22 Apr 1951. Timber frameArtist: Terence Cuneo, June 1970 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Shot Over
... Firing in support of 3RAR - Op Briar Patch l....Firing in support of 3RAR - Op Briar Patch l. Shot Over Photograph Photograph ...Black framed colour photo of two Gunners at FSB Beth March, 1971. Firing in support of 3RAR - Op Briar Patch l.A Field Battery at FSB Beth March, 1971. 'Shot Over'a field battery, gnr peter stephenson, lbdr paul kennedy, operation briar patch -
Bendigo Military MuseumPainting - FRAMED PRINT, Terrance Cluneo, c.1970
... Battle of Kapyong, 3 Batt RAR Korea 23 - 25 April 1951 J A Martin 3-400103, 3RAR...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields military history - army Kapyong korea Battle of Kapyong, 3 Batt RAR Korea 23 - 25 April 1951 J A Martin 3-400103, 3RAR Wooden frame with glass front, coloured painting depicting the Battle of Kapyong. ...Wooden frame with glass front, coloured painting depicting the Battle of Kapyong.Battle of Kapyong, 3 Batt RAR Korea 23 - 25 April 1951 J A Martin 3-400103, 3RARmilitary history - army, kapyong, korea -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Enemy Documents - Interpreter, 1/03/1968 12:00:00 AM
... A sweep of the Long Hai Hills south of Nui Dat by troops of 3RAR are transacted for Pte, Hans Gutjachof B coy by a Vietnamese interpreter...A sweep of the Long Hai Hills south of Nui Dat by troops of 3RAR are transacted for Pte, Hans Gutjachof B coy by a Vietnamese interpreter Enemy Documents - Interpreter Photograph Photograph ...Documents found in a Viet Cong tunnel during Operation Pinnaroo. A sweep of the Long Hai Hills south of Nui Dat by troops of 3RAR are transacted for Pte, Hans Gutjachof B coy by a Vietnamese interpreterAWM CRO/68/0237/VNphotograph, 3 rar, operation pinnaroo -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPainting - We're outa here
... Painting showing Helicopters coming into field to evacuate soldiers,-. Peter Scott Co 3RAR VN 1971-Mike Eggleston 2783957 112/250...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Painting showing Helicopters coming into field to evacuate soldiers,-. Peter Scott Co 3RAR VN 1971-Mike Eggleston 2783957 112/250 We're outa here Painting We're outa here ...Painting showing Helicopters coming into field to evacuate soldiers,-. Peter Scott Co 3RAR VN 1971-Mike Eggleston 2783957 112/250 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Currency - Vietnamese dong
... Item collected by Pte R M Bowd, Service No:379139, National Serviceman who served in 3RAR, Vietnam 1971....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Item collected by Pte R M Bowd, Service No:379139, National Serviceman who served in 3RAR, Vietnam 1971. Vietnam Currency Dong money note Bowd 379139 NGAN-HAND QUOC-GIA VIET-NAM/P1 909728/MOT/DONG/909728 Small paper note, brownish with blue tint. ...Item collected by Pte R M Bowd, Service No:379139, National Serviceman who served in 3RAR, Vietnam 1971.Small paper note, brownish with blue tint.NGAN-HAND QUOC-GIA VIET-NAM/P1 909728/MOT/DONG/909728 vietnam, currency, dong, money, note, bowd, 379139 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet - Leave Pass, Permanent
... This standard item was issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast This standard item was issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam. 3 RAR Permanent Leave Pass R.M.Bowd 3797139 Vietnam leave leave pass bowd Royal Australian Regiment Badge 'Skippy Badge'/ III / Permanent Leave Pass A small green in colour booklet, used by a soldier for a permanent leave pass. ...This standard item was issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam.A small green in colour booklet, used by a soldier for a permanent leave pass.Royal Australian Regiment Badge 'Skippy Badge'/ III / Permanent Leave Pass3 rar, permanent leave pass, r.m.bowd, 3797139, vietnam, leave, leave pass, bowd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Coffee mug
... Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968....Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968. Ceramic Mug RAE Construction squadron Moore DJ Moore Royal Australian Engineers 21 Squadron with red and yellow rooster in center/ Construction Squadron. ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968.White ceramic mug with Royal Australian Engineers in deep blue on top of insignia.21 Squadron with red and yellow rooster in center. Construction squadron in deep blue at the bottom.Royal Australian Engineers 21 Squadron with red and yellow rooster in center/ Construction Squadron. ceramic, mug, rae, construction squadron, moore, dj moore -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Functional object - Sewing kit, Army
... Standard item issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Standard item issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam. ...Standard item issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam. These sewing kits were colloquially known as Housewives.Khaki cotton, Army issue sewing kit. Inside has two pouches; the bottom one with a flap. Outside has black tape used to keep kit closed when rolled up. Contains a reel of beige sewing cotton and black folded paper pack containing seven sewing needles.C.G.C.F Victoria 1968 Regimental No. 3797139 Name Bowd R.M.sewing kit, r.m.bowd, 3797139, bowd, equipment, housewife -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph
... Pte Robertson and Pte Donnelly on a routine perimeter sweep at FSB Balmoral 3. 3RAR conducting a routine perimeter sweep of FSB Balmoral...Pte Robertson and Pte Donnelly on a routine perimeter sweep at FSB Balmoral 3. 3RAR conducting a routine perimeter sweep of FSB Balmoral Photograph Photograph ...Three coloured Photograph framed in black timber with white matting. 1. An APC used to transport an ambush party onto an NVA track. 2. Pte Robertson and Pte Donnelly on a routine perimeter sweep at FSB Balmoral 3. 3RAR conducting a routine perimeter sweep of FSB Balmoralphotograph, battle of balmoral, 3 rar, coral balmoral, battle of coral-balmoral -
Bendigo Military MuseumArticle - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, C.May 1968
... Lindsay Noel Brown, National Serviceman, No 3790530, 3RAR 28.12.1967 - 26.5.1968 Wesley BERTUCH collection, refer catalogue No 1664.2...Lindsay Noel Brown, National Serviceman, No 3790530, 3RAR 28.12.1967 - 26.5.1968 Wesley BERTUCH collection, refer catalogue No 1664.2 Articles newspapers KIA Vietnam .1) “Brown Lindsay Noel” .2) (“On Active service”) In blue pen, “26 May”, In black pencil “1968” .1) News paper death Notice, print in black relating to the death of Lindsay Noel Brown KIA Vietnam .2) Newspaper death notice , two on one piece relating to the death of Lindsay Noel Brown KIA Vietnam, has blue and black hand written on. ....1) Notice was placed in the newspaper by Wesley BERTUCH. .2) Both notices were placed by the family. Lindsay Noel Brown, National Serviceman, No 3790530, 3RAR 28.12.1967 - 26.5.1968 Wesley BERTUCH collection, refer catalogue No 1664.2.1) News paper death Notice, print in black relating to the death of Lindsay Noel Brown KIA Vietnam .2) Newspaper death notice , two on one piece relating to the death of Lindsay Noel Brown KIA Vietnam, has blue and black hand written on..1) “Brown Lindsay Noel” .2) (“On Active service”) In blue pen, “26 May”, In black pencil “1968”articles, newspapers, kia, vietnam -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPrint Kapyong, Kapyong
... ...3RAR...Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Ferguson was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his skilful leadership, and the Australian and Canadian battalions both received United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations for their part in the battle. http://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/korea/operations/kapyong/ korea kapyong 3RAR Donated by Frank Arnold on behalf of Korean Veterans Association of Australia inc. ...On 23 April, the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Ferguson, and the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, occupied prominent hills on either side of the seven-kilometre-wide valley, where a small tributary joined the Kapyong River. Also forward were headquarters units, tanks and artillery. The 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, were to the rear. Early in the evening, retreating South Koreans streamed past the Commonwealth position, with Chinese forces closely intermingled. Soon afterwards a platoon of American tanks supporting 3 RAR was overrun. The Kapyong valley was too large an area to defend with the forces available, and the brigade was spread very thinly. Throughout the night the Chinese repeatedly pressed the Australian positions, attacking in waves over their own dead and wounded. At dawn, A Company, under the command of Major Bernard "Ben" O'Dowd, found that the Chinese had infiltrated its position, but a counter-attack was able to eject them. Meanwhile B Company, which had spent the night on a hill near the riiver, discovered Chinese occupying some old bunkers on a small knoll. Hand-to-hand fighting ensued with grenades and bayonets. C Company, under the command of Captain Reg Saunders, was in position to reinforce both A and B Companies. "Major O'Dowd then directed the radio operator to contact anyone. The American 1st Marine Division answered but their operator refused to believe who our operator was speaking for. Major O'Dowd took the phone and demanded to speak to the commanding officer. The general in charge of the [Marine] division came on the phone and told O'Dowd we didn't exist as we had been wiped out the night before. Major O'Dowd said, 'I've got news for you, we are still here and we are staying here.'" Private Patrick Knowles, 3 RAR, on the morning of 24 April 1951 Fighting continued throughout the day with the Australians holding their positions, and the Chinese also engaging D Company. But late on 24 April, with their position now untenable, the Australians were forced into a fighting withdrawal down a ridge to the valley, where they rejoined the brigade. Their withdrawal was supported by New Zealand artillery from the 16th Field Regiment. Having found the Canadian position unassailable, the Chinese made no further attacks. By the afternoon of 25 April the road through to the Canadians had been cleared of Chinese and 2 PPCLI was relieved by US Army units. On Anzac Day 1951, the Australians rested after a long fight. Thirty-two Australians were killed and 53 were wounded for their part in stalling the Chinese advance and preventing Seoul from falling into enemy hands. Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Ferguson was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his skilful leadership, and the Australian and Canadian battalions both received United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations for their part in the battle. http://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/korea/operations/kapyong/Print of painting of action in Kapyong Korea in wooden frame under glassDonated by Frank Arnold on behalf of Korean Veterans Association of Australia inc.korea, kapyong, 3rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Container, Trunk
... ...3RAR...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Trunk McPhail Collection 3RAR A yellow metal trunk with leather carrying handle and metal clasps. ...A yellow metal trunk with leather carrying handle and metal clasps. Some of the yellow paint has rubbed of revealing a silver colour under it. On the top of the trunk reads 37153 Sgt I.S. McPhail RARtrunk, mcphail collection, 3rar
