Op Bribie Memorial Service 16-17 Feb 2012
16th 1730 hrs Meet & Greet Bribie Sports Club
17th 0730 hrs Breakfast in VVA Park
17th 0945 hrs Pumicstone Passage Cruise
17th 1545 hrs Dedication of Garden & Plaque VVA Park
17th 1600 hrs Memorial Service VVA Park
The VVA Park is adjacent to the Bribie RSL
17th 1800 hrs Banquet Dinner RSL Auditorium
Bookings for Dinner are essential by 10th February
Cost of dinner: $65 per person, drinks included, seating available
Guest Speaker: Lt Col Mark Jennings DSC, CO 6 RAR
Ex 6 RAR members, serving personal and interested parties welcome
Wishing to attend?
Contact Dave Thomas, ph 07 38290790 mob 0412 748347
6 RAR MTF-1 Australia Day Honours
Since return to Australia from Afghanistan in 2010, several members of 6 RAR MTF have been honoured. Those not shown here previously are:
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
Lt Col Mark Jennings (Current CO 6 RAR) For distinguished Command and leadership in action as the Commanding Officer, the 1st Mentoring Task Force on Operation Slipper in Afghanistan from May to October 2010.
Colonel Jason Blain CSC (former CO 6 RAR) For distinguished command and leadership in action as the Commanding Officer, 1st Mentoring Task Force and Deputy Commander, Combined Team Uruzgan, on Operation Slipper in Afghanistan from January to October 2010.
MEDAL (OAM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION
WO1 Stephan Colman For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of 12th/40th Battalion, The Royal Australian Tasmanian Regiment and 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL (DSM)
Lt James Fanning For distinguished leadership in action on 24 August 2010 while a Platoon Commander and lead mentor with Mentoring Team Delta, the 1st Mentoring Task Force at Derapet, Tangi Valley, Afghanistan.
Lt Richard Brickacek RAN (Attached to 6 RAR/1MTF) For distinguished leadership in action on 20 and 21 August 2010 while leader of an explosive ordnance team in Kipto and in Shah Zafar in Afghanistan on Operation Slipper.
MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY
Sgt Sean Lanigan For acts of Gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on 24 August 2010 while a platoon Sergeant and Mentor with Mentoring Team Delta, the 1 st Mentoring Task Force at Derapet, Tangi Valley, Afghanistan.
Pte Paul Langer For acts of Gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on 24 August 2010 while a rifleman and Mentor with Mentoring Team Delta, the 1 st Mentoring Task Force at Derapet, Tangi Valley, Afghanistan.
COMMENDATION FOR GALLANTRY
Cpl Adam Heemskerk For acts of gallantry in action on 20 August on 20 August 2010 while a Section Commander with Mentoring Team Alpha the 1 st Mentoring Task Force at Musazai, Mirabad Valley, Afghanistan.
Pte Shaun Parker For acts of Gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances on 24 August 2010 while a machine gunner with Mentoring Team Delta, the 1 st Mentoring Task Force at Derapet, Tangi Valley, Afghanistan.
The total awards for 6 RAR MTF 1 were:
Meritorious Unit Citation.
4 x Medal for Gallantry,
2 x Commendation for Gallantry,
2 x Distinguished Service Cross,
5 x Distinguished Service Medal,
2 x Commendation for Distinguished Service
1 x Order of Australia Medal (Tiny Colman for RSM of 6 RAR and MTF)
1 x Conspicuous Service Medal (Graham Palmer at Bn Rear)
Members of the 6 RAR Association salute you!
6 RAR Association mid-term REUNION – 14 to 16 Sep 2012
Perth – Western Australia
For further details, please click here
‘WITH ANZACS IN VIETNAM’
Authored by 6 RAR member Rob (Doc) Laurent, this is a photographic record of 6 RAR/NZ Battalion in Vietnam during the 1969/70 tour. This 200 page book is filled with colour and B&W photographs contributed by many soldiers on the tour. The cost of the book is $70.00 and is available by visiting the website of Blue Flyer Publishing at www.blueflyer.com.au The site includes Rob's contact details as well as an order form for the book.
The Restoration of a Vietnam Icon
Many years ago members of the Caloundra RSL conceived the idea of pole mounting an Iroquois helicopter as a dedicated memorial to the Vietnam war. Former RAAF airframe A1022 was discovered at Nyngan in NSW where it sat as a symbol of the 1990 flood rescues. Recognising that this particular airframe had particular significance to Vietnam veterans due to its illustrious service in Vietnam, including providing vital ammunition resupply D Coy 6 RAR involved in heavy battle, succesful negotiations began with local council and the Calounda members then began a search for another Iroquios with which to replace A1022. A damaged frame was found and donated. This aircraft was restored in Caloundra and then transported to Nyngan where the exchange was made. A1022 was then transported to Caloundra, stripped and restored by volunteers, close to her former glory. Work now complete, the aircraft will be mounted on a pole for display.
On March 16 2012, a dedication ceremony is planned and all Vietnam veterans are invited to attend. The venue is Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace Caloundra Qld, Ph (07) 5438 5800. This is a memorial to your war so every effort should be made.
View the photo album of restoration work here-
6 RAR Museum - Volunteers Needed
WARNING ORDER
ASSISTANCE NEEDED AT NEW 6 RAR MUSEUM
Part of the rebuild at Gallipoli Barracks, Enogerra will include a bigger and better facility for the 6 RAR museum.
The COs concept for the new museum is to have members of the 6 RAR Association on hand to assist with the day-to-day running of the museum along with a full-time curator. While this is still quite some time away, but I would ask members living in the Brisbane area to consider offering their time, say a couple of hours a week to help out. At this stage, Gus and Marion Guthrie have volunteered their time and so have I.
If you think you can help out, please get in touch with the Secretary 6 RAR Association, Arthur Willemse on (07) 3369 1895 or 0405 693 066.
TEX HOWARTH
President
6 RAR Association
Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
More info here-
Brief History of 6 RAR MTF1, Afghanistan 2010
Click here.
A Potted History of the Royal Australian Regiment in the Korean War 1950-1953 by LtCol. Fred Fairhead
Fred Fairhead has painstakingly gathered a wealth of information and photograghs, then written a narrative which describes the early years of the Royal Australian Regiment as it fought above its weight in the Korean War. The hardships the members of the regiment endured laid the platform for what the regiment achieved then and in many conflicts since. This publication is not for sale but is available to members of the regimental family on application to: rar01@internode.on.net or download a PDF Copy here.
Afghanistan Page MTF-1 Afghanistan
TROJANS TREK: Veterans- Are you post Vietnam? Click Here
6 RAR Association Shirts
Order now for delivery Nov/Dec. Details or Order Form (Revised 27/04/10)
Vietnam Research – The 521 Fallen Australians of Vietnam
I would like to talk to and interview anyone who served with any of the 521 Australians, members of their families or friends. Please contact me directly via bazz662@bigpond.com or via the contact page on my webpage www.barryhampson.com. More details here.
Looking for a Lost Mate?
"Our aim is to perpetuate the camaraderie that was generated amongst us when we served."
Join the Association
Note: click the above image to open an application. Print, complete and post same to:
The Secretary
6 RAR Association
PO Box 225
Red Hill Qld 4059