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22nd July 2010 The names of Fallen Sappers and Riflemen again appear together on the 6RAR Honour Roll .
Thank you for once more according this courtesy to our Fallen brother Sappers. 27th June 2010 Just logging on to say Congratulations to the Committee for the fantastic job done regarding the recent Reunion in Brisbane. It was my first visit to the RAR NMW - its a credit to those who have been involved in getting it established, and those who continue to make it like it is - a very special place. I served in the Bn from 6-6-65 to 27-5-69 - not many would remember me even though I have been a member of the Association for about 15 years. Looking forward to the next reunion - we may even get to Perth in a couple of years time. Jon (Joe) Willson 15th June 2010 I would like to make contact with Pipe & Drum band members 1968 to 1971. Henry (Jock) Smith Admin & A Coys 1968-71 13th June 2010 I served in 6 RAR from early 1977 and due to my bad stinkin attitutude and behaviour issues I was discharged in May of 1978. So it was a short service but a good one. I'm lookin for a few blokes I served with in 8 Sec. 3 Pl. Acoy in this period. Names were, Stephen Day, Steve Humphries, Peter Danes, Mick Piggot and my Sect. Commander was Gordon Hewwitt. it would be good to catch up with them. Steve Ellis A Coy 10th June 2010 I am trying to contact Jock Smith. Jock was a member of the band and 2pl Acoy platoon medic. If anyone knows where to contact Jock please let me know. Thanks. Eddie (Frenchi) Francis 24th May 2010 May you all have a great reunion and a happy Bn Birth Day. To A Coy have a cold one for me and it was a pleasure to serve with such a dedicated company of soldiers. I will always remember the 9 Months with you. Eddie Cowley 20th May 2010 I hear that the reunions are a blast however I am living in California and will not be able to make it there. Enjoy and have a great time. I was at Camp Taji in Iraq in 2007 as a private contractor and met some of 6 RAR or former 6 RAR HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED. Michael Woodbury We wish to send our heart felt thanks to all members who sent condolances and well wishes after the passing of Dale Lutvey (ex B company member). Please accept this on behalf of Dale's family - Sue,Amanda, Patria and families. Sue Lutvey 23rd April 2010 Thanks to the organisors of this site. My father in law, pte Bryan David Forsyth was in D coy, 6RAR at Long Tan. I hope in the future I'll be able to use this site to teach his grand daughter about her poppy. Bryan (David as he was known in the service) passed on in 2006 a couple of years before she was born. 22nd April 2010 Hi! I'm looking for the 6 RAR Assault Pioneer logo. By memory it used to be a skull with crossed shovel and axe. Would it be possible for someone to email me a picture please? Thank you, Clint Walker 16th Feb 2010 Sig det Sgt. Tmw is the anniversary of Bribie. Neil Tonkin 16th Jan 2010 I was with the "Pipes & Drums" in Singapore & later at Enoggera. Would like to make contact with any-one who remembers me. Terry Wilson 6th Jan 2010 Hi everyone, just popped onto the website to see what the Bn has been up to in the 3 years I have been overseas. I am extremely please to see that Blue dog has finally been recognised as a mascot and been promoted. When the BN first went to Timor Leste he was my house mate for the 6 months they were away and he was truly a special dog with a strong and fierce protective streak towards me. Look after him always. Karen Harwood (Linders) 28th December 2009 Excellent website, well done. I am hoping you can help. My cousin served in 6RAR in Vietnam between 1966 and 1967 as a regular soldier. He was wih the battalion at the time of the battle of Long Tan and served with Support Company. I know Support Company didnt take any direct part in the battle but I have been unable to find any written account of this company at the time of the battle. My cousin was Pte James Gordon. Are you able to assist in anyway with regard to Support Company during the time of the battle?
I thank you in anticipation of your much appreciated reply should you feel inclined to do so. 9th November 2009 I would love to get in touch with members of the Pipes and Drums or Transport Platoon that remember me from 1970-1972 in Singapore 6th November 2009 I've just come across your web site and it's good to read contributions to it. 7th May 2009 I am trying to make contact with members of the anti tank platoon from 1971 -1973 when based in Singapore. If any one out there please contact me. Gary Mossison 23rd April 2009 I am looking for Scott Anderson - in 3 Platoon, A Coy, 6RAR in 1982-1983 Sid Knell 19th April 2009 Hi, I am looking for Ken Macintyre and John Cool and Pig Pen. If anyone knows of their whereabouts I would love to find them. Cheers, 14th Feb 2009 Hi, Ii am a member of the association. I have not been to any of your funtions but my tour was in 1969-1970. I was wondering if anybody remembers me. I think the company CSM would as I was always in front of his desk. I would like to make contact with someone that remembers me. David (Dave) Daly 17th Dec 2008 I am trying to track down Gary K Porter, he was in 6th Battalion late 80s early 90s. I heard he was living in Canada,if anyone knows where he is and would like to give him my email I would appreciate it. 14th Sep 2008 hi all,am helping a mate trying to locate a former friend ex 6rar 1969-70.svn,who was wia and rta and lost contact.john evans cairns nth qld,ex 6rar svn trying to locate 1735290 larry meryvn cox.if this rings any bells with any one,could you contact me and i will pass on any info to john evans of cairns.john has no pc so i am using mine to help him out bob kocz |
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I am a currently serving pogo (RAAOC), just wanted to pass on my thanks to all Viet Vets for your committments & sacrifices during that time; Graham "Dolly" Dyer OAM was my RSM when I was posted to 1 RTB as a PL SGT between 1996-98 (he took over from Col Lee OAM) & I would also like to pass on my thanks to him & Lyn for their efforts during his time there as RSM, I know that all of us held him in the highest regard & were very fortunate to have him as our RSM; our wives were also very appreciate of Lyns friendship & her ability to make us all feel part of the Mess. |
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15th Aug 2008 I am delighted to see today (14/8/08) the long-overdue Government recognition of the astonishing achievement of the Battle of Long Tan soldiers. I saw many of my friends off to war in Vietnam, and have always been appalled by their subsequent treatment by uncaring governments of both persuasions. I hope you all know that there were always many ordinary Australians who knew of your courage, and the incredible difficulities you faced. My husband and I have travelled in Vietnam, & it only increased our respect for the troops who served there. I hope & believe that as our older servicemen of WW1 & WW11 leave us, that our Vietnam Vets will take pride of place in our Anzac Day celebrations. Deborah Chiswell 11th August 2008 To all. I was in B coy with Fox as my my Cpl then went to Spt Coy Pioneers in 1977, I am now living in Vung Tau Vietnam any body wants to get me I'im at Tommys Restaurant 94 Ha Long Street Vung Tau Ph +84907378523. I can help with visits to the cross and long hai and so on just ring or email. GLENN NOLAN 17th May 2008 G'day everybody. I'm an ex matelot and brought some of you blokes back home on the Vung Tau ferry in 67. The reason I am contacting you guys is to see if anybody can help me with a claim for dva. On the trip back i was a young bloke in the wheelhouse on the Sydney and a guy from 6RAR,went a little troppo when we turned back north{to kill time as it happened}. Anyway he had been there for a couple of days with his slr, just watching the gyro. When we turned around, I was on the wheel and he made some threatening gestures which thank god was diffused pretty quickly. I f anybody remembers this incident or knows the bloke involved, it would help me terrifically with my claim. My Please understand i donot and have never had any animosity towards the bloke concerned and hope he is enjoying his life.regards to all who served in 6RAR. There is a p.s. Reading the feedback letters;there is a guy called Webb mentioned. Iam wondering if this was the same Webb that I boxed on the way up North? An aboriginal chap, sorry to hear of his death in Vietnam.`I never heard from again after we landed him. Boxed another bloke called Schaeffer, ran into a year or so later in sydney,a good bloke. once again thanks for your help fellows,regards dean [bluey]burton Dean Burton 12th May 2008 I am writing in in the hope that I can obtain information relating to my uncle Robert E Power who served in the 6th Battalion in Vietnam in 1969 and died on May 6 1970. I am slowly finding out more as I go but would love to hear from anyone who served with Bob or knew of him and could share there stories with me. I have only just found this site and will now be getting to know it a lot better. Toby Fowler 10th May 2008 This is the first time I have visited this site and I would like to say that it is a fantastic tribute to those diggers that died not only in the Battle of Long Tan, but those many others that died during the Vietnam conflict. My uncle, Private Kenneth Graham WEBB was a member of the 6th Battalion and served in Vietnam during 1966 - 1967. I can clearly recall seeing him off in Brisbane in May 1966. I was only young at the time and a photograph of us all (Ken, my Grandmother, my brother Mark and I) appeared on the front page of the Courier Mail dated Tuesday May 31, 1966. He served in the Mortar Platoon I believe. I am led to believe that Ken rode into Long Tan with the APC's as the battle came to an end. If anyone knows Ken and maybe can confirm this I would like to hear from you. Steve WEBB. webby.59@hotmail.com 14th April 2008 Thanks to all who helped me find Michael Armstrongs family. I now have been contacted and I have given all the photos to his family to keep. His sister e-mailed me and we are now in touch with each other. They were very happy to receive them as they had very little of Micks military history. Just another great reason to keep this site going, keep up the good work folks. Thankyou. 4th Jan 2008 email address: nathan.watkins@us.army.mil Comment: Great site! 27 Nov 2007 From: Michael Tuckett ( B COY 74-80 ) email address: tuckett7@bigpond.com Thanks for a great website. If anyone can help me find the relitives of Michael Armstrong who I served with in both A Coy and B Coy 1975-1980. Mick died some time ago and his sister requested all assistance in helping with information into his service history.I have now found some great photoes of Mick and I in Malaysia and Thialand.I am sure she would appreciate these photos. If anyone has any ideas could you e-mail me at tuckett7@bigpond.com ASAP.Thanks, and have a great christmas..See you all around the ridges. |
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