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25.01.2022 Cancellation of the Birthday Luncheon Due to restrictions being reimposed and the uncertainty about the RSL being able to accommodate us, the Executive of the Association Committee has decided that the Birthday Lunch for 2020 is to be cancelled. If we just postpone the luncheon we could not guarantee any future date if the infections were to continue.... Just keep in mind that we are planning a great event for the Wangaratta Reunion this year. It is a year of milestones - the Battalion left Australia 80 years ago and arrived in the Middle East, 75 years ago the Battalion fought its last engagement in Tarakan. And, it is 80 years since the end of World War 2. Think about joining us on the weekend after Cup Day.

25.01.2022 Key changes to events for the 2/24th. * shrine services (for 9th div and 2/24th) will both be online and *not* in person this year * our usual November Wangaratta reunion is going to be moved to Anzac day weekend next year (cross fingers and covid permitting)

21.01.2022 No March or Luncheon this year but we will all be doing whatever we can at Home in our driveways, Balconies & Gardens #Standto #2/24th #I Hold Fast #Lest We Forget

18.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020 Every year at 11am on 11 Novemberthe eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh monthwe pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. As the world welcomed peace, thousands returned home to much fanfare, and their loved ones. Thousands more never made the journey home.... While we are unable to mark this year’s Remembrance Day by gathering together at the Shrine, we invite you to honour the memory of homecoming, reunion and sacrifice and join us online for a commemorative broadcast at 10.45 am, live-streamed on the Shrine's Facebook and Youtube channels. Or tune into the RSL Victoria Facebook page live from 10.45am Wednesday for the State Remembrance Service from the Shrine of Remembrance. #remembertoremember

14.01.2022 Via Wesley Leseberg. It would appear my Granduncle Jack served with this Battalion. Jungle Watch, 7th Platoon, 2/24th Battalion, Tarakan, 1945. Pte. Jack "Coota" Leseberg (K.I.A.) and Sgt Ray Jinnette. Picture from the book "The 2/24" by R.P.Serle.... https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1688548/

12.01.2022 This commemorative broadcast honours the service and sacrifice of the 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=833869450693026

12.01.2022 Nance Ormsby is being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (the RSL's highest honour) on Sunday July 15th at Epping RSL from 11:30-3:00.

10.01.2022 A search for relatives of Pilot Officer (PLTOFF) Rawdon Hume (Ron) Middleton, who was awarded the Victoria Cross during WWII, is under way as a service commemor...ating his actions is planned for November 29. The service will be held at RAAF Base Wagga, and will commemorate the life of PLTOFF Middleton whose actions of extreme gallantry, unselfishness and devotion to duty was recognised by the posthumous award of the VC, the first RAAF VC of World War II. PLTOFF Middleton was born on July 22, 1916, at Waverley, Sydney, and lived at Yarrabandai, New South Wales prior to joining the RAAF. At the time of his death, his mother and NOK, Mrs Faith Lillian Middleton, was living in Parkes, New South Wales. Squadron Leader Wayne Donchi, Event Management, Air Force Headquarters, would like to contact members of PLTOFF Middleton’s family. Please email: [email protected]

09.01.2022 Lynne and I attended a military funeral in Buissy for two recently identified Australian soldiers who lost their lives at Bullecourt in 1917. Lance Corporal Jam...es Leonard Rolls and Private Hedley Roy MacBeth were soldiers of the 24th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force. Now we return you to the earth, properly, to your final place of rest and peace. We did not forget you, we never will. We salute you. Commonwealth War Graves Commission Australian Army Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs

09.01.2022 Due to Covid-19 the memorial services at the Shrine are being conducted online. The 2/24 service will be streamed at 12 noon on Sunday 25 October next Sunday. Details and links are on the Shrine Website We hope you will log in and remember the 2/24 Battalion and support the Shrine of Remembrance.... https://www.shrine.org.au/whatson

08.01.2022 Joined John Pesutto MP Member for Hawthorn, City of Whitehorse Mayor Andrew Davenport, City of Boroondara councillor Cr Lisa Hollingsworth, 1st Bennettswood Sco...uts Victoria, Burwood Uniting Church minister Rev. John Mann & Melbourne Legacy president Legatee Hugh Roberton for the Anzac Day Commemoration Service conducted by Wattle Park Hertiage Group on behalf of 24th Infantry Battalion AIF, 2/24th Battalion AIF Association Inc, 7th Battalion, 2/7th Australian Infantry Battalion, 2/23rd Battalion, Hawthorn RSL,Melbourne Tramways Band & Parks Victoria See more

08.01.2022 ** Im an idiot! The exhibition runs from 3rd Aug to 4th Aug *next year* 2019! ** Shrine is running an exhibition on 'Resistance'. One of our kindred associations, the Rats of Tobruk, will have a veteran attending the opening. It sounds like the opening will be booked out but the exhibition is on on the saturday as well. Friday 3rd August at midday (opening) runs until 4th Aug 2019! (A whole year!)... https://www.shrine.org.au//Temporary-Exhibitions/Resistance

07.01.2022 Register now for 2018 overseas commemorations. As many Australians start to plan overseas trips for 2018, we encourage those planning on attending international... commemorative services to register early. Registration to attend overseas commemorations is now open and passes are provided at no cost: https://overseascommemorations.ticketek.com.au/

05.01.2022 August Furphy Flyer posted * Congrats to Ray (100) and Hautrie (103) * Vale our past president Dobbie. * Notices of changes to Shrine services and Wangaratta reunion (moved to next Anzac day)... Other articles: * Let slip the Frogs of War -- on webbing in the Australian army by Rod Wilson * Information from Katrina Kittle about some of the others who signed up on the same day as Len Davison * Some memories from Geoff Bydder * Part 9 of Eric Edwards diary

04.01.2022 Our Nance!! We will all miss her smile!

04.01.2022 At 92, Jack Jones is a mainstay of Anzac Day parades and is the last surviving digger from the 24th Infantry Battalion which served in New Guinea and Bougainville. #9News | http://9News.com.au

04.01.2022 Vale Bob Semple VX 25240 2/12 Field Artillery Regiment Bob was President of the Rats of Tobruk and a friend of the 2/24 Battalion. He fought alongside the diggers of the 2/24 in Tobruk, and would relate how the 2/24 stopped Rommel from reaching the town of Tobruk when Rommel broke through defence lines on 1 May 1941.... Bob was a true gentleman; a great raconteur who had a prodigious memory of his wartime service. The 2/24 Association was honoured to know him and to share times with him at our 70th and 75th Anniversary Reunions. A life well lived, a life of service and a member of a generation of diggers who were a ‘breed apart’. Rest well dear friend.

02.01.2022 The passing of Doug 'Dobby' Dobson Doug passed away peacefully at 7am this morning. He served in the Middle East, arriving with the last reinforcements and then served through the Pacific theatre. He was one of the first Secretaries of the Battalion Association, and the last digger to be President.... Under the present lockdown, attendance at the funeral will according to the numbers limited by the rules.