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25.01.2022 The Association exists for all Ex-Battalion members who have served in these Battalions which form the below timeline of 2 RAR in all its forms. 66th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Military Forces 2nd Battalion, The Australian Regiment 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 2nd/4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.... 2nd Battalion (Amphibious), The Royal Australian Regiment The Association is for all members from the above Battalion's regardless of your Rank, your Job in the Battalion, whether your service was peacetime or operational or the length of your service in the Battalion. Ex-members of all periods, conflicts and service are equal and welcome, the membership is built on the premise of service in the greatest Infantry Battalion in the RAR and the ties that bind. Please become a member, be a contributor and help us to commemorate great occasions, contibute to remembering our history, developing ties with all generations that have gone before as well as those that serve now and most of all stay SECOND TO NONE

25.01.2022 221793 Ian Thomas Furlonger - Information Required Thu, Apr 30 I have been approached for information on 221793 Ian Thomas Furlonger. He graduated in 1972 (OCS Class) and was posted to 2RAR in 1973. Then was a 2LT. He rose to Captain before leaving the Army. He passed away in approximately 2012. Does anyone have any information on CAPT Furlonger? Much appreciated if you could pass it to me please.... Regards Gordon --- "Second to None" Gordon W. Hurford, AM Secretary 2RAR Association, Inc The National Association [email protected] (07) 5443 5583 0407 926 270 http://www.2rar-association.net.au/ PO Box 238 COTTON TREE QLD 4558

24.01.2022 Vale: 18275 LCPL John Victor BARNES, 4RAR, 2RAR It is with sadness that I have been advised of the passing of 18275 LCPL John Victor Barnes. He served in B Coy, first tour. He had previous service in 4RAR. 18275 LCPL John Victor BARNES, 4RAR, 2RAR Vietnam 2RAR 19/05/1967 to 13/06/1968... 4 Platoon, B Company John passed away on 5th May 2020 Aged 74+ Funeral details will be advised when known. Thanks to Ian Atkinson for the information. Further information would be appreciated. Rest In Peace John Barnes --- "Second to None" Gordon W. Hurford, AM Secretary 2RAR Association, Inc The National Association [email protected] (07) 5443 5583 0407 926 270 http://www.2rar-association.net.au/ PO Box 238 COTTON TREE QLD 4558

24.01.2022 L (LEO) VAN DE KAMP: PRESIDENT 2RAR ASSOC. Leo posing at Mountain Creek, Qld. Australia Day 2020

23.01.2022 A great post from The 2 RAR Historical Collection facebook page please if you have not hit like on this page you are missing out. Also remember to make comments as all the current and past serving members like to read them. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2504500822903104&id=2110949075591616

22.01.2022 Vale: 18275 LCPL John Victor BARNES, 4RAR, 2RAR Secretary 2 RAR Association Wed, May 6 It is with sadness that I have been advised of the passing of 18275 LCPL John Victor Barnes. He served in B Coy, first tour. He had previous service in 4RAR.... 18275 LCPL John Victor BARNES, 4RAR, 2RAR Vietnam 2RAR 19/05/1967 to 13/06/1968 4 Platoon, B Company John passed away on 5th May 2020 aged 74+ Funeral details will be advised when known. Thanks to Ian Atkinson for the information. Further information would be appreciated. Rest In Peace John Barnes Regards Gordon --- "Second to None" Gordon W. Hurford, AM Secretary 2RAR Association, Inc The National Association [email protected] (07) 5443 5583 0407 926 270 http://www.2rar-association.net.au/ PO Box 238 COTTON TREE QLD 4558

22.01.2022 17864 Robert Julian Davis Bob Davis passed away Good Friday evening after a long illness. Bob graduated from OCS Portsea in Dec 1964. He served in 1,2 and 8 RAR. He was the platoon commander of 12PL D COY 1RAR from Feb 66 May 66, then 1ARU from May 66 Sep 66 then 5RAR Sep 66 Feb 67. Bob also served with 8 RAR After the Army Bob became a successful restaurateur and had restaurants in Byron Bay and Brisbane. At the time of death he lived in Casino. Bob was. Colourful larrikin fondly remembered and respected by his Portsea classmates. NFI

22.01.2022 An Australian Infantry Company from the 2nd/4th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment, patrol through a rice paddy in Malaysia in 1983. The Company were on a 3 month detachment to provide a quick reaction force protecting Air Base Butterworth near Penang Malaysia

21.01.2022 Caesar was one of 2RAR's tracker dogs in Vietnam 1967/68.

21.01.2022 A great story from Graham Hardiman, who served in Support Company, 2 RAR during the first tour of Malaya in 1955 to 1957. Well done to The 2 RAR Historical Collection page for sharing this. If you have not liked the page yet your not doing your duty, and give yourself two extras this weekend.........

18.01.2022 2 RAR Soldiers may wear slightly different uniforms or even carry different equipment, but deep within we all have the same blood running through us. Much respect to the current serving members of the Second Battalion. Second to None

15.01.2022 RAR ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL MEMORIAL WALK The winding up of RAR Asscn QLD has now been finalised, therefore could you pls take note of the following changes and amend you addresses lists: The RAR Association QLD was wound up on 31 Dec 2019, this resulted in an internal restructure of RAR National Association, the final outcomes were: 1. The RAR Association still has a presence in the Barracks at Enoggera via the RAR National Secretary and the RAR National Representative ...QLD 2. The National Memorial Walk now sits under the RAR Rep QLD and the responsibilities for the daily activities rest with the Manager The appointments are as follows: RAR Rep QLD Ted Chitham [email protected] 0418733887 alternative email [email protected] RAR National Secretary Greg Decker [email protected] 0417464251 alternative email [email protected] RAR NMW has an interim manage until 30 Jun 2020 who is Dave McDonald [email protected] 0458943212 Bookings for the National Memorial Walk [email protected] The website RAR QLD is now closed the new website is: https://rarnational.org.au/national/ Please don't hesitate to contact me on the [email protected] if you need assistance. This email address will still open for a little longer until all interested parties have finalised their particular matters Many Thanks for your support over the years -- Keeping the Spirit Alive Greg Decker RAR National RFep SEQLD 0417464251 [email protected] http://www.rar.org.au Alliance of Defence Service Organisations - http://standto.org/

12.01.2022 Great to see young 2 RAR soldiers being promoted, who can remember when they got promoted? Great post on The Historical Collection page.

09.01.2022 22nd April 2020 Today, I got the great message from Crystal Dodovski, who is the granddaughter of 214389 SGT Bruce Berg, who was the Platoon SGT of 3 Platoon, ...Alpha Company, 2 RAR during South Vietnam in 1967/68 and then a SGT in CHQ, Alpha Company, 2 RAR during the Battalion’s Second Tour in 1970/71. Bruce also served oreviously with 4 RAR in Borneo as a CPL. The below photo is the dedication made by his Tyler his great-grandson (10 years old) in his memory, for this ANZAC 2020. If you have a photo of Bruce in the Army when you knew him please post the photo below in the comments. Cheers The Curator Please like our Page to see our future posts Please share our posts to any group, page or your own news feed to help spread the great work and history of a great Battalion

06.01.2022 ANZAC Day 2020 Secretary 2 RAR Association Sun, Apr 26 Hi All,... I hope all has gone well for you and the rather unusual way we had to commemorate ANZAC Day yesterday. In many ways the driveway ceremony was uplifting and it was very pleasing to see that many participated in the real spirit of ANZAC. I would love to hear of your experiences. How did your day unfold? What was the best and worst of the experience? Anything unusual to report? I love to hear from you and some of your stories will be published in the next RINGO and please, please send photos with captions. I appreciate your contributions. Kind regards Gordon --- "Second to None" Gordon W. Hurford, AM Secretary 2RAR Association, Inc The National Association [email protected] (07) 5443 5583 0407 926 270 http://www.2rar-association.net.au/ PO Box 238 COTTON TREE QLD 4558

04.01.2022 Vale: 18275 LCPL John Victor BARNES, 4RAR, 2RAR Secretary 2 RAR Association May 6, 2020 It is with sadness that I have been advised of the passing of 18275 LCPL John Victor Barnes. He served in B Coy, first tour. He had previous service in 4RAR.... 18275 LCPL John Victor BARNES, 4RAR, 2RAR Vietnam 2RAR 19/05/1967 to 13/06/1968 4 Platoon, B Company John passed away on 5th May 2020 aged 74+ Funeral details will be advised when known. Thanks to Ian Atkinson for the information. Further information would be appreciated. Rest In Peace John Barnes Regards Gordon --- "Second to None" Gordon W. Hurford, AM Secretary 2RAR Association, Inc The National Association [email protected] (07) 5443 5583 0407 926 270 http://www.2rar-association.net.au/ PO Box 238 COTTON TREE QLD 4558

03.01.2022 Michael Mahy Ex CO of 2 RAR

03.01.2022 The Hook was a vulnerable but heavily defended section of the UN frontline, that protected other UN positions in the Samichon Valley. Here, Australian soldiers took part in their last engagement of the war; the armistice declared only one day later. Positioned at The Hook were the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) and the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), as the forward troops of the 1st Commonwealth Division. Other vital positions to the left of the Australians were held by the 7th Regiment of the US Marines.