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22.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone!

22.01.2022 Historical background behind the unofficial BCOF Japan 1946-52 Medal. Participation in the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) marked the first time that Australians were involved in the military occupation of a sovereign nation which it had defeated in war. BCOF participation in the Allied occupation of Japan was announced on 31 January 1946, though planning and negotiations had been in progress since the end of the war. The main body of Australian troops arrived in... Japan on 21 February. The entire BCOF force totalled 45,000, from Britain, India, New Zealand, and Australia. About 16,000 Australians served in BCOF, including an infantry contingent of 4,700, base units consisting of 5,300, an air force wing of 2,200, and 130 from the Australian General Hospital. The BCOF area of responsibility was the western prefectures of Shimani, Yamaguchi, Tottori, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Shikoku Island. BCOF headquarters were located at Kure, the army was encamped at Hiro, the RAAF at Iwakuni, and the naval shore establishment at the former Japanese naval base at Kure. At the peak of its involvement the Australian component of BCOF was responsible for over twenty million Japanese citizens and 57,000 square kilometres of country. The main Australian occupation component was the 34th Infantry Brigade, which arrived in early 1946 and was made up of the 65th, 66th, and 67th Battalions. The RAN ships that served were HMAS Australia, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Shropshire, and the destroyers HMAS Arunta, Bataan, Culgoa, Murchison, Shoalhaven, Quadrant, and Quiberon. Landing Ships Infantry Manoora, Westralia, and Kanimbla were used for transport.

21.01.2022 Classic shot! Vietnam War 1962-75 7 RAR 5 PL #vietnamwar #lestweforget #infantry #infantryman #gruntlife

20.01.2022 Psyched to be here! #gongsaus #medalmounting #courtmounting #ribbonbars #militarymedals #australianarmy #armyparade #militaryservice #militarylife #psych #mindreader

20.01.2022 For service in Afghanistan and in a Tactical Assault Group or Recovery Force. #gongsaus #medalmounting #courtmounting #ribbonbars #militarymedals #australianarmy #armyparade #militaryservice #militarylife #SOER #eddhandler #specialforces

18.01.2022 Getting some stores for future outdoor activities. I put an order for a The Pathfinder School LLC Stainless Steel Bottle Cooking Kit from Survival Supplies Australia. Also got some other very cool kit freebies! Thank you ... #survivalsuppliesaustralia #outdoors #survivalcraft #bushcraft #adventure #zombieapocalypse

17.01.2022 Royal Australian Army Chaplains Departments #gongsaus #medalmounting #courtmounting #ribbonbars #militarymedals #australianarmy #armyparade #militaryservice #militarylife

15.01.2022 @willy.beating.cancer Keep fighting the good fight!! #fuckcancer

13.01.2022 The Commendation for Distinguished Service is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. #gongsaus #medalmounting #courtmounting #ribbonbars #militarymedals #australianarmy #armyparade #militaryservice #militarylife #infantry #paratrooper

12.01.2022 Lest we forget Jamie Clark 22.12.1983 - 10.3.2005... #3RAR #recon #reconlife #australianarmy #militaryservice #militarylife #infantry #paratroopers #memories

12.01.2022 Ahhh Timor....... great times #gongsaus #medalmounting #courtmounting #ribbonbars #militarymedals #australianarmy #armyparade #militaryservice #militarylife #timorleste

11.01.2022 Going through the closet and found all this! Pretty much sums up my career in order! #oldfaithful

08.01.2022 Another set done! #gongsaus #medalmounting #courtmounting #ribbonbars #militarymedals #australianarmy #armyparade #militaryservice #militarylife

08.01.2022 Flash back Friday!! Solomon Islands 2003

05.01.2022 Unofficial Solomon Islands Anniversary Medal. The obverse shows the coat of arms for the Solomon islands and 'SOLOMON ISLANDS' around the edge. The reverse shows a map of the Guadalcanal and a US Marine with Marine Corps badge and the words '50TH ANNIVERSARY GUADALCANAL LANDINGS 7TH AUGUST 1992'. Unnamed as issued. The American invasion of Japanese held Guadalcanal in August 1942 diverted Japanese attention from New Guinea and was of great assistance to the Australians in th...eir defence of Port Moresby. #gongsaus #medalmounting #courtmounting #ribbonbars #militarymedals #australianarmy #armyparade #militaryservice #militarylife #solomonislands #guadalcanal #ww2 #historyfacts

02.01.2022 The young men of the 7th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR) home after twelve months in Vietnam. A very hard time for veterans returning home to a society that didn’t understand. #lestweforget #vietnamwar #7RAR #infantry #gruntlife #australianarmy

01.01.2022 Flash back Friday #gongsaus #medalmounting #courtmounting #ribbonbars #militarymedals #australianarmy #armyparade #militaryservice #militarylife #infantry #specialforces #paratroopers #memories