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Toowong RSL

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 456 572 671

Address: 7/65 Sylvan Road, Toowong 4066 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.rsltoowong.org

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25.01.2022 Gary Wilson’s first deployment to Afghanistan was as a signaller, in 2010. He participated in the Battle of Shah Wali Kot (first image). In this week’s podcast,... Gary shares his deployment experiences with Thomas Kaye with the Australian Army and 2nd Commando Regiment. https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/life-on-/id1271200777 See more

24.01.2022 Reposted from last year.

24.01.2022 13th October 2020 On Saturday just gone the 10th of October, Family, Friends, Ex-Soldiers from the 2 RAR and the community attended the commemorative service fo...r ‘Stewie Harald’ in the Park named after him in Yeppoon, QLD. Stewie was killed from wounds received in an Ambush of two vehicles which were moving from Dat Do, south of the Task Force. It occurred on the 30th of September and he later died on the 11th of October 1967. Much thanks to Ian Cavanaugh for doing so much work to help make this happen. Ian served on the Second Tour of South Vietnam by 2 RAR in 1970/71 and is 2 RAR through and through. Great effort all Second to None! RIP Stewie 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

24.01.2022 China having a go on war crimes ..... pffft off them even more now. Remember this as just one example?

24.01.2022 Taking off for the weekend. The #Saabinthesky image of the week presents the legendary Draken, leading the way with full afterburner. Photo: Tom Gagner

24.01.2022 Happy Veterans Day, and THANK YOU from the bottom of our heart to all those who have served our country and protect our freedoms! This WWII 1944 U Model 74c.i. ...Flathead is only one of a handful built and features a rare left-hand military sidecar. Big Twin production was very limited during WWII, as most of Harley's efforts went to producing the 45c.i. WLA. #americianbuilt See more

24.01.2022 This pic is amazing. Tap the pic & then navigate full 360 with your finger.

24.01.2022 A Brissie girl.

23.01.2022 #OTD Battle of Shaggy Ridge On the 6th of October 1943, Australians of the 7th Division commenced the assault on Shaggy Ridge, New Guinea as part of the Finis...terre Range Campaign. Shaggy Ridge was a vital Japanese defensive position and battles raged until the 31st of January 1944. A 6.5km spur dotted by several rocky outposts, Shaggy Ridge had only a single track along the ridge line which in places was only wide enough for one man to pass with sheer drops on either side. The position was defended by the Japanese 7th Infantry Regiment, with artillery support, and totalled a force of approximately 3,000 men. The Australians of the 7th Division were supported by artillery from the 2/4th Field Regiment and aircraft from the RAAF and USAF. In December 1943, the Australian assault began on one of the outcrops nicknamed by the Australians as ‘The Pimple’. After heavy artillery and aerial bombardments, the Australians captured the position on the 27th of December, and proceeded to hold it against further counterattacks. Despite their gains, the Japanese continued to hold the remainder of Shaggy Ridge in strength. In January 1944 the Australians resumed the attack in earnest, advancing on the eastern face of Shaggy Ridge. Sustaining heavy casualties against the well entrenched Japanese machinegun and artillery positions firing from fortified bunkers, the Australians nonetheless secured the Ridge in early February after continuous fighting against dug-in strong Japanese defensive positions. In total, casualties during the fighting to secure Shaggy Ridge amounted to 46 Australians killed and 147 wounded. The Japanese suffered an estimated 500 killed and an unknown number further injured. The gruelling fighting was ultimately a success, but proved to be a harrowing experience for the Australian soldiers. With the track only wide enough for one person to advance at a time, the soldiers who fought there would come to describe the battle of Shaggy Ridge as occurring on a one-man front. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

23.01.2022 In preparation for high risk weather season, 7 CSR tested their ability to deploy a full suite of communication equipment at short notice. The Signalers were tested in their ability to support civilian emergency services should the need arise.

19.01.2022 This is Cecil (Cec) Driscoll and today he turns 100. Born in Merbein, Victoria, Cec enlisted in the Australian Army in September 1941 and served at Kokoda in Pa...pua and New Guinea as a corporal with the 39th Battalion and the 2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion. Cec’s first few weeks stationed at Port Moresby and Bootless Bay was a time of frequent air raids by the Japanese. Remembering the dog fights overhead still leaves Cec in awe of Australia’s pilots. (think we could change to: Remembering the dog fights overhead still leaves Cec in awe of the Royal Australian Air Force pilots.) ‘We used to find the biggest hill we could find and climb up to get closer to them, so we could see them easier. Oh, they were brave blokes, they were very brave men. They’d peel off seven or eight and fly straight into forty Zeros. Geez they were brave.’ Amongst the first group from the 39th Battalion to encounter the Japanese on the north coast, Cec would participate in all but one battle that the 39th was involved in. The experience was intense and gruelling. Cec valued mateship while serving, and, after discharge, his face always lit up when he spoke of his mates and how they had to look after each other. After the war, Cec set up a farm on his soldier settlement land. Cecil credits family genes to his long life his mother, sister and aunts all lived to their late 90s. Happy birthday Cec and thank you for your service. #TYFYS #OurVeterans

18.01.2022 LCpl Hannah Richardson an #ArmyMedic is set to receive a Queens Commendation for Valuable Service following an insurgent attack in Afghanistan in February. Her... citation states: 'Her contribution directly improved the chances of survival of a number of injured personnel. She acted far beyond her experience and rank in very demanding circumstances. For her resourcefulness and control, she is eminently deserving of national recognition.' We would like to say a huge congratulations and thank you to LCpl Richardson for her efforts #ArmyConfidence #FindWhereYouBelong

16.01.2022 Your chance to WIN this 68 Dodge Charger ends in less than a WEEK! The winner will be announced live on our page next Sunday, October 11th at 5pm AEST! But hu...rry tickets are almost SOLD OUT! Prize includes: 12 months comprehensive insurance 12 months registration Transfer duty Delivery to the winner's address Grab your tickets, this one will sell out this week! All funds raised are going to our charity organisation! We are an Australian volunteer-run charity specialising in helping veterans suffering from mental health issues by funding programs and support networks. Raffle licence numbers: ACT Permit Number: R 20/00095 NSW Permit Number: GOCAU/2311 QLD Permit Number: 214397 VIC Permit Number: 10207/20 Click below to get the last remaining tickets!

15.01.2022 To all the veterans who have put their lives on the line to defend our country and our freedoms, today we thank you! #ArlenNess

14.01.2022 #OTD We Remember Corporal John Freeman Today we pause to remember the life and service of 2226078 Corporal John William Freeman, who tragically drowned whilst... in Vietnam on the 15th of October 1967 at the age of 21. John was born in South Shields, United Kingdom. He volunteered for service and enlisted into the Australian Intelligence Corps, serving with the AFV Detachment, 1st Division Intelligence Unit. He arrived in Vietnam on the 11th of June 1967 and served there until his unfortunate death on the 15th of October 1967. Lest we forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

13.01.2022 #OTD Air Battle over Sunchon On the 1st of December 1951, 12 Gloster Meteor jets of the RAAF’s No. 77 Squadron were attacked by 40-50 MiG-15s of the Soviet 17...6th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment. Significantly, the MiGs carried Chinese air force markings, as the USSR was not officially a combatant in the Korean War. At the time, 77SQN was engaged in an offensive sweep at 0900 hours when the action began. During the 10 minute battle, air combat ranged across North Korean airspace at altitudes of 20,000 to 33,000ft. Although the Australian fighters had seen extensive experience in WWII, the Meteor was greatly outclassed by the modern MiG-15s. Despite the odds, the Australians performed admirably, scoring the first aerial kills for Australia in the Korean War. It was, however, not without cost. The engagement resulted in the loss of three Meteors one pilot was missing, presumed dead and two who ejected safely became prisoners of war. This encounter highlighted the inferiority of the Meteor in aerial combat against the newer Soviet aircraft. 77SQN was subsequently reassigned to ground attack. This was the only engagement during the Korean war in which the Australians and Soviets clashed directly in battle. It was also the largest air-to-air battle fought by the RAAF during the Korean war. Lest we forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

12.01.2022 The Lord Mayor hosted a Reserve Forces Day event to acknowledge the dedication and service on everyone who serve(s/d) in Australia's reserve forces. As a former reservist, I went along to say thanks.

12.01.2022 G'day NT, we're not going anywhere. We've appreciated your ongoing support through Exercise Arnhem Thunder! That's why we are sticking around for another exer...cise. Exercise Rogue Ambush kicks off from 15 June and runs until 2 July 2021. The exercise will see over 300 personnel deploy and aircraft including F-35A Lightning II, E-7A Wedgetail and KC-30 Multi-Role Tanker Transport. Producing combat-ready pilots and aircrew, Exercise Rogue Ambush marks the final phase of the six-month operational conversion courses for No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit and No. 2 Squadron. A range of COVID-19 risk mitigation measures will be in place for this exercise. We appreciate the ongoing support of the NT community during this vital Exercise. All #FlyingActivity is subject to change at short notice, more details: http://bit.ly/AFFlyingActivity

11.01.2022 #YourADF Exercise explores all options || There is a lot going on in the air, on land and at sea in Exercise Sea Explorer in North Queensland. The annual ...Sea Series of exercises is a tiered training program that hones the skills of Australia’s amphibious force, ensuring it is ready now and future-ready. After last month’s planning exercise Sea Horizon, Exercise Sea Explorer allows nearly 1600 #AusArmy, #AusNavy and #AusAirForce elements to rehearse and perfect the intricate process of moving people and materiel from HMA Ships Canberra and Choules to shore. Sea Explorer is our opportunity to bring our amphibious forces together to achieve initial training goals while ensuring we operate to the highest standards of safety before we pick up the pace on exercise Sea Raider." Commander Amphibious Task Force Captain Leif Maxfield said I am continually very proud of the hard work and professional approach of the embarked amphibious forces and crews of Canberra and Choules. #AusArmy Royal Australian Air Force Defence Australia

11.01.2022 It's the first day of summer! Let's go catch some waves. #AusAirForce

11.01.2022 #OTD - Corporal Reginald Hillier, MiD, KIA Today we pause to remember the life and service of 42774 Corporal Reginald Hedley Hillier, MiD, who was killed in act...ion on the 29th of November 1965 whilst serving in South Vietnam. Originally from the Northern Territory, Reg was the only Territorian to die in active service in the Vietnam War. In June 1965, Reg accompanied 1RAR to Vietnam as a section commander in B Company. On the 29th of November that year he was tragically killed in action whilst directing fire against three Vietcong machine-gunners and riflemen across a river. Reg was participating in a joint US-Australian operation search and destroy sweep near the Vo Xu Village, approximately 65 north east of Saigon. The village had been taken with little opposition, but towards the end of the operation a group of Vietcong, estimated at company size, on the opposite side of the river opened fire on Corporal Hillier and his section. Reg immediately directed his men to return fire but early in the exchange he was hit in the neck by several bullets. The enemy position was ultimately silenced by artillery fire but Reg was unfortunately killed during the exchange. Remembered as a popular and proud Territorian, Reg was only 26 at the time of his death. For his bravery that day he was subsequently Mentioned in Despatches. Lest we forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

11.01.2022 Today we join the Indonesian Armed Forces, Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), as they celebrate their 75th birthday. As neighbours, friends and partners in our r...egion we congratulate TNI on this historic milestone. #YourADF stands ready to work with TNI, just as TNI engineers helped Australia during #OpBushfireAssist earlier this year. Together, we continue to strengthen our enduring cooperation between the Australian Defence Force and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia. Happy Birthday Australian Embassy - Jakarta, Indonesia

11.01.2022 Indonesia receives more ForceSHIELD air defense system with Starstreak missiles The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) received a batch of Starstreak short range su...rface-to-air missiles as part of the Thales ForceSHIELD Air Defense System, with the new equipment received by the TNI-AD’s 1st Military Regional Command (KODAM I) Bukit Barisan on 2 October 2020. The air defense system were supplied by Thales UK, as part of a deal worth 100 million (around US$160 million) signed in 2014 to supply 5 ForceSHIELD batteries to the TNI-AD. With the new air defense system assigned with KODAM I Bukit Barisan, these are expected to be used to defend the airspace over Sumatra Island in Western Indonesia. The Thales ForceSHIELD was designed to protect mobile units in the battlefield, or to defend convoys and supply lines in the combat area. The system is composed of the Thales Starstreak high velocity short range surface-to-air missile (SAM), the Thales CONTROLMaster 200 radar and weapon coordination system, the Next Generation Lightweight Multiple Launcher (LML) system for the Starstreak missiles, the RAPIDRanger or RAPIDRover mobile weapon systems, and associated communication and support systems. The CONTROLMaster 200 radar is capable of detecting 200 targets simultaneously at ranger up to 250 kilometers. It incorporates the CONTROLView engagement control system, which evaluate threats, assign weapons and coordinates combat management. Indonesia has selected the URO VAMTAC high mobility vehicle from Spain to be the platform for RAPIDRanger component. It was unclear on the total of batteries already delivered by Thales UK to the TNI-AD. Asia Pacific defence Journal

10.01.2022 More pertinent now than at any other time I have seen this meme.

09.01.2022 On behalf of Warrant Officer George INSCH’s family and friends I would like to make this dedication. On this day the 18th February 2021 we bow our heads and rem...ember Royal Australian Air Force Airmen WOFF. George INSCH of the Royal Australian Air Force BASQ AMB. George INSCH was born in Mackay, Queensland, Australia on the 12th November 1922, George attended The State primary School and secondary school and after school his occupation is unknown. George enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force on the 27th March with the service number A1107 at the rank of Airmen at the age 19. After serving in World War II George served in Malaya at the BUTTERWORTH Air Force Base serving a total of 36 years in the RAAF Retiring as a Warrant Officer on the 12th November 1977. During WOFF. INSCH’s 36 year service he received the following medals. 1939-1945 Star Pacific Star 1939-1945 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 ASM Defence Force Service Medal (3 Clasp) 1945-1975 ASM (SE ASIA) General Service Medal 1962 (Malaya Clasp) Australian Active Service Medal (Malaya Clasp) National Medal (First Clasp) Australian Defence Medal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Pingat Jasa Malaysia Sadly, Ret. WOFF. INSCH passed away on the 18th February 1986 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, he was 64 at the time of his death. WOFF. George INSCH’s finally resting place is Mackay, Queensland, Australia. May you forever live on in our hearts and memories George you will never be forgotten. Lest We Forget

09.01.2022 Warrant Officer Class One Kelly Hammant has served in the Australian Army for 24 years and had 10 deployments, including to Indonesia, Iraq, Afghanistan and bor...der protection. She deployed to the Middle East with the Theatre Communications Group Rotation 10 as the Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant, and this deployment finished at the end of September 2020. Kelly spoke to Sharon Mascall-Dare about her various deployments, her battle with trauma-induced alcoholism and how she overcame it, the mentoring role she plays to young people today, and the impact of COVID-19 on her recent deployment with Australian Defence Force in the Middle East. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/life-on-/id1271200777 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6J7ZomqHvQrdPQk6YdTl8c Website: https://www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com//10/6/93-kelly-hammant See more

09.01.2022 THE FUZZY WUZZY ANGELS. For those younger readers that might not know the stories of the Heroic Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, the name given by Australian soldiers to Pap...ua New Guinean war carriers, during World War II, They were recruited from rubber plantation labourers and were given the task to bring up, ammunition, food, and other supplies up to the kokodo Track front line. The Fuzzy Wuzzies carried an average load weighing over 40kgs, through heavy conditions and often through heavy combat. These heroes carried seriously wounded and sick soldiers back down the track to Owers’ Corner during the Kokoda Campaign. It is said that no living soldier was ever abandoned by the carriers, not even during heavy combat. Their compassion for the wounded and sick earned them the eternal gratitude of the Australian soldiers. Credit must be given to member of the AIF Captain Bert Kienzle who worked with the Australian 7th Division during the campaign. He was able to communicate and understand the Angels, he built up their trust and reliability. Kienzle had a life time of knowledge about the area where the campaign took place, through his experience with Gold mining and Rubber plantations in the area. In recognition of his immense contributions during the Kokodo Track Campaign, Kienzle was mentioned in dispatches, and awarded the MBE (Military Division). FUZZY WUZZY ANGELS Poem. Many a mother in Australia, When the busy day is done, Sends a prayer to the almighty, For the keeping of her son; Asking that an angel guide him, And bring him safely back, Now we see those prayers are answered on the Owen Stanley Track, For they haven't any halos, Only holes slashed in their ears, And their faces worked in tattoos, With scratch pins in their hair, Bring back our badly wounded, Just as steady as a horse, Using leaves to keep the rain off, And as gentle as a nurse. Slow and steady in bad places, On the awful mountain track, The look upon their faces, Would make you think Christ was black. Not a move to hurt the wounded, As they treat him like a saint; It's a picture worth recording, That an artist's yet to paint. Many a lad will see his mother, And husbands see their wives, Just because the Fuzzy Wuzzies, Carried them to save their lives From Mortar bombs, machine-gun fire, or chance surprise attack, To safety and care of Doctors At the bottom of the track. May the mothers of Australia, When they offer up a prayer, Mention those impromptu angels, With their Fuzzy Wuzzy hair. By Sapper Bert Beros NX6925, 7th Australian Division, Royal Australian Engineers This poem was shared on one of my earlier posts as a comment by Floyd Allen. I thought it to good to remain just a comment. I have turned it into a post for all to read and remember with fondness, our heroic neighbors, the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels of the Kokodo Track.

08.01.2022 HMAS Success, sole Australian sister of the French Durance class, she entered service in 1986 and finally decommissioned in 2019 as the oldest ship in the fleet.... She will be replaced by the two Supply class replenishment ships, modified Cantabria class vessels built in Spain with final fit out to take place in Western Australia. The first of the new class, NUSHIP Supply, arrived in Western Australia today (2 Oct 20) and will be followed by her sister, Salwart in 2021.

07.01.2022 Posted before, but with Poem this time.

07.01.2022 HMAS Waller returning to Osborne Naval Shipyard after post refit sea trials - 6/10/2020. SL Endeavour, Sea Otter and Chapman assisted.

07.01.2022 ARMY RESTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA: The Australian Army will undergo a massive reorganisation in the next eight years which will see additional combat brigades raised, ...a dedicated rocket artillery and missile brigade raised, an existing brigade refocused to digital warfare and the Army Reserve structure completely reconfigured with units equipped with next generation weapons and situational awareness capabilities. The new expanded 21st Century Order of Battle is revealed in the Land Operational Concept Document which outlines Army's plans for a 2028 Army Objective Force. Initial analysis reveals an augmented force that retains the vast bulk of existing combat manoeuvre elements, but with a new Joint Fires Brigade to control in the incoming NASAMS 2 Ground Based Air Defence entering service next year (Project Land 19 Phase 7B), the Long Range Fires Rocket Artillery and Long Range Missile capabilities to be acquired under Project Land 8113 and the Land Based (Anti Ship/Strike) Missile System to be acquired under Project Sea 4100. The three existing Combat Brigades will expand to four, with major rerolling of entire Brigades and the raising of a (fifth) high readiness Total Work Force (integrated Reserve) combat brigade with substantial combat power in Western Australia to finally redress the ground combat imbalance in the western third of the nation. Major changes include the splitting of the Palmerston NT/Edinburgh SA based 1st Brigade into two separate Brigades with substantial rerolling of individual units. Under the proposed 2028 Army Objective Force, 1st Brigade will remain in Darwin and re role as an amphibious/littoral/light combat manoeuvre element with the existing 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), 8th/12th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery (8/12RAA), 1st Combat Engineer Regiment (1CER), 1st Combat Signals Regiment (1CSR) and 1st Combat Service Support Battalion (CSSB), but be augmented with a re-raised 4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Amphibious (4RAR) in Pre Landing Force configuration. The Army's 10th Force Support Battalion will re equip with new Littoral Manoeuvre - Light vessels to replace the inservice LCM8 and eventually field the Littoral Manoeuvre - Heavy amphibious platforms which will be concentrated at Larakeyah Barracks in Darwin with a detachment operating from the unit's existing Ross Island Barracks in Townsville. 1st Brigade's Edinburgh Defence Precinct based 7th Battalion Mechanised Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR(Mech)) and 1st Armoured Cavalry Regiment (1AR - Armoured Cavalry Regiment) will form the foundation of a fourth combat brigade designated the 9th Brigade, reroled as a heavy armoured combat manoeuvre element. Augmenting 7RAR and 1AR at 9th Brigade will be 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery (RAA), the former warehouse for the Army Reserve's 81mm mortar equipped Light Battery units which will become regular and re equip with the next generation 155/52L AS9 Self Propelled Howitzer and its supporting AS10 Armoured Ammunition Resupply Vehicle and 9th Field Squadron Royal Australian Engineers who will be equipped with the next generation Heavy Armoured Capability Systems (assault support). The current Army Reserve 9th Combat Service Support Battalion (9CSSB) logistics unit and 144th Signals Squadron will be augmented with significant full time personnel to support the 9 Brigade Operations. Both the Laverack Barracks Townsville based 3rd Brigade and the Gallipoli Barracks Brisbane based 7th Brigade will retain their current order of battle, but re equip with new weapons, situational awareness and sensor systems as they enter service. The Western Australia based 13th Brigade will be transformed almost completely with a single infantry unit, a Royal Australian Engineers Construction Squadron, an ISR element equipped with Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle - Light and a 155mm Artillery Battery equipped with M-777A2 Lightweight Towed Artillery and support units. Other major changes in the proposed 2028 Army Objective Force are the complete reorganisation of the existing regular 6th Combat Support Brigade which will be rerolled as a digital warfare brigade focused on Information Warfare, Signals Intelligence, multi spectrum Intelligence and an entire Regiment of the cryptically designated '9358'. The 6th Combat Support Regiment will see its existing 16 Air Land Regiment (Ground Based Air Defence) transfer to the redesignated 8th (Joint Fires) Brigade and the 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) will be transferred to the 16th Aviation Brigade. The Tasmania based 12th/40th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment will be rerolled as a Regional Force Surveillance Unit specialising in lower latitude operations. Special Operations Command will group its units within a new configuration designated Special Operations Brigade with the same structure (minus 2 Squadron Special Air Service Regiment) with an additional Army Reserve Commando Company being raised in South East Queensland within the 1st Commando Regiment structure. The 2nd Battalion (Amphibious) Royal Australian Regiment will retain its current role as a Pre Landing Force, but may be returned to 3rd Brigade for administration purposes. More to follow as we get a clearer picture of the proposals under the 2028 Army Objective Force. See more

06.01.2022 It was an honour for us today to voluntarily restore the lettering to the civilian granite headstone memorial of New Zealand WW1 returned serviceman RFM Milford... James Swinton Worms 66057, with permission from his descendants and the Brisbane City Council. RFM Worms and his wife Annie Elva Worms (née Yearbury) are buried together in the Lutwyche Cemetery in Brisbane. This was quite a tricky headstone to restore as it has aged considerably over the years and therefore has quite a lot of surface damage. However, all things considered we are quite pleased with the end result. We were one man down today as Paul was working, so the girls took charge on what was a very hot and sunny afternoon here in Brisbane. If you look closely you will spot an error in the name Elva where the V was originally engraved as a B. The stonemason filled in the error with lead lettering and re-engraved the letter V. This is the third time I have seen this on granite headstones over the past two months and this type of error appears to be more common than I first thought. 66057 RFM Milford James Swinton Worms, late of Auckland NZ. Died Lennox Head NSW. 20th July 1970 aged 72 years. A wonderful friend & comrade. War service record: https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz//DeliveryManagerServlet Auckland Museum cenotaph record: https://www.aucklandmuseum.com//online-ceno/record/C104813 Lest We Forget We are passionate about cemetery preservation and headstone restoration, so if you have a civilian headstone memorial of your WW1 ancestor that is located in a Brisbane City Council managed cemetery and is in need of restoration, or if you would like to learn our headstone restoration techniques please get in touch with us. We will do everything we can to assist you, free of charge. In Australia, always get permission from the cemetery management before doing any restorations as many cemeteries do not allow restorations on a grave or headstone memorial without a permit. We have restored the lettering to many granite headstones over the past 6 years and we therefore have the confidence, skills and experience to undertake this voluntary work. We know our limits and we will never agree to do a headstone restoration unless we believe that we will get a perfect result. We always consider the safety factors before restoring a headstone. For example, some graves may look safe to walk on but in fact, the grave may have a very thin concrete layer above the original burial site. If there is no solid foundation below the concrete then the concrete may collapse if you stand on it. That is why we assess the safety first and place wood planks over the grave site if necessary before we restore the headstone. We achieved this headstone restoration result today in two hours and the restoration cost us approximately $15 in materials. We did not use any chemicals to clean the granite headstone before restoring the lettering - just a drop of dishwashing detergent and water, plus a soft bristled nylon brush and some elbow grease, and then we restore the lettering.

06.01.2022 Warning! The following images are almost too much to handle. #YourADF is keeping busy, working alongside the United States Air Force and the Japanese Air ...Self-Defense Force on #CopeNorth21. The exercise is strengthening our trilateral military partnership, and increasing the complexity of combined activities. Check out these views from the ground and from an #AusAirForce KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft. : U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo, #AusAirForce Flying Officer Byron Miles-Ward and Leading Aircraftwoman Sim Lovett. Royal Australian Air Force #CommonGoals #SpiritOfPartnership #AusAirForce #AvGeek

06.01.2022 RAAF Butterworth upgraded by No 2 Airfield Construction Squadron Australia's major area of strategic concern in 1953-54 changed from the Middle East to South-Ea...st Asia with the threat of communism and the domino theory uppermost in the minds of the government. Following high-level meetings with Britain and New Zealand in 1953, it was proposed to establish a Far East Strategic Reserve including Navy, Army and Air Force. The RAAF was to provide a fighter wing of two squadrons, a bomber squadron and an airfield construction squadron which had the job of upgrading Butterworth airfield to take the new modern jets flown by the RAAF. These included Canberra jet bombers and Sabre supersonic fighters, an improved version of the F86s which had been so effective against the Russian-built MIG-15s in Korea. In 1955, Cpl Kevin Le Fevre was a member of No 2 Airfield Construction Squadron sent to Butterworth to build an additional airstrip at the existing airfield which had been established by the RAAF during World War II. This was Australia's biggest overseas construction project. The engineers faced major problems with the terrain with the main runway built over swampy paddy fields. Many of the 300 members of No 2 ACS were veterans of airfield construction projects in Borneo, Japan, Cocos Islands and Woomera and they quickly overcame the problems. A locally recruited labour force included about 600 Malays. Kevin Le Fevre recalls the halcyon days he and his mates spent in the area during the airfield construction. "We assembled in Townsville, Qld, and after stores etc were sorted out we took ship to Malaya on a migrant ship New Australia, landing at Georgetown in late September 1955. "We moved immediately to Butterworth where we began constructing the airstrip. It was very hot work. "Our first impressions of our accommodation were not favourable. However, we soon found they were perfect for the climate and proved surprisingly comfortable. "At the time there was much activity in Malaya as the country prepared for the big step of gaining independence from British rule. Great changes were taking place and all this proved fascinating stuff for we Aussies who had little experience of how a foreign country functioned. "The native people were at all times friendly and hard working. Local labour was used quite extensively at the strip construction site and on the base. They worked as kitchen hands and cooks, labourers and as domestic staff who cleaned our bashas, one boy being responsible for two huts. The houseboy we had was called Sabtu and he quickly became our friend as well as a worker. "One of our entertainments was an outdoor movie theatre which was set up outside the Navy, Army, Air Force Institute (NAAFI). We had some great times together at the NAAFI. "In Singapore the Christian Churches had set up a leave centre called 'The Sandy Soldiers Home'. This had originally been established in India and relocated to Singapore in 1948. When we went on leave this was a convenient place to stay. It was cheap, very clean, and homely. "However, there was a 23.00 hours curfew at 'Sandy' and if you were not in your bed when the curfew came you'd be locked out. We were always served an early morning cuppa and this was when a headcount was carried out. Woe betide you if you were an absentee, you had to give a good explanation. This was not an RAAF regulation, just a condition of residence at 'Sandy'. Still it was a good place to stay and was never short of fellas looking for a bed. "Tourism had not yet come to Singapore so we were able to observe the native population unspoilt as yet by commercialism. Religious festivals were frequent and a great chance to see how the various religons paid homage to their own gods. Muslims were the predominant ones, yet Tamil ceremonies were the most colourful. "Some of our blokes acquired animals as pets whilst over there. A pet monkey belonging to one of the fellas was a great source of enjoyment till it turned savage and attacked someone. Another bloke adopted a coloured parrot as his pet. Nobody befriended a snake but we often saw snake charmers in the local markets. "All RAAF personnel were given a one-off cash allowance for purchase of extra clothing appropriate to the climate. Since we were not permitted to wear uniform at any time when off duty, this allowance was much appreciated. Malayan floral shirts were cheap and comfortable and very cool to wear. "The airstrip was completed by early 1958 and finalising operations took a few months more. We had been away from Australia nearly three years and although our time in Malaya had, for the most part, been enjoyable, we were all ready to come home. "We flew out in three groups on Super Constellation aircraft in June 1958." The Canberra bombers of No 2 Squadron flew into Butterworth on 1 July 1958 followed the next day by the Lincolns of No 1 Squadron. No 3 Squadron arrived with its Sabres in November and No 77 Squadron arrived early in 1959. The aircraft were soon involved in anti-terrorist activities with Canberra bombers attacking terrorist camps in northern Malaya in September 1958. See more

05.01.2022 Army has issued administrative action notices to 13 serving soldiers due to allegations made in the IG ADF Afghanistan Inquiry Report. Details www.australiandefender.com.au

04.01.2022 HMAS Armidale (II) conducted a commemoration on the wreck site of HMAS Armidale (I) recently. The former Royal Australian Navy corvette was sunk off the coast o...f what is now Timor-Leste by Japanese aircraft during World War Two. The lives of 100 crew members were lost as a result of the attack, including that of Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean’. Teddy’s family was presented the insignia of the Victoria Cross for Australia today for his brave actions on that day 78 years ago. https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-armidale-i https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-armidale-ii https://www.navy.gov.au//ordinary-seaman-edward-teddy-shee

03.01.2022 On the night of 17 February 1960 we tragically lost, WO2 George Drakopoulos, PTE Edward Myer both of 2 Commando Company & PTE Roger Wood of 41 Amphibious Plato...on, RAASC who were Killed In Training during an amphibious exercise at The Rip, Victoria. May you all have calm seas and fair winds. 'Strike Swiftly' Commando 4 Life See more

03.01.2022 #OTD George Ingram, VC, MM On the 5th of October 1918, Lieutenant George Ingram participated in a series of actions that would see him awarded the Victoria Cr...oss, becoming the 64th and final Australian to do so during WWI. On the 4th of October 1918, Ingram’s Battalion was taking part in the attack on Beaurevoir in what would become the final engagement for Australian infantry in WWI. Advancing with the 24th Battalion, Ingram’s platoon became the object of severe sniper and machinegun fire, halting the unit’s advance. Under the cover of a Lewis Gun, Ingram dashed ahead of his men and led them against a German strong point. After a fierce fight, the platoon captured nine machineguns and killed 42 Germans Ingram accounted for 18 of them himself. Soon after, the company came under heavy fire from an old quarry occupied by over 100 Germans with as many as 40 machineguns. Taking command of the attack after his company commander was killed, Ingram jumped into the quarry, charging the first post himself, shooting six German soldiers and capturing a machinegun. The Germans were soon overcome and 30 men surrendered. Whilst his men were securing the position, Ingram scouted ahead in search of machinegun nests in the village. He soon located one positioned in a house which had been firing from a position in the cellar. Managing to enter the house, he shot the gunner through the cellar ventilator and rushed into the cellar, taking another 30 Germans prisoner. For his bravery during the day, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Ingram was the last Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross during WWI. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

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01.01.2022 Sea range practice!! 35 Water Transport Squadron conducted a 12.7mm M2HB Quick Change Barrel MG (.50 cal) sea range practice yesterday. The team from 71 (LCM8)... Troop fired the LCM8 primary weapon system onto land targets, made particularly challenging by the constant movement of the boat on the water. The activity aims to confirm weapons training and coordination across multiple watercraft for the conduct of an amphibious landing in a threat environment. The team got a lot of practice and ideas for how to progress training complexity for future practices. See more

01.01.2022 #OurPeople from 7th Combat Brigade recently conducted a variety of planning and training scenarios on Exercise Diamond Catalyst. Deploying over 1000 troops to t...he Shoalwater Bay Training Area, the exercise gave #AusArmy teams the opportunity to increase their interoperability during operational scenarios. To read more about the training, head to https://news.defence.gov.au//exercise-tests-brigades-warfi. #GoodSoldiering

01.01.2022 Officer with whistle in mouth, pistol in hand, the iconic scene of preparing to "going over the top". Artillery shells and bullets whizzing over the trenches cr...eated a cacophony of noise. With all of this noise, shouted commands could go unheard. Trench whistles were used to overcome this. British forces were the first to make use of whistles in the trenches of World War I. The whistles were made by J. Hudson & Company, which was later bought out by ACME Whistles. They continue to manufacture whistles today. The Army used whistles to signal the infantry to go 'over the top', warn of gas attacks and to let gunners know when the guns were about to fire so they could avoid the recoil. They also used different tones of whistle's to coordinate troop movements, with platoon & section leaders using 'Thunderer' whistles, Company Commanders using 'Kinglet' whistles and even Battalion Commanders using siren whistles. See more

01.01.2022 The Tarin Kowt workshop crew enjoying some Afghanistan sun. This week meet Ken Whitton, a former gunner and RAEME Electronics Technician. https://buff.ly/3w7FuBC

01.01.2022 #OTD We Remember Sergeant Hugh Barr, MM Today we pause to remember the life and service of Sergeant Hugh Barr, MM, who was killed in action on the 13th of Oct...ober 1917 during fighting near Zonnebeke. Originally from Ireland, Hugh worked as a fitter’s helper before moving to Australia in his mid twenties, working as a seaman on the steamer Western Australia. He enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force on 18 January 1916 and joined the 44th Battalion, entering the front-line trenches of the Western Front on 29 December, just after Christmas in the bleak winter of 191617. The battalion fought in its first major battle at Messines in Belgium between 7 and 10 June, and in the months that followed was heavily employed in the Ypres sector in costly offensive operations. That same month Barr was promoted to the rank of corporal, the next month he was made lance sergeant, and the next a temporary sergeant. The next major attack in which his battalion participated took place at Broodseinde Ridge on 4 October. It was a just over a week later on the 13th of October that Barr was killed by a shell whilst fighting near the village of Zonnebeke at the age of 31. On 28 January 1918 he was posthumously awarded the Military Medal, for which he had already been nominated. Lest we forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964