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58th EDITION SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER 9 RAR ASSOCIATION (VICTORIA) INC TOUR OF DUTY – SOUTH VIETNAM 1968 – 69 All correspondence to: The Secretary, 9 RAR Association (Vic) Inc PO Box 6213 Frankston Vic 3199

CONTENTS theme is repeated quite regularly. being in the infantry and on and

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 1 Natural disasters such as floods, on it goes. droughts, earthquakes etc. run a Now in saying all that, we don’t UPCOMING EVENTS very poor second. Economic have to be happy because all RAR 70TH ANNIVERSAY CELEBRATION 1 disasters like depressions and that is not our problem. It only ARMISTICE 100 YEARS 2 9 RAR VICTORIA NOVEMBER SERVICE 2 recessions, booms and busts, I can be a problem for us if the would say, run third. In saying country goes to war and the VIETNAM VETERANS’ DAY 2 this, people born at a time of flux fighting capabilities of the army ARMY NEWS and on rising to adulthood can are compromised and therefore NEW CHIEF OF ARMY 3 find themselves living for lengthy we in dad’s army have to step in ADG FLIES INVICTUS GAMES FLAG 3 periods in a hostile and challeng- to save the day. FEATURE STORIES AUSTRALIAN AND THE BOER WAR 4 ing environment. Nevertheless, Let’s hope we don’t go to war. JAPAN & KOREA 1945 – 1950 5 they must rise to the occasion I’ve had my say and I’m happy VALE 6 and deal with the world they find having done so.

EDITOR’S COLUMN 6 themselves in. It does not help to Please make a grand effort to MEMBERSHIP FEES 2018/9 6 whinge and whine, albeit, a lot of get to our Service at the Mel- DIRECT BANKING 6 BOOK REVIEW 7 people may do so. History dic- bourne Shrine and lunch after- POEM 7 BACK IN TIME 7 tates that the world changes wards on Sunday 18/11/2018. FUNNY BITS 8 dramatically over any 50-year I look forward to seeing you

2018/19 COMMITTEE DETAILS 8 period and people must accom- then and please enjoy each day modate the changes whether and take good care of your- they like it or not. Vietnam Vet- selves. PRESIDENT’S REPORT erans live in a world distinctly dif- Stan Sutherland When it came ferent 50 years up the track from time to write this the Vietnam War of our youth but report I was in a that is how it is. In talking to one UPCOMING EVENTS little quandary another about the army we found as to what to ourselves in 50 years ago we in- THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN TH write. After variably comment at length that it REGIMENT – 70 ANNI-

some thought I reflects little resemblance to the VERSAY CELEBRATION decided to stay away from any- modern Australian Army and vir- NOVEMBER 2018 tually all facets of it. We have a thing to do with the First World The Royal Australian Regiment right to cast comment because War and the Armistice, these will be a focus of activities in we earned the right to do so. subjects have been very well Canberra 22-23 Nov 2018 to A lot of veterans are not happy chronicled over the last four mark the 70th Anniversary of the with the social engineering going years or so. What then? Regiment. on. Not happy with the hard- I’m perhaps going out on a limb to some degree here, but I hope physical graft taken out of recruit my following comments will pro- training. Not happy with recruits voke a little thought if not interest. at the rifle range firing their rifles Throughout history most severe prone on rubber mats under cov- calamities besetting human be- er, protected from the rain and ings have been man made. No the sun. Not happy with recruits doubt, the biggest calamities getting bussed to the range ra- we’ve had to suffer have been ther than having to march with wars where the cost is measured their rifles the one and a half kil- in tens of millions of lives, for ex- ometres or so (Kapooka). Not Past and serving members of ample the first and second world happy about modern soldiers get- the regiment, together with sup- wars. The American civil war ting dismissed from the army for porters of the regiment are invit- cost that country 600,000 lives expressing a view on females ed to a number of events: and as you go back in history the 20 1

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Thursday 22 Nov 2018. It is a time to remember not only Several Veterans from this Bat- Regimental style dinner at the all those who lost their lives, their tle were present and were pre- Canberra Institute of Technology health and their well-being during sented to the gathering. Also, restaurant. World War One and later conflicts, two beautiful plaques were dedi- Guided tours of the AWM with but to use the commemoration to cated and affixed to the wall at a Regimental focus. recommit to the concept of peace. the entrance to "Ward 17", one of Battalion or State/Territory As- 11 November 2018 will also bring the plaques was to honour the sociations may wish to hold func- the Anzac Centenary to a close. partners of veterans. tions in Canberra – AGM’s, There will be services held at Our Wreath was laid at the lunches etc every RSL in Australia, if you "Regimental Memorial", in the cannot make the service put Garden of Remembrance. Friday 23 Nov 2018 down your tools at 11 a.m. and The "Lamingtons" were not Primary activity is a parade on remember your mates who did available today, but the scones the Australian War Memorial not come home. were absolutely wonderful. (AWM) Parade Ground from

1530hr, involving all the colours Allan Tonkin BATTALION BIRTHDAY of the battalions of the regiment, a guard found from 8/9 RAR and SERVICE AND LUNCH Shrine of Remembrance a ‘massed band’ of regimental When: Sunday 18 November 18 August 2018 pipes and drums of 8/9 RAR and the RMC band. Of interest, it is 2018 at 1200 hrs. anticipated that all the battalion Where: Shrine of Remembrance colours will have ‘new’ battle and then and lunch at Rosco’s honours emblazoned on them. Italian Restaurant, 519 St Kilda This will be followed by the Last Road Melbourne. Contact: Klaus Cimdins Post ceremony, where a soldier of the regiment will be remem- 0407 525 147 or [email protected] 3 RAR leading the March bered. A reception in Anzac Hall will be held from 1830-2030hr. A separate invitation list will be ad- VIETNAM VETERANS vised shortly. DAY 2018 It will be a great opportunity for former and current serving mem- Vietnam Veterans Service bers of the Regiment, together @ Heidelberg Repatriation with family and friends, to cele- brate this important milestone Hospital 17 August 2018 Cadets carrying Australian Flag and remember the sacrifice of those who have gone before them.

Ted Chitham

100 Year Armistice Anniversary On 11 November 2018, we mark The Service this morning was very well attended and focused not only the annual Remembrance Day commemorations but also the mainly on the Commemoration of 9 RAR Banner at the Shrine 100th anniversary of the Armistice, the Battle for "FSB Coral & Bal- the cessation of hostilities in World moral". War One, bringing to an end a ter- rible and destructive war.

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His senior leadership roles Lieutenant General Burr is a have been diverse. He was pre- Distinguished Graduate of the viously the Deputy Chief of Army, United States Marine Corps and prior to that had unique ser- Command and Staff College and vice as Deputy Commanding graduate of the USMC School of General US Army-Pacific – the Advanced Warfighting. He holds first foreign officer to hold such a a Bachelor of Arts from the Uni- position. In 2011-12 he was versity of New South Wales, a commander of the 1st Division Master of Military Studies from and Deployable Joint Force the Marine Corps University and Headquarters. has completed the Harvard Busi- John Eren, Minister Vet Affairs, Daniel Andrews, Premier Victoria His operational commands in- ness School Advanced Manage- and Bob Elworthy President VVAA clude the theatre-level multina- ment Program. His personal - Vic tional command of all Special awards include Officer of the Or-

Forces assigned to the Interna- der of Australia, Distinguished tional Security Assistance Force Service Cross, Member of the ARMY NEWS in Afghanistan in 2008, and Royal Victorian Order and a command of the Australian Spe- number of foreign awards for dis- NEW CHIEF OF ARMY cial Forces Task Group in Af- tinguished service. He is Patron ghanistan 2002 and Iraq 2003. of Defence Australian Rules LTGEN RICK BURR AO DSC In addition to his command Football. MVO roles, he gained broad experi- He and his wife Bronwyn are

ence across Army, Defence and originally from the Riverland in Government in a range of staff, South Australia. training and representational ap- pointments. Committed to the development ADF FLIES INVICTUS of our future leaders, he has GAMES FLAG been an instructor at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and Chief Instructor of the Australian Defence Force Warfare Centre, responsible for the education and training of ADF officers in plan- ning joint operations. In key staff roles he was the senior operations and plans of- Nearly 1000 officer cadets and ficer in Special Operations Head- midshipmen from the Australian Defence Force Academy show quarters in 2001-02, and Military their support to Invictus Games Assistant to the Chief of the Army 2018 at University of New South in 2005. As a Colonel he served Wales, Canberra. Photo by John Lieutenant General Burr as- as Director of Force Structure Carroll. sumed command of the Australi- and then Director General Pre- an Army on 2 July 2018. paredness and Plans in Army Australian Defence Force es- He joined the Army in 1982, Headquarters. In 2007 he was tablishments across the country graduating from the Royal Mili- seconded as a senior adviser to will ‘fly the flag’ today for tary College, Duntroon in 1985 to the Department of Prime Minister wounded serving and former the Infantry Corps. He has seen and Cabinet and was Director serving military members in a service in the 8th/9th Battalion, General Military Strategic Com- show of support and to raise the Royal Australian Regiment mitments in 2009-10. In a key awareness of the upcoming and the Special Air Service Reg- representational appointment, he Invictus Games Sydney 2018. iment, which he commanded in was the Equerry to Her Majesty Invictus Games, the interna- 2003-04. Queen Elizabeth II for the Royal tional adaptive sporting event for Visit to Australia in 2000. wounded, injured and ill serving

NEWSLETTER 58th Edition September 2018 9 RAR ASSOCIATION (VIC) INC and former serving military per- Australians fought under a Com- and Natal and laying siege to sonnel will be held in Sydney monwealth banner; were award- some major town centres. There from 20 to 27 October 2018. ed the Victoria Cross and wore was savage text book fighting at Director-General Invictus the Rising Sun badge overseas. this time with mainly British infan- Games Brigadier Phil Winter said It was also the genesis of the try regiments and others like the the ‘signature’ flag-flying activity Light Horse or more correctly, the New South Wales Lancers and would also occur on the Sydney Mounted Infantry and it heralded Australian Horse. Harbour Bridge today, and ADF the role of Australian women in The British lost heavily in some establishments in every State war. Yet over a century later this set piece battles such as Talana and territory would also take part conflict continues to fascinate where the troops were decimated in the activity to show support for and frustrate those seeking to by Boer tactics and wisely di- the games. find more on Australia’s involve- rected fire. “From Campbell Barracks in ment in the conflict. Secondly there were British Western Australia across to The Boer War had its origins counter strikes and the capture of Lavarack Barracks in north in the First Boer War of 1880-81 the Boer capitals of Bloemfontein Queensland and as far south as between the British and the Afri- and Pretoria. Many Australian the historic Anglesea Barracks in kaners or Boers. The Transvaal State raised Bushmen contin- Hobart, Tasmania, Defence per- War or the Transvaal Rebellion, gents became involved in the as- sonnel are behind each and eve- was a war fought from 16 De- sociated advance into the Or- ry Invictus Games competitor,” cember 1880 until 23 March 1881 ange Free State and Transvaal

Brigadier Winter said. with the lifting of sieges at Kim- berley, Mafeking and Ladysmith. The Australian contingents including the Queensland Mounted Infantry, New South Wales Bushmen and Doyle’s Scouts were all mounted with the excep- tion of some artillery and medical corps elements. They excelled in mobile warfare however, signifi- At the Invictus Games, compet- cant losses were inflicted on the itors will compete in team and The outcome only brought an Australians at places like Eland’s individual sports including, ar- uneasy peace. Matters came to a River. chery, athletics, indoor rowing, head with the 1896 Jameson powerlifting, road cycling, sailing, Raid (with more than a few Aus- sitting volleyball, swimming, tralians involved) and other un- wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rest. rugby and wheelchair tennis. The Second Boer War, 11 With 500 competitors and 1000 October 1899 – 31 May 1902 families and friends from 18 na- was between Great Britain and tions expected to attend, Invictus the Boers of the Transvaal and Games Sydney 2018 will be a the Orange Free State. memorable event for participants The war lasted until 31st May and spectators alike. 1902 with more than 70,000 lives

lost. It was the largest African campaign ever fought by the Brit- FEATURE ARTICLES ish and in terms of cost and Australia and the Boer numbers involved, surpassed all other pre-World War One con- War 1899-1902 flicts including the Crimean War. Breaker Morant LtCol Neil Smith AM Historian Apart from the two World Wars it Unable to win by conventional South Africa’s Boer War claimed the most Australian lives. The war falls into three distinct means, the Boers then devel- 1899-1902 represents a number oped a unique type of guerilla of Australian ‘firsts’: The first time phases. Firstly, the Boer offensive against the Cape Colony warfare. The Boer Commandos 4

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delivered hit and run strikes gents arrived in 1902 there was tional maturity when the first wherever they chose while the little capacity to fight left among members of the British Com- British conducted great sweeps the ragged ranks of the Boers. monwealth Occupation Force trying to eliminate the wily Boer Peace was finally signed at Pre- (BCOF) arrived in Japan to dis- farmers. More tedious for the toria on 31st May 1902. arm the former foe and to estab- British was mounting guard on Whilst it seems there is much lish order in the region. There long supply routes, clearing Boer material available to study Aus- followed six years of endeavour farms and herding civilians into tralia’s role in the Boer War the in a potentially hostile and cer- concentration camps. task can be surprisingly frustrat- tainly dangerous environment. ing. For example, officially only During this period the Australian 16,500 Australians served, but to Imperial Force was disbanded that figure should be added an- and the Australian Regular Army other 7,000 Australians who (ARA) was formed. Political con- fought in Irregular units like the siderations meant that Australia Scottish Horse or Bethune’s was about to withdraw most forc- Mounted Infantry. Thankfully the es in 1950 when the Korean War task of recording more fully the erupted. Boer War continues among a On 25th June 1950 North Ko- In this third phase the Australi- dedicated group of researchers rea crossed the 38th Parallel an troops came into their own. and historians. So, if you can’t and invaded South Korea. The They were at home living off the find your Boer War story or man, South Koreans and their Ameri- land like their foe and could don’t despair because the public- can allies were driven back to a match his initiative and ingenuity ly available information is grow- defensive perimeter around Pu- thus avoiding set piece battles ing and is far more extensive san. The United Nations inter- and the associated carnage. than many realize. Dig deeper, vened, and Australia was com- Even so there were major actions and you will be pleasantly sur- mitted with 77 RAAF Squadron such as the debacle at Wil- th prised just how much material is still based in Japan going into mansrust when half the 5 Victo- available on Australia’s part in combat within days. In all sixteen rian Mounted Rifles Contingent th the Boer War. nations agreed to send combat was overrun and captured on 12 troops to fight under the United June 1901. Nations flag with General Doug- With growing strength and Japan and Korea 1945- las MacArthur appointed Com- Kitchener’s cruel scorched earth 1950 mander in Chief. The withdrawal policy the British gained the edge LtCol Neil Smith AM Historian of Australian troops from BCOF on the Boers. ceased. In Australia volunteers A little-known chapter in Aus- joined K or Korea Force. Mostly tralia’s military history is the Oc- World War Two veterans these cupation of Japan immediately men were quickly trained and after World War Two shipped to Japan. By late Sep- tember 1950 the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment was in action as part of the 27th Commonwealth Brigade.

BCOF marching to parade ground for Anzac Day celebrations in Ku- re, 1946

In February 1946 Australia en- The Diggers rapidly helped By the time the first Australian tered an important phase of na- push the North Koreans back to Commonwealth Horse Contin- the Yalu River overlooking Com- 5

NEWSLETTER 58th Edition September 2018 9 RAR ASSOCIATION (VIC) INC munist China. Numerous RAN tions forces into the southern part VALE ships were deployed during the of the Korean peninsula. conflict including the aircraft car- AT THE GOING rier HMAS Sydney from which A stalemate was soon reached DOWN OF THE SUN, hundreds of successful sorties and for the next three years a WE WILL REMEM- trench warfare like scenario was were dispatched. BER THEM played out around the 38th Paral- “LEST WE FORGET” lel. Truce talks began at Kaesory OUR FALLEN AND in July 1951 and continued at DEPARTED COM- st nd Panmunjom. The 1 and 2 Bat- RADES talions RAR also rotated through Japan and Korea whilst the men rd ROBERT BRAGG of the 3 Battalion were changed SVN 1969, B Coy over with reinforcements from Passed away 11 June 2018 Australia. In September 1951 the Australians, now part of the Brit- th GARY MOLLISON ish 28 Commonwealth Brigade SVN 1968/69, Mortar Pl Other Australian warships were advanced from the Imjin River to Passed away 30 May 2018 rotated and blockaded local wa- the Jamestown Line. A series of ters and shelled Communist posi- well-planned company attacks rd ROBERT WATTS tions ashore while the RAAF also resulted in the 3 Battalion cap- SVN 1968/69, Aslt Pnr Pl expanded and continued in close turing Hill 317 with over a hun- Passed away 11 April 2018 combat support roles. dred casualties. The opposing On 1st November 1950 the sides next settled down in strong

Chinese Communists entered the static defences reminiscent of the war, recaptured Seoul and re- Western Front while the Truce EDITORS COLUMN versed earlier gains. The battle Talks dragged on. It became a lines moved back and forth. war of shelling, raids and patrol- MEMBERSHIP 2018 Faced by a massive Chinese of- ling but was no less the danger- fensive a famous defensive battle ous for that. Casualties were es- Membership dues of $30.00 was fought by the Australians at pecially high with the 2nd and 3rd were payable on 1/4/2018, Kapyong leading up to ANZAC Battalions in mid-1953 while the there several you have still not Day 1951. A and B Companies final fighting was in defence of a paid. If you are unsure, please for instance were attacked more feature called The Hook. In wave email me to see if you are fi- than nine times during one night after wave of ground attacks the nancial – I am not a debt col- and held their positions by em- Chinese suffered heavy casual- lector. ploying fierce counter attacks. ties in the few days before the Payment either by direct bank- For this action, ‘Old Faithful’ as armistice was signed. ing (see below) or by cheque or was known the 3rd Battalion, was After protracted peace negotia- money order (see correspond- awarded the US Presidential Unit tions an uneasy peace was de- ence address page 1) Citation. The Diggers had clared on 27th July 1953 although stopped the offensive at a cost of Australian troops remained on DIRECT BANKING DETAILS over 80 casualties. the peninsular until late Novem-

ber 1956 when the last men from the 1st Battalion returned home. In all 340 Australians lost their lives in the conflict however the The Royal Australian Regiment new, totally volunteer Australian Assoc – Victoria Branch Inc. Regular Army had passed its first BSB 633-000 battle test with flying colours A/C No. 154877450 while the Navy and Air Force continued their high level of pro- Make sure you identify your The massive Chinese Fifth Phase fessionalism. payment with either your name or Offensive was launched on 22 telephone number. April 1951 to drive the United Na- 6

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BOOK REVIEW POEM Not a product of our heritage that grew off the land The Victoria Cross Australia For all the old blokes and Remembers Sheila’s & the few left who When offering a hand makes Michael C. Madden may understand people think you'll amputate And two dogs meeting in the When the shearing sheds are street is what you call a “Mate.” The work When “Political Correctness” has that has silent, and the stock camps fallen replaced all common sense gone into the quiet When the gidgee coals no longer When you're forced to see it their book “The way, there's no sitting on the Victoria glow across the outback night fence Cross Aus- And the bush is forced to hang a tralia Re- sign, “gone broke and won't be Yes, one day you might find members” back.” yourself an outcast in this land

And spirits fear to find a way be- Perhaps your heart will tell you is mind-boggling. It took nearly yond the beaten track then, 'I should have made a four years to write and go to print, When harvesters stand derelict stand' contains over 150,000 words and upon the windswept plains Just go and ask the farmers that almost 1000 images. In total, And brave hearts pin their hopes should remove all doubt more than 15,000 photographs no more on chance of loving Then join the swelling ranks who were taken during the creation of say, “don't sell Australia out.” rains the book, a project which cover When a hundred outback settle- 17 countries. 60 families of Victo- ments are ghost towns overnight ria Cross recipients were inter- When we've lost the drive and viewed, two of those in London. heart we had to once more see In a world first, all 100 Victoria us right Cross medals were tracked down and photographed for the book. When 'Pioneer' means a stereo and 'Digger' some backhoe Several of those Crosses are in Author Unknown private hands and had never And the 'Outback' is behind the been seen by the public. Images house. there's nowhere else to of all 96 Victoria Cross recipient’s go BACK IN TIME - 9 RAR graves were obtained, most by And “Anzac” is a biscuit brand \ our team, and all are in the book. and probably foreign owned MIDNIGHT EDITION The author, Michael Madden, And education really means SUNDAY MAIL and photographer, Gordon Traill, brainwashed and neatly cloned Adelaide, November 9, 1968 were invited to Windsor Castle to When you have to bake a loaf of Vol. 58-2,2930 Price S.A., 8c view the prototype Victoria Cross which was made for approval by bread to make a decent crust The 9th goes off to Queen Victoria herself in 1856. And our heritage once enshrined in gold is crumbling to dust Vietnam They were also invited to the Shropshire Department of De- And old folk pay their camping Relatives, friends, wives and fence facility to view the metal fees on land for which they sweethearts, many crying, waved th that is used to produce the Victo- fought farewell to soldiers of the 9 Btn, ria Cross medals. Michael and And fishing is a great escape; Royal Australian Regiment, who this is until you're caught sailed from Outer Harbor for Vi- Gordon were the first Australians to hold the prototype VC and to When you see our kids with Yan- etnam in HMAS Sydney this af- get into the vault where the Victo- kee caps and resentment in their ternoon. th ria Cross metal is kept under im- The 800-strong 9 Btn will re- eyes rd mense security. Only nuclear And the soaring crime and hope- lieve 3 Btn. at the Australian weapons have a higher security less hearts is no longer a sur- task force base in Phuoc Tuy clearance level. prise Province. When the name of RM Williams Like 3 Btn., which was also th is a yuppie clothing brand South Australian-based, 9 Btn, will spend a year in Vietnam. 7

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Nearly half the 500 who left today Pte Musicka was killed in action are National Serviceman. They on 19 January 1969. Editor have had a year’s training. Their commanding officer, Lieut-Col A. L. Morrison, 41 for- FUNNY BITS merly of New South Wales, said This morning, around 7am, I despite the short training some of went for my morning stroll around the men had received, they car- the Marina. I noticed a man ried out a rigid program and were shouting, "Allah be praised!" and DISCLAIMER well-equipped for Vietnam. "Death to all Infidels!", when sud- He said the soldiers, of whom denly he tripped and fell back- Information and articles printed about 100 were from South Aus- wards into the water. in this newsletter is either reprint- tralia, had trained at centres He was struggling to stay afloat ed from other publications or is throughout Australia but had because of all the explosives he derived from verbal or other been based at Woodside. was carrying. If he didn't get help notes received by the editor. A number had already served he would surely drown! Being a While all efforts are made to veri- in Vietnam and other parts of responsible citizen and abiding fy the information, the opinions South East Asia. by the law of the land that re- expressed are not necessarily While on board the Sydney, the quires you help those in distress, those of the editor or the Commit- troops will continue weapon train- I contacted the Police, the Ambu- tee of 9 RAR Association Victoria ing and attend corporal and ser- lance, and the Fire Brigade! Inc. No responsibility or guaran- geant promotion courses. It is now 11:00 AM, the terrorist tee is given or implied for any ac- They will also study the Viet- has drowned, and none of the tion taken by individuals or namese language and be given authorities have responded. groups because of information Vietnamese indoctrination. I’m starting to think I just wast- contained within this publication Many travelled from interstate ed three postage stamps. and no liability will be accepted to farewell friends and relatives for any loss from such use. today. Mr. and Mrs. John Bell said they had 460 miles to see Mrs. 9 RAR ASSOCIATION Bell’s brother National Service- (VICTORIA) INC. man Pte. T. R. Wickham of Victo- ria. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Pte. Wickham, 21 said it did not 2018/19 matter much to him what he was PRESIDENT: Stan Sutherland going into. [email protected] 02 6027 1266 “It is a matter” he said, “of what I am leaving behind.” VICE PRESIDENT: Bill Forrest [email protected] He said his fiancée Rosa 03 9819 5357

Lassing, a part time model of SECRETARY Maitland, NSW had been unable TREASURER: Klaus Cimdins to come to Adelaide. EDITOR “As soon as I return I will marry [email protected] 03 9770 1074 her,” he said. 0407 525 147 An Adelaide man Cpl. H. R. MEMBERSHIP: Geoff Lanigan Musicka, 23 of Albermarie street [email protected] Hindmarch, said he was sorry to 03 9558 4380 be leaving his wife Kay and their 9 RAR ASSOCIATION REP 14-week-old daughter, but he Allan Tonkin had always wanted to Vietnam. [email protected] 03 9366 1153 He said he had spent a year in Malaya and had been in the

Regular Army for three years.