Next Meeting

12 September 2022, 17:00 hours (5pm)

Notices

Volunteers are needed – Remembrance Day Poppy Collection – See When, Where, and How to Volunteer on This Link

The Defence and Veterans Legal Service offers free and confidential legal advice and assistance in preparing a submission to the Royal Commission. Visit website at https://defenceveteranslegalservice.org.au or contact 1800 33 1800 to book an appointment.

Last Post

Irwin John (John) Langridge

John Langridge passed away 29 July at the age of 83. He had a thirty year career with Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, retirng with the rank of Major, including service with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.

Read More

Less We Forget

Long Tan 18 August 1966

105 men from D Company 6 RAR and 3 forward artillery observers from New Zealand’s 161 Field Battery encountered, on 18 August 1966, a force of more than 2000. The Battle left one third of the Company dead or wounded, making Long Tan the Army’s most costly single engagement in Vietnam. 17 men were KIA and 1 died of wounds. 11 of the dead were National Servicemen and 7 were Regular Army soldiers – their average age was 21.