121. Bayliss, Small Ships, Long Tau Ship Channel, Australian Army In 1959 the australian Army purchased four Landing Ship Medium (LSM) from the On our initial entry to Saigon we were under control of MSTS(military Sea http://academic.uofs.edu/faculty/gramborw/atav/bayliss.htm

Small Ships, Heavy Boats and the Perils of the Long Tau Shipping Channel from Peter Bayliss with Ralph Grambo LCU's at the Vung Tau Ramp Related Stories Small Ships Heavy Boats and the Perils of the Long Tau Shipping Channel [This Page] Saigon Pilot's Guide Water Mines 4th Trans Command Support of the Riverine Forces Australian Army Assists 4th Trans Missions Australian involvement in SVN began in 1962 with 30 Combat Advisors, gradually increasing. In 1965 an Infantry Battalion was committed and served with the 173rd Airborne of the US Army. It was then decided to commit a Task Force with Logistic support. The Task Force had it's own area of operations (Phuoc Tuy Province) and the total number of personnel in-country rose to 8300 in 1967. The RAAF began operations with C-130 aircraft, Caribou aircraft, Helicopters and a squadron of Canberra bombers. The Australian Navy had deployed a DDG to operate with the US 7th Fleet. The total number of personnel who served in the 10 year involvement was 55000. This number was very small compared to US numbers. Australias defence forces have always been a "Citizens defence Force", and during WW2 one in every seven of the population served in the Defence Forces between 1939-45. The size of the Regular Army from 1947 has never gone beyond 32000. AV1356 "CLIVE STEELE" at Daru New Guinea

122. Military Colour Patches, Australia, NZ & Canada Over 1,800 colour patches from the australian Army since WW1 to recent. Also some of the patches of Canada with more to come. NZ section is planned. http://www.militarybadges.info/colourpatch

Colour Patches of the Military Forces of Australia, NZ and Canada An Associate site in the Digger History Colour Patches of the Military Forces of Australia, NZ and Canada Initially let's put a few myths to bed, forever. The Australian colour patch system is NOT unique. The Canadians and the New Zealanders used a similar but less complex system and other Empire and Commonwealth units also used patches on a smaller scale. See below The Australian Army did not invent the colour patch system. We borrowed it from the Brits. We made it bigger, better and more wide ranging, but we didn't invent it. AIF NZEF CEF Purists should note that it is nigh on impossible to recreate precise colour matches on the World Wide Web. Part of the difficulty is that each video monitor has it's own colour settings that are adjustable. I try to get the colours correct on my machine and hope that they appear OK on yours. What's in a Name?

123. Australian Army In Australia During WW2 The composition of the australian Army in September 1939 North Head Barracks, Sydney, School of military Engineering, Fortress Wing http://home.st.net.au/~dunn/ausarmy/ausarmy.htm

AUSTRALIAN ARMY IN AUSTRALIA DURING WW2 visits since 2 May 2001 Central War Room The composition of the Australian Army in September 1939 Composition of the Australian Army in September 1943 st Aust Recruit Training Battalion Cowra, NSW nd Aust Recruit Training Battalion st Aust Armoured Training Regiment Cowra, NSW st Aust Survey and Flash Spotting Training Battery Greta, NSW st Aust Tank Artillery Training Regiment Greta, NSW nd Army Trades Training Depot Camperdown, NSW nd Aust Field Training Regiment Greta, NSW nd Garrison Battalion (Coast Defence) Sydney Showground, Long Bay, North Head 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit (NAOU) Nackeroos 2/3 Independent Company 2/3rd Australian Field Butchery Platoon 2/4 Independent Company th Australian General Hospital Armidale, NSW (for a short time) 2/7 Independent Company, (a Commando Unit) 2/12th Field Ambulance 2/13th Battalion 2/14th Australian Infantry Battalion 2/14th Australian General Hospital 2/15th Battalion 2/16th Battalion 2/17th Battalion 2/19th Battalion 2/25th Australian Infantry Battalion 2/31st Australian Infantry Battalion 2/109 Australian General Transport 2nd Auxiliary Horse Transport Company, Australian Army Service Corps

124. CNN.com - Australian-Taliban To Be Handed Over To U.S. Military - December 14, 2 CNN http://cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/auspac/12/14/ret.australia.taliban/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. WEATHER ... ABOUT US/HELP CNN TV what's on show transcripts CNN Headline News CNN International EDITIONS CNN.com Asia CNN.com Europe CNNenEspanol.com CNNArabic.com ... set your edition Languages Spanish Portuguese German Italian Korean Arabic Japanese Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW InStyle Business 2.0 COMPLETE COVERAGE FRONT LINES AMERICA AT HOME Australian-Taliban to be handed over to U.S. military Australian al Qaeda fighter David Hicks, circled, pictured in Kosovo in mid-1999 CANBERRA, Australia (CNN) An Australian captured with Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda group in Afghanistan would soon be handed over to U.S. military forces, the Australian government said on Friday. The 26-year old male, David Hicks, was captured by Northern Alliance troops on December 9. Hicks is in good health, the government said, but would not comment on his current whereabouts. The government said that investigations into Hicks were continuing and his transfer to the custody of the U.S. military would help facilitate access by Australian authorities. Hicks' capture has raised a legal debate in Australia over his fate.

125. Australian War Memorial: One Of The World's Great Museums One of the great military museums of the world. Covers australian involvement in conflicts since the Maori Wars of the 1860s. Contains online databases of all official and private records, art, sound recordings, film and photographs held by the memorial. Visits to the memorial and / or its research section may be planned, and items ordered either from this section or from the museum's shop. http://www.awm.gov.au/

Australian War Memorial Winner 2001-2003 Australian Tourism Awards site search Research a person Search our collections Fifty Australians Fifty Australians Fifty Australians is on display in the Australian War Memorial's Special Exhibitions Gallery from 19 August to 23 October 2005. Mapping Gallipoli The Australian War Memorial holds over 300 maps from the Gallipoli campaign . The collection includes maps used at the landing of Australian and New Zealand forces at ANZAC Cove on 25 April 1915, Turkish maps made during and immediately after the campaign, trench maps, operational maps, artillery maps, and ANZAC cemetery plans. Museum website survey Would you like to take part in an international survey about museum websites? It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. The survey, created and administered by Florida State University, will be used by the Australian War Memorial and other museums to improve our websites by gaining a better understanding of the links between visiting museums and visiting museum websites. Today at the Memorial Today at the Memorial Time Activity 11:30 AM Research Centre Program "Rock and Roll Trail - concert parties in Vietnam"

126. Port Vila Presse Online Vanuatu News :: Australian Army Builds Vanuatu Kindy And A group of seven military officers from the 51st Far North Queensland Regiment (51FNQR) in Australia was in Vanuatu last month to conduct the patrolman and http://www.news.vu/en/news/aid/050706-Australian-Army-builds-Vanuatu-kindy.shtml

This website is accessible to all versions of every browser. However, you are seeing this message because your browser does not support basic Web standards, and does not properly display the site's design details. Please consider upgrading to a more modern browser. ( Learn More Vanuatu News You are here: home news Australian Army builds Vanuatu kindy and trains Posted Wednesday, July 6, 2005 Patrolman and patrol commander's course A group of seven military officers from the 51st Far North Queensland Regiment (51FNQR) in Australia was in Vanuatu last month to conduct the patrolman and the patrol commander's course. The training has been conducted around the North Efate area. This course is the 7th of its kind conducted in Vanuatu and is funded under the Defense Cooperation Program (DCP). The Independent was told that this may be the last patrol's man course held in Vanuatu. Police reports said that the Vanuatu Mobile Force has signed a sister agreement with the 51NFQR in the late 1990s for the two forces to exchange training and courses. One North Efatese said that the VMF members involved in the courses assisted local communities at Lelepa, Moso and Tanoliu in some community works.

127. Friction Technology - Australian Distributors Of Militec-1 australian distributors of Militec1, a metal conditioner with automotive, mining, industrial and military applications. http://www.frictiontechnology.com.au/

@import "common/ie5mac.css"; Click here to view Militec-1 Test Data All tests have proven Militec-1's wear and friction reduction properties to be as good as claimed and there has never been a product liability claim. Read the interesting story of Brad Giordani's invention of Militec-1 It's all about Militec Militec-1 is supreme in reducing metallic friction that causes some of the most destructive and costly occurrences in a vast range of everyday activities, from the Mining, Oil and Chemical Processing industries; through Transportation, Engineering and Printing Industries, to Antiterrorism, Military Operations; Firearms, Cars and Motorcycles, etc. The coverage is virtually endless The Conditional Trademark License granted by Adaptive Molecular Technologies Inc (AMT) to the Distributor, Friction Technology Pty Ltd, covers AMT's ownership of all Militec trademarks, trade dress and all goodwill associated therewith. Your Privacy Web Design by PerthWeb Home Company Profile ... Contact Us

128. Australian Army -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article Compulsory military service ended in 1945, and most australian personnel had been (Click link for more info and facts about australian Citizens military http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/a/au/australian_army.htm

Australian Army [Categories: Armies, Military of Australia, Military of Australia] The Australian Army is (A nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony) Australia's military land force. It is part of the (Click link for more info and facts about Australian Defence Force) Australian Defence Force (ADF) along with the (Click link for more info and facts about Royal Australian Navy) Royal Australian Navy and the (Click link for more info and facts about Royal Australian Air Force) Royal Australian Air Force As well as ground troops, approximately 80 (Click link for more info and facts about Leopard tanks) Leopard tanks and artillery, it also operates helicopters: (Click link for more info and facts about Blackhawk) Blackhawk (Large Pacific salmon valued as food; adults die after spawning) Chinook , and has taken delivery of the first of 22 (Click link for more info and facts about Eurocopter Tiger) Eurocopter Tiger reconnaissance/attack helicopters (with the last of the (Click link for more info and facts about UH-1 Iroquois) UH-1 Iroquois serving with distinction in (Click link for more info and facts about Aceh) Aceh for humanitarian relief after (Click link for more info and facts about 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake) 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake before removal from service.) Recently plans have been announced to procure 59

129. Asia Pacific Centre For Military Law A collaborative initiative of the australian Defence Force's Defence Legal Service and the Melbourne University Law School. Facilitates cooperation amongst military forces of the Asia Pacific Region in the research, training and implementation of the laws governing military operations. http://www.apcml.org/

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130. THE SQUARE The life and experiences of staff cadets at Australia's Royal military College Duntroon, Canberra, during the 1960's. Includes details of military and academic training, traditions, routines, legends, and of more contoversial topics. Includes many photos and links. Created by several staff cadets and graduates who served in the australian Army at the time. http://mywebpage.netscape.com/rmcduntroon/

htmlAdWH('93097763', '234', '60'); Welcome To The Unofficial Website Of The Royal Military College DUNTROON THE SQUARE (Duntroon's Parade Ground) as viewed from The Grave on Mount Pleasant. THE SQUARE is central to any Duntroon experience. I was paraded on THE SQUARE when I first arrived at Duntroon. I was on it or beside it almost every single day of my life in the Corps of Staff Cadets. I graduated on it. And it was the last place I visited before I left. Since it was at the core of our time in The Corps, it is a natural centre for this RMC Duntroon site. As you explore this site, you'll find on every page a link that brings you back here - to THE SQUARE. As for The Grave on Mount Pleasant ... if you couldn't recite the inscription instantly, a senior cadet would tell you to bog off and learn it by heart, as part of Duntroon's famous 'bastardisation' system. On this site, we'll help you learn this and other arcane Duntroon rituals, by giving you the full RMC Indoctrination document and a sample Screed Test (see links below).

131. Western Australians In The Boer War - 1st Contingent Dates of departures and arrivals for contingents and name, rank and comments for those in the first to ninth intake lists for the First (Western australian Mounted Infantry) Contingent. http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/military/bor-wa1.htm

Back Home Perth DPS NSW ... WA Western Australian Departures and Arrivals CONTINGENT DEPARTED RETURNED 1st (Western Australian Mounted Infantry) November 7, 1899 December 29, 1900 2nd (Western Australian Mounted Infantry) February 3, 1900 December 8, 1900 3rd (Western Australian Bushmen) March 13, 1900 May 28, 1901 4th (Western Australian Mounted Infantry) May 8, 1900 July 20, 1901 5th (Western Australian Mounted Infantry) March 6, 1901 May 17, 1902 6th (Western Australian Mounted Infantry) April 10, 1901 May 17, 1902 2nd Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse (WA) February 26, 1902 July 25, 1902 4th Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse (WA) April 7, 1902 July 30, 1902 8th Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse (WA) June 2, 1902 July 24, 1902 First (Western Australian Mounted Infantry) Contingent Departed: November 7, 1899 Returned: December 29, 1900 [ Intake * Please treat the following information with caution and refer to primary sources for confirmation and further research. TIP: Highlight a line before scrolling across. TIP: To find a name/date use the "Edit/Find in Page" option on your browser.

132. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS AUSTRALIAN ARMY AND AIR, FORCE AND CANADIAN FORCES EXCHAN ANNEX A australian ARMY AND AIR FORCE/CANADIAN FORCES OFFICER EXCHANGE c. liabilities in respect of injuries to military personnel (other than http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/admfincs/subjects/cfao/223-05_e.asp

CFAO 223-5 FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS AUSTRALIAN ARMY AND AIR, FORCE AND CANADIAN FORCES EXCHANGE OFFICERS PURPOSE 1. This order prescribes the financial arrangements in respect of the exchange of officers between the Canadian Forces (CF) and the Australian Regular Army (ARA) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). GENERAL 2. The financial conditions governing the exchange of officers under this exchange program are shown at Annex A. 3. The special accounting procedures required for thisexchange program are presented in two sections: a. Section 1 ARA and RAAF Officers on Exchange with the CF. b. Section 2 CF Officers on Exchange with the ARA or RAAF. SECTION I - ARA AND RAAF OFFICERS ON EXCHANGE WITH THE CF TRANSPORTATION, TRAVEL AND REMOVAL EXPENSES SECTION 2 - CF OFFICERS ON EXCHANGE WITH THE ARA OR RAAF PAY AND ALLOWANCES 6. A CF officer on exchange with the ARA or RAAF will be posted to NDHQ Administrative Unit (NDHQ/AU). 7. The CF officer on exchange shall contact NDHQ/AU to obtain information concerning the allowances to which he is entitled pursuant to the Military Foreign Service Regulations (see ). 8. The CF officer on exchange shall: a. open a bank account in Ottawa; b. arrange with the bank for the transfer of funds to Australia; and c. inform NDHQ/AU of the particulars of the bank account. 9. NDHQ/AU will: a. deposit the pay and allowances of the CF officer on exchange in his bank account; and b. forward to the officer a monthly statement showing all transactions on his pay account. 10. Prior to the departure of the CF officer on exchange from Canada. NDHQ/AU will issue to him: a. normal entitlement to earned pay and allowances; and b. an advance of pay and allowances for a period not exceeding one month. 11. Any claim. document or other papers required by

133. Australia a temporary military Liaison Officer supporting the australian Representative 53 australian Army personnel to form part of the Coalition military http://www.centcom.mil/Operations/Coalition/Coalition_pages/australia.htm

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs Global Issues: Terrorism Minister for Foreign Affairs Australia’s actions and Report to the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UN Security Council ... Foreign Affairs/International Relations Australia Support to the Global War on Terror Australia supports the need for action by the international community to combat terrorism. In conjunction with our regional partners, allies and other countries, Australia is playing a leading role in both the Asia-Pacific region and, making a significant contribution to the global fight against terrorism. Australia’s actions to combat domestic and international terrorism can be found at: The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs Minister for Foreign Affairs Australia’s actions and Report to the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UN Security Council Australia's appointment of an Ambassador for Counter-Terrorism These new actions plus Australia’s extant significant counter-terrorism capabilities and actions include: develop new and strengthen existing Memorandums of Understanding on Counter-Terrorism with various regional Asia-Pacific nations;

134. Red Ensign, Australia's 'forgotten' Flag The australian Red Ensign played a significant role in Australia's early military history. Now some people are trying to deny it happened. Judge for yourself after you have looked at the evidence on this site. http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-flags/red_ensign.htm

Category: Flags This page is a sub category index Start Here Burn MY Flag? Coat of Arms NZ Coat of Arms ... Australian 2 [ Red Ensign ] Southern Cross State Flags Victory flag Boxing Kangaroo ... Car flags Australia's Forgotten Flag. The Red Ensign Because the Blue Ensign (Commonwealth Ensign) was the official flag and it's use by ordinary citizens was discouraged many people from the Attorney General down used the Red Ensign as a de-facto Civil Flag. It was not strictly correct, but it happened at every level of the community. In 1914 all three flags, the British Union Flag, the Federal Flag and the Civil flag were all used. Some of the best indications of how the soldiers themselves thought of the flags is in the ensigns that are on display at the Australian War Memorial and the RAAF Museum. In the Australian War Memorial, the red ensigns on display outnumber the blue ensigns in the World War I period by about 10 to 1. Sub category index Opening of Federal Parliament at Canberra, 9 May 1927 Note that the Australian flags are Red Ensigns. There is some dispute as to whether this is accurate.

135. The Story Of Sgt. E J "Ned" Dwyer, AN&MEF1914/15 & AIF 1916/1918 A pictorial record of the service of a Digger who signed up in 1914 with the australian Naval and military Expeditionary Force and went on to serve with the 42nd battalion AIF http://www.firstaif.info/dwyer

An Associate site in the Digger History group. The story of Sgt. E J "Ned" Dwyer, AN&MEF1914/15 & AIF 1916/1918 Contents Sergeant Edmund Joseph "Ned" Dwyer, ANMEF & AIF The pictorial history of the service of Sergeant Edmund Joseph "Ned" Dwyer who served in the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force (ANMEF) and later in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Donor; Michael Goodwin Enlistment form for the AIF. Originally 3rd Reinforcements of 47 Bn, later 41 Bn then 42 Bn Photo of Ned taken during leave by Taylor, 49 Schoolhill, Aberdeen circa 1918. Notes: Photo shows Ned in uniform taken in an Aberdeen photo studio. He is perched on the edge of a stool. He wears slouch hat with left side turned up and strap on the chin, jacket with sergeant’s stripes (on his right sleeve), puttees and boots. His overseas service stripes and his wound stripe can be seen on his lower sleeves. He wears a moustache.

136. Australian Government Deploys Military Forces To The Persian Gulf Despite growing domestic opposition, australian Prime Minister John Howard has dispatched military forces and equipment to join the massive US military http://www.wsws.org/articles/2003/jan2003/aust-j22.shtml

Enter email address to receive news about the WSWS Add Remove SEARCH WSWS English German ON THE WSWS Donate to the WSWS! Contact the WSWS ... Books Online OTHER LANGUAGES German French Italian Russian ... Indonesian LEAFLETS Download in PDF format WSWS Australian government deploys military forces to the Persian Gulf By Terry Cook 22 January 2003 Use this version to print Send this link by email Email the author Tomorrow the HMAS Kanimbla will sail from Sydney and other forces will soon follow, including a navy diving clearance team, 150 SAS commandos, up to 14 FA-18 jet fighter planes and three naval ships. Two frigates presently on duty in the Gulf enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq will be redeployed and joined by an amphibious command vessel. In all, around 1,650 Australian military personnel are likely to be involved. But among ordinary Australians, anti-war sentiment is rapidly mounting. An AC Neilsen opinion poll published last weekend in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age reported that 62 percent of the population opposed any involvement in a war on Iraq unless sanctioned by the United Nations, while 30 percent were against a war under any circumstances. Only 6 percent of those polled supported a unilateral US-led strike, down from 37 percent last year, demonstrating that, as the prospect of war draws closer, more and more people want nothing to do with it.

137. John Burridge Military Antiques Australia John Burridge has been dealing in military Antiques since returning from the Vietnam war in 1970.Extensive range of militaria and a selection of reference books including many scarce australian Regimental histories. http://www.jbma.com.au/

JOHN BURRIDGE MILITARY ANTIQUES 91 SHENTON ROAD SWANBOURNE 6010 WESTERN AUSTRALIA TELEPHONE: +61 (08) 9384 1218 FACSIMILE: +61 (08) 9385 2611 EMAIL: john@jbma.com.au John Burridge has been dealing in Military Antiques since returning from the Vietnam war in 1970 and has gained a reputation of being one of Australia's leading dealers and experts in military collectables and history. His shop has an extensive range of militaria and a significant selection of reference books including many scarce Australian Regimental histories he has published PLEASE CHECK MY AUCTIONS AT EBAY email john@jbma.com.au ****** PLEASE NOTE ALL PRICES ARE QUOTED IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS ******* THIS SITE WAS LAST UPDATED APRIL 3

138. Australian Government Prepares Military For Iraq War The australian government has refused to deny a newspaper report that its defence forces are being readied for the USled war against Iraq early next year. http://www.wsws.org/articles/2002/dec2002/aust-d24.shtml

Enter email address to receive news about the WSWS Add Remove SEARCH WSWS English German ON THE WSWS Donate to the WSWS! Contact the WSWS ... Books Online OTHER LANGUAGES German French Italian Russian ... Indonesian LEAFLETS Download in PDF format WSWS Australian government prepares military for Iraq war By Richard Phillips 24 December 2002 Use this version to print Send this link by email Email the author The Australian government has refused to deny a newspaper report that its defence forces are being readied for the US-led war against Iraq early next year. An article in the Murdoch-owned Daily Telegraph on December 18 revealed that Australian military commanders were planning for the assault in March. The Telegraph article followed the recent visit by US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage for detailed discussions on war preparations with government ministers and senior Labor Party officials. Quoting senior military sources, the Daily Telegraph The newspaper said that the Pentagon, which already has more than 60,000 troops in the region and 50,000 about to join them in January, was planning for an estimated 300,000 ground troops. If the UN endorsed the US-led attack, other countries would participate. The government is also concerned about increasing unease on the part of ordinary people that participation in the US-led operation will increase the likelihood of Australia becoming a target for terrorist attacks. These fears have intensified since the Bali bombings on October 12, in which 180 people, including 88 Australians, were killed.

139. AM - Military Limits Hicks Trial Coverage American military officials at Guantanamo Bay are preparing for the trial of australian terrorist suspect David Hicks later this week The security http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2004/s1183557.htm

ABC Home Radio Television News ... Tony Eastley presents AM Monday to Friday from 8:00am on ABC Local Radio and 7:10am on Radio National. Join Elizabeth Jackson for the Saturday edition at 8am on Local Radio and 7am on Radio National. The World Today PM Correspondents Report More Current Affairs: Select program 7.30 Report Australian Story Background Briefing Business Breakfast Foreign Correspondent Four Corners Inside Business Insiders Landline Lateline Transcript This is a transcript from AM. The program is broadcast around Australia at 08:00 on ABC Local Radio. Military limits Hicks trial coverage PRINT FRIENDLY EMAIL STORY AM - Tuesday, 24 August , 2004 08:08:00 Reporter: Leigh Sales TONY EASTLEY: American military officials at Guantanamo Bay are preparing for the trial of Australian terrorist suspect, David Hicks, later this week. The security restrictions at the military base are extreme and reporting of the proceedings will be limited. There'll be no pictures allowed of David Hicks, no audio from the courtroom, no pictures of the defence, prosecution or presiding officer entering the building, and military camera operators will choose what images are broadcast via closed circuit television to most journalists covering the hearing. North America Correspondent Leigh Sales will have a seat in the courtroom itself, but as she reports from Guantanamo Bay, her ability to report on the trial will be limited.

140. Index australian Involvement in Vietnam. Reproduction for nonprofit newsletters, military archives or study purposes in proper context is encouraged, http://www.hotkey.net.au/~marshalle/

This page was put together by Ern Marshall because of the lack of information about the Australian Involvement in Vietnam and for the benefit of all Veterans, and maybe for the education of some of the younger generation. Don't forget to sign the guest book. You can find this guest book at the bottom of this page. This is a NON-POLITICAL page and is in no way affiliated with any other Association. The page is mine and the blokes who have helped create it. As the saying goes, The buck stops here, if there is any corrections or arse kicks, aim them at me and no-one else. SOLDIER I WAS THAT WHICH OTHERS DID NOT WANT TO BE. I WENT WHERE OTHERS FEARED TO GO, AND DID WHAT OTHERS FAILED TO DO. I ASKED NOTHING FROM THOSE WHO GAVE NOTHING, AND RELUCTANTLY ACCEPTED THE THOUGHT OF ETERNAL LONELINESS ...SHOULD I FAIL. I HAVE SEEN THE FACE OF TERROR; FELT THE STINGING COLD Of FEAR; AND ENJOYED THE SWEET TASTE Of A MOMENTS LOVE. I HAVE CRIED, PAINED, AND HOPED ...BUT MOST OF ALL, I HAVE LIVED TIMES OTHERS WOULD SAY WERE BEST FORGOTTEN. AT LEAST SOMEDAY I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY THAT I WAS PROUD OF WHAT I WAS...

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