RAR
RARA Open Letter to Adam Bandt – Dishonouring our Australian Flag
The RAR National Association's President, Michael von Berg MC OAM has on behalf of our Regimental Family of current and past serving men and women and their families written an open letter to Adam Bandt in response to the Greens leader refusing to stand with the...
George Mansford’s Tribute – Many salutes to our cobber, Frank Moffitt
It is nearing 70 years since I returned late at night after leave in WA, and reported to the orderly room of Charlie Coy 2RAR. Frank was on duty as orderly corporal and after a yarn, pointed to the floor which was my bed for the night and my kit bag for a pillow. It...
Vale: 14000 WO Frank Mitchell Moffitt – 25 Nov 1924 – 12 Jun 2022
Gordon Hurford has advised that Frank Moffitt (Pl Sgt 10 Pl D Company 2 RAR (first tour) passed away on 12 June 2022, aged 97+, having served in 2nd AIF, 1 RAR, 2 RAR, 3 RAR and AATTV. Frank served in World War 2 (Borneo), Korea, Malaya, Malaysia, Borneo...
Notice: 6 RAR Association Reunion – Brisbane 11-13 November 2022
All eras of the Battalion, family and friends are WELCOME. The reunion coincides with 6 RAR receiving its new Colours on Saturday 12 November 22. 1730 Friday 11 Nov 22 – Meet and Greet Functions at 3 South Bank locations, $25pp AM Saturday 12 Nov 22 – 6 RAR Colours...
Infantryman’s Muster 17-20 November 2022
Battle of Coral-Balmoral – 12 May 1968 – 6 June 1968
The Battle of Coral–Balmoral (12 May – 6 June 1968) was a series of actions fought during the Vietnam War between the 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) and the North Vietnamese People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) 7th Division and Viet Cong (VC) Main Force units, 40...
1RAR (Brisbane) Lunch – 29 May 22
The next 1RAR Brisbane Old Boys monthly luncheon/drinks will be held on Sunday 29 May 22, at the Gaythorne RSL. All 1 RAR members, your families and friends are invited. If your attending, for the lunch can you please RSVP by Thursday 26 May 22. Please, RSVP...
Vale: Major Alexander (Alec) Weaver
Alec Weaver’s amazing life is the stuff of legend. He died on Friday 18th February 2022 aged 99 years. He began his military career in the Hitler Youth before he went on to become a decorated major in the Australian armed forces and then a spy for ASIO. Born and...
Vale – Major General R.A. Grey AO DSC
A Tribute to Our Caesar in Khaki and Jungle Green - Posted to Valhalla 2O January 2022 Caesar was our God, and his bible was to be read and obeyed. It included commandments on many essentials so critical in war. He was tough and demanding. Failure was not...