Hey good to hear old names like "doc Pepper" we were in malasia together in 84 i was in recon pl, when you were in pioneers,your parents found my wallet when i dropped it in the boozer !

Good to see young (constant harrassment)Ellem on the site,i'll always remeber our times at singo. and 1rar. good times!

Hi Glenda Miller,
If you can contact me at
rabbitohs3@optusnet.com.au
re: Stanley Buttenshaw.
3 of his sisters and 1 brother still alive.
Thank you.

I was a Private 314935, in 1 RAR from early 1972 to August, 1973. West to SASR at this time. Lt Col Blue Hidgkinson was CO and WO1 Jack CURRIE was RSM. I was in C Company and Supt Company, Sig Platoon. Peter BEAUM (spelling?), Mick OLSEN (real good mate from Yapoon), Tom TUCKER, etc, were some very good mates of mine. Will say more later.

Hi Glenda Miller,
My daughter found this website while looking for information on Stanley Buttenshaw who was killed in the Korean war on the 12/8/1952.
He was my mothers brother, so sad a loss at such a young age, I wish I could have known him. Would like to contact you if I could.

Will never forget my time with D Coy and Recon Pl 89-93. Miss my old mate Jim Hammett. No prouder moments than donning ceremonial gear and trouping the colours. Fond memories thanks 1 RAR

My father Gerald Joseph Miller was a member of 2/1 during the 2nd world war and was a POW for nearly 2 years, just wondering if anyone still remembers him

Im a ex member of the 1/19th battalion in the 80,s and just wanted to say well done on the,website.

Enlisted 1970 posted to 1RAR 1971 to 1980. Served C Coy, A Coy and Sig Pl Spt Coy. Retired from the Army in 2006 as the XO of the WO&NCO Academy Canungra. My fondest memories are of my time in 1RAR and the great times and mates.

Looking to re connect with Tony McGoeown. We were recruits and corps trainees together. Have not seen Tony since 1962/63. Would be great to again say g'day. Any assistance please advise to above email. Cheers Bob Gunning

Served with the 1st Battallion Royal Australian Regiment 77-80. went to Malaysia 78 with c coy, mates called me Brauny

I would like to get in contact with the NSW Association Secretary, as I would like to discuss next year, being the 20th Anniversary of the deployment to somalia.

god bless you all and dont let airhead and fender belly on the circle program get to you ,my family love you all

My son is a cadet, I was ex reserve 3FF Intelligence, I am a current serving VICPOL Detective with 23 years experience. I am proud to support your battalion.

hello fellow diggers.
my father lance corporal william charles rowe served in the vietnam war in the period of 27-05-1965 / 23-07-1965 service number 214313 unit 1st battalion of the royal australian regiment..he contracted malaria and was sent home...my father passed away when i was a small child and im trying to find what ever i can of my father whilst in the army...photo's would be lovely as i dont have any...if any of the diggers from my fathers squad remembers my dad or have any photo's i would be so happy...u can contact me on annie67101@hotmail.com
thank you to everyone that could help me in my search...

Great site.
My father Henry Miller(Harry)served 1 RAR Sig Pl HQ Korea & 2 RAR B Coy Malaya - Best mate Stanley Buttenshaw 1 RAR Infantry KIA.
" Never to be Forgotten "
"Duty First "

Greetings,

I am ex 8 RAR (Malaysia 68/69 & Vietnam 69/70) ARA,WO2 ARes & VP Beaumaris RSL. We are currently doing a display on Korea and I am trying to source an RAR Badge with the 'KING's Crown' to be authentic. If anybody can get their hands on one I would be eternally grateful.
Kind regards,
Grant COULTMAN-SMITH VA, JP

Hello my Ausie friends. It has been a long time. I was at Baidoa with you guys! I was with around 8 other Americans with the Communication rigs and helped most of you guys make your calls home. I would love to hear from any of you guys. My e-mail is hhb352ada@live.com

Good to see so many old names still getting around, brings back a lot of good memories of my time in 1RAR., from1980 to 1986. Hope to read more comments, good health to all, cheers Mark
fergus...

Fmr member 11pl Doy Coy 1Bn
G'day old dog's and trusty sidekicks. Great to finally get some downtime to trawl thru innumerate threads on this site / related forums. Just a quick note to let everyone know still hounding and pounding streets of ole Sydney town - thoroughly enjoyed reunion in '08 looking fwd to next shin dig. always up for a laugh and a lark on Anzac Day and lament about days gone by - much the embellishment that goes with it. Finally, it would be remiss not to encourage everyone to toast our fallen, lost and broken mates where ever they now be - and moreover when they happen to enter the fore of minds. Til next we meet may the wind always be at your back and the road ahead rise up to meet you. Never truer words were ever uttered as much the dcoy motto "deeds not words" but sometimes it's good to say your piece. a little poignant but I reckon though we somalia vets are few that have supped from the same cup - be safe in the knowledge there are many that envy what we have seen and done. I for one am proud of the footprint left of our combined efforts re op solace / unisom I &II / restore hope and of the units and the wider defence networks achievements since. tough as old rusting roof nails is a label i am happy to bear ....beats any other tokenisms simply put the job got done right the first time (satisfaction enough by my standards) as it has and always does when the 'big blue one' is asked to enter the fray. Keep safe lads atleast til last drinks are called.. Is it wrong to still miss langs. Mad cow crowd wouldn't know the half of it - thank god walls don't speak is all I can say. Sincerely, Mags & family.