'4th Field Regiment Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery - Historical Guide' Arthur Burke author and publisher, Brisbane, 2003, 40 x A5 pages, ISBN 0-9750 389-0-7, a four-colour booklet produced and donated to raise funds for the 4th Field Regiment RAA Historical Collection, $6 (including postage and packaging). This work does not purport to be anything other than an aide-memoire written for the current members of the unit. It is not a story so much as a ready reference to events and dates of import in the 4th field Artillery's history which have been compiled in a flowing style. The origin of the unit can be traced back to the 1850s in Victoria and I spent considerable time
researching the records of the State. Since the 1850s, many changes,
reorganisations and redesignations have taken place, but the spirit of the
4th has continued through two world wars and the Vietnam conflict. It
remains in the hearts of those who serve in Bougainville, East Timor, the
Solomons and wherever the battle honour of the Regiment, 'Ubique' leads them
in the pursuit of peace and freedom. The publication is available for six dollars (including postage and
packaging) from: The Gunners - A History of Australian Artillery, "It is the Regiment's good fortune that David Horner has woven the strands of its history in such a felicitous way, bringing together the facts of equipment and organisation, guns and people as the Regiment responds to changing political demands and perceptions of threat. He does it with consummate skill. The Gunners fills a considerable gap for the serious students and researchers. It will interest 'old' gunners and inspire those now serving." Major General John Whitelaw, AO, CBE, (Ret), Patron, RAA Historical Society. Vietnam Task - The 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, The first tour of the 5th Battallion, RAR, supported by 105th Field Battery, RAA on their first tour of duty in South Vietnam, 1966/'67. Contains some photographs and information relating to the involvement of 105th Battery. The Year of the Tigers - The Second Tour of Duty of 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam 1969-70, Contains the Nominal Roll of 5th Battalion, RAR, Operational Maps showing locations of Fire Support Bases, numerous photographs, (many of 105th Battery members) and a summary of each operation in Phuoc Tuy Province directly supported by 105th Battery, RAA. Copies of this book are still available (Aug 2005) from the 5 RAR Association website (under items for sale on top menu) at... "My Vietnam" Steve Lewis My name's Steve Lewis and I was with 105 at Enoggera 67-68 before being transferred to 12 Field Regiment at Nui Dat in October 1968. 105 arrived February 69, and I figured I'd join up with them as there were plenty of other ninth intake Nashos in that lot (Ian Smith, Col Howard, Mick Canavan et al), but I went home in March with 12 Field. (I was the guy who painted the rock in front of the Sergeant's Mess). Steve's Book has now been printed, check out the following website with details on the book launch in various locations as well as how to order or even order it on-line via a secure webserver on the following link :- "The Johnny Regan Show" or "Sounds and Shapes" I am looking for photos, footage or information on the above Australian entertainers who performed for both Australian and American troops in Vietnam between October 1969 and February 1970. They were located in Da Nang, Pho Bai, Chu Lai and Quang Tri. "Can You Hear Australia's Heroes Marching?" - Peter Barnes Hi Daryl Thanks for your time and consideration. If you are aware of other references relating to the activities of the Battery please email the details to: Daryl Povey : Click to Email |