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August 2006 |
Well fellas crank up the volume the music is back on. This month Old time Rock n Roll The Pom. |
2AFDS receives its first Bushmaster infantry mobility vehicle. |
The New Bushranger is in town |
Ubon 1967 |
Pom Arthur Gordon sent me this photo , he found it ina box that he had at home ,wants
to know if anyone can shed some light on it and names we have some but need
more yours Panno |
Hey Pom Its Toddy, . That photo is at the SEATO conference in Bangkok around 1967.
If you look hard you can see yours truly. All the best .the bald one. |
Pom' Taken on the 18th August at the dedication of the Long Tan Cross at Rutherglen Victoria, This is set in the memorial Park which also won an award from the keep Australia Beautiful program and was presented to the RSL on this day. Rutherglen is renowned for its wines for anyone wanting to visit this cross you will find some very good red's and of course white's in the Winery's around the district. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Rutherglen 18th August 06 024 |
Mate Just what did the rest of the boys get up to or don't they know who to put pen to paper no in put NO MAG so I hope they get of their backsides and send you something or I will write an article for you to publish which will embarrass the best of them ( Boomer Slone hit the key boards)and the rest of you ADG's as Pom is doing a great job it is time you all stopped reading and put your two Bob's worth in for him to use or are we as we are known "The old farts " going to sleep now is the time to bomb bard POM with what ever you have Lest make him work???????? |
Hi Pom, Attached is a copy of the 1971 WOD Course. There are some familiar faces of many (now old) ADGs. Rear Rank L/R. Peter Picknell, Merv Cecil, Barry Dahl, Jim Walker Centre Rank L/R Eddie Power, Squizzie Taylor, Eric Nothard, Arthur Wode, Barry Wanstall Front Rank L/R Neil Gage, ????, Don Wilmott, Jim MacAndrew, Frank McCarthy, Dave Helman All the best, Eric Hi Again Pom, Just remembered who the second from the left in the front rank of 1971 WODC is, it''s Kel Liddiard. Sorry about forgetting earlier (just a sign of senility!). All the best, Eric |
Hi Pom, Another for your consideration. Rear Rank, L/R SGT Eric Nothard, SGT Ken Thackeray, SGTLawrie Gay, FSGT Bernie Fletcher Centre Rank, L/R SGT Ray Forehead, SGTBob Kinnane, SGT Ian Wrigley, SGT Warwick Armstrong Front Rank, L/R SGT Brian Millar, FLTLT Mick Seibold, SQNLDR George Foskett, WOFF Sammy Sampson All the very best,. Eric |
Hi Pom, Another for your consideration. Sammy Sampson and Eric Nothard plus a few 1RTU recruits on bivouac circa 1967. All the best, Eric |
Now on the web the Vietnam Verterans Nominal Roll Click the image above to access |
Hello there again. Great photo of the troops with the Bushranger and especially the input of new blood items blood to our Rat Pack. Leaving aside now the difficulties of publication of personnel and events in todays Military there must be a lot of news out there from our younger set. Us oldies want to keep in touch so to the Yungun's ''lets have it. Cant print it if Pommie hasnt got it.his lights are on (anyone home ..Ha). Great music with your last mag. Got me thinking about the clothes we had stashed away in the Newcastle Railway Station lockers. On Rookies at Rathmines 1960, no civvies whilst on leave was the command so ,we had to resort to that (the lockers and civvies) before going to the Palais Royal Dance hall on Hunter Street somewhere. Also Johnston and Johnston Brand roll out white tape (pre Band Aids) was GOOD because on Rookies we were made to sew a thin white bit of cloth to each of our shoulder tabs to show we were UNDER 21 (could not drink in Civvy Street). The J &J tape was just the right width (Wider) which showed you were over 21. Trick was remembering to get it off before WOD 'Killer' Carter spotted it at the Main Gate. So much for rambling.. Could someone 'out there' come up with the name Mustering when etc etc about a RAAF Funeral I attended as a Firing Party member at Rookwood Cemetary Sydney NSW. His family was Italian ..it was very emotional and very crowded in that there was little room to manouvre in..that's all I remember other than he was at Vunga's. It was for an Airman who was stabbed some where in Vunga's came back to his digs and bleed to death on his bed. It would have been about 1967/8 as I remember as my milestone was that I was promoted to Sgt then (from Richmond) and send to join the first ADG's sent to BS Williamtown. Reason.......I was just reading an AWM extract about SVN RAAF Transport Flight (which I was at as a Cpl ADI in 1966/67) and RTFV was renamed 35 Squadron in 67. Well the item stated that no life was lost during the deployment of both named Squadrons... in the interests of being correct I thought I may drop the AWM a line with basic facts which they can chase up with Ronny RAAF. I ask as well were there others (of RTFV and 35 Sqn) dead or wounded ???. Another Subject I cant make head nor tail on the Official site which supposed to show the sequence of Medals for guys like us. ' I havn't actually mounted the last few and havn't a clue to sequence. Pauline is ready with her 'Housewife' sewing kit but thats about as far as I got. I joined the RAAF in 1960 left 1981 went to Vietnam Vungers) and Malaysia ( received the new Australian Malaysia Medal only not the Brit GSM 1964 or Malaysian Govt one) and was never caught out so got the 'new' Good Service medal. No decorations (alas). Total 7 in all. So 'someone' with the same track record could you please advise me on jtrcpmh@hotmail.com or FAX on 0011 1441 297 1839. All the best to those I know and my other brothers. John TR Cameron RAAF DI ADI EQUIPO and Army SO2 |
From the daughter of a Soldier. Last week I was in Melbourne attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen. Moving through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their uniforms, as they began heading to their gate everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering. When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red blooded Australian who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families. Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work, and enjoy our home without fear or reprisal. Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He knelt down and said "hi," the little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her. The young soldier didn't look any older than maybe 22, himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek. The mother of the little girl, who said her daughters name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Corporal and had been in Afghanistan for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up. When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it. After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, "I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you." He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying "Your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon." The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away as this entire event unfolded. As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of moment turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek. We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an Australian. RED FRIDAYS Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Australian's who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority". We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many Australian's, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Australia supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every Australian who supports our men and women afar will wear something red. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Australia on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football team. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before Australians covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on. The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is..."We need your support and your prayers". Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday. THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED! --- Lest We Forget, Lest We Forget. |
Pommie....maybe the item in the next e mail if of some use and could be considered
for publication at any time but scrub out my name as I dont want to be seen as
hogging the Mag. Next E mail will give the item....basically I am writing something to get Published here in British Bermuda (where my wife is employed) look at Bermuda Biological Station for Research in yr search engine. The ship shown is her work she is the Barracks Officer/EQUIPO/ADMINO/ ADJ/WOD etc for the Ship. As 11/11 Rememberence Day is a big thing in Bermuda (not so much in the USA now). Bermuda has a response from the Public the same as Anzac day has And after ,Vets have lunch with the Governor General. Each year naturally the departed list gets longer and attendees shorter as WWII was the last committment made as an Island, However there are many expats here from other conflicts entitled to march and join in festivities. Naturally the " I didn't know that any other country was involved in the SVN War other than the USA' thing comes up. So this year I am writing an article for the Newspaper to pushout which may eddikate' a few...... thus giving me more drinking time.. We Pauline and I were here for 6 years and returned a year ago after 2 year break. P wants to stash away cash to complete last 2 years of her Archaeology degree a luxury Ronny RAAF pension didn't allow for (but it is good to have). So in modern terminology I had a cash flowing out problem Ha Ha. Bermuda is British, have a Brit Governor General and are England's largest colony (which is only 24 sq miles). Bermuda is NOT in the Carribean which is the common perception and indeed Bermuda is in the North Atlantic Sea in line with Morocco or Alexandria in Egypt and about Savanna USA. The USA is also 3 days steaming away and or 2 hours by air to hit the East Coast .The Carribean (Sea) is 3 days 'steaming' away down Southwards. So you have a Brother strategically placed away and waiting for the word to rise again. Please give lots of notice as straightening up takes time and I have to negotiate for G & T and social life to continue. P.S JC is retired but does some volunteer work at difference Charities when asked. Most times he practices standing 'Easy'. See u JC |
Fairbairn now off with the fairies. |
Hi Pom,good to talk to you again. In regards to the photos i sent you i would believe that most Fairbairn ADG would not be aware that Fairbairn no longer exist as we knew it. I visited it whilst at Canberra for the 9 Squadron Plaque dedication on 3th june 06. I did not expect to get past the front gate and you can imagine how surprised to find the guard gate unattended. One photo shows a sentry box that has been placed there with the main office completley empty. Also included is a rear view of guard room where the fire truck ust to be stationed. Any ex adgies will need to look hard at the next couple of photos as you are looking at our old boozer and lounge area on the right. Being there was quite depressing when you think of the times we spent there although these two buildings are being preserved and have been totally re-modified. The major construction being carried out is by a private contractor who bought the base and has demolished all buildings except the hospital, sargents mess , picture theatre complex and front gard gate. Yep even the wraaf building is gone. As they say you can take away the buildings but you can't take away the memories. |
Long Tan Day ..... Springwood 2006 |
Also included is a photo of a bunch of good lookin' ADG's at the Blue Mountains Vietnam
Veterans memorial day parade held at Springwood. From left to right Gordon Reeds, John Payne,Mick Brodie, George Schubert, Rudy Meck, Ian [ sluggo] Wheat, John [JR] Ronan. Look after yourself pom and keep up the good work JR. |
Hi Pom, Do you have to join to have email listed? I was an ADG at Richmond from 1977 until 1983. Cheers Bob Pritchard bobpritchard45@hotmail.com |
G'day; Just to let everyone know that I am back on line again (finally) and my new address is abrazil@westnet.com.au See I wasn't just being ignorant Cheers Alan |