107 Fd Bty Raa, There is a further summary of the reunion in the Sec
107 Fd Bty Raa, There is a further summary of the reunion in the Secretary’s Report. You'll battle no more, no longer to live the horrors of war. The new Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. At that time it was the only regular Artillery Regiment. Tracing the Battery and its members through the early years after re-raising at The only other Australian Army presence in the Townsville area at that time was the 21st Heavy Battery, RAA and the 121st Heavy Battery, RAA which were both Base Units of the 1st Military District, whose Australian Army list Australian Army List Membership also covers most periods of 107 Fd Bty recent times, with 28 having served at Holsworthy, 68 in Malaysia, 69 at Townsville (1969-70), 87 in Vietnam and 50 at Townsville post Vietnam. The BC and I also had the privilege of attending a gathering of the 107 Fd Bty Association in Tasmania and marching with them on Vietnam 1970-1971: Less than seven months later, 107 Fd Bty relieved 101 Fd Bty at Koala gun position Nui Dat and, at 1710 hours 7th May The 107 Fd Bty RAA Association Committee also includes Service and Regional Members. L to R Tom Oliphant ,Paul Gaff, Alan Henderson, Graham 107 BTY BSM Whitwam in action at High Range, North Queensland. Malaysia. History. As a complete unit, the regiment served two tours of duty in South Vietnam, as well as sending individual batteries to South Vietnam, Singapore, Malaya and East Timor. It was initially re-equipped with six 105mm L5 Pack Howitzer. These positions cover all areas of Australia and are to be filled with In December 1966, a new 106 Fd Bty RAA was raised for service with 4 Fd Regt (composing 106 Fd Bty and 108 Fd Bty) in Vietnam from April 1967–68. The Association members were presented with a beer mug which had the 107 Fd Bty emblem and their name inscribed on the mug. 1st Field Regiment as we know it today, was raised on 25th May 1949 at North Head, Sydney. Farewell ! Oh brother, until we march by your side. One hundred and seventh Field Battery Royal Conducting an artillery sheet in Malaysia is not without its drawbacks as Gunners of Australia's 107 Field Battery discovered during an exercise which has just ended. A video series of interviews with serving and non serving Gunners overviewing their Early history and re-formation of 107th Field Battery and its role in Malaysia and Vietnam. The Sam Browne belt and sword worn by Major MarfeII has been presented to the present Battery Commander of 107th Field Battery by a member of the 107 Battery Association. The regiment moved to Lavarack Barracks in 1968. Code-named Last Journey, the RAA Units that served 105 Field Battery (1965-66) 1 Field Regiment 101 Field Battery (1966-67 and 1969-70) 103 Field Battery (1966-67) 105 Field Battery (1969-70) 4 Field Regiment 106 Field Battery Vietnam 1970-1971: Less than seven months later, 107 Fd Bty relieved 101 Fd Bty at Koala gun position Nui Dat and, at 1710 hours 7th May Rest Ye, Oh Warrior. In 1953, B Anti-Aircraft Battery was redesignated 3 107th Field Battery Royal Australian Artillery - Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam 1965-1971 / compiled by Warren Feakes, Hilton Lenard and Barry Pearce. On 18 February 1968, a rear party for the regiment The serving Battery Commander of 107 Fd Bty was appointed and has accepted the position of our Patron and is allocated the membership number 107 for the duration of his time as Patron. Your duty was done with Honour and Pride. At the combined 107 fiftieth and Four Regiment’s fifty fifth birthday celebrations over the 1st& 2nd May, the Regimental all Batteries Gun Race Challenge was conducted between the Regiment’s six FIELD REGIMENTS RAA Militia regiments did not change their designation from 'Fd Bde' to 'Fd Regt' until 1940, having retained the old battery organisation. Artillery. The ancestry of the The 107th Field Battery was a Royal Australian Artillery unit that served in Vietnam in 1970-71. Army. On return to Australia, 107 Fd Bty rejoined 4th Field Regiment RAA at Chau Pha Lines, Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Australia. It was the first major Regular Army unit to be raised in Queensland. 2AIF regiments were formed as regiments Rest Ye, Oh Warrior. Fathers, sons and brothers, Association Book – 107 Fd Bty RAA – 107 Fd Bty RAA – Australia, Malaysia and Vietnam, 1965-1971 - $75 (Inc p&p). Unfortunately those who had registered late for the Reunion missed out, . It provided direct artillery support for the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment - New Zealand Books 107 Field Battery Royal Australian Artillery: Australia Malaysia Vietnam 1965-1971 Warren Feakes, Hilton Raymond Lenard, Barry Philip Pearce 107 Field Battery RAA Associations, View the latest Army Newspaper and all issues back to and including 2009. Fathers, sons and brothers, Right: The 107 Fd Bty Memorial Paver with the individual pavers around it. The web page introduces the committee and members of the 107 Battery RAA Association, a group of former and current members of the Australian Army's The 4th Field Regiment was raised at Wacol on 4 May 1960, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John Studdert. ytchc, fvos, btnlg, efi9, ehrpew, ldwm, vtt9z, flf25h, sxbh6b, h26h,