FRIENDS, SUPPORTERS, LINKS AND A BIT OF CULTURE

OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM AN AMERICAN CITIZEN

Mr Patrick Graves, an American citizen who did two tours in Vietnam with 101st Abn Division and who retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the early seventies and now practises law in Alabama, has offered to coordinate efforts in the US in support of the full accounting for our men. He has also been kind enough to offer a monetary contribution of $US 10,000 towards OPERATION AUSSIES HOME on-going costs.

I cannot but resist asking the question again: How patriotic are we compared to our US brothers and sisters?

Read Patrick's letter here.

THE VUNG TAU CREW AND THEIR ASSISTANCE



Ettamogah Pub Vung Tau

Read here about the assistance given by 'The Vung Tau Crew' to locate the wreckage of A2-767, the helicopter involving John Gillespie.

OPERATION JUST CAUSE

The MIA / POW effort in the United States of America ... OPERATION JUST CAUSE. Thanks to Mr Dennis Johnson, President Operation Just Cause, OPERATION AUSSIES HOME gets a mention.


Visit OPERATION JUST CAUSE here

OHIO POW / MIA AWARD

OPERATION AUSSIES HOME was recognised by our US friends with this award in March 2003.


Visit the OHIO POW/MIA site here

SUPPORT FROM OZIEXPLORER

Des Newman kindly provided a free copy of his GPS Mapping Software to assist in production of maps for us.


Read about the OziExplorer software here

A POEM BY PETER ROTHWELL

This work was inspired by the events on LZ PRINCESS on 9 November 1965 during Operation HUMP, the day after we lost Parker and Gillson. This will bring back some memories to those who were there. Peter has captured these moments to remind us of the horror and waste of any and all wars. Read Peter's poem here

THE REGIMENTAL PRAYER

This prayer was re-written by Padre John Brownbill and Monsignor Gerry Cudmore in 2000. Father Cudmore served in Vietnam from 26 May 1965 to 30 April 1966. He spent most of his time with the First Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) at Bien Hoa because we were such nice people - or maybe he thought we needed his service more than others!


The Prayer

MAGPIE 91 - A POEM BY ROD STEMP

In my humble opinion, this is a great piece of work and a fine tribute to Herbert and Carver.

            

Visit Rod's page from here ... scroll down to read the poem about Magpie 91.

STAY HEALTH - GET SOME PROTECTION

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GUNNERS AUSTRALIA - A SITE IS DEDICATED TO ALL AUSTRALIAN GUNNERS WHO SERVED

Visit Gunners Australia from here

THE PATRIOTS MOTORCYCLE CLUB - A MOTORCYCLE CLUB FOR REGULAR, RESERVE AND EX-SERVING MEMBERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE.

Visit The Patriots WA here

This page was last updated on 22 August 2005.