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RECENTLY DECEASED

We sadly advise that Life Member Ken Summersford (Vietnam 1st Tour) recently passed away; and we have been recently advised that Life Member Peter Bradley (Vietnam 1st Tour) passed away in early 2020. May they rest-in-peace.

The CONCISE HISTORY BOOKLET updated

The original 2005 version of A Concise History has been updated and published as a PDF on this website. See the page Books and References

Merchandise Updated

You can find out what merchandise is available from the 105th Bty RAA Association by going to the Merchandise Page

NOTICE – 2nd Tour Vietnam 105 Field Battery Members – CGWP Unit Citation Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD OF the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Galantry with Palm Unit Citation

All members of 105th Field Battery (a sub-unit of 1st Field Regiment RAA) who served in Vietnam from 25th February 1969 to 10th May 1970 are expected to be eligible for the award of the CGWP Unit Citation.

Go to the EVENTS Page to obtain details

The 105th Battery Museum & Historical Collection relocated to Fort Lytton

The 105th Battery RAA Association Historical collection and museum displays the history of the 105th Battery Royal Australian Artillery from World War 1 to Afghanistan.

Unfortunately accessibility to the Museum & Historical Collection was constrained by security, and the availability of space in the Gallipoli Barracks Defence precinct. was be relocated to the Fort Lytton National Park as part of the military history collections of Fort Lytton Artillery Collection, and the Queensland Military Historical Society.  Fort Lytton is open to the public of designated days.  Check the Fort Lytton Historical Association website (CLICK HERE) for times and dates.  

2022 Reunion Photos

The 2022 Reunion Conference and AGM was at Tweed Heads 21-23 October 2022.  Images are in the Gallery.

For 2023 AGM and reunion details, monitor the Events page for progress, and further details in Tiger Rag Issue TR60 published July 2023

 

Tiger Rag Ed 61 (TR61) contributions Closed

Tiger Rag 61 (TR61) contributions a5e now CLOSED. Distribution of TR61 is occurring in February 2024.

TR62 contributions of information, articles, stories, images, nostalgia, or other material of interest to gunners and former gunners is now Open.  

Contributions for TR62 should be sent to the TR Editor

Should you have any queries regarding this notice, please contact the Secretary

Anzac Day Around Australia

For details of your 105 Battery RAA Association camaraderie in localities around Australia, See Events on the website.

Re-establish your friendships and get together as a 105 Battery Association Group or with fellow gunners and veterans on Anzac Day for the Parade and after-march activities.

Any photos from ANZAC Day activities can be sent to the Tiger Rag Editor – see home page footer for the link