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NOTICE – 1st tour Vietnam 105 Field Battery Members

Posted by at 3:15 pm

REISSUE OF THE UNIT CITATION – CROSS OF GALLANTRY WITH PALM

The Australian Government Department of Defence, Honours and Awards has advised that the previously issued Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation is incorrect as the Palm leaf should be Bronze, not Gold.

1st Tour 105th Field Battery RAA members who received the CGWP citation with the gold palm, wishing to exchange their citation for the bronze palm citation should return their existing citation for replacement.

Ensure full name, service number, address and contact details are included with the returned device.

The mailing address is:
Directorate of Honours and Awards
Exchange Citations
PO BOX 7952
Canberra BC ACT 2610

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The CONCISE HISTORY BOOKLET updated

Posted by at 1:06 pm

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

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Merchandise Updated

Posted by at 8:17 am

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

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

Posted by at 12:24 am

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

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

Posted by at 6:10 am

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.  

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Anzac Day Around Australia

Posted by at 10:30 pm

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

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