The 4th battalion, royal australian regiment, 4 rar was an australian army infantry battalion and part of the royal australian regiment. The 2nd commando regiment 2 cdo regt is an australian army unit, and is one of three combatcapable units within the australian special operations command. To promote comradeship gained through service with the regiment and to perpetuate the regiment. Nominal roll of 2nd battalion the royal australian regiment, korea, 19531954.
Unit colour patch of the royal australian regiment. The us presidential unit citation was awarded to the 3rd battalion, royal australian regiment 23 and 24 april 1951, the 2nd battalion princess patricias canadian light infantry 24 and 25 april, and company a, 72nd heavy tank battalion united states, 24 and 25 april 1951 for their actions at kapyong on the 23rd and 24th of april 1951. The 1st battalion royal new zealand infantry regiment 1 rnzir was born from amalgamation of these two battalions. Forces command australian army australian army 43 rnswr army reserve central west and riverina 119 rnswr 41st rnswr 2nd17th battalion, the royal new south wales regiment australian army 1st15th royal new south wales lancers friends 3 royal new south wales regiment 5th combat service support battalion 8th combat service support. Rifle green rectangle with infantry scarlet centre. The decision to raise the fourth battalion of the royal australian regiment was made in 1963. The 2nd battalion, royal australian regiment 2 rar is an amphibious light infantry battalion of the australian army part of the 1st division amphibious task group based at lavarack barracks in townsville. Colour patch 4th3rd battalion royal new south wales. The battalion relieved 2 rarnz anzac at midnight on 23 may 71. A plaque commemorates the 4th battalion royal australian regiment the 4th battalion, royal australian regiment, 4rar was an australian army infantry battalion and part of the royal australian regiment. Shows the presentation ceremony of the queens colours to the battalion on 2 september 1955 at. The official raising of 4 rar on 1 february 1964, resulted in the first regular battalion to. The battalion was formed on 1 february 1964 and was. V company from the 1st battalion, royal new zealand infantry regiment rnzir, was attached to 2rar as a fifth rifle company.
The 7th battalion, royal australian regiment 7 rar is a regular infantry battalion of the australian army. The 2nd battalion, royal australian regiment 2 rar is a regular light infantry battalion of the australian army. After rejoining the 19th brigade, the 24th undertook further exercises and training in egypt and. The battalion was formed on 1 february 1964 and was renamed the 2nd commando. Royal south australia regiment association home facebook. The role of infantry is to seek out and close with the enemy, to kill or capture him, to seize and hold ground and to repel attack by day or night, regardless of season, weather or terrain. The regiment went on to serve during third angloburmese war 188587, anglo boer war 18991902 and two world wars. Dedicated to all who served from 15 august 1973 link to 1 february 1995 delink in peace and on operations. Colour patch 4th3rd battalion royal new south wales regiment. Much loved father and father inlaw of donna and martin, jane and david. Rifle company butterworth 1974 89 somalia 1993 element cambodia 1993 element rwanda 1994 95 element we will remember them dedicated by the 2 4 rar association.
The regiment was established on 19 june 2009 when it was renamed from the 4th battalion commando, royal australian regiment 4. The battalion was formed on 1 february 1964 and was renamed the 2nd commando regiment on 19 june 2009. Jumbo holdall kit bag wet items pocket, sports raquet pocket 600d polyester with detachable webbing shoulder strap large 75 litre capacity. The regiment was established on 19 june 2009 when it was renamed from the 4th battalion, royal australian regiment commando 4. The royal australian regiment rar is the parent administrative regiment for regular infantry battalions of the.
Gouyenartois communal cemetery extension, pasdecalais, france. Its worth noting that among these were several female infantry soldiers entering. A defence public relation promotional film on the 2nd battalion the royal australian regiment. Welcome to the official website and virtual home of the 2nd 4th battalion, the royal australian regiment 24 rar association. Warriors who have recently marched out 2nd battalion the. Jun 06, 2017 a defence public relation promotional film on the 2nd battalion the royal australian regiment. In 1973, following australias withdrawal from the conflict, the battalion was amalgamated with the 5th battalion, royal australian. The first regular infantry battalion to be raised in australia, 4rara served in malaysia as part of the far east strategic reserve from august 1965 to september 1967. Barracks patch 4th3rd battalion royal new south wales.
Shows the presentation ceremony of the queens colours to the battalion on 2. After rejoining the 19th brigade, the 24th undertook further exercises and training in. The royal australian infantry corps ra inf is the parent corps for all infantry regiments in the australian army. This site does not attempt to write the history of the 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment 2 rar but aims to give a brief insight to the history and traditions earned by the service of those who have gone before. Consequently, instructions for the raising of the battalion were issued on january 1964. The 24th battalion was an infantry battalion of the australian army that was raised for service. The battalion was formed on 1 february 1964 and was renamed the 2nd. Son of william bray of gonalston lane, lowdham, nottinghamshire, uk. A simple ceremony by a small element of 4rar nz anzac the anzac battalion comprising 4th battalion, the royal australian regiment and a component from the 1st battalion, royal new zealand infantry regiment, saw the australian, 4rar and royal new zealand infantry regiment flags lowered for the last time and marked more than five years. It was initially raised for service during the first world war as part the australian imperial force and saw action at gallipoli before being sent to the western front in mid1916, where it spent the next twoandahalf years taking part in the fighting in the trenches of france and belgium.
Colonelinchief, hm the queen australian infantry corps. This is the offical page of the 6th battalion, royal australian regiment 6 rar. The 2nd commando regiment 2 cdo regt is an australian army special forces unit, it is one of three combatcapable units within the australian special operations command. Inaugural parade 1st battalion royal new zealand infantry regiment due to operational commitments on the malaysian thailand border the ceremonial parade to mark the formation of the new battalion and granting of the title. Australian regiments kit bag jumbo australian regiments jumbo holdall kit bag wet items pocket, sports raquet pocket 600d polyester with detachable webbing shoulder strap large 75 litre capacity. V company was relieved by w company in december 1967. The 4th battalion, royal australian regiment, 4rar was an australian army infantry battalion and part of the royal australian regiment. In addition, the battalion has participated in peacekeeping operations in japan, rwanda, east timor and the solomon. Forces command australian army australian army 43 rnswr army reserve central west and riverina 119 rnswr 41st rnswr 2nd 17th battalion, the royal new south wales regiment australian army 1st15th royal new south wales lancers friends 3 royal new south wales regiment 5th combat service support battalion 8th combat service support.
The 2nd battalion was an infantry battalion of the australian army. The regiment was awarded the royal title in 1935 as part of the king george v silver jubilee celebrations becoming the royal norfolk regiment. The 4th battalion, royal australian regiment 4 rar was an australian army infantry battalion and part of the royal australian regiment. The regiment was established on 19 june 2009 when it was renamed from the 4th battalion commando, royal australian regiment 4 rar cdo. Australian regiments kit bag jumbo joint services clothing. As part of this parade, support company welcomed a new batch of soldiers. The role of royal australian infantry corps is to seek out and close with the enemy, to kill or capture him. The 2nd royal australian regiment is not designated a marine corps, but are probably the closest australia has. The regiment was established on 19 june 2009 when it was renamed from the 4th battalion, royal australian regiment commando 4 rar cdo. December 11, 2019 this week the battalion conducted a reorganisation parade so we are prepared to hit the ground running in the new year.
The 4th battalion, royal australian regiment was an australian army infantry battalion and part of the royal australian regiment. The 4th battalion, royal australian regiment was an australian army infantry battalion and. Barracks patch 4th3rd battalion royal new south wales regiment. On 18 january 1952, a royal australian regiment depot was raised as a training unit for special establishment on the order of battle. Traditions adopted by battalions of the royal australian regiment and indeed, the regiment. It was originally raised in 1965 as part of australias commitment to the vietnam war and it eventually served two tours in vietnam in 1967 and 1971. History 2nd battalion the royal australian regiment.