
Battalion Headquarters 1969
The Battalion's second tour (1969 -1970) found itself with much better accommodation with Kingstrand huts (above) replacing the tentage that was used for the major housing elements such as company messes, Regimental Aid Post, company canteens, etc. The only accommodation that wasn't upgraded was the diggers' sleeping quarters — canvas tents.
Neville Thompson who completed both tours with 5RAR exclaimed that when he returned for the second tour, he was allocated exactly the same tent and cot he slept on in 1966.