5RAR Historical Archive

Video

Cpl Leslie 'Bull' Allen

Documentary film about  war hero 'Bull' Allen, of the 2/5th Australian Infantry Battalion, which has been released online.

General Articles

The Six Degrees of Separation The strange appearance of a photograph of Norm Womal at Gallipoli By Mike von Berg
Warburton Way Lost in war, Warburton boys live on in a new street... 'Warburton Way'
Hero of the Vietnam War Packs Plenty Into Life War veterans Jim Campbell and Kerry White meet up almost 38 years after a bloody war incident in Vietnam.
A Story About a Sword Lieutenant T. N. H. Stretch MC & Bar
Indigenous Brothers in Arms A member's reminiscence of his time serving with Australian indigenous soldiers.
Return To Sender In a wonderful gesture of goodwill and kindness, a letter written in war-torn Vietnam has found its way back to its original owner (4 June 2013).
The True Meaning of Anzac Day Canberra Times article about our late, esteemed member, Joe Staweyskyj (7 May 2013).
5RAR Car Stickers ― A Reason To Have One By Don Harrod.
SIOUX A1-404 The Sioux helicopter on display at the Australian War Museum and its link with 5RAR.
A 5RAR Member's Link to WW1 By Bill O'Mara
A Link To The 2/5th Battalion By Don Harrod.
In the Shadows of the Horsemen By Robert Kearney.v
Digging for the Meaning A member's observations on the character of the Aussie soldier.
Dog Tag Recovery 38 years on, a dog tag returns.

5RAR Colours

Rededication to the Colours in the Field December 2006
Presentation of 5RAR's new Colours in Darwin March 2007

Music

Peter Wells (2nd Tour) has produced the above song in cooperation with singer/songwriter Bernie Steel, looking through the eyes of a returned serviceman.

A Veteran's Voice

Pte Evan Jones, who was in the 5RAR Intelligence Section of BHQ during 1969-70, was always a bit of an entertainer and has now placed a couple of his recent songs on You Tube.

Your Son in Vietnam
Before That Bloody War

Tributes & Memorials

Our Deceased Members
Australian Vietnam Veterans' War Memorial
The Cherry Tree Walk

History

Formation of the Royal Australian Regiment
Presentation of the Battalion's Colours
The Raising of 5 RAR ... Raising/Disbandment Instruction (Official Document)
Booklet: 5RAR Colour Parade 29 October1967
1st Edition of "Tiger Tales" Published 10 Sept 1966
L/Cpl George Wills original handler with Quintus, Garden Island May 1967
The Original Plaque that adorned Quintus' Enclosure
5th Battalion's Regimental Marches

History cont.

Pocket Book: Information for National Servicemen
Booklet Celebrating 5RAR's Inauguration Parade 1965
Cover & 'On Parade' Page of 5RAR's Ceremonial Parade Prior to Embarkation 2nd Tour
Laying Up of the Battalion's Colours
173rd Airborne Brigade Recognises ANZAC KIAs
Origin of the Badge of the Royal Australian Regiment
Origin of the Slouch Hat
Origin of the Rising Sun Badge
Profile of the 5RAR Soldier As seen by an American journalist
Army Weekly Rates of Pay 1967
Instructions & Contents Wrappers Aussie 24 Hr Ration Packs
Honours-Awards
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