5RAR Historical Archive
Titles marked with an * are live -This page is a work in progress
Videos*
Video roll call of our 5RAR soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice
The purpose of the film is to honour those who served in the Vietnam War by providing factual information to address the decades of misinformation that have presented a skewed historical perspective of the war.
The vessel that carried out the most transport duties to and from Vietnam was the former aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney amusingly known as "The Vung Tau Ferry."
Documentary film about war hero 'Bull' Allen, of our predecessor Battalion, 2/5th Australian Infantry Battalion, which has been released online.
Later recognised for his efforts in helping ensure Australian servicemen killed in Vietnam were returned home for burial—a major shift in Australian policy during the war.
General Articles *
The strange appearance of a photograph of 5RAR's Norm Womal (KIA On October 17 1966) found on a rock face at Gallipoli.
Canberra Times article about our late, esteemed member, Joe Staweyskyj (7 May 2013).
Lost in war, Warburton boys live on in a new street... 'Warburton Way'
War veterans' Jim Campbell and Kerry White meet up almost 38 years after a bloody war incident in Vietnam.
A member's reminiscence of his time serving with Australian indigenous soldiers.
In a wonderful gesture of goodwill and kindness, a letter written in war-torn Vietnam has found its way back to its original owner.
The Sioux helicopter on display at the Australian War Museum and its link with 5RAR.
A member's observations on the character of the Aussie soldier.
Music
Pte Evan Jones, who was in the 5RAR Intelligence Section of BHQ during the Battalion's 2nd Tour 1969-70, was always a bit of an entertainer and we have placed a couple of his recent songs above for your enjoyment.
Peter Wells (2nd Tour) has produced the above song in cooperation with singer/songwriter Bernie Steel, looking through the eyes of a returned serviceman.
Tributes & Memorials
Produced by the AWM. Each night the ceremony shares the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour. Visit our KIA page to view videos of their stories.
History
The relinking took place on December 3, 2024 at Robertson Barracks Darwin to form the 5th/7th Battalions.
With the de-linking of 5/7 RAR on 3 December 2006 the original 5 RAR Colours were re-dedicated to the Battalion in March 2007 and the Formal presentation of new colours in June 2008
History cont.
Audio
Newsletters
Press Clippings
Press reports of the 5RAR Diggers as they disembarked from HMAS Sydney at Garden Island prior to the battalion's 'Welcome Home Parade' through the streets of Sydney.
