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 Brian
Budden commenced his working life as a screen
printer with its associated artistic and
technical aspects.
In 1965, he was enlisted into the Army as a
National Serviceman. Following advanced infantry
training, he was posted to 5RAR as a member of 9
Platoon, C Company, later to be transferred to C
Coy HQ as the Intelligence NCO. He served with
the Battalion in South Vietnam on its first tour
of duty during 1966-7 and took part in every
operation in which C Company had a role. He
carried out his tasks as a rifleman and provided
essential intelligence support to Company and
Platoon leaders. When not on operational duty,
he used his sign writing talents to
 produce
signage throughout the Company base and for
Battalion sites, much of it humorous and tongue
in cheek, to the amusement of viewers and
visitors Upon completion of his National Service
commitment, Brian continued military service
with the Royal New South Wales Regiment and
since 2001 as an Officer of Cadets with 213 Army
Cadet Unit.
Brian had maintained contact with former 5RAR
colleagues and arranged sub-unit reunions. In
1989, already a member of the 5RAR Association
he was appointed a member of the National
Committee and served as the Memorabilia Officer.
After completing a university degree (BA) and
several managerial roles in his chosen industry,
Brian became the owner and Managing Director of
Rebel Graphics. In his factory and with his
specialized machinery and his talents, he
designed and produced at no cost to the
Association, an enormous quantity of memorabilia
and items for use at Association formal and
reunion occasions. Over the past 20 years he has
donated an enormous quantity of items including
place mats, coasters, menus, car stickers, name
badges, programmes, all tastefully commemorating
departed comrades and Battalion history. He was
at the forefront of volunteers who were
responsible for the production of significant
events in the life of the Association.
As a Committee member for over twenty years,
Brian has given valuable service for the
betterment of members, and events. He has
contributed personally to the present good
financial position of the Association. He is
fiercely protective of the reputation and
symbolic importance of the Association.
Brian Budden has served the Fifth Battalion and
the Association with distinction during a period
of 45 years. He is an excellent candidate for
appointment as one of the inaugural life
members.
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