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TONGALA

REUNION AND DEDICATION DAY

There was quite a worry with some very bad weather as late as the night before, but the day dawned overcast but dry, then turning to a lovely day. I was amazed at the amount of people that attended, but more so by the whole setup. Everything was organized to a very high standard, far in excess of any other function like this that I have attended. Nothing was left lacking and in my opinion it was a fantastic day, enjoyed by all.

A credit to Tongala Township, the R.S.L. and the people that worked to make it a success.


The small rural town of Tongala is right behind the Australian Light Horse as this great  display shows

Photo Courtesy of  Dennis Tocock                                                  The Cast Statue of a Light Horse Trooper

This mural is very large fixed to a brick wall. It measures about 12 x 8 ft

The First Armoured Regiment Association Banner on display showing the battle honors.

 

3rd.  Cavalry Regiment  Vietnam Association proudly display their banner showing their battle honors

 

His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery,  AC,CVO,MC (Ret'd) 

waits for the march past

 

The Governor General taking the salute

 

The cadet unit carrying the 24 flags that represent the 24 Armour Veterans that died in Vietnam

 

The 4 / 19 Prince of Wales Light Horse  Guidon and Escort

Photo Courtesy of  Dennis Tocock

Photo Courtesy of  Dennis Tocock

The  4 / 19 Prince of Wales Light Horse BAND

Spider Webb looking great as the standard bearer for the First Armoured Regiment Association

 

3Cav Regiment Vietnam Association give the salute

 

ASLAV at the salute

 

A.P.C. at the salute

 

Plaque unveiled by the Governor  General 

 

Lunch at the R.S.L.

 

Spider was a 30 year man

 

The 1950's Group

L. to R.         Don Weedon     John  (J.C. ) Clifford (Navy)     Ian (Wombat) Laurie      Col (Longtac) Filtness       Brian (Spider) Webb

Don and Ian had the distinction of both managing  to roll a Ferret

 

The Honour Guard 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse with the restored Bofors Gun

Photo Courtesy of  Dennis Tocock

Another shot of the Bofors Gun

Photo Courtesy of  Dennis Tocock

The Plaque for the Bofors Gun

The Avenue of Honour extends from the black board at the right of the photo

only half of the Avenue, the right side, can be seen in the photo

 

The start of the walk thru of the Avenue

 

The Bofors, Flags and Wreaths

 

The Band of the 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment

 

As the Veterans stand at the Memorial Plaque of  fallen comrades

The Lone Piper slowly walks the Avenue of Honour

 

Plaque of Remembrance

Tpr.J.K.KERR

 

Plaque of Remembrance

Tpr. M.J.Hannaford

 

ASLAV open for  display

 

A.P.C. open for display

 

Second World War Army DUKW

Small kids liked the open display that they could climb all over

 

So did the big kids.

I HOPE THEY DO IT AGAIN IN SOME FORMAT

I am indebted  to Dennis Tocock who was kind enough to supply some photos that had not turned out in my lot