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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