Maleme Aerodrome, Crete, May 1941
The 2/3rd Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment was raised in Melbourne on 1 July 1940, trained at Werribee Racecourse, and embarked for the Middle East in December 1940. The Regiment was ultimately represented by a total of 1,935 servicemen who served with distinction in World War II, experiencing combat at Tobruk, Crete, the Western Desert, Syria, Port Moresby, Milne Bay, Lae, Buna and Borneo.
The Regiment experienced a high number of casualties through deaths, wounded and prisoners of war. In mid-1945 the Regiment Association was formed ‘to preserve the memory of fallen comrades, retain friendships made on service, the arrangement of functions and social occasions, and the giving of practical assistance to “ex-Regiment” men in cases of distress’. The Association continues to be active, with its current membership drawn from the descendants of the original members.
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Next AGM & Annual Reunion Dates
The 2024 Annual General Meeting and Annual Reunion Lunch will be held at 11.30 AM at the RACV City Club, 501 B...
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Vale Digger
Since the 2013 Reunion, the Association has been advised of the passing of the last twenty eight of its origin...
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Events Information
April 16, 2023Resolutions to incorporate the Association and to adopt proposed Rules of Incorporation were adopted unanimous...
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Remembering Their Sacrifice & Honouring the 2/3rd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment’s Proud Legacy.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Image Gallery
Explore the brave history of the 2/3rd Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment through a digital image gallery, honouring the 1,935 servicemen who served with distinction in World War II.
