‘On Target’ – The Book

On Target the Book

Discover the remarkable history of the 2/3rd Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment with the meticulously compiled book, “On Target.” Spanning the regiment’s formation in July 1940 to the disbandment of 9 Battery in December 1945, this comprehensive account provides in-depth insights into the regiment’s training, activities, and the brave men who served. Compiled by Les Harris, Ron Bryant, and Cec Rae, “On Target” showcases detailed narratives of the batteries, accompanying sections, and includes a list of honours awarded and a comprehensive Nominal Roll. Now available for download, this treasured piece of military history awaits your exploration.

On Target the Full Book

• On Target (Note download size is 71Mb)

On Target Sections

• Cover and Authors
• Table of Contents
• Foreword
• The Regiment

7th Battery

• Isle of Sunshine and Shadow
• Darkening Clouds
• In Action
• Last of the Gallant Few
• The Planned Assault
• The Storm Breaks
• Battle For Heraklion
• Withdrawal From Maleme
• Retimo – Heraklion Sector
• 25 – 27 May – Days Of Decision
• Heraklion – Evacuation
• Maleme To Sphakia – Evacuation
• Palestine Again
• Via Australia to New Guinea
• Recollections and Escapes

8th Battery

• Stokes Travelling Circus In Libya
• The Benghazi Handicap
• The Siege Of Tobruk
• The “Rats” Bite Back
• In The Biblical Lands
• Gunners Out West
• New Guinea
• Prisoners Of War

9th Battery

• Western Desert
• Beirut
• Suez Canal Zone
• Townsville
• Milne Bay – The Battle
• “B” Troop At Port Moresby
• Milne Bay Continued
• Lae Garrison
• Strathpine – Queensland
• Morotai and North-West Borneo
• Peace At Last

Workshops

• Workshops Section

Signals

• Signals Section

Appendices

• Honours and Awards
• Regiment Welfare Fund
• The Association
• Bibliography
• Abbreviations
• Nominal Roll

We hope you find great value and enjoyment in exploring the digitised version of “On Target.” This remarkable book stands as a testament to the courage, dedication, and achievements of the 2/3rd Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. By preserving and sharing this historical account, we honour the memory of those who served and contribute to the collective understanding of our shared past. Thank you for joining us on this journey through time, and may the stories within these pages inspire and resonate for generations to come.