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Australian War Memorial Second World War galleries
Includes 'a unique Chevrolet lorry and Breda anti-aircraft gun combination used by Australians during the siege of Tobruk': 8th Battery, 2/3 Aust Lt AA Regt.
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Second World War Official Histories
Available online in searchable full text.
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'Reflections of an Ordinary Aussie Soldier': Philip John Hurst
Philip John Hurst VX5862 served in the Regiment and also in the 2/7th Infantry Battalion. This is a detailed account of his war-time experiences, posted online by his great-nephew who explains that 'He [Phil Hurst] wrote the following document a few years ago for family members. Apparently he then tried to get it published but was not successful. Being interested in military history, I thought it was a good read, so here it is.'
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The Royal Australian Artillery Association (Victoria) Inc.
'...our aims are really quite simply to maintain and support the traditions of the [Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery]. Our membership consists of Gunners, other gunner associations and other interested parties such as historians or persons with an artillery affiliation.'
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Rats of Tobruk Association, Victorian Branch
The Association operates from Tobruk House, 44 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, Vic. 3206. 'The Rats of Tobruk Association, Inc, Victoria was formed in September, 1945. The Association was open for those Servicemen who had Served at, and during, the Longest Siege in British Military History - the Siege of Tobruk - 241 Days, between April 10th and December 7th 1941 in WW2 and who were fortunate enough to return to Australia at the end of hostilities. 'Of approximately 14,000 Australians involved in the Siege of Tobruk, 559 KIA, 2450 WIA and 941 POW. "Lest We Forget".'
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Customs and traditions of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery
A fascinating QnA page provided by the Australian Artillery Association, Inc. Some of the topics covered are the artillery colour patches, the origins of Saint Barbara (the patron saint to gunners), the history of the appointment 'Master Gunner', gun carriage use at funerals, artillery badges, special artillery customs & traditions, etc.
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Descendants of The Rats of Tobruk Association
'The Descendants of The Rats of Tobruk Association was formed at the request of our living Veterans to honour the mighty Rats of Tobruk. As the veterans’ numbers decline, it is up to descendants and friends to keep their memories alive for future generations and to share photos, stories and memorabilia.'
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