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The Association was formed for all who served with one of the RAE Field Troops in Vietnam. Membership is exclusively for men who served with either 3 Field Troop or 1 Troop, 2 Troop or 3 Troop of 1 Field Squadron in Vietnam.
We have a variety of great Tunnel Rat related items for sale. All proceeds go to the Vietnam Tunnel Rats Association to help cover the costs of producing and posting out our fascinating newsletter “Holdfast”..
The Tunnel Rats who paid the supreme sacrifice in Vietnam are resting in peace in capital cities and remote towns across Australia - and in one case Malaysia, where our first KIA is buried in Terendak Cemetery.
The bravery of these five Tunnel Rats in Vietnam was suitably recognised with the awarding of the prestigious Military Medal
Through the photographs taken by the men who served there, take a walk back in time to see Australian Tunnel Rats at war (and play) in Vietnam in the 60s and early 70s. For ease of viewing we’ve broken the galleries down into clear segments: “Nui Dat” – our base camp. “Out on Operations” – where the action was, while attached to Infantry and Armoured units. “Vung Tau” – a piece of paradise where we went on leave for a few days after Operations. “Mines and Booby Traps” – the nasty stuff we came across. “Weapons” – theirs and ours. “Fire Support Bases” – Temporary HQ in the middle of each area of Operations.
We welcome the submission of photos to include in the galleries. You can submit photos by email or post. Key people in the photos should be identified by name and by Troop, and wherever possible also name the unit being supported (eg: A Coy 6RAR) and the Operation. An approximate date should be given, even if it is only the year the photo was taken. Wherever possible, the location where the photo was taken should also be given.
This way we’ll build up a valuable, interesting and informative collection of meaningful photographs of the Tunnel Rats in Vietnam.
Email photos to: tunnelrat@optusnet.com.au
Post photos to:
Vietnam Tunnel Rats Assoc
43 Heyington Place
Toorak Vic 3142
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