The combined soldiers from 2 Battalion and 4 Battalion were marched back to their new lines where 4 RAR had previously resided under the direction of WO1 Ken Hall the new 2/4 RAR RSM. Whilst they were away from the old 4 RAR lines the unit signs were changed to 2/4 RAR. WO1 Thompson marched the remaining soldiers to the 2 RAR parade ground and handed them over to WO1 K.A.Hall, RSM 2/4 RAR. Members leaving the Battalion for other postings fell out and marched off the parade. 2 RAR and 4 RAR were linked on the 15 August 1973 to form 2nd / 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2/4 RAR).Ĥ RAR was formed up on the their parade ground by the RSM WO1 W.T.C. Swinbourn.Īfter the War in South Vietnam ended and the cessation of National Service the Army underwent a major reorganisation. Johnson on 8 Jul 72, holding that position until the linking with 2 RAR.ĭuring the same lead up period 2 RAR was commanded by LTCOL J.A. Stevenson, (Administering Command) from 6 Apr 72 until 7 Jul 72, who in turn handed over to the new Commanding Officer Lt Col L.D. It was during this period that the 4th Battalion was looked after by Maj E.H. After returning to work, the Battalion (4 RAR) continued training on exercises around Mount Spec, Tropical Trials Establishment at Cowley Beach and High Range Training Area. (These days those lines have since been rebuilt and are currently occupied by 3rd Combat Signals Regiment). the Evil Legion of Dr.4 RAR returned home from Vietnam to take over the rear lines in Lavarack Barracks and went on a much earned rest.
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