The Army Years
Finally got around to scanning in some old photos from my years in the Australian Army:
- August 1994 to January 1997 – Officer Training at Monash University Regiment (including Recruit Course in December 1994)
- 26 January 1997 – Officer’s Commission at Graduation Parade and Ball
- January 1997 to late 1997 – Platoon Commander at A Company, 5th/6th Battalion, The Royal Victoria Regiment
- Late 1997 to November 1998 – 5th Platoon Commander at B Company, 5th/6th Battalion, The Royal Victoria Regiment
- November 1998 to October 1999 – Extended leave while working in Switzerland
- October 1999 to May 2000 – Assistant Adjutant, 5th/6th Battalion, The Royal Victoria Regiment
- My section at Recruit Course, Puckapunyal, 1994
- On the obstacle course during basic training at Recruit Course, Puckapunyal, 1994
- Celebrating the end of MOD1 officer training course
- Out in the field during MOD1 officer training
- Officer Cadets in the MonUR Mess
- Karl and Matt on the bus back from Puckapunyal
- Out in the field during MOD5 officer training course
- Out in the field during MOD5 officer training course
- Celebrating the end of officer training, Puckapunyal, January 1997
- The boys at Graduation Ball, January 1997
- Dad and Mum ready to put pips on my epaulettes at midnight at the Graduation Ball, January 1997
- 5/6RVR on parade at the Shrine of Remembrance, Anzac Day 1997
- Carrying the Queen’s Colours as Senior Ensign on the 5/6RVR Anzac Day Parade through Melbourne
- Carrying the Queen’s Colours as Senior Ensign on the 5/6RVR Anzac Day Parade through Melbourne