15 April 2012

I am 5714099 serving in 1966/67. Richard Hooper......1st Armoured Reg. Pucka. Tanks. At 2RTB when we first came in as Nashos I trained with P.T. Green. I believe he joined 3 RAR.

I am trying to find him as I have photos of us taken at recruit training that I wish to give him.........can you help please?

I have believed that he got hit in Nam but I am told now, that is not correct. I am currently a member of the RSL in WA and act as a sub warden at the memorial in Kings Park.

Regards - Richard R Hooper

14th April 2012

G,day guys, I just found out about this website. I served with C coy, and Spt coy,3RAR from 87 to 91. I had many a good and bad times, it developed me as a man in a time when I was confused about what that meant to an 18 year old, the experience, mateship and camaraderie of those who served with me made me who I am today...
Thanks guys, we had some awesome times, times I'll always remember with fondness...
Cpl Xenos and his roll of hutchie cord that was stolen in malaysia, I'm sure he's still whinging about it, the Boss Filan (milo), Lt. Donovan,  sgt Smith (that angry ant), cpl Katich, Davis (the little hitler),  Locky, Dave Johnston RIP, Hendo, Magill, Ruthven, Dent, Stomper, Jodick, Reeves, Sawyer, and many more, cheers guys, contact me sometime, I'd love to catch up for a beer.

Regards - Phillip Garvan Ph 0419466253

1st Mar 2012

Good afternoon,

I was wondering if I could please have your help.  I am trying to find my father, the only details I know is that he was in the 3RAR prior to 1983, based in Sydney.

His first name is Robert, he had the nickname of 'Ski', I do not know what his last name is, only that it ended with 'Ski'.

Any help you could provide would be great.

Many Thanks: - Rebekah Amy

14 Feb. 2012

Hi Guys,

I am writing to say thank you for the amazing time that I got to spend with you all whilst at the reunion at Canberra in 2011. I am truly bless to have shared whatever time I had with you all. I got to see my Dad in a way I never thought he would let me. I cannot begin to understand his life or where he has been or what he has done. On the odd occasion I used to get to hear a snippet of detail of what it was like for him and tried in all my might not to wonder too much and ask because I see the pain in his face at certain times of the year that just break my heart. A pain no one should feel. I don’t know anymore now then when I left but I came back with a deeper understanding that I have never known. Until this reunion I had only heard of all you guys and I guess until you see with your own eyes it is somewhat not real. I can’t not express my gratitude to you all enough. I would like to pray a blessing of peace and comfort over the wonderful 3RAR team. If you have a bible look up Romans 8:28. I believe that there is a purpose to all things while we may not see it all times. God loves each and every one of us all the time. Thank you for bringing my Dad home so that I may be born in a country where I am free to worship the One and only True God and Lord our Saviour – Jesus Christ. May I see you all again soon. I will continue to pray for you all.

THANK YOU just doesn't seem enough .......

May God Bless You All

Love Jodi Johnston

2 Feb 2012

I went through Kapooka and Ingleburn in 1962 with a guy called Jerry Freestone he was Welsh. Jerry was posted to 3 RAR I went to 1 RAR. Just wondering if anybody has any info on him.
Thanks - Israel Paulel (X-1RAR)

1 Feb. 2012

Good morning  just having a browse on your webpages a good read I was a cav driver for 3cav 67/68  picked up Acoy to take them into baria all those years ago 42 to be exact just hope the blokes I had on board are doing ok and enjoying life my callsign was 31A and we were lead carrier.

John Horne

11 Feb. 2012

Hi - My name is Michael bailey (Beetle's) I serve with 3RAR 1976-1979, I have lost contact with my fellow colleagues since 1979 except my good friends Jack Babbage, Michael Quinn and Grant Bates.. At that time I serve under Lt.Colonel Howard and Lt.Colonel Bingley I would like to catch up to them and the rest of my colleagues for a reunion. Can you tell me when next reunion is.

Also in 1976 I was the youngest member at 3RAR and myself and Colonel Howard cut the The regiment cake.

Kind Regards
Michael Bailey
Queensland

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