Commando News December 2016

REGISTERED BY AUSTRALIA POST PUBLICATION No PP100016240
AUSTRALIAN COMMANDO ASSOCIATION INC.
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CONTENTS
NSW President & Editor’s Report .....................3
NSW Welfare Officer’s Report ..........................5
From the Prolific Pen of Harry Bell....................7
Sitrep on MV Krait .............................................9
Vale: George Sobbinow ..................................10
Letter from the National Website
Creator & Administator .............................13
1 Cdo Company Sydney Reflections ..............17
Unit Presentation & Traralgon Visit.................19
The Inaugural Wilson’s Prom
100k Commando Run ................................21
Honouring Jim Walker.....................................23
Significant Commando Dates .........................25
Secret German WW2 Code Machine
found on eBay............................................27
Book Review: The Duest of Uruzgan ..............29
Aust Cdo Assn QLD ........................................32
Aust Cdo Assn VIC ..........................................41
Membership Application/Renewal..................51
State Incorporated Branches ..........................52
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EDITORS:
Barry Grant
Barbara Pittaway
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Squadrons, "M" and "Z" Special units and Special Forces during and since
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Edition 9 ~ December 2016
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This cross is situated near the front door of the
Chapel at Holsworthy Army Base. It is made from
some very significant items of WW2.
Inscription below reads…
THE CROSS FORMED FROM SLEEPERS RECOVERED
FROM THE BURMA-THAILAND RAILWAY AND THESE
STONES GATHERED FROM CHANGI GAOL IN
SINGAPORE SYMBOLISE THE SACRIFICE OF
SOLDIERS OF 8TH DIVISION SIGNAL WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY.
LEST WE FORGET
Front Cover: This cross is situated near the front door of the
Chapel at Holsworthy Army Base. It is made from some very
significant items of WW2.
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