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Peter Tibbett

ARTILLERY IN VIETNAM

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Peter Tibbett

VIETNAM WAR 1962-1972

Started by Peter Tibbett Apr 15, 2009.

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Hi Donna, Thank you, for letting me know of the passing of Peter today, I did not know Peter personally, but I did feel I knew him via the sites he set up over the years he'll be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to Peter's family and…
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I was not sure how else to let you guys know that our dear friend (My uncle) Peter J Tibbett passed away this morning, Monday 27th April, 2009. Please feel free to contact me on 0417 251149 for any further information. Donna
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And accepted with the greatest of pleasure old mate, hoping this finds you well Peter.
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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY UNITS THAT SERVED IN VIETNAM

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY UNITS THAT SERVED IN VIETNAM



105th Field Battery (1965-66)



Det 16 LAA Regt



1st Field Regiment



101st Field Battery (1966-67 and 1969-70)

103rd Field Battery (1966-67)

105th Field Battery (1969-70)



4th Field Regiment



106th Field Battery (1967-68 and 1970-71)

107th Field Battery (1970-71)

108th field Battery (1967-68)



12th Field Regiment



"A" Field Battery… Continue

Posted by Peter Tibbett on April 15, 2009 at 9:37pm

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THE AUSTRALIAN HEROES IN THE VIETNAM WAR

THE AUSTRALIAN HEROES IN THE VIETNAM WAR

Among the freedom fighters serving in the Vietnam War, the Australian soldiers gained the highest respects and the best admiration from the South Vietnamese common citizens and military servicemen.



In many books about the Vietnam War, the presence of the Australian regiment was ignored. Though the Australian troops in Vietnam never exceeded 8,000 men, they were considered the most skillful in combat.



Their combat discipline was… Continue

Posted by Peter Tibbett on April 15, 2009 at 9:34pm

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AUSSIE SONG IN VIETNAM

AUSSIE SONG IN VIETNAM



This song became famous in South Vietnam. There is not one Australian who served there that did not know it, most only remember the first verse today. It is sung to the tune of Nick, Nack, Paddywack Give The Dog A Bone (from the Inn of the Sixth Happiness). We list hereunder the translation of some of the words you may not understand.



Uc-da-loi = Australian Soldier

Cheap Charlie = Stingy

Saigon Tea = Whiskey & Coke (it could be… Continue

Posted by Peter Tibbett on April 15, 2009 at 9:33pm

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