The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
O.2189 Chaplain Alan K Batt, a naval padre (Church of England), conducts a church service for soldiers and sailors alike onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney which is en route to Vietnam. The ship was carrying men and equipment from 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). Such joint parades are regularly held to strengthen the Christian faith and moral principles of individual members. These spiritual qualities taught form the basis of morale, discipline and fighting spirit within the Services.
With heads bowed, soldiers of 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) observe morning church service onboard the flight deck of the troop transport HMAS Sydney which was en route to Vietnam.
The sea and variety of military vehicles provide a contrasting backdrop to a Sunday church service held onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney. Soldiers and sailors attend a service of worship led b
A musical interlude onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney en route to Vietnam on its fourth logistical support voyage. A jazz combo from the ship's band in concert entertains soldiers and sailors a
Soldiers from 5 and 6 Battalions, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR and 6RAR), gather together with sailors in prayer below decks onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney. An unidentified chaplain c
Adelaide River, NT. October 1944. The choir in St George's Chapel, front row only, left to right: Sylvia McDonald, Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS); unknown AWAS member; Jo Fox, Young Women's Ch
An interview with Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Daly produced by Army Training Command. Appointment as Adjutant of the 2/10 Battalion AIF. The type of training carried out at the formation of the batt