| Accession Number | P04994.039 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Malaya: Malacca, Terendak |
| Date made | 1 February 1966 |
| Conflict |
Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown - orphaned work |
A review of the 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR), Honour Guard by the Governor ...
Description
A review of the 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR), Honour Guard by the Governor of Malacca, Tun Haji Abdul (in traditional dress) and Malek Bin Yusef (following). Walking next to the Governor is the Commanding Officer of 4RAR, 3328 Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) David Scott Thomson, MC, (with raised sword). Lt Col Thomson saw service during the Second World War as VX8275 and VX146397 with the rank of Lieutenant and served with the Australian Staff Corps. He served in Korea as a Major commanding A Company, 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) in 1952 where he was wounded in action. He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in Operation Blaze against Hill 227. He also served with the Australian Ancillary Unit in Korea during 1953. He was Mentioned in despatches on 16 May 1967, during the Indonesian Confrontation in Borneo. During the Vietnam War he made five official visits to South Vietnam from 1966-1969. Walking behind Lt Col Thomson is 335129 Captain (Capt) Ian James Hearn who later served in South Vietnam with 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (9RAR) in 1969. Capt Hearn was awarded the National Medal for long service on 14 July 1977 and again on 9 March 1991.