Congratulations to the
members of the 133rd Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery.
The plaque was dedicated to the 133rd Hvy AA Bty for their
service at Fenton Field. It has been placed in the sculpture
garden at the Australian War Memorial.
This plaque will be a constant reminder
to all who visit our national War Memorial in Canberra
for service and the sacrifices of the 133 during WWII
and will ensure that they will never be forgotten. Australia's
war history has finally been
re-written and the men of the 133rd have received the
recognition they deserve. The plaque has been placed
in a very prominent position in the pathway leading
from the car park to the main building.
For those who attended the plaque dedication
ceremony witnessed a very emotional service, a combination
of overwhelming pride and sorrow for the loss
of mates, husbands and fathers.
The ceremony was attended by 67 guests,
including 13 original members of the 133rd Heavy Anti
Aircraft Battery who had travelled from Sydney, Adelaide,
Melbourne, Central Coast and Blue Mountains to be a
part of this significant event in the history of the
133rd.
Other guests included Captain Patrick
Miller the Assistant Defence Attaché from the
United States Embassy. He represented the men of the
380th Bombardment Group who were also at Fenton Airfield.
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Replica lapel badges are available from the Association.
($10 includes post)
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Welcome Address:
Acting Assistant Director Head Public Programs
at the Australian War Memorial, Carol Cartwright,
delivered the welcome speech on behalf of
the memorials director Steve Gower. Carol
stressed the importance of these plaques and
how nearly 1 million people visit the Australian
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Introduction & Opening Remarks:
Lionel Howes commented on how significant this day
was to the members of the 133rd, past and present.
Lionel welcomed our special guest Captain Pat Miller
from the American Embassy, where he told him the
story of mateship between the Australians and Americans
that were based at Fenton and how that alliance
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Unveiling: Bill
Meani and Alan Randle (OC), 133rd Hvy AA Bty.
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The Ode: Eric McDonald, 133rd Hvy
AA Bty.
The Last Post and Rouse: Performed
by Louise Horwood, band of Royal Military College.
Dedication and closing prayer: Chaplin
Peter Woodward.
Thank You and Farewell: Sydney
Porter, 133rd Hvy AA Bty.
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