This book shares the battalion history during world war two, with first account stories and personal photographs taken by. C co was securing a fire support base along highway and detached from 228 opcon. Russia turned its crack paratroopers into amphibious shock troops. Since the establishment of the united states army in 1775, three regiments have held the designation 28th infantry regiment. The unit served in gallipoli, and in both france and belgium. Mr loffman oam ed, who died on new years day aged 91, served in the aifs famed 228 battalion of mainly wa recruits which survived the famous siege of tobruk in libya in world war ii. Formed in june 1940 from surplus australian troops who had been sent to the united kingdom shortly after the fall of france, the battalion was originally designated the 71st battalion, before being redesignated.
Welcome to the official 2nd battalion 3rd infantry regiment facebook page. At the same time, the parachute battalions attached to the naval infantry brigades ae training to support vdv airborne landings if needed. While most of the 9th division was withdrawn from tobruk, during october. Minor contacts occurred daily from 8 through 15 october. The current other ranks mess is named after a member of the 28th battalion, lieutenant a. Jun 14, 2017 comet bay college students kyle and kane richardson volunteered recently to support the 2nd28th battalion at their book launch at karrakatta army barracks. This permission does not permit the copy, electronic or otherwise of the material presented for any use, personal or commercial, without the express written permission of the secretary of the 218th battalion aif association. I trust youll find your time as a black lion a personally and professionally rewarding experience and were happy you and your family are here. Formed in april 1940 from volunteers drawn primarily from new south wales, as part of the 20th brigade of the 7th division, the battalion served in north africa in 19411942, after being reassigned to the 9th division. Task force 1st battalion 28th infantry black lions, fort benning, georgia. The battalion was prominent in the fighting to secure crossing points over the somme river around peronne, and in the advance beyond mont st quentin. Task force 1st battalion, 28th infantry united states army. Welcome to the official 2 26th battalion website this website is dedicated in memory of private eric ricky henry williams qx14871 19091966 to view more information about the men who served with the 2 26th battalion please visit the nominal roll page here. The 232nd battalion was an infantry battalion of the australian army, which served during the second world war.
Formed as part of the second australian imperial force at the start of world war ii, the battalion was deployed to the middle east in early 1940 and subsequently took part in the early fighting in the north african campaign, taking part in battles around bardia and tobruk before later being sent to greece in early 1941. Western australias 2 28th infantry battalion was raised in 1940, with the nucleus of the battalion coming together at melville camp, near fremantle, on 17 july. Recruited mainly from volunteers drawn from the state of victoria, after completing its training around bonegilla and then bathurst, the 229th battalion was. This permission does not permit the copy, electronic or otherwise of the material presented for any use, personal or commercial, without the express written permission of the secretary of the 2 18th battalion aif association. The battalions first major engagement came during the siege of tobruk, where the battalion carried out. Australians at war victorias 224th infantry battalion was raised in wangaratta in july 1940. Charlie company 228th inf black lions true story of the battle of loc ninh june 1966 as told by lee helle us army ret, short storys and military links. The battalion had a co, b co, d co, and elements of headquarters company, including the reconnaissance platoon. The black lions have a long and distinguished history that dates back to 1901. Cracking the vierville draw the stonewallers of the u. It was part of the 26th brigade, with the 223rd and 248th battalions.
Departing australia in early 1940, the 26th were deployed to the middle east where in. This book shares the battalion history during world war two, with first account stories and personal photographs taken by some of the soldiers. Task force 1st battalion 28th infantry black lions home. Australian 9th division battalions military history forum. Welcome to the official 226th battalion website this website is dedicated in memory of private eric ricky henry williams qx14871 19091966 to view more information about the men who served with the 226th battalion please visit the nominal roll page here. Find 2nd battalion, 28th infantry regiment 2 28 in veterans on rallypoint. The 229th battalion was an infantry battalion of the australian army, which served during the second world war.
The 228th battalion under lt col lew mccarter was given the job and were supported by specialised troops from the 22nd mg, 23rd anti tank and 15 sappers of the 27th field company under lt ken bradshaw. The battalion s first major engagement came during the siege of tobruk, where the battalion carried out. Rifle company strengths were approximately 100 men in the field. Task force 1st battalion 28th infantry black lions. Hibbs was in command of a 15man ambush patrol of the 2d battalion, when his unit observed a company of viet cong advancing along the road toward the 2d battalion s position. In june 1940 a troop convoy carrying almost 8,000 australians, sailing to middle east to join the 6th division, was diverted to britain. The 2th battalion was an infantry battalion of the australian army, which served during world war ii. Disclaimerthis site is run by the public affairs office and black lion representatives. Dec 10, 2007 224th battalion 224th battalion courtesy of. Formed in october 1940, the battalion served in malaya as part of the 27th brigade, which was assigned to the 8th division. On 6 march 1966, near don dien lo ke, republic of vietnam, while assigned to company b, 2d battalion, 28th infantry regiment, 2d lt. The 28ths last actions of the war were fought as part of the effort to break through the beaurevoir line in the first week of october 1918. I dont recall calling ourselves black lions or destroyer company, that must a ft.
Formed in mid1940 from western australian volunteers, the battalion served in north africa in 194142 as part of the 24th brigade, which was assigned to the 9th division. The first was a provisional unit that was constituted on 29 january 18 and served during the war of 1812. The 28th infantry regiment as a whole was first constituted under the act of congress of february 1901 and organized in march 1901 at vancouver barracks, washington. The 26th battalion was an infantry battalion of the australian army that served during the second world war. Western australias 228th infantry battalion was raised in 1940, with the nucleus of the battalion coming together at melville camp, near fremantle, on 17 july.
Comet bay college students kyle and kane richardson volunteered recently to support the 2nd28th battalion at their book launch at karrakatta army barracks. The 28 australian infantry battalion was raised in april 1915 at black boy hill camp for service overseas. Welcome to tf 128 infantry, 3id and fort benning, georgiaa great place to live and work. After completing training in the united kingdom, the 232nd served in. The 228th battalion was an infantry battalion of the australian army, which served during the second world war. And recently a letter from stewart maclennan regarding his dad, sgt jack mclennan.