Memory form then

"The Flags"

Vung Tau

If you ever went into town on a Sunday afternoon you will remember The Flags, is was the most popular meeting place in Vung Tau. I can never remember a time when I saw any flags actually flying on the monument. However that's where the vehicles picked you up, and if was close to the bars and other forms of entertainment. I could only guess what stand in it's place now. If anyone knows please pass on the info to us here and we will post it.

Till next time

Stay safe.

Second reunion meeting

(L to R Adrian Schults, Bob Hartmann, Terry Byrne, Carol Dinte, Tony Mohr,Russ Dinte and Neil Collard)

From the meeting

Merchandise

The following merchandise was discussed and agreed upon for now:

• Wine glasses
• Number plate surrounds
• 4 x 4 Spare wheel covers
• Mugs

A register fee of $5.00 to apply

Format

The reunion to start in the first week of November 2011

The reunion to run Monday to Friday as follows:

• Monday morning Rego
• Tuesday trip to Canungra Memorial and Tamborine Mts
• Wednesday river cruise with Rainforest Cruises
• Thursday free day
• Thursday reunion dinner
• Friday morning Breakfast

Catering

The Spit Roast Catering Company to do evening meals. (relaxed dining marquee style of meal. No set setting)

No refunds on meals for non attendance.

The first mail out will be in early new year

You are all invited to make suggestions through this blog or email me at: mohrie.mohr@gmail.com.au or phone me on 0407 546 311

Nothing is set in concrete as yet, so we need your feedback

Till next time

Stay safe

My how things Change

This is the hill where the HQ of 1 ALSG once stood. It is taken from the other side of the hill that the photo below was taken (if that makes sense.)

Memory form then

HQ 1 ALSG

I think we can all remember the HQ buildings at 1 ALSG. I don't think I ever went up that way my whole time over there. I do remember driving past the place every time we left on convoy. There was nothing remarkable about the place other the to say it was the normal "Bull Shit Castle." What is remarkable about the place is what stands in it's place now. Come back in a day or two and I will post some interesting photos.

Stay Safe

Memory form then

Tunza Gutz

How can you ever forget "Tunza Gutz" She went with us on most of the large convoys and came with us when we assisted at any of the Fire Support Bases. At coral she was officially listed as WIA with minor damage to her front end. Used more in unloading heavy loads then as a wrecker she got the job completed. If anyone can remember who the operators were I would love to list them on this blog. I think Tunza Gutz has a new home at the Army Transport Museum.

My how things Change

The Peter Badcoe Club

Thanks to Stan Exon and Bob Peterson I can post the ever changing face of Vietnam. Yes, no more "Badcoe Club." I don't know if they sell beer in the new centre, some how I don't think so. The whole of the back beach has changed, even to the point you might even consider taking your own family down for a swim. A big change to the back beach I remember ( or should I say what others told me about.)

Till next time stay safe

Memory form then

The Peter Badcoe Club

If you spent any time in Vietnam you would have visited the "Peter Badcoe Club" at least once during you visit. The troops of 2 Tpt Pl new the club well. It was one of the only places in Vung Tau with it's own swimming pool so it attracted many a visitor. We spent a good few Sundays there which made Monday mornings a bit of a drag. Thank God they never had breath testing back then.

In the next few days I will post what is on the Peter Badcoe Club site now. You will never guess.

stay safe