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FSB Coral

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, parade the battalion Colours during Vietnam Week commemorations at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville (2016). Photo by Corporal Kyle Genner.
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Upcoming Coral/Balmoral commemorations in Townsville

14/05/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4554 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, Fire Support Base Balmoral, Fire Support Base Coral, FSB Balmoral, FSB Coral

The 1st Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), in conjunction with the 1RAR Association and the Townsville City Council,

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Soldiers from 1RAR participate in Exercise Balmoral. Photo by Corporal Belinda Mepham.
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Awards Inquiry for Coral, Balmoral and RANHFV

24/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6208 Views 0 Comments FSB Balmoral, FSB Coral, RANHFV, Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight Vietnam

Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan has asked for an investigation into the issue of unit recognition for service with

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