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A  history of the 4th Bn. Royal Australian Regiment during their  2nd tour of Vietnam when,  with members of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment,  they served as 4RAR/NZ ( ANZAC )

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Honours, Decorations and Awards 1971-1972
The following decorations and awards for gallant service in South Vietnam were promulgated as this book was going to press. They were announced in July, 1972, and are as follows:
Lieutenant-Colonel J. C. Hughes, M.C. Distinguished Service Order

 
Major J. H. Taylor Military Cross

 
Second-Lieutenant G. J. McKay Military Cross

 
Corporal M. J. O'Sullivan Military Medal

 
Lance-Corporal J. L. Adams (New Zealand) Military Medal
Captain D. D. McKenzie Mentioned in Despatches
Mayor of Cairns NQ19945 & 2000/... Second-Lieutenant K. J. Byrne Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant G. J. Chad Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant D. K. Jenkins Mentioned in Despatches 
Corporal D. Melrose Mentioned in Despatches 
Private T. Tarekura (New Zealand) Mentioned in Despatches 
Private K. G. Casson Mentioned in Despatches

If anyone can supply photos for the other awardees I will add them

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The Fighting Fourth; the history of 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn. 2nd tour, 1971/72