8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
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The 8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (8 RAR) was an Australian Army Regular infantry battalion. The battalion was formed in July 1966 as part of an expansion of the Australian Army in the mid-1960s due to the perceived threat of Communism in southeast Asia. Initially the battalion was sent to Malaysia in 1967, before later being sent to South Vietnam as part of Australia's commitment to the Vietnam War. Between November 1969 and October 1970 the battalion undertook operations as part of the 1st Australian Task Force, before being brought back to Australia. In October 1973, after Australia's involvement in Vietnam officially ended, the battalion was amalgamated with 9 RAR to form 8/9 RAR.
8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment | |
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Active | 1966–1973 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Australian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Engagements | Vietnam War |
Decorations | Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (South Vietnam) |
Battle honours | Vietnam (1970–71) |
Insignia | |
Unit colour patch |