BATTLE OF BRITAIN ‘LACE’
Dr Sean Carwardine, a historian specialising in Airfield Defence and Security Forces, is conducting research into the service of RAAF Airfield Defence Guards (ADGs) in Vietnam, particularly focusing on their attachments to Army units during 1967 and 1968.
He is seeking to connect with Vietnam Veterans who served with Base Support Flight or 1OSU in Vung Tau and have direct knowledge of ADGs being attached to Army units during that time.
Of particular interest is an ADG attachment to 4RAR in July 1968, when a battle with Viet Cong forces occurred at the Horseshoe. An ADG was reportedly present when a 4RAR soldier was killed. Following the incident, discussions reportedly took place between the Army and RAAF regarding the ADG’s bravery and actions in the battle.
Veterans with information or memories related to these events are encouraged to get in touch.
Contact –
Dr Sean Carwardine
Airfield Defence Association of Australia Historian
M: 0400 703 565