September 2022 marks 15 years since the 2007 2/29 Battalion Pilgrimage to Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand. Gary Simmons shares his diary from the memorable trip.
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75th Anniversary of the "Tavoy" Melbourne Cup Pilgrimage: 28th October - 12th November 2017
A group of 2/29th Battalion Association members set out on a journey enthused by Doug Ogden and Kerry Barker and motivated by ‘The Exceptional Melbourne Cup’ written by Charles Lewis. The aim was to commemorate the running of the Tavoy Melbourne Cup that was run and organized by members of the 2/29th Battalion as POW’s, 75 years ago.
Read MoreThe Point of Pilgrimage
Heather McRae, daughter of Corporal Donald F. McRae VX27725, HQ Company, 2/29th Battalion, reflects on her 2007 pilgrimage to Singapore and Malaysia.
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Marg Hogan (daughter of Sgt Vic Wedlick) tells her story.
Read MoreMy Father's Footsteps
By Doug Ogden, Son of Private J.D.W. Ogden VX28730 2/29th A.I.F. Battalion
Read MoreOne of our "Sons" and his family represents the 2/29th
Colin Stiles, Son of Sgt Leo V Stiles VX40201 A Coy 2/29th Bn, his wife Marion, their son Terry and daughter Kate were in Thailand as part of an organised ANZAC Pilgrimage tour 19th to 30 April 2008.
Read More2/29th Battalion Relatives Pilgrimage to Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
Doug Ogden (son of Pte Jacob (Jake) Ogden A Coy 2/29th Bn) organised a Pilgrimage tour to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. This pilgrimage followed the footsteps of the men of the 2/29th Battalion during World War II and included attendance at the dedication service for the Memorial at Parit Sulong in Malaysia.
Read MoreParit Sulong Memorial: Lest We Forget
Granddaughter Kerry Barker was a member of the 2/29th Pilgrimage tour of Singapore/ Malaysia/ Thailand in September 2007 and wrote this article for her work magazine.
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