Sabretache articles from December 1 1999

Sabretache archives from December 1 1999

The Captured German Ships in Egypt and the Dardanelles.(Australia in WW1)
December 1, 1999... The Great War developed with unforseen rapidity in a period of eleven days, from the delivery of the Austrian note to Serbia on 24 July 1914, to the general outbreak of hostilities at midnight on the 4 August. This sudden onset found a large...

National Service in South East Asia.
December 1, 1999... It is now history that more than 150,000 young people of the Services in the Commonwealth of Nations from Africa, Asia, Australasia and Europe displayed great powers of endurance and courage in scoring victory over communist domination in...

The United States Marine Corps Brevet Medal--One Day Wonder.
December 1, 1999... Until the outbreak of the American Civil War, the United States possessed no military medals or decorations to reward gallant or distinguished service. George Washington had established an award called the Badge of Military Merit in 1782 to...

History of Veterans' Disability Pension Systems.
December 1, 1999... It is often said that Australia has the most beneficial system of disability pensions for veterans of any country in the world. Certainly, the Commonwealth government spends in its veterans' affairs budget more per veteran than any other...

The British Garrison in Australia 1788--841--Part 3: Bands of the Garrison Regiments.
December 1, 1999... The bands of the garrison regiments, during their tours of duty in New South Wales and Van Diemens Land, were not called upon to perform in their primary roles--to lighten the march of the foot soldier and to support his morale in battle--but...

Around the Water Cart.
December 1, 1999... You may remember (Water Cart, September 1999) that I mentioned a medical officer of 2nd Bn Royal Welch Fusiliers, Captain J C Dunn DSO MC & Bar, DCM and that John Irwin of Queensland Branch had wondered what rank Captain Dunn might have held...

Vale Mike Casey.
December 1, 1999... Long time MHSA member and past ACT Branch President Mike Casey passed away on 23 September. Mike bad been suffering from prostate cancer, which had gone into remission but manifested itself again in the middle of this year. Mike retired from...

Gallantry Award to Society Member.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... A long standing member of the Society, John Burridge, has been awarded the Medal for Gallantry for courage under fire in Vietnam. John was one of six Vietnam veterans who had been recommended for the Military Medal, but instead were awarded a...

Financial statement for year ended 30 June 1999.(Statistical Data Included)
December 1, 1999... The Military Historical Society of Australia Federal Council Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 30 June 1999 1999 1998 RECEIPTS $ $...