Image Gallery: October 2007
Unit citation for 4RAR (Commando)
26 October 2007
His Excellency, the Governor General Major General Michael Jeffery, officially acknowledged the dedication and skills of Australian Commando's at a parade held in Sydney today.
The Governor General said he was extremely honoured to present the award to the 4RAR (CDO) soldiers for the work that they had achieved whilst deployed in Afghanistan.
His statements were echoed by the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy.
Recently returned members of the Special Operations Task Group, who have been serving in Afghanistan, were also officially welcomed home.
The parade was also attended by Special Operations Commander Australia, Major General Michael Hindmarsh and the Honourable Dana Vale, Federal MP for Hughes.
Soldiers from 4RAR formed the guard for the ceremony.
| 20071026cpansw8025730_047 The 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando), soldiers who served in Afghanistan as part of the Special Operations Task Group, Operation SLIPPER, were presented with the Unit Citation for Gallantry award. (Date taken: 26 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071026cpansw8025730_055 Governor General Major General Michael Jeffery speaks during the presentation of a unit citation to The 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando). (Date taken: 26 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071026cpansw8025730_067 His Excellency, the Governor General Major General Michael Jeffery, officially acknowledged the dedication and skills of Australian Commandos at a parade held in Sydney today. (Date taken: 26 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071026dpansw8025730_091 His excellency, the Governor General Major General Michael Jeffery, officially acknowledged the dedication and skills of Australian Commandos at a parade held in Sydney today. (Date taken: 26 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071026dpansw8025730_097 His Excellency, the Governor General Major General Michael Jeffery, officially acknowledged the dedication and skills of Australian Commandos at a parade held in Sydney today. (Date taken: 26 October 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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