Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
10 January 2008
Iraq diggers remember Sunnyside
The Sunnyside memorial dedication service was held on 1 January 2008 at Camp Terendak, Tallil, Iraq by soldiers of the Overwatch Battle Group (West)-4. The Sunnyside memorial commemorates the loss of the first two 'Australian' soldiers killed in action: Privates Victor Jones and David McLeod of the Queensland Mounted Infantry, during the Boer War.
The memorial is a replica of a stone built in South Africa for the soldiers, who were killed at the 'Battle of Sunnyside'.
The 508 soldiers of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 are mostly drawn from units of the Brisbane-based 7th Brigade. The Battle Group is comprised of the headquarters and cavalry squadrons of the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), operating Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs); and an Infantry company from the 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR) operating Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMVs).
OBG(W) 4 is based at Tallil Air Base from where it undertakes a security overwatch role for Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar Provinces as part of a larger Coalition Force.
The security role supports the Iraqi Security Forces' (ISF) and Provincial Government's efforts to build a secure and stable Iraq. In this role OBG(W) 4 undertakes security patrols, develops ISF capabilities and supports reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. OBG(W) 4 operates as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF - I).
| 20080101adf8243116_004 Soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West)-4 stand respectfully during the Sunnyside memorial dedication service. (Date taken: 01 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080101adf8243116_009 Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 Lieutenant Colonel Chris Websdane addresses an assembled Battle Group for the dedication of the Sunnyside Memorial. (Date taken: 01 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080101adf8243116_014 Gathered soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 stand respectfully during the Sunnyside memorial dedication service. (Date taken: 01 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080101adf8243116_025 Chaplain, Captain Frederick Davis pours olive oil onto the Sunnyside memorial cairn during the dedication service. (Date taken: 01 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080101adf8243116_029 Trooper James Head rests on arms during the Sunnyside memorial dedication service. (Date taken: 01 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080101adf8243116_033 Soldiers of Overwatch Battlegroup (West) 4 salute during the Australian National Anthem at the Sunnyside memorial dedication service. (Date taken: 01 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080101adf8243116_052 Chaplain, Captain Frederick Davis (left), with Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class 1 Brad Clarke (right), in front of the Sunnyside memorial cairn after the service. (Date taken: 01 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080101adf8243116_056 Chaplain, Captain Frederick Davis pours olive oil onto the Sunnyside memorial cairn during the dedication service. (Date taken: 01 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080101adf8243116_063 Sergeant Pete Rewko, coordinator and co-constructor of the Sunnyside memorial cairn, after the service. NOTE: Plaque wording has been digitally enhanced. (Date taken: 01 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |  |
