101 Battery sailed for Malaya in September 1959 on the MV Flaminia. In October 1959 the Battery took over from ‘A’ Field Battery at Butterworth. On arrival, the Battery had to convert from 25 Pounders to 4.2-inch Mortars. The Battery then operated with two elements: an eight-gun battery of two troops and a light battery of six mortars. Later in their tour the Battery moved to Terendak to become part of the Royal Artillery’s 26 Field Regiment. The unit participated in training with the British Commonwealth Strategic Reserve. In October 1961 the Battery returned to Australia to be part of the then 4th Field Regiment at Wacol in Brisbane. Update from Hilton Lenard on the 107 Battery Association There are 185 financial members. Association membership covers all regions of Australia plus Paul Gaff in USA, Gordon Pound & Peter (Jock) Sime in the UK and Mac (Rob) McKimmin & David Borman in Thailand. Around sixteen members currently serve in the Defence Force. Membership covers all periods of 107 Battery’s post 1965 history, with approximately one-third having served at Holsworthy and/or Malaysia (1965-1969) a further third at Townsville then Vietnam (1969-1971) and a third at Townsville since 1971. Many have served in more than one location. Recent and upcoming Reunions of 107 - Members frequently meet at local events around Australia. In April-May 2024, Association members, adult children, and grandchildren attended the deferred due to Covid-19 50th anniversary Reunion of the Battery deploying to Vietnam in April-May 1970. The two-weeks included Saigon, Anzac week in Vung Tau, Baria Nui Dat and Long Tan on Anzac Day, then north to Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue, Hanoi, and the necessary cruise on Ha Long Bay. John Warboys, Warren Feakes & Hilton Lenard at the Water Tower in BaRia 27 April 2024. On 1st August 2024, members gathered at Lavarack Barracks for the 69th Birthday Day and dinner celebrations with the members of 107 Battery at Townsville. Gordon Pound made the journey back from the UK. In November 2025, members were in Sydney for a regular gathering around Remembrance Day. The next Anzac Day Reunion will be at Forbes, Central NSW, (23-26 April 2026) where member Bryan Jones (in the Battery in Malaysia 1967-1969) is President of the RSL. Any Old Boys in the region next Anzac week are welcome. Contact Hilton (hiltonlenard@hotmail.com – 0418 695 345) for information. Hilton Lenard ***************************************************************************************
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