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BATTLE OF CORAL
50th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND |
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The Battle of Coral 50th Anniversary commemorations and celebrations will be held over the weekend Friday 11 May 2018 to Sunday 13th May 2018.
Listed below in a chronological sequence are the events to occur over the Battle of Coral 50th Anniversary Weekend. Below these activities is an Online Registration Form for those wishing to attend any or all of the activities.
Please note that there is a separate subsidised cost for Coral veterans and 1 guest for the Meet & Greet and the DVA reception.
Please note that all monies for the events you attend are to be paid by either direct deposit or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery 'Gunner Fund' account the details of which are shown immediately above the Online Registration Form. Payment is to be made before registering thereby enabling you to identify your Deposit Reference on the Online Registration Form and no later than 1 May 2018. |
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| Friday 11th May 2018 |
- Meet & Greet - RAA 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Coral |
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| Event Type: |
RAA Specific |
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| Time: |
1730 hours - 1930 hours |
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| Location: |
Federal Golf Club (Gowrie Drive, RED HILL ACT 2603) |
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| Dress: |
Neat Casual (no singlets or thongs etc) |
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| Food: |
Finger Food provided |
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| Drinks: |
Purchase own drinks |
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| Cost: |
$10.00 Per Coral Veteran plus 1 Guest |
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$35.00 Per Person |
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| Attendance: |
Everyone is encouraged to attend to permit registration including issue of tickets for Sunday commemorations & to receive a briefing on the weekends activities |
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| Saturday 12th May 2018 |
- National Gunner Commemorative Service (Hosted by RAA Association ACT) |
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| Event Type: |
RAA Specific |
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| Time: |
1030 hours (assemble from 0930 hours and be seated by no later than 1015 hours) |
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| Location: |
Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery National Memorial on Mt Pleasant |
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| Parking: |
Enter RMC via Gun Gates, follow Signs & Guides to car park & take shuttle bus to Mt Pleasant |
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| Dress: |
Serving Personnel - Summer / Service Dress with medals |
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Non Serving Personnel - Coat & Tie with medals (Alternative Smart Casual) & Ladies Equivalent |
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| Saturday 12th May 2018 |
- National Coral Gunner Dinner (Hosted by Representative Colonel Commandant - Brigadier Gerry Werner AM, LVO (Retd) & Head of Regiment - Brigadier Craig Furini AM, CSC |
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| Format: |
All ranks mixed semi-formal dinner with Guest Speaker, Banner of QEII, Toasts etc |
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| Attendance: |
Open invitation to all RAA Battle of Coral veterans, their partners; serving & retired Gunners. The serving Regiment will be represented by a range of ranks & units including 102 (Coral) Battery members. |
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| Guest Speaker: |
TBA |
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| Incidental Music: |
RMC Band Ensemble or the 'Trail Apes' from the RAA Band 1 Regiment RAA |
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| Time: |
1830 hours for 1930 hours |
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| Location: |
Federal Golf Club (Gowrie Drive, RED HILL ACT 2603) |
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| Dress: |
Black Tie / Mess Dress / Summer Dress with medals (alternative Lounge Suit or Coat & Tie) or Ladies Equivalent |
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| Costs: |
Non Coral Veterans $125.00 per person. Coral Veterans plus 1 guest $20.00 per person. Two course meal and cheese board plus wine, beer and soft drinks pre & during dinner. Spirits at individual cost. |
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| Registered Attendees: |
To view the list of Registered Attendees for the 2018 National 'Coral' Gunner Dinner - Click Here |
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| Sunday 13th May 2018 |
- DVA Combined National Events / Activities - National 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Coral & Balmoral Commemorative Service |
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| Time: |
1100 hours (Assemble from 0900 hours) |
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| Location: |
Anzac Parade Canberra at the Australian War Memorial South Vietnam Memorial |
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| Dress: |
Coat & Tie (Alternative Smart Casual) or Ladies Equivalent |
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| Sunday 13th May 2018 |
- Post Commemorative Service Reception (only DVA officially invited veterans & guests) |
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| Time: |
1230 hours for 1530 hours |
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| Location: |
Canberra Convention Centre in Civic |
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| Dress: |
Coat & Tie (Alternative Smart Casual) or Ladies Equivalent. |
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| Sunday 13th May 2018 |
- Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony |
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| Time: |
1630 hours for 1645 hours |
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| Location: |
Australian War Memorial Commemorative Courtyard |
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| Dress: |
Non-serving Coat & Tie with medals (Alternative Smart Casual) or Ladies Equivalent |
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Serving Personnel - Summer / Service Dress with medals |
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| Costs & Payment Method |
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| RAA Battle of Coral 50th Anniversary 'Meet & Greet' |
$010.00 |
Per Person Coral Veteran plus 1 Guest |
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$035.00 |
Per Person Others |
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| RAA 50th Anniversary Coral Gunner Dinner |
$020.00 |
Per Person Coral Veteran plus 1 Guest |
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$125.00 |
Per Person Others |
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| All monies should be direct deposited at a bank or Electronic Funds Transfered into the the following account: Important please ensure you use your surname as a deposit reference and that the deposit reference be noted on the Online Registration Form. |
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| Bank: |
Australian Military Bank |
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RAA Regt Fund |
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642 170 |
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526805 |
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| Additional Information |
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| Additional information may be obtained by contacting either of the following personnel: |
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| Online Registration Form |
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