NSW SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

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 2008 Dates for Your Diary

Sunday, 18 January 2009, Gemas Day, Pymble Multi-Use Depot, 10.30am. See below for details.

 GEMAS DAY

Sunday, 18th January 2009, 10.30 am, Pymble Multi-use Depot, Suakin St Pymble

As former members of the post war 30th Infantry Battalion, we should support this ceremony, so as to carry on the memory of the ambush at Gemas where the 2/30th Battalion was the first Australian unit to engage the Japanese in WWII. The Battalion showed the Japanese that the Australian infantry soldier would fight them with bravery and success in the many battles yet to be fought in WWII.

(For a detailed description of the action at Gemas and an explanation about its importance to the history of the Australian forces in World War II, go to our History page)

Dress: Suits/Blazers, Kilt, Regimental Ties, Balmorals, Medals and nametags. (Re-enactment uniforms will not be worn).

Joining Instructions: The Pymble Depot is reached from Ryde Rd by turning left into West St and then going to the top of the rise where you will find the entry gates

From Pacific Highway turn into Bridge St and at the bottom turn right into Suakin St.

Please park where indicated by the 2/17 Bn guide on duty.

Program:

10.30 am Members are asked to bring a plate for lunch (free rations are not provided). On entering the Depot, please put your luncheon contribution
on the table provided, sign the attendance book and proceed to the audience seating.

11.15 am Introduction by the M.C. Followed by an address by the Parade Commander for the day.

11.30 am
Pipes and Drums march the Catafalque Party to the Memorial
The assembly will march to a separate designated seating area and on arrival, turn,
facing the Parade Ground and, on order from the Parade Commander, be seated.
Wreaths will be laid by the official groups, followed by those wishing to place personal
floral tributes, to the strains of "the Lament" played by the Pipers.
On completion, a few minutes silence will be observed while the names who answered
the last call are read.
Prayers will be offered by the Reverend Minister for the day, after which the bugler will
sound "Last Post.
The "Ode" will then be read followed by "Reveille".

12 Noon The Parade will march off followed by the Pipes and Drums and
Catafalque Party. Light Luncheon will follow.

Contact Frank Woodhams for further information and if you intend attending the ceremony