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| The Fifth battalion was formed on 1 March 1965 from
officers and other ranks from the First Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment.
The 5 RAR made tour tours of duty in South Vietnam, 1966-67 and 1969-70. The
Fifth Battalion was presented with the Queen’s and Regimental Colours on
Sunday 29th October 1967 by His Excellency, The Governor of New South Wales, Sir
Roden Cutler, V.C., K.C.M.G., C.B.E. |
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Regimental Motto - Duty First
Regimental March - "Dominique"
Alliance - Her Majesty’s Welsh Guards |
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