Bundanoon RSL Sub Branch

02/06/2026

Well done Paul for stealing the meat tray off me at this months meeting.

27/05/2026

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🇦🇺💔 A Long Overdue Tribute: Australia’s Newest Victoria Cross Hero — Private Richard Leslie Norden

Some acts of courage are so powerful that they take more than half a century to be fully recognised.

Today, we honour Private Richard Leslie Norden VC, a young Australian soldier from Gundagai, New South Wales, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia in late 2024 — making him one of the most recent recipients of our highest award for gallantry.

On 14 May 1968, during the fierce Battle of Fire Support Base Coral in Vietnam, 19-year-old Richard Norden’s platoon was suddenly ambushed by North Vietnamese Army soldiers. Under intense enemy fire, Richard did something extraordinary.
He ran forward — not once, but multiple times — straight into the killing zone. First, he dragged his badly wounded Section Commander and forward scout back to safety. Then, with his own ammunition gone and already wounded, he picked up an enemy weapon and continued fighting. He even helped recover the body of another fallen mate, all while under direct fire.

His courage helped secure the position and likely saved the lives of many of his comrades.

Richard survived the immediate battle but was severely wounded that day. He continued serving until the end of his deployment, but the war left deep scars. He passed away far too young on 30 October 1972 at just 24 years of age.

For 56 years, his extraordinary bravery went officially under-recognised. Thanks to the tireless efforts of his family, veterans, and supporters, Richard finally received the Victoria Cross he so richly deserved.

He was a son, a husband to Robyn, and a father. A young country boy who, when his mates needed him most, ran toward danger without hesitation.

This award is not just about one soldier — it’s about never forgetting the quiet courage shown by so many who served in Vietnam, a war that many Australians still find difficult to talk about.

Private Richard Norden VC — your name now stands proudly alongside the greatest heroes in our military history.
Your sacrifice was never forgotten by those who loved you… And now Australia will remember you, too.
Lest We Forget. ❤️🇦🇺
Photo credit: Anzac Portal. Colours enhanced and minor details added for clarity

12/05/2026

Rest easy Mudds.
Defence has lost a great soldier.
I knew Mudds from our old Battalion 3 RAR (para) although not close friends as we were in different platoons but we all knew each other and he was most professional in our trade.
Such a loss.

07/05/2026

Bundanoon RSL duelling Club gather on Thursday between 12 and 6pm.
Focusing on military saber and incorporating other disciplines including long sword, baton and cane.
New members of all ages welcome welcome.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Doug for taking home the meat tray at tonight's meeting.

25/04/2026

ANZAC day 2026 done and dusted.

Everyone at the Bundanoon RSL would like to thank everyone who participated in the street march and the formal service of this years ANZAC day.
We had a wonderful turnout.
We also had a great time at the Two-Up, lots of fun and zero incidents.
Thank you.

If you have any photos or videos of the day please share in the comments or pass onto us via messages.

25/04/2026

Lone Piper at the Dawn service

Thanks to the Bundanoon Pipe Band

24/04/2026

What a terrific turnout this morning for the Dawn Service. Well done everyone who put the effort in to attend

22/04/2026

ANZAC day Bundanoon.

Hi Everyone, Saturday is ANZAC day. It's a full day and we hope to see as many people as possible attend all that is on.

Dawn service 0600
Please be a bit early
Lions Club Bundanoon will again shout us a coffee and breakfast.

Street parade starts at 1030 followed by the ANZAC memorial service at the Southern Villages War Memorial.
If you are an ex service person who is not in the RSL please attend the march with us. We would love to meet you.
If you are a family member of someone in defence or you would like to march in honour of a parent or grand parent no longer with us, we would still like you to join. If you have their medals be sure to wear them on your right side.

After the service, the Bundanoon RSL is hosting 2up at the Bundanoon Hotel. It will be a fun afternoon. Please bring some cash, the ATM is also available.
2up 12:00
Bistro from 12:00
Live music from 12:30

It will be a great day.
We hope to meet you and see you there from 0600.

Lest we forget.

22/04/2026

Date for your diary

Don't miss this brilliant documentary - forget the headlines, this film gives you a ringside seat to the amazing sacrifice and bravery of our SAS Soldiers in Afghanistan.

"Bravery and Betrayal" will be on Channel 7, across Australia, this Sunday April 26th, 9pm.

People can als watch the film on Amazon at: https://www.madman.com.au/bravery-and-betrayal/