2/24th Battalion AIF Association Inc

20/10/2024

Today was the 2/24th Battalion Association Pilgrimage Service at The Shrine of Remembrance.
The Service was attended by 30 people associated with the 2-24th. A most pleasing result. In addition we had 5 family apologies.
Thank you to Committee Member Russell Edwards (son of EK Edwards VX31279) for acting as MC, Committee Member Alastair Davison (son of JL Davison VX3161) for assisting with planning of the event and Shirley Drayton (Daughter of GA Stewart VX23015) who laid a wreath on behalf of the Battalion Association.
A special welcome is made to the Nephew, Grand Nephews/ Nieces of AH (Sam) Fry VX31573 who attended. It was great to meet and chat with you.
Roland Nicholson (son of AJV Nicholson VX31699)
President
2-24th Battalion Association Inc

16/10/2024

Ninth Division Wreath Laying Ceremony with Scotch College

The Annual Service for soldiers of the Ninth Division, which includes the 2/24, will be held on Friday, 25 October 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:30 am.

You are invited to come to honour the service and sacrifice of the men of the Magnificent 9th .

16/10/2024

2/24 Battalion Pilgrimage to Shrine of Remembrance

Sunday 20 October 2024. Service is in the Sanctuary, commencing at 12.00pm (noon).

Please join us as we remember the service and sacrifice of the men of the 2/24 who served in North Africa and the Middle East, and then in the Pacific. If you have never been to one of these services, or haven’t attended for some time, please think about joining us to remember the 2/24 Battalion and those who served in the Battalion over four theatres of war.

07/10/2024

Annual Wangaratta Reunion 9 & 10 November 2024

Saturday Formal Reunion Dinner- be ready at the RSL for a 6.30pm start.
Sunday 2/24th Service at Memorial Wall Precinct Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery at 11.00am followed by a light luncheon.

It is essential to book for both functions so we know the numbers for catering at both activities. The only charge is for the Saturday Night Dinner- $50.00 per person. Registration for Sunday is for catering numbers only.

Bookings can be made through the Try Booking Website. Link is https://www.trybooking.com/CVGLZ

Should you have any queries then please contact me at [email protected]

Regards
Roland Nicholson
President
2-24th Battalion Association Inc

Annual Wangaratta Reunion for the 2/24th AIF Battalion Association. Members are invited to join us for the events of the weekend. Please fill in...

25/04/2024

Reunion today was a success with 50 plus attending. Plenty of noise and chatter. Recovering from the impact of COVID.

22/04/2024

It was a pleasure to attend the Annual Wattle Park Anzac Day Service. Thank you to Alastair Davison for laying a wreath on behalf of the 24 Bn (WW1), 2-24th Bn and 24th AIF (Militia) and to our banner bearer Bruce Williams. This event is a popular and well attended with around 200 there yesterday.

08/04/2024

It was a pleasure to again lay a wreath on behalf of our wonderful 2-24th Battalion service men at the ROTA annual service at Tobruk House. Thanks to Maurice and Dawn Bennett for your support. Maurice is now a permanent member of the banner party.

08/04/2024

Anzac Day Activities 2-24th Battalion

Should have any queries please ask?

Roland Nicholson
President
2/24th Battalion Association Inc

13/10/2023

Annual Wangaratta Reunion 10-12 November 2023

Weekend activities include:

* Friday 10th 6.00pm Casual Dinner Wangaratta RSL (Try Booking required)
* Saturday 11th 10.40am for 11.00am Remembrance Day Service Wangaratta Cenotaph followed by Lunch at the Wangaratta RSL (Try Booking required for luncheon)
* Reunion Dinner at RSL 6.30pm (Try Booking required) $48 + fee
* Sunday 12th 11.00am Battalion Memorial Service at 2/24th Memorial Precinct followed by a luncheon at precinct- no charge provided by the 2/24th Battalion AIF Association Inc

Online booking/ indication of attendance is required to assist with catering etc. The only payment required is for the Reunion dinner and can be made by Credit Card or PayPal.

The link for booking is:
https://www.trybooking.com/CLEZX

We look forward your participation.

11/10/2023

2/24 Commemorative Service at the Shrine of Remembrance

The annual Shrine Pilgrimage will held on the 22 October 2023 at 12.30pm.

Please join us as we remember the service and sacrifice of the men of the 2/24 who served in North Africa and Middle East, and then in the Pacific. If you have never been to one of these services, or haven't attended for some time, please think about joining us to remember the 2/24 Battalion.

Please bring a plate to share after the service in the Western Gallery; have a chat and share stories.

The refreshment area in the Western Gallery will be cordoned off so you can leave any goodies there on the way to the service in the Sanctuary.

If you are unable to get to the Shrine, then join us online. The service will be live streamed. Click on https://www.shrine.org.au/2-24-australian-infantry-battalion and move down the page to the "Watch the live streaming: heading". Click on the Play arrow in the image.

Roland Nicholson
President
2-24th Battalion Association Inc

This service remembers the men of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion on the anniversary of the Second Battle of El Alamein.The 2/24th Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. Due to their time in the city, they became known as 'Wangaratta's Own'. During the Second World War, they serve...