Whose Name We Share

37 Someone had detonated a second mine, resulting in more casualties. It was at this moment, with complete disregard for his own safety, Leftennant Langley moved across the minefield to the lead vehicle to assist the many wounded. He immediately took command of the company and secured the area whilst they waited for A Company to assist with clearing the mine field. They would be waiting for 3 hours before they could move. He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions. Following Operation Renmark, the battery were then stationed at a Fire Support Base to the south east of Nui Dat. The Base was known simply as the Horseshoe and was established to assist multiple callsigns with cover fire throughout the various operations. The Horseshoe or Horseshoe Hill was a company position established by 5 RAR early 1967. It covered a crescent shaped hill (hence the name) and was situated just north of the village Dat Do and 8km south east of the Task Force Base at Nui Dat. 103 Battery continued to provide support and covering fire throughout wiring operations for 5RAR. The Battery stopped supporting 5RAR on the 15 th of April when they moved back to Nui Dat, to finally begin preparations to go home. After 12 Months in Vietnam the Battery were relieved by 106 th Battery on May 1 st . Finally their tour was up and they made their way back home to Australia. During the tour they fired a total of 28,468 rounds.