4 Fd Regt Old Boys Newsletter - September 2020 Edition

replacement, the US 105 Millimeter Howitzer Motor Carriage M7 was called "Priest" by the British, as part of its superstructure was said to resemble a priest's pulpit. Following this line of names, a 1942 self-propelled gun armed with the QF 6 pounder was the Deacon, and a 1943 vehicle with the QF 25-pounder was labelled “Sexton”. The Brits later developed the “Abbot” which was a 105mm SP Gun and remained in service until the late 80s. Notice Board If you haven’t had a look recently, I recommend the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company (RAAHC) website www.artilleryhistory.org The latest edition of ‘Airburst’ – the enewsletter of the Company is available. 4th Regiment features in the latest edition and could be of interest to many Old Boys. By becoming a member, you will have access to lots of interesting publications and information. And finally: Australian Gunners (Serving or Retired] YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE 150th Anniversary of Australian Artillery in 2021. Mark Your Diary National Events Where: Canberra , Venues - RAA National Memorial & AWM WHEN: SUNDAY 1ST AUGUST 2021 Where: Sydney , Venue - Victoria Barracks WHEN: SATURDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2021 Note: More detailed information including timings will be provided when available throughout 2020 and 2021 Unit & Association Events Throughout 2021 as advertised by those individual coordinating organisations. CANBERRA 1st August 2021 Commemorative Service at RAA National Memorial Mount Pleasant Synchronised National Ceremonial Fire Plan Mount Pleasant & all RAA Unit Locations Last Post Ceremony Australian War Memorial SYDNEY 6th November 2021 Formal Parade & Drum Head Service Incorporating the presentation of a new Queen’s Banner Followed by 150th Cocktail Party Victoria Barracks FURTHER INFORMATION Contact RAA HOR Staff via email at raa.hor @defence.gov.au