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. The Royal New South Wales Regiment, Abbreviation RNSWR:
Introduction : Currently
The 4th/3rd Battalion, The Royal New South Wales Regiment (4/3 RNSWR) is one of two active (Army Reserve) Infantry Battalions in the 5th Brigade and Royal New South Wales Regiment as one of its four Battalions.
4/3 RNSWR soldiers of today continue the tradition of serving overseas with distinction either as individuals or in teams, in a diverse range of challenging environments, Malaysia, the Solomon Islands, East Timor, Afghanistan. THEMES
respect the past, challenge the present and seek to optimise the future. FOCUS
enduring focus is on capability, availability and sustainability. STANDARDS
We train to fight and fight to win…always. We are always representing our Battalion. LEADERSHIP
We use mission command based upon trust, integrity, competency and knowledge. TEAMWORK
We always think the bigger picture, empower each member of the team, lead by example, monitor each team member's strengths and weaknesses to identify self-improvement, work hard at the basics, have superior organisation through proper planning, can innovate and adapt through insight and learning, and always look out for the safety and welfare of our team mates. History of the 4th/3rd Battalion,
History: From Wikipedia,
4th Battalion (Australia)
4th Battalion, AIF
4th Battalion (Australian Rifles)
4th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment
Active 1914–1919
1921–1930
1936–1946
1957–1960
1965–1987
Country Australia
Branch Australian Army
Type Infantry
Size ~800 – 1,000 officers and men
Part of 1st Brigade, 1st Division (First World War)
8th Brigade, 5th Division (Second World War)
Motto Nomine Quartus
Engagements First World War
Gallipoli campaign
Western Front
Second World War
Huon Peninsula campaign
Aitape–Wewak campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders Iven Giffard Mackay
The 4th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Originally raised as part of the First Australian Imperial Force during the First World War, the battalion formed part of the 1st Brigade, attached to the 1st Division. During the war the battalion fought at Gallipoli and in the trenches on the Western Front, before being disbanded in 1919.[1] In 1921 the battalion was re-raised as a militia unit and designated as the 4th Battalion (Australian Rifles),[2] adopting the designation of the Australian Rifles militia unit from which many of the battalion's recruits had come during the war. In 1930 the battalion was amalgamated with the 3rd Battalion (Werriwa Regiment) and they remained linked until 1936, when they were delinked.[3]
During the Second World War the 4th Battalion formed part of the 8th Brigade. Initially the battalion was used as garrison troops in Australia, serving in Western Australia, in early 1944 they were deployed to New Guinea as part of the 5th Division, where they participated in the Huon Peninsula and Aitape–Wewak campaigns, before returning to Australia in early 1946 and were subsequently disbanded. In 1957 the battalion was re-raised as part of the Citizens Military Force, perpetuating the battle honours of the previously existing units that had fought during the First and Second World Wars.[4] In 1960, with the introduction of the Pentropic organisation into the Australian Army and the subsequent formation of the Royal New South Wales Regiment the battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, forming that unit's 'D' and 'E' Companies.[4] In 1965 the battalion was reformed as the 4th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment and it remained in existence until 1987 when it was once again amalgamated with the 3rd Battalion to form the 4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, a unit which remains in existence today. The Battalion's Ethos
Our Army is based upon the core values of Courage, Initiative and Teamwork and endorses nine core behaviours. Those values and behaviours will remain at the heart of our Battalion's culture. History of the 4th/3rd Battalion,
The Royal New South Wales Regiment
Currenlty
The 4th/3rd Battalion, The Royal New South Wales Regiment (4/3 RNSWR) is one of two active (Army Reserve) Infantry Battalions in the 5th Brigade and maintains its association within The Royal New South Wales Regiment as one of its four Battalions. The Royal New South Wales Regiment (RNSWR) has a distinguished lineage dating from the Loyal Associations formed in 1792 through the establishment of the military forces of the Colony of New South Wales to today. These historic links are proudly commemorated in the RNSWR motto "Primus in Terra Australis" ("First in Australia"). Pre-Federation
The lineage of 4/3 RNSWR reflects the development of Australia prior to Federation. There has been a volunteer infantry presence in New South Wales since at least 1862. The lineage of 4/3 RNSWR can be traced from The Newtown Volunteer Rifle Corps (1862), the Goulburn Volunteer Rifle Corps (1869) and the Ashfield Volunteer Reserve Corps (1885). New South Walessoldiers served in the Soudan (1885) and the Boer War (1899 - 1902). The RNSWR carries "Suakin" on its colours, the oldest battle honour in the Australian Army, for service in the Soudan (March - May 1885). First World War
The 3rd Battalion and the 4th Battalion, 1st Australian Imperial Force (AIF) were raised in 1914 as part of the 1st Brigade of the 1st Divisionfor service overseas during the First World War. Both Battalions saw service throughout the Gallipoli campaign, notable at Lone Pine, and subsequently served with distinction in the campaigns of France and Flanders from 1916 through to 1918. Private John Hamilton, 3rd Battalion, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, in August 1915. Second World War
The 3rd Battalion and the 4th Battalion, 2nd AIF (2/3rd and 2/4th Battalion, 2nd AIF) were raised at Ingleburn in 1939 as a part of the 16th Brigade of the 6th Division for service overseas during the Second World War. Continuing the ANZAC tradition and spirit established a generation earlier, both Battalions served with distinction in North Africa, Greece, Crete, Syria and New Guinea. Private Edward Kenna, 2/4th Battalion, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Wewak, New Guinea, in May 1945. The Modern Era
The 3rd Battalion was re-raised in Canberra in 1948 while the 4th Battalion was re-raised from existing Riverina District units in 1957. The restructure of 1960 resulted in the 4th Battalion, together with C Company (The Werriwa Company) 3rd Battalion RNSWR, the 34th Battalion (Illawarra Regiment) and the 45th Battalion (St George Regiment), being incorporated into the 3rd Battalion RNSWR. The 3rd Battalion and the 4th Battalion were reformed in 1965 as separate Battalions prior to finally being linked on 26 September 1987 as 4/3 RNSWR, recognised as the Battalion's Birthday. Currently
4/3 RNSWR soldiers of today continue the tradition of serving overseas with distinction, either as individuals or in teams, whether it is in Malaysia, the Solomon Islands, East Timor, Afghanistan or in a diverse range of challenging environments. Freedom of Entry
4/3 RNSWR has been honoured with holds by the grant of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Wollongong (1980) and the Freedom of Entry to the City of Canberra (1981).
