Opinion

The forgotten heroes of the Far East Strategic Reserve deserve proper recognition

By Les Bailey
Updated April 22 2021 - 10:32am, first published April 21 2021 - 7:00pm
SERVICE: HMAS Vendetta, at anchor pre-1967, was among the ships active in the Far East Strategic Reserve. Picture: Supplied
SERVICE: HMAS Vendetta, at anchor pre-1967, was among the ships active in the Far East Strategic Reserve. Picture: Supplied

Until now, one particular theatre of Australian and New Zealand active service lies almost forgotten in Australian Defence annals - that of our service in the Far East Strategic Reserve (1955-71).

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