OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION

●  To preserve the memory and records of those who served with the 2/20th Battalion A.I.F. and guard their good name and interests;
●  To strengthen the ties of friendship created by service with the 2/20th Battalion A.I.F.; and
●  To continue the unique ethos of camaraderie that sustained the members of the 2/20th battalion A.I.F. and 8th Division for the benefit of successive generations within the 8th Division family.

ANZAC Day April 2024

Information on the 2024 Anzac Day march and luncheon will be available around March 2024.
Details, when finalised, will be on Facebook and this Web Page.

THUMBS UP

“Thumbs Up” is the Annual Newsletter of the 2/20th Battalion Association. Click on the links below to view:

2019 Thumbs up
2021 Thumbs up
2022 Thumbs up
2023 Thumbs up
2024 Thumbs up

UPCOMING EVENTS

25th April 2024

Anzac Day March, Annual General Meeting and Luncheon. We will meet up on Phillip Street, corner of Hunter Street at 8.45am. Please contact us if you require further information.

RECENT EVENTS

22nd December 2023

The Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra will honour Private John Hurley (NX33607) who died on 22nd December1943 in Naoetsu, Japan. John was a member of the 2/20th Australian Infantry Battalion. His daughter Suzanne Tranter, granddaughter Fiona Daw and grandson Steven McAleer are members of our Association.

15th February 2024

Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.  As you are all aware, this is the anniversary of the Fall of Singapore and the ceremony will honour Private Timothy O’Mara (NX72020) who died 23rd January 1945. Private O’Mara served in the 2/20th Australian Infantry Battalion and also the 2/19th Australian Infantry Battalion. His nephew Wayne O’Mara is a member of our Association.