In the Footsteps of Road Runners
Robert (Bob) J Meehan OAM
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My name is Robert (Bob) J Meehan and in 1969 I was required to register for National Service and then served most of my two years compulsory military service as an Infantryman within 12 Platoon; Delta Company of the 4th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (4 RAR). During that time I was posted to Townsville and South Vietnam and was discharged in late 1971.
This book in not intended as a long and detailed account of my life in the military; of military units; of battles or a blood and guts excursion into war; but rather like looking through a window of the life and times of the men I am proud to say I served with; within Delta Company 4 RAR. We are affectionately known as the "ROAD RUNNERS"; and this book is about experiencing a period of time that changed our lives forever.
I hope that you enjoy my story and the stories of a great many people for whom I have the greatest respect; admiration and love; those most magnificent people who allow me to call them family.
The ROAD RUNNERS of Delta Company 4 RAR.
Forged in South Australia in 1964
Tempered in the Jungles of Borneo in 1966
Honed in Vietnam in 1968-69
Polished in Vietnam in 1971-72
Product details
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: Short A4 (210mm x 279.4mm)
Pages: 508pp
Customer Reviews
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
The latest book by Bob Meehan OAM, D Company 4 RAR has just been released. Although named after the motto of Bob’s favourite company in the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (RAR), The Road Runners, it is in general, a story of Bob’s Army career his postings and experiences both in 4 RAR and in other units and of course his service in South Vietnam with D Company, 4 RAR. It is also about the Australian Regular Army it’s ethos, it’s history, it’s weapons and equipment, it’s pride and it’s war time experiences.
If you never buy another military book, buy this one. Use it as a history book, a reference book and a general interest book on the making of a soldier, the proving of a soldier and the respect and brotherly love offered, accepted and enjoyed between soldiers who have served together to forge history and who shared the experiences that others can only wish that they could have experienced. This is an ideal book to give families, schools, historians and to ex service organisations.
Kindest regards,
Alan Price