Governor General - Military Uniform

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The Governor General His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) in his Australian Army uniform.

Note the (partially obscured) GG hat badge and GG shoulder insignia.

Caption:
2015 marks the 70th Anniversary of the formation of the 65th, 66th and 67th Battalions, later to be the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions, The Royal Australian Regiment.
To celebrate the milestone, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions together held a Ceremonial Parade at Lavarack Barracks on 23 November. The 2nd and 3rd Battalions had the honour of being presented replacement Queens and Regimental Colours by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), whilst the 1st Battalion was awarded the Unit Citation Streamer for the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. It was the first time the three Foundation Battalions of The Royal Australian Regiment have paraded together since 1953.

Enjoy!

Mick