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A most unusual regiment : a history of the Melbourne University Regiment

Title
A most unusual regiment : a history of the Melbourne University Regiment / M.J. Ryan.
Author
Ryan, M. J.
Publication
Loftus, [N.S.W.] : Australian Military History Publications, 2008.

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Description
xix, 183 p. : ill., ports.; 26 cm.
Summary
"Melbourne University Regiment approaches the centenary of its foundation as part of an Army changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Despite reorganisations, resource shortages and vagaries of policy, it has continued its production of leaders for all three services and the civil community with success, professionalism and a unique flair. The Regiment has never fought as a formed unit and its colours show no battle honours, although MUR graduates and present members have served and frequently distinguished themselves in every major commitment of Australia's armed forces since Federation. Past members include two Governors-General, two Prime Ministers and a Leader of the Opposition, three State Premiers, five Governors and a Lieutenant Governor of Victoria, two full generals and five Major- or Lieutenant Generals (including three Chiefs of Reserves) and over ten thousand officers for the services. The Regiment has consistently played its part in the national defence and in shaping the attitudes of its community to the frequently-vexed question of participation in the process." (Dustcover)
Series Statement
Australian Army history collection
Subject
  • Australia. Australian Army. Melbourne University Regiment > History
  • University of Melbourne > History
  • Australia > History, Military
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-176) and index.
Call Number
JFF 08-604
ISBN
  • 9780980379662 (cloth)
  • 0980379660
LCCN
2008426119
OCLC
244352755
Author
Ryan, M. J.
Title
A most unusual regiment : a history of the Melbourne University Regiment / M.J. Ryan.
Imprint
Loftus, [N.S.W.] : Australian Military History Publications, 2008.
Series
Australian Army history collection
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-176) and index.
Research Call Number
JFF 08-604
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