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Admiral on board oured and proud that he was able to confirm his attendance and look forward to meeting with him.” Vice-Admiral Griggs has been the Chief of Navy since 7 June, 2011, however, on 4 April this year it was announced ViceAdmiral Griggs will be appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Force from 4 July, 2014, for a period of four years. US Air Force major, Jonathon Lee, will also
accompany Vice-Admiral Griggs. Stanthorpe and District Naval Sub Section, (former) Lieutenant, Peter Orr will MC the event and Mr Gale will provide the Naval Ode. Reverend Greg Windsor, of the Anglican Church Stanthorpe, will provide the Navy Prayer. For many people The Battle of the Coral Sea was the ‘battle that saved Australia’.
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THIS year marks the 72nd anniversary of The Battle of the Coral Sea, which was a series of naval engagements off the north-east coast of Australia from 4-8 May, 1942. The battle was fought by Allied (United States and Australian) and Japanese aircraft against four different major groups of warships. Some of the aircraft involved were land-based, but most were from the opposing aircraft carriers. It was the first aircraft carrier battle ever fought and the first naval battle in which the opposing forces of surface ships at no stage sighted or fired at each other. All attacks were carried out by aeroplanes. It was also the largest naval battle that has ever been fought off Australia’s shores. The battle was significant for two main reasons, including being the first time in World War II that the Japanese experienced failure in a major operation. The battle also stopped the Japanese seaborne invasion of Port Moresby.
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THE chief of the Royal Australian Navy and one of Australia’s most highlyranked military officers will visit Stanthorpe this Saturday, 31 May, for The Battle of the Coral Sea Dinner. Vice-Admiral (VADM), Raymond James “Ray” Griggs, Chief of Navy, AO, CSC, RAN, will attend the dinner and make a formal
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