The 1RAR Association is proud to support a special event at RSL Townsville for the veterans who served and earned the MUC and their partners.
The 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, has been awarded the prestigious Meritorious Unit Citation for its exceptional service during Operation SOLACE in Somalia in 1992-1993 as part of the United Task Force (UNITAF). The citation recognises the battalion's professionalism, courage, and dedication in a challenging and often hostile environment. During the operation, the 1st Battalion played a crucial role in restoring order and providing humanitarian assistance to the Somali people in the Bai Province. They faced numerous dangers, including armed militia, famine and disease outbreaks, and difficult living conditions. Despite these challenges, the battalion consistently demonstrated the highest standards of conduct and achieved their mission.