The MUC will be presented to the soldiers of 1RAR on parade at Coral Lines in the afternoon, and there will be a celebration at the Patrick Bugden VC Club with a BBQ dinner afterwards.
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.