| Operation Lawley |
| 22/23 December 1967 |
Operation Lawley was the first operation in which part of the Company
participated. This was a battalion cordon and search of the village of Ngai Giao
situated on Route 2 north of the task force base. While the fly-in was in progress,
a road convoy carrying the Screening Centre and 2 Platoon W Company moved to
the area by Route 2. The convoy was protected by the Cavalry Squadron which
also had the task of securing Route 2 during the air lift. By nightfall on 22
December the village was successfully cordoned and the villagers were informed by
voice aircraft what was happening. 2 Platoon provided protection for Battalion
Headquarters and the Screening Centre.
1,218 persons were screened and 93 were detained, mainly for minor
misdemeanours such as identity card irregularities. 2 Platoon returned to Nui Dat
late afternoon on 23 December.
participated. This was a battalion cordon and search of the village of Ngai Giao
situated on Route 2 north of the task force base. While the fly-in was in progress,
a road convoy carrying the Screening Centre and 2 Platoon W Company moved to
the area by Route 2. The convoy was protected by the Cavalry Squadron which
also had the task of securing Route 2 during the air lift. By nightfall on 22
December the village was successfully cordoned and the villagers were informed by
voice aircraft what was happening. 2 Platoon provided protection for Battalion
Headquarters and the Screening Centre.
1,218 persons were screened and 93 were detained, mainly for minor
misdemeanours such as identity card irregularities. 2 Platoon returned to Nui Dat
late afternoon on 23 December.
