248 ACU

Established 2022

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Victoria Barracks, Sydney

248 Army Cadet Unit held its 2nd Anniversary Annual Ceremonial Parade on Sunday 8th December, to a crowd of over 100 spectators including official guests, family and friends. The event was musically supported by the AAC Band Sydney (AACB-S), and welcomed COL Andrew White CSC, Commander NSW AAC Brigade as the Reviewing Officer, and Allegra Spender MP as the Principal Official Guest. CAPT (AAC) Alan Yeung, Officer Commanding 248 ACU was the Host Officer, and other official guests included COL James Field, COL Warwick Young CSC OAM, Cr Alexander Andruska, WO1 Darren Murch and WO2 Jacqueline McDonald.

248 ACU members and official guests pose for a group photo
248 ACU members and official guests pose for a group photo

Major Awards

Allegra Spender MP presents the 248 ACU Leadership and Initiative Award jointly to CDTSGT Billy Clare and CDTLCPL Em Ryan
Allegra Spender MP presents the 248 ACU Leadership and Initiative Award jointly to CDTSGT Billy Clare and CDTLCPL Em Ryan
COL James Field presents the Wheatley VC award for Courage and Commitment to CDTCPL Amelia Moar
COL James Field presents the Wheatley VC award for Courage and Commitment to CDTCPL Amelia Moar

Promotions

CDTREC Roman Maes received a promotion to Cadet, and received his Australian National Flag patch (not pictured).

CDTREC Nazareno Petrolo received a promotion to Cadet, and received his Australian National Flag patch (not pictured).

COL Andrew White CSC promotes CDT Xavier Wastnage to the rank of Cadet Lance Corporal
COL Andrew White CSC promotes CDT Xavier Wastnage to the rank of Cadet Lance Corporal
COL Andrew White CSC promotes CDT Christian Goodrick to the rank of Cadet Lance Corporal
COL Andrew White CSC promotes CDT Christian Goodrick to the rank of Cadet Lance Corporal

CDT Alexandra Joewono received a promotion to Cadet Lance Corporal (not pictured).

COL Andrew White CSC promotes CDTLCPL Sheba Perry to the rank of Cadet Corporal
COL Andrew White CSC promotes CDTLCPL Sheba Perry to the rank of Cadet Corporal
COL Andrew White CSC promotes CDTCPL Amos Bento to the rank of Cadet Sergeant
COL Andrew White CSC promotes CDTCPL Amos Bento to the rank of Cadet Sergeant

Other Awards

CDTCPL Cameron Kennedy received an OC’s commendation and a 248 ACU Challenge Coin (not pictured).

LT(AAC) Campbell Yap received an OC’s commendation and a 248 ACU Challenge Coin (not pictured).

CAPT(AAC) Alan Yeung presents an Officer Commanding's Commendation to CUO Bella Seeto
CAPT(AAC) Alan Yeung presents an Officer Commanding's Commendation to CUO Bella Seeto
CUO Bella Seeto presents the CUO's award to CDTLCPL Em Ryan
CUO Bella Seeto presents the CUO's award to CDTLCPL Em Ryan
CDTSGT Billy Clare presents the CSM's award to CDT Max Henman
CDTSGT Billy Clare presents the CSM's award to CDT Max Henman

Photo credit: Austin O’Brien

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