How the Association was Formed.
The Association was formed following the Inaugural Reserve Forces Day Parade held in Sydney on 1st July, 1998. Since then membership has grown. Currently the membership is 333 which comprises 143 former 1/19 RNSWR, 69 former 2/19 Bn AIF Association Honorary Life Members and 121 former 2/19 Bn AIF Association Associate Members. Its continuing association between past and present members is fairly unique.
Patrons of the Association are former Commanding Officers.
Lieutenant Colonel Terry Irwin, MBE, OAM, ED, JP, ARMIT, MIR, and
Colonel Brian Martyn, RFD.
1st/19th BATTALION THE ROYAL NEW SOUTH WALES REGIMENT ASSOCIATION INC. P.O. Box 224 INGLE BURN NSW 1890 Tele: 0414 907 427