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15/88 Amiens Platoon otherwise known as Boom Boom PlatoonItalic text

On the Tuesday 7th of February 1989 at 1805 Hours, 44 Australian Infantrymen were involved in a terrible training incident at the School of Infantry Singleton NSW at the AGR (Assault Grenade Range), where a HE (High Explosive) round exploded critically injuring 3 and badly wounding 14 soldiers.

These men had only been in the Army for about 6 months, they were IET’s at The School of Infantry.

The amazing outcome of this event was the non loss of life due to the actions of those Men, who despite being wounded, disorientated responded to their mates without hesitation or care for their own safety, not knowing if anymore unexploded ordnance maybe in the area, they administered life saving first aide to the critically and seriously injured before the Platoon Staff. These soldiers cared for and reassured their injured mates in the true traditions of Australian Soldiers.

It has now been 31 + years since this painful incident, but for the 44 outstanding men of 15/88 Amiens Platoon it has to some degree shaped their life. For all them there was never a formal truthful outcome to why this happened.

For most if not all closure is needed. For some they were never to return to the Platoon and march out with the remainder of us.

It’s time the truth was known, it’s time for these men to be recognised for their actions as per the recommendation that was made by the Military Board of Inquiry. This would allow most if not all to close this chapter in their life.

We are looking for men who joined the Australian Army in 1988 between Feb 1988 and Sept 1988 and who were given the privileged of becoming members of The Royal Australian Infantry Corps.

https://crandallmark.com/1588amiens/