Following the Krait - recognising the exploits of the heroes of Operation JAYWICK in 1943
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The Operation Pilgrimage Crew

Three ex-Australian Army commandos (members of the Operation Pilgrimage Group) are reliving the "Krait" exploit to raise money for Legacy. Leaving Sydney June 1, 2008 they expect to arrive in Singapore in September 2008, on the 65th anniversary of the original daring attack.


The Original Crew

Crew

A group photo of the men of Operation Jaywick taken in Brisbane after returning from the raid on Singapore Harbour. (From row: left to right) Lieutenant H E Carse, Lieutenant D M N Davidson, Major I Lyon, Major H A Campbell (involved in planning but did not accompany the operation), Lieutenant R C Page; (Centre row) Corporal A A Crilly, Leading Seaman K P Cain, Leading Stoker J P McDowell, Leading Telegraphist H S Young, Able Seaman W G Falls, Corporal R G Morris; (Back row) Able Seamen M Berryman, F W L Marsh, A W Jones and A W G Huston.
Source: AWM 045424


The Current Crew:

Allan Miles from Sydney, Jim Healy from Tugun, Neil Young from Gosford, Robert Mason from Sydney, Clyde Gillan from Townsville, Martin Blandy from Darwin, Syd Freeman from Perth, Kevin Smith from Thailand, Arie Braak from Melbourne, Warren Chislett from Orange and Don Neil from Townsville


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