| The 133rd Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery Association has 93 members,
54 are original 133rd men who served at Fenton, with the balance
of members consisting of family members of deceased men and
interested historians.
The Association meets once a year at Engadine RSL the Sunday
prior to Anzac Day.
Over the past few years the Association has advanced by achieving
certain goals in gaining recognition for service as well as
researching and obtaining official documents. Also locating
as many members and their family as possible.
The biggest triumph to date is the installation of the 133rd
Heavy
Anti Aircraft Battery plaque at our Australian War Memorial,
recognising the 133rd's service at Fenton Field.
Other significant accomplishments include:
The 133rd Hvy AA Bty's representation at North
Fort's Memorial Path, 'the home of artillery' with many
members purchasing pavers for the inclusion in the Memorial
Walk.
Locating a 3.7" mobile gun the
133rd operated at Fenton Field,
it is fully restored and on display at North Fort Artillery
Museum.
Our successful 60th Anniversary
Reunion, held at the Engadine RSL club where over 90 people
attended this event.
Needless to say many private reunions have occurred with
133rd mates reuniting after 60 years. This has been the most
rewarding thing that has happened to me as the Secretary,
knowing that my research has brought so many men of the 133
together again.
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