The Battle of Kapyong Valley Part 2

3RAR's Withdrawal

Lieutenant Montgomerie and members of 4 Platoon, 3RAR

Having held off the Chinese offensive overnight, the Australians of 3RAR were in a tricky spot. They were running dangerously low on ammunition and medical supplies and the extraction of their wounded was problematic. Despite having given the Chinese a bloody nose, 3RAR had no choice but to fall back. But to withdraw while in contact with the enemy is one of the most difficult military operations to conduct. With the easier route cut off, the only way out was along the ridgelines. And then enemy weren't going to make it easy for them.

Private Gwyther reading a copy of an Australian newspaper upon his release from captivity at war’s end.

Captain Gerke, Officer Commanding B Company, 3RAR

General Van Fleet awarding members of 3RAR with the US Presidential Unit Citation.