"As commander of C Company at the battle of Kapyong Reg played a major role. C Company was the reserve company behind A Company. They took the overs from A Company. In other words the Chinese that missed A Company attacked C Company and they repelled them. Reg's most cogent remarks about Kapyong was that after the tremendous fight that the companies had put up there and held their place when the withdrawal was in place Reg met a soldier who was in tears. Reg said what's wrong son. He said it's Anzac Day tomorrow and we're running away. He said I feel dreadful..."

SERGEANT JACK GALLAWAY