FRED NILE - MILITARY SERVICE

1948 – Joined 45th Inf. Bn (Machine Gun) Regimental Cadets (CMF) - promoted to Cpl, served 4 years (Hurstville NSW).

1952 – Volunteered when 17 years old for full-time National Service, 13th National Service Bn., Member winning Brigade Drill Squad (Ingleburn NSW).

1953 – Transferred to 45th Inf Bn. Promoted to Pl Sgt (CMF).
1955 – Promoted to P1 Lt 45th Inf Bn (Qualified Lt Examinations 1954).

1956 – Transferred to Melbourne University Regt (MUR) (Officer Training Unit) (Qualified Captain Examinations 1958).

1958 – Promoted to Captain, Sydney University Regt (SUR).

1960-74 – Transferred to 14th Inf Bde., OC HQ Coy;  Adjutant 3 RNSW Regt (Millers Pt) Advance Officer Training Corp (2 Div HQ).  Qualified as Infantry Major. OC, D Coy, 4 RNSW Regt (Merrylands).  Awarded Queen's Award - ED. Efficiency Decoration.  Won CO's Cup for most Efficient Officer in 4 RNSW Regt.  Won 4 RNSW Regt Shield for most Efficient Company (Tactics, Weapons, Drill).

1974 – Transferred to Retired List Army Reserve after 22 years CMF (Army Reserve) Service.