Battle of Cassino 80th Anniversary Formal Mess Dinner, Friday 17 May, 6.30 pm.
The Auckland Officer’s Club welcomes our Members to a Formal Mess Dinner to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Cassino. Guest speaker, BRIG Rob Krushka, Chief Joint Defence Services, will share his knowledge on the brutal 4-month campaign on Cassino in early 1944, which was one of the most costly battles involving NZ Forces in WW2. including the exploits of the failed attack on the railway station by 28 Māori Battalion and the complete destruction of Monte Cassino Monastery by Allied bombing through to the German surrender on 18 May 1944. Don't miss out on an eveningof history and tradition.
Dress Code: Mess Kit or Black Tie with Miniatures.
Cost: The Officers' Club committee has kindly agreed to subsidies $50 per member, making the ticket $115pp. Non-members and partners price is $165 pp.
Ticket include: Welcome Drink, Three Course Set Menu with Wine, a glass of Port, tea/coffee and Petit Fours.
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