Latchford Barracks Explained

Latchford Barracks is an Australian Army base in Bonegilla, located about 80NaN0 to the east of Wodonga.^[1] It is named after Colonel E.W. Latchford, MBE, MC (1889–1962). The barracks is host to the Army Logistic Training Centre.^[2] The Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre was located at the barracks, prior to the barracks being reused for military purposes.

Torture video

In November 2021, the ABC reported an incident of "bastardisation" of a Royal Australian Air Force recruit in 2020. Video of the incident showed the recruit being tied up and tortured by another serviceman. Police reportedly found that "a criminal offence could not be determined at the time". The recruit, now retired, claims that the incident has destroyed him.^{[3] [4]}

References

• Book: Jobson, Christopher. 2009. Looking Forward, Looking Back: Customs and Traditions of the Australian Army. Wavell Heights, Queensland. Big Sky Publishing. 9780980325164.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Defence Community Groups . Defence Community Organisation . 23 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110822135219/http://www.defence.gov.au/dco/contact_us.htm . 22 August 2011 .
2. Web site: Welcome to Albury Wodonga . Defence Community Organisation (Australian Government) . 2011 . 10 September 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130418122740/http://www.defence.gov.au/dco/documents/Wel_Albury_2011-2012_Screen.pdf . 18 April 2013 .
3. News: Vincent . Michael. 23 November 2021. Video reveals horrific 'bastardisation' of recruit at Victoria's Latchford army barracks . ABC News. 24 November 2021.
4. News: Dutton responds to recruit's 'torture' video. News.com.au. 23 November 2021.