We have received advice of the death on 23 August 2022 of Nicholas (Nick) Marshall. He was 84. Nick was the Battery Commander of 101^st Field Battery in Vietnam during 1966/67 and later was Commanding Officer of 4^th Field Regiment from October 1973 until December 1975. Nick was a life subscriber of the 101 Battery Association. Nick deteriorated quickly in the week before his death and died painlessly and peacefully. A private service will be held for him in Sydney in the coming week.

RIP Nicholas Hugh Marshall.

Peter Bruce, OAM

Obituary Resource Officer

We have received advice about the death recently of Geoffrey Charles (Geoff) Serbutt. Geoff died in England at the age of 75. He had been suffering from prostate cancer but managed to enjoy life to the end. He is survived by his wife Denise, and their daughter Jessica, and son Ben. Geoff was a National Serviceman who served with 1^st Field Regiment in Vietnam from November 1968 until November 1969 with the rank of Bombardier. He was involved in the Battle of Binh Bar during Operation Hammer in June 1968.

RIP Geoffrey Charles Serbutt.

Peter Bruce, OAM

Obituary Resource Officer

Funeral details for the late Terry Hollindale are as follows:

Funeral – Allambe Parkview Chapel, Allambe Memorial Park Cemetery, 129 Nerang – Broadbeach Road, Nerang 4211, at 1300 hrs on 31 August 2022.

Wake – Emerald Lakes Golf Club, Cnr Nerang-Broadbeach Road and Alabaster Drive, Carrara 4211.

Regards

Peter Bruce, OAM

Obituary Resource Officer

We have received advice of the death on 18 August 2022 of Idrys Robin (know as Snow or Bob) Morgan. Idrys died peacefully at the age of 83. He had served in ‘A’ Field Battery from 1958 until 1960 and had also spent time in 104^th Field Battery. His funeral is to be held at Guardian Funerals (Funeral Services and Cemeteries), 74 Kalinga Street, West Ballina, NSW 2478 on Thursday 25 August at 10.00am.

RIP Idrys Robin Morgan

Peter Bruce, OAM

Obituary Resource Officer

20 /03/1945 – 11/08/2022

Passed away on 11th August 2022, following a series of illnesses.

Aged 77 years.

Ken will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

A beloved brother to John and uncle to Michael, Paul, Tracey, Erin,

Julia and Christopher and the extended family.

Privately Cremated as Ken wished.

Brisbane:   Date listed: 20/8/2022

Condolences to Ken’s family and friends

Please join with us in offering our deepest sympathy to those who will mourn the passing of a loved one.  Another 6 RAR family member, taken too soon.

LEST WE FORGET

Allan Whelan, Secretary

We have received advice of the death on 20 August 2022 of Terrence (Terry or Tubby) Hollindale. Terry was a long-time member of 41 Battery (Gold Coast Cowboys) at Southport in the 60s and 70s. Terry fought a long ten-year battle with a type of brain cancer and although he defied all the expert estimates of time remaining, it was still a sad loss as he continued to live life to the utmost.

Funeral details are not available at this stage.

RIP Terry Hollindale.

Peter Bruce, OAM

Obituary Resource Officer

28 Mar 1944 – 5 Aug 2022

We have been advised of the death on 5 August 2022 of Dennis Erik Lindgren. Dennis served with 105^th Field Battery in Vietnam from September 1965 until June 1966. He stayed in country with 1^st Field Regiment and returned to Australia in September 1966. Dennis was 78. His funeral will be held at the Springwood Baptist Church on 23 August 2022 at 1230 hours.

RIP Dennis Erik Lindgren

Peter Bruce, OAM

The 5/11 RAA Association have advised of the death recently of Alan Turner. Alan served with 5^th/11^th Field Regiment from April 1987 to March 1993. No funeral details available at this stage.

RIP Alan Frederick Turner.

Peter Bruce, OAM

Obituary Resource Officer

Sadly, I advise of the death in Tamworth NSW Geoff Maynes. He came to 1RAR from ARU in August 1968. I am awaiting funeral details and will advise when they come to hand.

RIP Geoff.

Greg Roese

We received the following information from Barry Francis on 10 Aug 22:

Hi. Very sadly I must advise that Merv James passed away at 7am today (10 August 2022), surrounded by his family. The confirmation came from his daughter Allison. Another much admired and loved member of our A Company 6 RAR family taken far too soon.

Please join with us in offering our deepest sympathy to those who will mourn the passing of a loved one.  Another 6 RAR family member, taken too soon.

Sadly, again, this is the 1st of 2 Vale emails this afternoon.

LEST WE FORGET

Allan Whelan, Secretary