Today I have been advised by Greg Steele Barry’s stepbrother that Barry passed away in Bowen Qld on Wednesday 2nd February 2022. Barry served with the Battalion in Malaya, Borneo, and South Vietnam 1st & 2nd Tours.
Funeral details will be advised later.
LEST WE FORGET
Wendy M McLean (J.P.) LM
John Wells has advised of the death on 27 December 2021 of 2783699 Gregory Robert (Greg/Jacko) Jackson.
Greg was a Nasho who served with 108 Field Battery in SVN from Jun 1967 until February 1968.
John Wells tells us that: “(Greg) was a fundamental part of the spirit of 108 with an unfailing sense of humour and at the time, always able to point out where the Army could do things better.
He was a bloke who more or less singlehandedly put together the (108 Bty) Woolgoolga reunion and that was a ripper in every way. He was also one behind the first “Huey on a Stick” in Australia, the UH1D in the Woolgoolga RSL car park.”
Greg’s funeral was held on 31 December at Coffs Harbour and a wake was held for him at the Woolgoolga RSL. Greg was 76.
RIP Gregory Robert Jackson
Peter Bruce
My apologies for the late notice, however Brian Collins, Secretary of the 101 Battery Association has advised of the death of 2782086 Rusty Boulding.
Rusty served in South Vietnam with 101 Field Battery from 19 September 1966 to 12 June 1967 and was a member of 101 Battery Association. Rusty had been suffering from Dementia and had been admitted to a Nursing Home.
I have just heard that Bruce Heron who served with 6 RAR in Singapore, he was a Vietnam Veteran, not sure if it was with 6 RAR, passed away this morning (29/1) in Devonport Tasmania, he went peacefully and was pain free.
He has donated his body to the University of Tasmania, so there will not be a funeral, but a Memorial Service later in the year.
This info was passed on to me by his auntie who Lyn and I have known for many years, she received a phone call from Bruce’s wife Lorrine.
Best Regards, Arthur Willemse
Details of the Memorial Service will be provided when known.
Sadly, I have been advised that Kevin Aspinall passed away on Australia Day. Unfortunately, at this stage, I have no other information.
Details of his funeral will be passed on once received.
The funeral service for the late, great Wally Burford will take place in the Norfolk Chapel Karrakatta Cemetery at 10am Saturday 5th February.
Please meet at the front gates at 9.45am.
The service will be followed by a celebration of Dad’s life at the Hollywood Subiaco Bowling Club.
Thanks, and see you then,
Rhett & Jahna and families
Wendy M McLean
Secretary
4RAR Association Qld.Inc.
A memorial service to recognise the life of Geoffrey James Frew 26/1/1939 – 23/1/2022 will be held the Beenleigh RSL Club, 13 Bardyn Halliday Dr, Mount Warren Park QLD 4207 at 11.00 am Monday 31 January 2022.
You are invited to join his family in remembering Geoff’s life. If you are able to attend, please contact Glenys 0409277026 or Paula on 0412012347 by Friday 28/1/2022
As previously advised Adrian Roberts MG OAM, passed away on the 29th December 2021.
Adrian’s family has now advised that Adrian’s funeral details are now confirmed, details bellow:-
28th January 2022 at 1pm at Holy Trinity Church, 18-20 Theodore St, Curtin ACT.
This will be followed by the internment at Woden Cemetery.
As the COVID situation is constantly changing, the funeral and his burial will be live-streamed. . at https://www.attnd.com.au/adrian-roberts
Medals may be worn.
The funeral service will be held at 1400 hrs, Thursday 3 February 2022 at Stephen Baggs Funeral Directors 613 Main Street Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Ian’s family requests that all RACMP/MPAA members wear red berets and medals.
Other Corps representatives as appropriate.
All funeral attendees are invited to attend the Bairnsdale RSL at corner of Main Street & Forge Creek Road for refreshments after the service.
We have been advised of the death recently of Patrick Gibbons. Patrick served with 106th Field Battery in Vietnam from February 1970 until February 1971. He was living in Cooktown. Patrick was 72.
RIP Patrick Edward GIBBONS
Peter Bruce