Sadly I advise of the death of 519712 Peter Ross Chester Smith. Peter “PRC” passed away on Monday 5th April after a series of surgical complications. PRC served in Vietnam with 8 RAR Nov 69 – Nov 70. He also served in 8/9 RAR.
Sadly I advise that Sapper has passed away, 215124 Warren Hugh Johnson, passed away 30/03/2021, at Peninsula Private Hospital.
Warren’s funeral will be held Wed 7 April 2021, at Albany Creek Memorial Gardens, in the Garden Chapel, at 10.30am, please wear medals.
Condolences to his wife Susie, family and friends.
Warren did two (2) tours of Vietnam, 66 – 67, and 68 – 69.
Sadly I must advise of the death of the epitome of an Infantryman – Fred Morrison; anti-terrorist operations in Malaya; esteemed team member 11 Pl, D Coy 1RAR first tour of South Vietnam 1965/66. Fred also served on the 2nd tour 1968/1969. Fred died at home aged 84 years on the evening of 25th March.
Funeral details TBA
Sadly I advise of the death of 2788209 Robert James (Wiso) Wiseman at the Gold Coast University Hospital at 8:00am Tuesday 23 March 2021.
The cause of death is unknown, however, Wiso had a few medical issues over the years having lost a kidney sometime ago and had continuing heart problems.
At his special request, he will be cremated with no funeral.
I have been advised of the death of James Liddell on 7 March 2021, and his Memorial Service was held last Monday, 15 March 2021 at the Nathalia Recreation Reserve.
I have been advised that Brian Douglas passed away last Wednesday the 17th March 2021 of Brain Cancer at the Bolton Clark Age Care Home Fernhill- Caboolture Qld.
The funeral service will be held on Friday 26th March 2021 at Traditional Funerals 644 Morayfield Road Burpengary Qld 4505. Phone 1300 018 183, I believe the funeral will be live-streamed, please check if you wish to watch the service.
I have been advised of the death of 2791894 James (Jim) Francis DONNELLY at about 2:00am on 17 March. Jim’s funeral will be held at Tweed Crematorium on Tuesday 23 March 10:00am.
Sadly I advise that Allan Charles McLean passed away at 11:00pm Wednesday 17 March 2021 after a long battle with cancer.
Allan was Pioneer Platoon SGT and Pioneers are rallying around his wife Betty.
Allan’s funeral will be:
11:00am Wednesday 24 March 2021
Gregson and Weight’s Chapel 5 Gregson Place, Caloundra
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.
I have just been advised of the sudden death last week of 3166787 Harvey Thomas Dunkley. Harvey served in Vietnam with 1 Field Regiment RAA from July 1969 – May 1970.
May he rest in peace.
Unfortunately, I have some sad news. 5411378 CPL Angus MACKAY who served in 1 RAR on their first tour of Vietnam passed away on Monday morning 8 March 2021. Angus lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at his farmhouse in Nabawa, Chapman Valley, Western Australia.
Angus was a quiet man, a typical WA farmer and former soldier who was as hard as nails and who had a wicked sense of humour. Angus marched on ANZAC Days with the Northampton District Veterans and always attended the annual Northampton RSL Sub- Branch Dinner. Other than that, he rarely spoke of his army service except sometimes when having a few beers at the Northampton District Bowls Club, of which he was the Club Captain.
Angus will be sadly missed by all his mates here in Northampton, the Chapman Valley and no doubt around the country. He is survived by his wife Diane and three sons.
Funeral Details:
Thursday 18 March at 1230h
Service to be conducted at the Nabawa Community Hall
Followed by the burial at the Nabawa Cemetery
Wake to be held at the Northampton District Bowls Club after the burial service