5 Nov 1944 – 2 Oct 22
I have just found out that my good friend Jim (James) Fitzsimon Major RL passed away on 2nd October this year. He served with 7RAR and AATTV. He was awarded a MID.
RIP my old mate
Lee O’Neill
23 Sep 1945 – 3 Dec 2022
Gus was a friend we served in the same company in 1RAR 65-66. In 1985 when he was the XO of 5/7 RAR we worked together on the committee that arranged the first 1RAR Reunion and Memorial dedication at Holsworthy, sadly now only two members of that committee remain.
I received the sad news of his death from his son Matt, “Dad passed away on the night of the 3rd of December and has left an enormous hole in their hearts.”
Gus served in 1RAR 1965-66 and 7RAR 1970-71. In the 1991 Australia Day Honours he received the Order of Australia (Military Division) for service to the Australian Army as Director of the Royal Australian Army Pay Corps
His service will be held at 13:30 on the 15th of December at the Norwood Crematorium 65 Sandford Street, Mitchell ACT.
Sadly, we have received the following news from Dave Thomas:
Robyn, wife of Ian Mackay, rang early this morning to tell me Ian passed away yesterday (4/12/22)
in hospital. Ian had been in hospital for a couple of months with ongoing health issues.
I have forwarded a flower arrangement to Robyn and family on behalf of all in the “Phantom Company”
At this stage it will be a private funeral but will keep you up to date if arrangements change.
Rest in Peace, Ian
“Duty Done”
Regards, Dave Thomas
Condolences to Robyn, 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
18 September 1942 – 4 December 2022
Aged 80 Years
Ross passed away unexpectantly yesterday in an Ambulance on the way to Bundaberg hospital after
suffering a broken leg. Ross was what you might call a really good bloke who had an uncanny sense of humour.
Ross served in the 1 Div MP Sect, Nui Dat, Vietnam from 1966 – 1967.
I spoke with Ross every couple of weeks, he loved to reminisce about times past and he always made me laugh with his turn of phrase. He will be sadly missed.
LEST WE FORGET
A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Patrick James Crough followed the Police Ode and RSL service will be offered at St Mary’s Catholic Church, High St Rutherglen on Wednesday 7th December at 12:30pm.
The Cortege will then proceed to the Carlyle Lawn Cemetery.
Live streaming will be available: alburysound.com/crough
All veterans, RSL members and Police personnel are respectively invited to attend.
Lieutenant Colonel Christopher R. Elphinston, RA Inf, RAAOC (Retd). OCS Class Dec 60.
Chris died on 2 December 2022 in Brisbane after a short illness. Aged 83 years.
Chris served on the directing staff at OCS in 1967.
Served in South Vietnam at 2 Advanced Ordnance Depot from 8 October 1968 to 8 October 1969.
Attended Army Staff College, Queenscliff in 1977
A good officer and a gentleman who will be missed by too many.
R.I.P.
The funeral for Richard (Rick) Love, my husband, will be held on Thursday 15 Dec at 11.30 am, at Pinnaroo Cemetery, Whitfords Ave, Padbury WA in the West Chapel.
kind regards
Helen Love
It is with sadness that I advise that our good friend Rick Love passed away last night at 5.10pm at Glengarry Hospital Palliative Care.
Rick had been ill for most of this year with several ailments and went into palliative care this week.
Our condolences go to his family and friends. I spoke to Rick’s wife Helena a few minutes ago and she will let me know when the funeral will be.
Rest In Peace Rick
It is with much sadness we advise of the passing of Dennis (Danny) Tucker passed away on 26 November 2022 at St Helens Hospital aged 82.
Dennis retired after many years from a 13th VM apprentice to WO1.
Vietnam Veteran Details
Name: TUCKER, Dennis Edward
Service: Australian Army
Service Number: 64336
Date of Birth: 12 Dec 1940
Place of Birth: ST MARYS TAS AUSTRALIA
Rank: (Temporary) Corporal
National Service: No
Corps: Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Unit History
102 Field Workshop: 12 Jun 1967 to 23 Apr 1968
Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace
Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)
It is with much sadness we advise of the passing of Robert “Bob” Wesley Court on 28 November 2022 aged 79.
Bob was a Recovery Mechanic and served in SVN 1Fd Regt RAA LAD 24/5/66 – 06/5/67.
Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace
Vietnam Veteran Details
Name: COURT, Robert Wesley
Service: Australian Army
Service Number: 38305
Date of Birth: 19 Jan 1943
Place of Birth: KOGARAH NSW AUSTRALIA
Rank: Craftsman
National Service: No
Corps: Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Unit History
1st Field Regiment Light Aid Detachment: 24 May 1966 to 06 May 1967
Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace
Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)