21 June 1920 – 8 June 2022
Sadly, we have been advised of the death of Clifford Hodgson at St John of God Hospital in Murdock WA. He leaves his wife Eunice and daughter Trish.
HMAS Quiberon – 27 Jan 1963 – 6 Feb 1963
Lest we Forget
John Douglas
Today I received sad news from Laurie Woods advising that Lionel passed away this morning. Woodsy was contacted by a family member and told that Lionel had ‘blacked out’, fallen over and was unable to be resuscitated. No further details are known at this time. In the past few years Lionel has had some health issues, and at times was unsteady on his feet and prone to falling over. Woodsy was speaking with him last Saturday, and other than the known health issues was in good spirits
Lionell enlisted in 1967 and was later allocated to 9RAR where he served with Aslt-Pioneer Pl as a driver. He was qualified ECN 019 (Aslt-Pnr). For many years he has been an active and enthusiastic participant at Pioneer & Battalion Reunions. I’ll advise funeral details when known ….. RIP Lionel!
Please distribute widely as you see fit
Regards
Slats
Rod Slater
0419 656 956
We have been advised by Mrs Lyn Crapp of Bill’s Funeral details on Friday 14th October 2022 in Richmond North Queensland.
Bill’s Funeral Service will be held at the gravesite at Richmond Cemetery 1430 hrs Friday 14th Oct …. please see the map attached. Cards and condolences can be sent to Lyn and the family at 68 Simpson St Richmond Qld 4822. Bill was a Section Commander with CHQ and later with 5 Pl during our 1971 tour of the funny farm.
Lest We Forget
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean
Secretary
4RAR Association Qld Inc.
It is with a very heavy heart I must let you all know that Richard ‘Dick’ Kop – 34th Fitter and Turner passed away on Thursday 6 October 2022.
Richard was with his daughters and family at the time. I ask you all spare a thought for his family and remember our brother in arms.
RIP Dicko.
When and as I know more about his arrangements I will let you know.
Brett Biddle – via Facebook
Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace
Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)
It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of Mal Lloyd on Monday 3 October 2022.
Mal sadly passed away after a long illness.
Funeral details:
Thursday 13 October 2022
10am
11-13 Greaves Street Werribee Victoria 3030
Refreshments to follow
Dave Menz – via Facebook
Arte et Marte
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Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)
It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of Donald ‘Don’ Juers on 20th September 2022.
Beloved husband of Marie (dec) and loved Father of Peter, Christine & Jennifer. Loving Father-in-law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
Don was the ASM at the 1st Armoured Regiment in 1967 and ASM 21 Const Sqn Wksp. Don served at Puckapunyal from about 1950 to his retirement in 1978 achieving the rank of Major at the then Pucka Wksp. He became a councillor and served two terms as Seymour Shire President.
1st Independent Armoured Squadron Workshop: 29 Dec 1967 to 01 Feb 1968
1st Armoured Squadron Workshop: 02 Feb 1968 to 03 Sep 1968.
Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace
Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)
Sorry for the late notice, but sadly we have been informed that Kev Donald, Platoon SGT 12 Pl D Coy on the 2nd tour has passed away, with a private cremation to be held at 2pm, Friday 30 September 2022 at the Len Russell Funeral Chapel, corner of Brisbane and Clay Streets Ipswich QLD. The Funeral Director is Len Russell Funerals.
Condolences to Kev’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
Funeral service details St Nicholas Catholic Church Cnr White & Marius Streets Tamworth NSW 2340 on Friday, 30th September at 10:00am
Lest We Forget
Kev Gillett
Secretary/Webmaster
27 December 1946 – 20 September 2022
CPL Donald ‘Don’ Kennedy died peacefully in his sleep on Monday 20 September, in the nursing home where he had been residing.
Don enlisted in January 1964, and completed his recruit Training at 1 RTB and Corps Training at the School of Infantry. He was transferred to 1 RAR in August 1964 and served with that unit until March 1965. Don then joined 5 RAR assigned to 6 Platoon B Company and deployed to South Vietnam (SVN) with them. During his time in SVN he was promoted to Corporal and appointed the Section Commander of 8 Section. Don took his discharge after his 3-year enlistment
A Funeral Service for Don will be held by Farrell & O’Neill, 85 Plunkett St, Nowra, NSW, at 13.30hrs on Tuesday 27 September.
Regards,
Gary Townsend
5 RARA Membership Officer/Tiger Tales Editor
I have been advised today that Lt Col (Ret’d) Klaus (Claude) Ducker passed away on the 18/09/2022 at the Calvary Haydon Village Residential Facility, after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
His funeral service will be held at 1100 hrs on 30/9/22, at RMC Duntroon.
From memory, Lt Col Ducker was my Company Commander when I joined 4RAR in March 1964.
My apologies if you already have this info via other means.
Regards
Alan Whitcombe
0409 474 232