It is with a heavy heart that we pay our respects to Brian Selby, President of the Malaya/Borneo Veterans Assoc SA/NT, a long-time supporter of Service Voices, and dear friend.  Brian passed away in the early hours of 15 April 2022.   Brian was one of the men of 111 LAA Bty who sailed aboard HMAS Sydney in 1964 bound for Malaya, and into what became a life-long fight to have service in that conflict recognised with a memorial in Canberra. 

Brian and his colleagues on board HMAS Sydney sailed that day under a threat from Indonesia to ‘sink the Sydney’! No families or friends to wave them goodbye!  Not even the skipper of the Sydney knew what their destination was until they were well out from Sydney Heads!

I have been informed of the death of Battle of Coral Veteran, William Tewson, 12 Pl, D Coy, 1 RAR he passed away on the 27th of April.

My deepest condolences to Bill’s family, friends and brothers in arms. May he Rest In Peace

Funeral details will be advised once known

LEST WE FORGET

I went to the funeral in Hervey Bay, Qld, on Wed. 27 Apr 22 of 58756 WO2 James Francis “Jim” CHISNALL (RAEME) who served in SVN with 102 Field Wksp from 31 Mar 71 to 9 Mar 72.

E “Dutchy” Lensing

I have received sad news from Jim Davis of the passing of a Sapper SSgt Peter Voogt. Jim’s message is below.

At times we tend to forget our Army Reservists who take on the added burden of serving their Nation, giving of their own

free time selflessly to be at the beck and call should the need arise to defend and die if needed for our country in times of peril.

SSgt Voogt was one of those who took up the additional role even though as a policeman he was already in service to the community.

To his family, fellow police comrades and friends, condolences are offered. May he rest in peace, his duty done.

My kindest regards at this sad time.

John Sahariv

I now have confirmation of the livestream … link is https://livestream.com/indivisual/ernestsnelling for the Ern Snelling service at 11:00 on 3 May 22 at Gold Creek Chapel. The service will be followed by a 12-noon burial at Hall Cemetery. A wake will be held at 12:30 pm in The Catchpole Room at the Jamison Southern Cross Club. All are welcome to attend.

Warm Regards Stephen

Stephen Dunn, AM

Brigadier (Retd)

Glenn passed away yesterday 26/4 in Vung Tau.

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Bill Laidlaw

We have received advice of the death on Monday morning, 18 April 2022, of Frank Gulyas. Frank served with 105 Field Battery in Vietnam from September 1965 until June 1966. He stayed on in Vietnam with 1st Field Regiment until September 1966 to complete his 12-month tour. He was 82. No other details are available at this stage.

RIP Frank Gulyas

Peter Bruce

Obituary Resource Officer

RAAHC

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Peter Lonergan has advised of the death this morning (20 April 2022) of John Rossiter. John served most of his CMF/Ares career with 41 Battery on the Gold Coast and some time with 5/11 Field Regiment in Brisbane. In the late ‘60s John was Battery Captain of 41 Battery. We believe he also served with 7 Field Regiment in Sydney when he was there for civil employment. John had suffered from dementia and spent his last few years in a dementia facility. John was a knowledgeable officer who related well to the men he commanded.

Geoff Laurie, President of the RAA Association of South Australia has advised of the death on 4 April 2022 of a long-serving South Australian Gunner, WO2 Hector KORSTEN, aged 91 years. His funeral service is being held on Fri 22 April, and is being live-streamed. Geoff advised that Hector was born in South Africa, and served in the Cape Field Artillery, reaching the rank of WO2, before emigrating to South Australia in the early 1960’s; enlisting in 13 Fd Regt as a Gunner, he soon rose to the rank of WO2 again. His experience and willingness to pass it on to other members was highly respected over many years, and his charismatic manner endeared him to all he served with. He was a long-serving member of the RAA Assoc of SA Committee. He sadly battled a long illness over the past few years, and he will be sadly missed.

RIP Hector Korsten

Ubique

Peter Bruce

Obituary Resource Officer