Sadly I have been advised that Al Miranda has passed away following a long illness. Al served on the first tour of 1RAR and later transferred to the Military Police.

No further details are available at this time.

I regret to inform you of the death of Phil McLean. Phil died of cancer after a long illness on 1 May 2022.  He was a Pioneer on the 2nd Tour and was 74.

Funeral Details:
Wed 11 May 2022
Time   !400hrs
Where..Hemmant Crematorium
500 Hemmant – Tingalpa road
Hemmant  Qld 4158

Dress: Coat and medals

There will be a wake with details TBA

Kev Gillett

Secretary/Webmaster

The funeral of the late L/Cpl Max Batson formerly 5 Pl B Coy 4 RAR/NZ (Anzac) Bn will be held on Friday 6th May 2022.

Location: Tobin Bros Funerals St Albans 364 Main Rd West St Albans Vic.

Timings: 1300 (1pm for civilians)

RSL Service to be conducted by Altona RSL

Dress: Medals to be worn

Live streaming for the service is available and also for the next 12 mths go to: https://tobinbrothers.com.au/st-albans/ and type Batson into the search area.

Light refreshments will be available after the service.

Cards can be sent to Mrs Gayle Batson, 3 Benbury Court St Albans Vic 3021

Regards,

The Kernel

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

pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au

0419 349 317