19/10/1937 – 31/03/2025
I have received the sad news of the passing of Petr Buykx from his nephew.
His Service Medals will be proudly on parade at the Graceville, Qld, ANZAC Day Ceremony.
“LEST WE FORGET”
Thomas Beukers
0401 659 274
Wendy M McLean J.P.(Qual) LM
Secretary/Membership Officer
4RAR Association Qld. Inc.’
Telephone:0417 715 979
Email:secretary@4rarqld.org.au
Kevin passed away on the 17-04-2025, he was surrounded by his loving family.
He served in 10 troop 17 construction Sqn. Nui Dat 30 07-1969 to 30-07-1970
His funeral is at TRADITIONAL FUNERALS REDCLIFFE Wednesday 23rd APRIL at 1000hrs.
Rest In Peace MATE
Mal Overend
0419 744 845
We have received advice of the recent death of Reginald (Reg or Darkie) Matheson. He was 95. Reg served in Malaya with 103 Field Battery during the Confrontation. He remained with 103 Battery and deployed to Vietnam with the Battery in May 1966.
Reg was the Number One of Delta Gun firing in support of D Company, 6 RAR during the battle of Long Tan.
Reg returned to Australia in May 1967 to a posting as an instructor at the School of Artillery.
No other details are available at this stage.
RIP Reginald Matheson
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au
It is with deep sorrow we advise that Robert (Jock) Bennett passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, 20 April, surrounded by his loving family.
Jock served with distinction in B Company, 1RAR, and was Platoon Sergeant of the Anti-Tank Platoon during the second half of the Vietnam tour in 1965–66. He later continued his service with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in 1971–72.
Jock and his beloved wife Sue were dedicated, lifelong supporters of the 1RAR Association. His presence, loyalty, and mateship will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Funeral details will be shared in due course.
My personal deepest condolences to Sue and Jock’s family and friends.
May he Rest in Peace.
LEST WE FORGET
I have been notified that Col Peter Scott DSO OAM Passed away ON Tuesday 15/04/2025. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
I share the sad news of the death of our Patron and friend Colonel Frances Peter Scott DSO, OAM.
Peter passed away on Tuesday 15th April 2025 in the company of his daughter Ded Davidson.
3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR)
Born: Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia, 19 January 1929
Age 96
Funeral details to follow likely in early May.
We have received advice of the death today 15 April 2025 of Kenneth James
(Ken) Wylie. He was 76. Ken served in Vietnam as a National Serviceman with
4th Field Regiment RAA from March 1970 until March 1971. He was a regular
attendee at regimental gatherings in Perth and will be sadly missed. No
funeral details available at this stage.
RIP Kenneth James Wylie.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au
We have received advice of the death on 4 March 2025 of Herbert Carl Prager.
He was 76. Bert was a National Serviceman who served in Vietnam initially
with 1st Field Regiment from January 1970 until February 1970 and then
moving to 106th Field Battery of 4th Field Regiment until RTA in January
1971. Lance Bombardier Bert Prager had been suffering from the effects of a
stroke for nearly two years and finally succumbed to his condition. A
celebration of the life of Bert will be held on Sunday 13 April 2025 at the
Avoca Beach House, from 3.30pm. Berts family have suggested dress in what
you feel happy in and wear your best cap.
RIP Herbert Carl (Bert) Prager
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au
We have received advice of the death back on 19 August 2023 of Gregory Paul Lauder. He was 73. Greg served in Vietnam with 101st Field Battery of 1st Field Regiment from June 169 until May 1970. He was a Life Subscriber of the 101 Battery Association.
RIP Gregory Paul Lauder
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company
This is to advise that Bill Reynolds passed away last Sunday in Brisbane 23/03/2025.
He served with 4 RAR in Vietnam as a Rifle Company commander where for his leadership in combat he was awarded the Military Cross.
If you can provide me with a summary of his service and perhaps a photograph I will add some personal recollections from my service with him and post it on the RARA national website.
Bill and I were Duntroon classmates (1955-1958) and we served together in 1 RAR and at the Jungle Training Centre Canungra.
His funeral service has been a private one.
RIP.
Regards,
Wendy M McLean J.P.(Qual) LM
Secretary/Membership Officer
4RAR Association Qld. Inc.’
Telephone:0417 715 979
Email:secretary@4rarqld.org.au
18 March 1945 – 18 March 2025
Aged 80 Years
Robbie was a NS/ARA digger who was allocated direct into RACMP. He was posted to Vietnam in
May 1971.
Robbie was a promising Golden Gloves Boxer during the late 1960’s but gave it away when
posted to Vietnam. He was a jovial character who was loved and respected by all.
LEST WE FORGET
John Watson