We have been advised that Kenneth Padey SVN2 passed away on the 25th of September 2024.
The funeral is being held on the 16th of October 2024 at 10.30 at the Albany Creek Cremation at 10.30am.
Condolences may be sent to his daughter:
Ms Kim Padey
15 Mandy Street,
Wishart Qld 4122
Lest We Forget
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean J.P.(Qual) LM
Secretary/Membership Officer
4RAR Association Qld. Inc.’
We have received advice of the death on 5 October 2024 of Ian James (Bozo)
Simpson. Bozo was a National Service Gunner with 107th Field Battery (part
of 6th Light Regiment RA and 14th Light Regiment RA) in Malaysia 1967 -69.
He was a Life Member of the107 Field Battery Association and very active in
the “Band of Black Sheep Brothers.”
RIP Ian James Simpson.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au
We have received advice of the death on 30 September, 2024, of Edward (Zed AKA Ted) Zawalski. He graduated from OCS Portsea in June 1971. Zed died at home near Canberra following a long illness. His children were with him at the last.
RIP Edward (Zed) Zawalski.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au
We have received belated advice of the death on 2 July 2018 of Allen Keith (Big Al) Wheatley at the age of 71. Big Al was a National Serviceman who served with the Detachment, 131st Divisional Locating Battery in Vietnam as part of the Arty Tac team from September 1969 until June 1970.
RIP Allen Keith Wheatley.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au
We have received advice of the death recently in Adelaide of Paul Allan (Bluey) Coppock. He was 75. Bluey was a National Serviceman who served in Vietnam initially with 1st Field Regiment and later, 4th Field Regiment from January 1970 until January 1971.
No other details are available at this stage.
RIP Paul (Bluey) Coppock.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
pjbruce8@bigpond.net.au
Dear Korea Veterans, Widows, Families, Friends and Supporters,
This is sad but inevitable news I have received from Michael, Son of Ray Deed, 3 RAR Korean War and Vietnam AATTV:
“…. my father Raymond Deed passed away peacefully on 19 September 2024 13:36 at Canossa Private Hospital, Oxley.
… A Memorial Service will be held in his honour
On Friday 27 September
At St Joseph’s Church, 624 Oxley Road, Corinda QLD 4075.
Time is yet be finalised but service will be around 11:00.
Service will be followed by a Reception at the Sherwood Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch afterwards.
Notices will be published as soon as timing is finalised.”
I copy below a posting of Ipswich RSL Sub Branch Facebook:
“VALE
Raymond Deed joined the Australian Army and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR).
Raymond served 292 days in Korea from 28 September 1950, when the Australians arrived at Pusan, through to 16 July 1951. He attained the rank of sergeant and retained vivid memories of his war service.
At Kapyong, Raymond recalled many of the Chinese prisoners captured in Korea acted as if they were ‘happy to be taken’. One prisoner showed him a photograph of his family, which got Raymond to thinking that the enemy were no different to himself.
He also remembered the tragic and heartbreaking sight of refugees, loaded up with all their meagre possessions and heading south away from the fighting.
The memory that haunted him most, though, was of watching a boy of about 10 walking down a road to cross a bridge that was about to be destroyed by United States (US) Army engineers. Raymond was in a concealed position and could only watch on in horror, counting the boy’s steps as the seconds wound down. The bridge exploded as the boy began to cross. He was blown up and into the river below, where he was apparently rescued alive by the US troops.
Raymond would later serve in Vietnam, where he was Mentioned in Dispatches.
The 31st Infantry Battalion Association has the sad duty to advise you of the passing of our Oldest Member, – Soldier Hero, – Our Mentor in all things Army, – Our Great Mate, – Great Family Man, – True Blue Aussie. – WO1 Ray “Dasher” Deed BEM MID. Dasher died peacefully, surrounded by Family, in the afternoon of Thursday 19th Sept.
Ray was a member of Sherwood RSL Sub Branch. Our thoughts are with Ray’s Family and friends at this sad time.
Lest We Forget”
Thank you and Kindest regards,
Yang Kim
0419 919 034
ykk@tpg.com.au
Dear Korea Veterans, Widows, Families, Friends and Supporters,
Update / Correction for the Funeral Service of Rex McCall, Korea 2RAR and PNG:
To be held on Thursday, the 26th September 2024 at Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery Chapel, 285 Graham Rd, Bridgeman Downs QLD 4035.
Funeral Director is Anton Brown Funerals, Aspley.
The Chapel Service is at 2:00 PM and the Grave Site Service is at 3:00 PM.
My thoughts are with the family and all families of the Korea Veterans,
Kindest regards,
Yang Kim
0419 919 034
ykk@tpg.com.au
I am writing you with a heavy heart:
Rex McCall who served in the Korean War with 2 RAR in 1953 and served in PNG later with Maurie Pears (3RAR Korea) has passed away.
The Message I have received from Rob McCall APM on behalf of the McCall family:
“It is with deep sadness that we advise our father Rex McCall passed away yesterday at St Andrews War Memorial Hospital after a short illness yesterday morning. He was surrounded by family. It was always a highlight for Rex to attend the many Korean functions over the years. We all enjoyed the Korean hospitality…..
His funeral will be held on Wednesday, the 26th September at Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery Chapel, 285 Graham Rd, Bridgeman Downs QLD 4035 -Anton Brown funerals.
Rex was 93 years old.”
I remember Rex as a person to look up for his amicable disposition over the years and his kind regards for the Korea Veterans and Families.
RIP Rex McCall, 2RAR, Aged 93 , 19/09/2024
Kindest regards,
Yang Kim
0419 919 034
ykk@tpg.com.au
Sad news from Jack Parr, we have lost another Coral Veteran and great mate of mine.
John served with 1RAR in Vietnam 1968.
Conscripted in the 7th National Service intake 1967
He was with the dog Trackers a part of Anti-tank platoon and took part in the Battle of Coral
John was a Life Member of the 1RAR Association.
Funeral arrangements:
John’s funeral will be held on Wednesday 25th September at 10.30am
The venue is at St Fabians Catholic church, Wilke St Yeronga in Brisbane.
This will be followed by an internment at the Mt Gravatt Cemetery.
Afterwards at the Yeronga RSL Club
Notice will be in this Saturdays Courier Mail
Regards
Jack Parr
Sadly, I advise of the death on Monday 9th September 2024 of Ray Stevens in Tamworth. He served in Vietnam as a LCPL with 110 Signal Squadron 1971-72. Ray was a good friend, and we spent many holidays at Evans Head with other veteran friends. Ray had a serious medical problem and well and truly outlived the doctors’ predictions. He will be sadly from our group, but he leaves us with many fun memories – sadly we also will miss his winning tips on the horses.
Funeral details will be advised
Ray Payne
hq@frontline.asn.au