Death & Funerals

It is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of George McMullen, a Recovery Mechanic and Vietnam Veteran, who left us on 17 July 2024 at the age of 76.

George served on operations with 1 Field Regiment LAD from March 1969 to March 1970.

Relatives and friends of the late George Benjamin McMullen late of Aberdeen Road, Stanborough are respectfully informed that George’s funeral service will take place at the Sapphire City Crematorium Chapel, Monday, 5th August, commencing at 12:00 noon followed by a private burial.

Members of the Inverell RSL Sub-Branch are especially invited to attend.

If you would like to offer your condolences to George’s family you may email a message to the family to [email protected] and they will pass this on (please use George’s name on all correspondence to ensure it goes to the correct family).

Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace

I have been advised of Phil’s funeral, He served in Vietnam with Clearance Diving Team 3 – 1970-71.

Phil’s funeral will be held on Monday 29^th July 2024 at 2:00pm at Great Southern Memorial Park

1774-1794 Mt Cotton Road, Carbrook Queensland 4130

Those who have them are asked to wear medals

Lest We Forget

Private Ben Ranaudo of 1 RAR. KIA on 18^th July 2009 in Southern Afghanistan in 2009. Never forgotten.

Be grateful for another day above ground…love those who love you…talk to the friends you are lucky to have…focus on what you have, not what you do not. Ben had these things to look forward to when he woke this day in his early 20s, 15 years ago and now, he cannot…. as he shall not grow old as we that are left grow old…lest we forget!

08 Feb 1949 – 14 Jul 2024

5 Pl B Coy 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn

South Vietnam – 16 May 1970 – 01 Jun 1971

From FRONTLINE – 18 July 2024

I have been advised that Graham Dorrington passed away suddenly at home on 14 July 2024

The details for Graham’s funeral are as follows:

Relatives, friends and fellow veterans are respectfully invited to attend Graham’s funeral service to be held on

Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 at 1pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi, NSW.

*For those that cannot attend, you are invited to view the livestream on the following link:

https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcyMTEzODA3MDMxOTE1MiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

I have been advised that Graham Dorrington passed away suddenly at home on 14 July 2024

The details for Graham’s funeral are as follows:

Relatives, friends and fellow veterans are respectfully invited to attend Graham’s funeral service to be held on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 at 1pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

*For those that cannot attend, you are invited to view the livestream on the following link:

https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcyMTEzODA3MDMxOTE1MiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Colin passed away on Friday the 12th July 2024 at 1000hrs in Brisbane. Rest in Peace Digger, you will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

There will not be a funeral. The family will be holding a celebration of life on the 2nd August at 1300hrs at the Wynnum RSL Club, 174 Tingal Road Wynnum Qld.

Please dress in bright colours as requested by Colin.

Condolences may be sent to:

Mrs Judy Bell

7 Sebastion Street,

Manly West Qld 4179

Sincerely

Wendy M McLean J.P.(Qual) LM

Secretary/Membership Officer

4RAR Association Qld. Inc.’

I wish to advise that the Big E’s funeral will be held at the Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, 183 Pampoolah Road, Taree NSW 2430, on Thursday, the 25th July 2024 at 11:00am.

Naturally those with medals are asked to wear them.

Condolence Messages may be sent to:

Susan Essex-Clark 5 Mackerel Way Old Bar NSW 2430

May he rest in Peace

Ray

We have received advice of the death on 12 July 2024 of Edward George
(Spike) Chase. He was 79. Spike was a first intake National Serviceman who
served in Vietnam with the Detachment 131 Divisional Locating Battery from
May 1966 until December 1966. He was employed in Alpha Radar, LP’s and
Detachment HQ. A private service will be held for Spike and no ceremony is
planned.

RIP Edward George (Spike) Chase

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]

We have received advice of the recent death of Peter George Stubbs. Peter
served in 11 Field Regiment and later, 5/11 Field Regiment in the Brisbane
area during the 1970s and 80s. He was a member of the RAA Association (Qld).
Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Peter’s life on Monday 15th
July, at Great Southern Memorial Park, 1174 Mount Cotton Road, Carbrook
commencing at 2:00pm.

RIP Peter George Stubbs

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]

It is with great sadness we advise of the recent passing of Gary ‘Sack’ Batty aged 79.

Gary served two tours on operations in SVN with 1 FD SQN from Mar 1969 to Jul 1960 and 1 ARMD REGT LAD from May 1970 to May 1971.

A funeral with be held at 0930hr on 16 July 2024 at Mt Cotton 1774-1794 Mount Cotton Road Carbrook QLD 4130.

Information supplied via Facebook

Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace

Vietnam War Service

Veteran Details
Name: BATTY, Gary John
Service: Australian Army
Service Number: 1201334
Date of Birth: 30 Dec 1949
Place of Birth: TWEED HEADS QLD AUSTRALIA
Rank: (Temporary) Corporal
National Service: No
Corps: Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Unit History
1st Field Squadron Workshop : 24 Mar 1969 to 15 Jul 1969
B Squadron Section, 1st Armoured Regiment Light Aid Detachment: 06 May 1970 to 01 May 1971

Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)