Death & Funerals

We have received advice of the death on 8 April 2024 of Raymond Mitchell Watt. He was 78. Ray was a National Serviceman who served in Vietnam with 108th Field Battery of 4th Field Regiment from June 1967 until October 1967.

We have also been advised of the death on 11 April 2024 of Paul Vincent O’Hara. He was 78. Paul was a National Serviceman who served in Vietnam with 108th Field Battery of 4th Field Regiment from June 1967 until October 1967.

Both Ray and Paul were gun tractor drivers in 108th Field Battery and both arrived and departed Vietnam on the same date. They also shared a hoochie while in Vietnam.

RIP Raymond Mitchell Watt and Paul Vincent O’Hara

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

We have received advice of the death on Tuesday 2 April 2024 of Ian Francis
Hotschilt. He was 79. Ian served with 101 Field Battery, of 1st Field
Regiment in Vietnam from April 1969 until May 1970. Ian was a Life
Subscriber of the 101 Battery Association. A funeral for Ian will be held at
the Mt Gravatt Crematorium, 1620 Mains Road, Nathan, Brisbane on Wednesday
17 April 2024. White Lady Funerals are conducting the funeral.

RIP Ian Francis Hotschilt

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

I am saddened to report that Les Taylor passed away today at 97 years.

Les was a long serving  member of the Sub Branch, and this service was recognised when Les was made a Life Member of the RSL.

His funeral will be held this Saturday (6 April) at 14:00 DST at Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens, 9394 Tweed Valley Way, Chinderah NSW 2487

Sadly, I have been advised of the passing of Gary KEOWN who was US Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran live on the Gold Coast with his wife Leanne. Gary passed away on Friday 22^nd of March 2024.

Gary was an associated member of the Queensland Chapter 23 of the 173d Airborne Brigade US Army. He was a valued and popular member who will be missed by the members of the Chapter.

His funeral will be conducted by Somerville Funerals at Somerville Chapel, Nerang-Broadbeach Rd. Nerang. Wednesday 3^rd April at 10:00am. Allambie Memorial Park.

Gary’s service will be live streamed from 9:55am (AEST)

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It is with much sadness that I inform you of the passing of Bruno Flematti, DCM.

Bruno passed away on Friday 22nd of March surrounded by his family.

Bruno’s service included 1 RAR, 6 RAR and 8/9 RAR he served two tours of South Vietnam with 1 RAR for which he was awarded the DCM for his actions in 1968.

His funeral service will be held at 10:00am Friday 5th of April at GEORGE HARTNELL FUNERALS 19-21 ANAC Avenue, Redcliffe

I will advise on Streaming Services once confirmed.

Deepest condolences to Bruno’s family, friends and brothers in arms

Rest in Peace mate

LEST WE FORGET

We have received the following livestream details regarding the John Griggs Funeral Service on Thursday 14th March 2024.

The funeral service for John Griggs on Thursday 14th March commencing at 11.00 will be livestreamed.
Please see – https://www.ladyrosefunerals.com.au/notices.

Just click on the ‘Livestream link’ at the top of John’s funeral notice.

Ubique

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

Family and friends of the late John Griggs are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Bendooley Street, Bowral on Thursday 14 March 2024 at 11.00am.

John was the loving husband of Ann, Father of Belinda, Tim, Justin and Nathan, Father-in-law to
Meli, Marnie, Natalie and Esen, cherished Grandfather of Holly, Casey, Oliver, Lara and Genevive. The family have asked that in lieu of flowers, you consider directing your donations to MND NSW at the following link:
https://mndnsw.my.salesforce-sites.com/payments/U/a0000003FQcD

For further information, contact Lady Rose Funerals, Bowral on 02 4862 1833.

Regards

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

A funeral for the late Ken Summersford will be held at Hemmant Cemetery and Crematorium, 500 Hemmant – Tingalpa Road, Hemmant on Friday 15 March 2024 at 11.00am.

Kind regards,

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

We have received advice of the death on 5 March 2024 of John Henry Griggs. He was 80.

John served in Vietnam with 1st Field Regiment as a Lieutenant from May 1966 until May 1967. John was involved with guided weapons and was later an instructor at the School of Artillery, North Head. He retired as Lieutenant Colonel and was living in the Bowral area before his death where he was an active member of the local RSL Sub-branch.

RIP John Henry Griggs

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

(1 March 1923 – 5 March 2024)

He was a senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy. After serving in the Second World War and surviving the sinking of HMS Repulse in 1941, he served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was Chief of Naval Personnel and Flag Officer Naval Support Command in the 1970s.

He died on 5 March 2024 at the age of 101.

RIP Sir