We have received advice of the death on 29 May 2023 of Barry Allan Faulkner.
He was 77. Barry was a National Serviceman who served with 101st Field Battery RAA in Vietnam from September 1966 until June 1967.
Barry had been suffering from cancer and indicated he did not want a funeral. A wake for
Barry is planned but no details have been provided at this stage.
RIP Barry Allan Faulkner.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
I wish to advise the passing of Alan Bruce Guarde (Gardy) Admin Coy 9RAR. Alan was one of the original founding members of the 9 RAR Drum and Bugle Band. He passed away peacefully in the Dalby Hospital on Saturday 20th May.
He did not want to have a funeral so will be privately cremated in Toowoomba. His wife Jane will be holding a wake in Dalby on Wednesday 31st May in The Thomas Jack Park cnr Condamine St and Bunya St at 11.30 am light lunch provided bring your own drinks all welcome. For catering please advise Jane if you are attending (0411256623).
Kind Regards
Merv Cuylenburg
Original Drum Major 9 RAR Drum & Bugle Band
We have received advice of the death on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 of David John Burgess. Dave had served with the RAA from April 1954 to October 1969 and rose to the rank of Major. He served with 5th Field Regiment in Brisbane and had been Battery Commander of all Batteries within the Regiment. Dave’s final posting was as Second in Command of the Regiment. He was also heavily
involved in the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Brisbane North Branch) until he was overtaken by ill health. Dave died peacefully in his room at Wheller Gardens, in Chermside, Brisbane.
RIP David John Burgess
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
The Live Stream link for Jim’s funeral service is:
https://www.gregsonweight.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=490464dd-f6f9-421d-a447-b033eaa27dcc
Rest in Peace, Jim.
Ross & Suzanne Howell have advised that Norm Harrop passed away on Monday 22nd of May 2023. To date, I have no other details.
Sincerely,
Wendy M McLean
Secretary
Norm’s funeral is on Wed 31st May at 1300 hrs at the Yarram Country Club. Followed by a burial at the Alberton Cemetery ,Port Albert Rd .VICTORIA …
For live stream phone 0439539330. John Biles.
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean
For the record ~ Yesterday we said Farewell to John Michael Elford. Service number 18322.
Known to most as Jack – John Elford served in the Royal Australian Corp of Signals from 3rd September 1963 until 2nd September 1969.
His Operational deployment was in Vietnam from 1st June 1965 through to 17th June 1966.
Mass was offered at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Whitehorse Road in Mitcham.
Regards,
John
John C. Saunders
Secretary
Clayton RSL Sub Branch Inc.
John Cunnington has advised that John (Flags) Toohey has passed away at 8.08 PM on the 20th of May after a long and courageous battle against cancer.
His funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church Goondiwindi at 11.30 AM on Tuesday the 30th of May.
Flags was a member of 4 Platoon B Coy. first tour.
Condolences can be sent to:
Mrs. Gail Toohey,
16 Hilderson Street,
Goondiwindi 4390
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean
Secretary/Treasurer
Sadly, we have been informed that James (Jim) HUSBAND, BEM, OAM, passed away at 4.30pm Sunday 21 May 2023 in Coolum.
Jim was the 5th RSM 6 RAR and a Korean (2 RAR 1953) & Vietnam Veteran (AATTV 1964/65 and 7 RAR 1970/71).
Funeral information is as follows:
Please join with us in offering our deepest sympathy to those who will mourn the passing of a loved one. Another 6 RAR family member, taken too soon.
LEST WE FORGET
I have been advised that James Husband passed away on Sunday (21/5) at 16.30 in St Marys Nursing Home at Coolum Beach Qld, funeral details to follow.
Funeral details for the late Barry Watkins are as follows:
Time: 12.30pm
Date: Tuesday, 23rd May, 2023
Place: Somerville Chapel, Allambe Gardens
129 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Nerang QLD 4211
RIP Barry Watkins
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer