Sadly, we have received news that John (Suzie) HAYWARD passed away on 22 April 2023 in Townsville.

Funeral information is:

Time: 2.00pm

Date:  Tuesday 2 May

Location:  Morleys Funeral Home in Townsville, Cnr Hugh Street and Martinez Avenue The Lakes, Townsville Qld 4810, 0747794744

Live Stream: http://www.morleys.net.au/

The Townsville TPI group are involved with the conduct of the funeral.

Please join 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

Allan Whelan, Secretary

Bob graduated from RMC and was allocated to RASigs. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering at Melbourne University in 1960. He was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, the first Australian soldier to do so, and in due course completed a DPhil.

Bob was re-allocated to RAInf to serve with 5RAR 1966-1967 as Intelligence Officer. He was awarded a MID.

After promotion to major and serving as Instructor in Military History at RMC, Bob resigned from the Army to head the recently formed Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University. While there he wrote the Official History of Australia in the Korean War, published in two volumes in 1981 and 1985.

In 1982, Bob became Director of the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London. In 1987 he was appointed as Chichele Professor of War History at Oxford University, a position he held until retirement in 2001

Regards, Peter Evans

Brigadier Peter J A Evans (Retd)

In addition, Clive Williams forwarded This tribute to him, published by The Strategist in 2016 it is available at the following link.

Vale Robert O’Neill | The Strategist (aspistrategist.org.au)

It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of James ‘Jim’ Ross late of Hervey Bay. Formerly of Rossarden, Tasmania. Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, 19th April, 2023. Aged 68 years.

Jim was RAQ Member No. 690

Family and friends of Jim are invited to attend his funeral service to be held at the Fraser Coast Crematorium and Bayside Memorial Gardens, Hervey Bay on Monday, 24th April, 2023 commencing at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lung Foundation Australia would be greatly appreciated.

Donations can be made at https://www.lungfoundation.com.au/donate/

Jim’s service will be live streamed and you can view the service from https://www.rossfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=930ca154-27fa-4d56-9d62-6a850b1259ce

Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace

Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)

It is with sadness I have been advised of the passing of 622335 “RODNEY JOHN SHADWICK” of D Coy 4RAR  2^nd Tour Vietnam on Friday the 7^{th of} April 2023.

Sincerely,

Wendy M McLean

Secretary

We have received advice of the death on 23 March 2023 of Peter William
Groves. He was 75. Peter served with 105th Field Battery in Vietnam from
February 1969 until February 1970.

He was a dual life member of the 105^th Battery Association and was a regular attendee at Association reunions, parades and commemorations, particularly Binh Ba Commemorations.

RIP Peter William Groves.

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer

Brian Collins, Secretary of the 101 Battery Association has passed on the following information regarding Teddy Miekus.

“It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of 1731009 Tadeusz “Teddy” MIEKUS.

Teddy’s family advised the Association that Teddy passed away in July 2022, he had early dementia, but cancer was the cause of his death.
Teddy was 77years of age and is survived by his wife Marie and his son Chris. Teddy served with 101 Battery in South Vietnam from 19 Sep 66 to 10 Jun 67 and was a Life Subscriber to our Association.”

R.I.P. Teddy

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer

Of Beresfield / Morpeth NSW

Brad passed away last Sunday at the East Maitland Private Hospital, after a short illness, being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Brad was a Nation Serviceman. I have attached his Service Record. Following his service in Vietnam he served in the CMF/Reserves for many years retiring as a Major, for his service he was awarded an AM.

He is survived by his wife Jan, son Todd, daughter Amanda and two grandchildren.

I served with Brad in Vietnam at 102 Field Workshop in 1967.

Brad was a very valued member of the East Maitland RSL Sub Branch.

His funeral will be held in St Peters Anglican Church, William Street, East Maitland, NSW on Friday 21^st April commencing at 2:00pm

The Funeral will be lived streamed by Fry Bros

Regards

Neil Cromarty OAM

CLICK LINK

230417 – 2784005 KEATING Bradley – Army – Third Party Eulogy

Sadly, we have received information that John ‘Whitey’ WHITE, PNR PL C/S 62A, East Timor, 2000.

Peter Baird wrote:

Team, it’s with great sadness I need to inform you of bad news. After giving his all to every battle with the big C, our friend has lost the war.

John “Whitey” White, 1972 – 2023
Support Coy, Assault Pioneer 62A, East Timor 2000
Warrior, Father & Friend
Rest brother, your duty is done
Until we meet again….

Funeral information as follows:
•    Tuckers Highton Funeral Chapel 4 – 32 Province Boulevard Highton 3216
•    Friday 21st April 2023
•    at 10am, followed by a private burial.
Details of the wake and any live stream will be confirmed.

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

Allan Whelan, Secretary

The family of the late Knox Napier have advised the following funeral details.

Knox’s family have advised that the funeral will be held on Thursday 20th April 2023. The service will be conducted at the Dover Community Church, Tasmania at 11am followed by a wake
at the Dover RSL.

Please direct any e-tributes or questions about the funeral ceremony to Millingtons Funerals. A recording and photographs will be available on Millington’s website after the event.

The family are currently sourcing photos for the service. If you have any, please send them before midday Monday to this email address Napier Family familynapier1@gmail.com If anyone would like a pic for publication, please let us know.

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer

In accordance with Lee’s wishes, there will be no traditional funeral. We will be having a celebration of his life sometime in May when we can bring as many family members together as possible.  I can provide details to you once we have them finalised. 

 I copied my email address to this email if you wish to respond. 

James Greville  

Email: james@twolittlefilms.com

0412771790

Sincerely

Wendy M McLean

Secretary

4RAR Association Qld Inc