1/12/1935 – 10/5/2023
I have been advised that Bob passed away peacefully following a long illness.
Family and friends are invited to his funeral service at St James Chapel, Anglicare Village, Castle Hill NSW, ON Wednesday 17th May at 11:00am.
May he rest in peace.
I have been advised that “Tom Bader Douglas” passed away on the 1st of May 2023 from heart failure. Tom joined 4RAR in 1964 joining D Coy at Woodside from March ’65-’67 serving the battalion in Malaysia & Borneo and from ’68-’69 in SVN. Tom had a distinguished Army career ending as WO2 EIS NQ and took discharge in 1981.
At this time, I have no funeral details, but I believe it will be held at a later date.
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean
Secretary
4RAR Association Qld Inc.
It is with sadness we have been advised that Paul Andrews Platoon Commander C Coy 2nd Tour SVN passed on Wednesday 3rd May 2023. At this stage I have no other details.
Condolences may be sent to:
Mrs Sue Andrews
29/146 Prince Edward Parade
SCARBOROUGH QLD 4020
LEST WE FORGET
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean
Secretary
I have just found out that Eddie Knight passed away in Bundaberg, Queensland on 9th March 2023.
He passed away unexpectedly at Friendly Society Private Hospital in Bundaberg. His cremation took place on 17 Mar 2023 at Springfield Gardens Crematorium, Elliott Heads.
Eddie was in 1Pl A Coy 1RAR – Vietnam March1968 – February 1969
He emigrated to Australia from Wales in 1965.
Regards,
Mick Bayley
Radio Troop
104 Signal Squadron Nui Dat
Vietnam 17 Jan 1968 – 7 Jan 1969
One of the nicest persons one could ever meet.
Bruce O’Brien
President
Signals Vietnam Veterans Association (Vic)
Sadly, we have received the news that James (Pidge) Anthony LAXTON has passed away.
Robert (Bob) Davis wrote: It is with Heavy heart that our great mate (James Anthony Laxton / 70 / Pidge) has passed away. James was Best Man at my wedding, we rode motor bikes together (his 750 Suzuki Waterbus) he became friends with Julie and My families, he lived with up for a while in Townsville where we served together in the army. 1RAR then later in 6RAR.
My thoughts and strength go out to his Wife (Pam) and his family.
My memories with him are many and I remember them all.
RIP Mate, say hi to Brad for me.
Details of Funeral below.
Much Love, Bob and Julie
Funeral information: To all family and friends of James due to the public holiday we won’t be having James’s Funeral till Thursday 4.5.23 at 2pm at Albany Creek Memorial Park , Lakeside Chapel 400 Albany Creek Rd Bridgeman Downs. There will be a live stream link provided on the day for those who cannot attend.
LEST WE FORGET
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 2nd Tour Vietnam on Friday the 7th of April 2023.
Sincerely,
Wendy M McLean
Secretary