Death & Funerals

7/11/1946 – 12/3/2023

Dick was a Corporal IN 6 Platoon, B Company in Malaya 68-69, Vietnam 69-70.

A proud Wakka Wakka man. Husband to Carol (Deceased), partner Kath.

Thoughtful, kind and generous, he was loved and respected by all who knew him.

At peace now … farewell Digger.

I am saddened to report that Herman (Big Bear) Munnink ex-navy passed away on 13 March aged 76 years.

Herman was a very active member of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum sub-branch on Phillip Island, Vic. and even though he had been ill for some time he still kept his interest in the Museum news.

He will be sorely missed.

Herman Munninks Funeral will be held on Tuesday 21 March at 1145  in the  Federation Chapel at Lilydale Memorial Park. Followed by a Private Cremation

Lest WE Forget

Regards

Bill Noble

VIETNAM SERVICE HISTORY

Funeral details for the late Neville (Splinter) Galbraith are as follows:

Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at 10:00am.
Great Northern Garden of Remembrance
31 Tallowwood Drive,
Deception Bay Qld 4508.

No details of a Wake afterwards as yet.

Condolences can be sent to:
Mrs Laurel Raines and
Family of Neville ‘Splinter’ Galbraith
Care of
PO Box 465
Deception Bay Qld 4508

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer

Sadly, we have received word via Facebook, from Julie Black that her dad, Clem BLACK passed away on 13.3.23.   From Facebook:

Julie Black has informed us her Dad Clem Black passed away last night in the Mater hospital in Mackay…she is thankful that he passed peacefully and pain free. Condolences to  Julie and Amy and all the Black families.    Clem served with 6 RAR in Vietnam.

Funeral information will be provided by email and on Facebook, when known.

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.

Please pray for our high number of deaths to slow, as we are losing far too many of our mates, across all eras of the Battalion.

LEST WE FORGET

Allan Whelan, Secretary

Sadly, we have received information on the passing of 3 of our mates:

• SPRIGGS, Terence John – a drummer in the band and a platoon medic in D Coy in Vietnam 69/70 and in Singapore – passed away on 9.3.23
• CAMPBELL, Brett (BA) – A Coy early to mid-1980s – passed away overnight on 13.3.23.   Brett has requested no funeral.
• SMITH, Geoffrey Warren, ANTITANK PLATOON D Coy  1st Vietnam tour – passed away early Monday 13.3.23

Funeral information for Terence & Geoffrey will be passed on if or when we get info.

A sad day, condolences to Terence, Brett and Geoffrey’s family and friends – far too many of our mates are departing our ranks.

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

Sadly, we have received word that Norman (Normie) BROWN passed away on 28 February 2023 in Maryborough QLD.

Comments and Tribute received from Barry Francis:    I have just found out that 1734558, Norman Bernard Brown (Normie) passed away on February 28th in Maryborough QLD.  He had battled a severe case of Parkinson’s Disease. Norm was with CHQ  A Coy on the 69-70 tour of duty in Vietnam. He was cremated and had requested that there be no funeral service. RIP Norm and thank you mate, for the many nights of entertainment in the boozer. We will never forget you playing your guitar and singing.    Regards,  Barry Francis

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

Another sad passing.

Brian served with 6Pl, Bravo Coy, 9RAR, in South Vietnam during 1969.

I did Recruit and Infantry Corps training with Brian, at Singleton NSW, from when we were called up on 1 May 1968.  Then we were both posted to the Infantry Centre at Ingleburn, NSW.

Unfortunately, Brian received his notice that he was going to Vietnam before me, just a few days shy of Christmas 1968 – he arrived at ARU 23/12/1968.  He was a true character and great fun to be around.  RIP mate.

Cheers – Steve Nugent

9RAR Association (NSW) Treasurer.

We have received advice of the death on 7 March 2023 of James Edward (Jimmy) Sprice, OAM. He was 80 years of age. Jim was a Regular Soldier who served in Vietnam with 108th Field Battery, 4th Field Regiment from June 1967 until May 1968. Jim served on in the ARA and was very active with his local RSL Sub-branch.

A Service for Jim is to be held at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden Valley Way, Leppington on Thursday 16 March 2023 at 10.00am followed by a Graveside Internment at 11.30am.

RIP Jimmy Sprice.

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer

We have received advice of the death on 6 March 2023 of Neville Stanley (Splinter) Galbraith. He was 78. Splinter served two tours of Vietnam with 105th Field Battery 1965-66 including at the Long Tan Battle, and 1969-70 including the Binh Ba Battle. Splinter also spent time with ‘A’ Field Battery in Vietnam. Splinter was a Regular Soldier and was one of the inaugural members of the 105th Battery Association.

No funeral details are available at this stage.

RIP Splinter Galbraith

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer

Charlie Scott passed away unexpectedly while on holiday in Townsville from Cairns on the 5th of January 2023. He had contracted Covid the previous month, which he appeared to get over, but some symptoms lingered.

Born at Home Hill Qld on 05 September 1948, Charlie, a National Serviceman, served with 107 Battery as the Battery Commanders signaller both in Townsville and South Vietnam. His tour of duty in South Vietnam was 07 May 1970 to 05 May 1971. Charlie was a life subscriber and proud member of the 107 Battery Association.

Hilton Lenard

107 Battery Association – www.107bty.com