My apologies re the date of death for Roger James Hanlon. It should read 20 June 2023 and not 29 June.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Kind regards
Peter
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
We have received advice of the sudden death of Ernest (Ernie) Bradley on the evening of 18/19 June 2023. He was 79.
Ernie served two tours of Vietnam firstly with 105th Field Battery and 1st Field Regiment from September 1965 until September 1966 and again with 1st Field Regiment from January 1969
until February 1970.
Ernie was a Life Member of the 105th Battery RAA Association. He had been involved in a motor vehicle accident prior to his death.
RIP Ernest (Ernie) James Bradley.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
We have received advice of the death on 29 June 2023 of Roger James Hanlon. He was 76.
Roger was a National Serviceman and served as a command post signaller with 105th Field Battery in Vietnam from February 1969 until February 1970. Roger was a double life member of the 105th Battery RAA Association and active in reunions and activities of that association.
RIP Roger James Hanlon
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
I’ve just received advice that Rodger Eyles, Medical Corps passed away at home last night (16/6).
Rodger served in Vietnam with 2nd Field Ambulance – 1966 – 67.
I am still shocked; Rodger was a regular contributor to Veteranweb and will be missed by many.
I will advise funeral details as they come to hand.
Ray
It is with sadness that I advise of the passing of Douglas Stonehouse – DOB 11/6/44
Vietnam service – HMAS YARRA – 25/4/66 – 9/6/66
HMAS VENDETTA – 15/9/69 – 11/4/70
HMAS VENDETTA – 28/10/70 – 9/11/70
Funeral details will be promulgated as they come to hand.
Margaret Krause
We have received advice of a memorial gathering of friends, family and mates of the late Glen Traill. The gathering will be held at the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub-branch, 45 Gympie Road, Tin Can Bay on Thursday 22 June from 1.00pm.
RSVP is essential for planning purposes. RSVP to [email protected]
Regards
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
We have received advice of the death on 13 June 2023 of Richard (Dick) Joseph Finney. He was 87. Dick was a Gun Artificer in RAEME and served with 101 Battery in Malaya and South Vietnam first tour 19th September 1966 to 10th June 1967. Dick retired as a WO1.
RIP Richard Joseph Finney.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
Brian Collins, Secretary of the 101 Battery Association has advised that the funeral for Les Jobling will be held on Monday 19th June 2023 at 2.30pm.
The funeral will be held at Traditional Funerals, 636 Morayfield Road, Burpengary, Qld.
RIP Les Jobling
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
Apologies for the late notice on this one, especially as the funeral is today, unfortunately, I only received word yesterday and was away from my PC.
Sadly, we have received word that, Gregory (Flip) Murray PHILLIPS, RAEME, Admin Company 6 RAR 1969/70, passed away peacefully at his home on 29 May 2023.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Greg’s “Flip” Life, to be held in Traditional Funerals Chapel, 636 Morayfield Road, Burpengary on Monday, June 12, 2023 commencing at 2.30pm. Traditional Funeral phone number is 1800672331. Sorry, I couldn’t find any Live Streaming information on the Traditional Funeral’s website, however, there is a guestbook that can be signed at: https://www.traditionalfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/
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
Passed away peacefully at Coolamon/ Ganmain Multi Purpose Service Hospital on Tuesday 6 June 23. Aged 78 years.
Graham served in C COY 6RAR Vietnam 1966 – 67.
A Service to celebrate the life of Graham Irvine will be held within the grounds of Coolamon Lawn Cemetary on Thursday 15 June 23 at 1030 hrs.