We have been advised of the death on 12 January 2023 of Frank Leslie Maxwell (Max)Davis. Max served with 101 Field Battery in Malaya from October 1959 to September 1961 as a Signaller with Delta Troop. He had joined the RAA in 1957 and was discharged as a Bombardier in 1963. Max was 83 and a Life Subscriber with the 101 Battery Association.
RIP Frank Leslie Maxwell (Max) Davis
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
We have received advice of the death on 4 February 2023 of Harry Alidenes. He was 75. Harry was a National Serviceman with who served with 101 Field Battery on “E” Gun from May 1969 until April 1970. Harry was a Life Subscriber with the 101 Battery Association. He had been battling cancer for a few years and had a stroke a couple of weeks ago. A funeral for Harry was held on Thursday 9 February 2023 at Leura Memorial Gardens.
Apologies for the late notice.
RIP Harry Nicholas Alidenes.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
It is with great sadness that I inform you that John (Snow) Vautin OAM passed away over the weekend. John served with 4RAR in B C Coy in Malaya and Borneo and with 9RAR IN SVN.
I have further details to date.
Should you wish to send condolences to Robyn they are as follows:
Mrs Robyn Vautin
4/14 Olakuna Crescent,
Ferny Hills Qld 4055
LEST WE FORGET
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean
Secretary
I have received the very sad news from Michael Growder, one of Peter’s nephews, that Peter passed away peacefully this morning shortly after 8.00am. I have asked Michael to pass on to Fran and all the family members our sincere condolences.
When I receive additional information, I will be in touch.
Warm regards,
David Dunlop
It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of Sabatino (Sam) Giacomantonio on 5 February, 2023 after a short illness. Sam was a Sergeant on the first tour and had just turned 84
I will send out another email when funeral details are finalized.
Farewell Mate
Lest We Forget
Kev Gillett
Secretary/Webmaster
It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of Eddie Pilling . Eddie was in 5 Pl B Coy during on the 1st Tour and was 77
Funeral arrangements .
Friday 10th February 2pm
Napier Park Funerals
420 Napier Street
White Hills Bendigo.
Lest We Forget
Kev Gillett
Secretary/Webmaster
Ray’s funeral will be held on Monday 13/2/2023 commencing at 12 Noon
Pinnaroo Chapel Lawn Cemetery
285 Graham Rd Bridgeman Downs
Wake Details:
Monday 13.2/2023
Gaythorne RSL
534 Samford Rd Mitchelton 4053
18 May 1945 – 28 January 2023
David passed peacefully on Saturday 28th January 2023. David was residing in Stanthorpe.
He served as an Infantry National Serviceman with 2 RAR and deployed for their first Tour of South Vietnam in 1967-1968.
He was from Signals Platoon and served as the A Company, Company Signaller. He was awarded a very well-deserved MM in some very horrific conditions.
David has a street named after him inside 2 RAR (Amphib)’s Samichon Lines located on Lavarack Barracks in Townsville Queensland.
A Company, 2 RAR (Amphib) on Tuesday, 31st of January 2023 conducted a remembrance ceremony in honour of David, reading his full citation to the assembled Company, pausing for a minute’s silence and a floral tribute laid by the Company Commander of A Company.
His funeral will take place on Monday 6th February at 10:00 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, High Street, Stanthorpe followed by a burial service at Stanthorpe Cemetery.
His funeral will be live-streamed as well.
with thanks,
Jason ‘Harry’ Harrison
07 May 1974 – 19 January 2023
It is with sadness that I pass on that Christopher Allen passed away in a vehicle accident on Thursday 19 January 2023 in Drake NSW. Chris served in the battalion from 1995 through to 2001 deploying to East Timor with INTERFET, he was in B Coy and Spt Coy.
Chris joined the Army in 1992 serving. with 8/9 RAR, 2 RAR and finishing in 2004 with 4 RAR/2 CDO REGT.
Details of his funeral and service will be passed on when known.
I have a sad duty to report the death and funeral of my mate.
Please be advised that the funeral for WO2 Robert (Snoopy) Reed, 8RAR SVN and RACT Frt Handler WO will be held at Gin Gin cemetery in Qld on Monday the 13th February 2023 at 10:00am local time.
Medals are to be worn for all veterans attending. If we can get the ceremony streamed, we will advise.
Snoopy was tragically killed in a car accident near Gin Gin on the 13TH Jan 2023.
His sole surviving family member is Scott Reed and he has requested that Dad’s mates come along to farewell him.
Peter McNamara