We have received advice of the death on 4 January 2023 of David James (Buck) Ryan. He was 76. Buck served with 101st Field Battery, 1st Field Regiment in Vietnam from May 1969 until March 1970.
No other details are available at this stage.
RIP David (Buck) Ryan.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Merv Potter on Monday 2 January 2023.
He served at NQ WKSP COY and 3 EME SVCES among other postings.
Merv was an active member of the RAEME Association in North Queensland, number 156.
He resided just outside Ingham in North Queensland and was a Board Member of the Herbert River RSL Sub Branch.
Funeral details to be advised
Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace
Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)
Sadly, I advise of the passing of Ian Lygoe. Ian passed on 21st December after a prolonged illness from cancer and other medical problems.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with his wife Beverley and children.
Due to the Christmas holidays and family members living overseas, a memorial service for Ian will be held at St Michaels Golf Club at Little Bay in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
The timing and date for the service will be advised next week.
The family would appreciate all those who knew and served with Ian to attend the service.
Suit / Jacket, 9RAR ties and medals to be worn.
Further advice will follow.
Doug McGrath
We have received advice of the death on 24 December 2022 of Ron Pratt. He was 86. Ron served in Vietnam with 12th Field Regiment from April 1968 until March 1969. During the early 1970s he was posted as SMIG of 41 Field Battery on the Gold Coast. Ron remained on the Gold Coast following his discharge from the ARA.
RIP Ron Pratt.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
John Thornton has passed us information regarding the death on 18 November 2022 of (then) Captain Clive Brayshaw RA. Clive was the UK Exchange IG at School of Arty North Head in 1970-71. He died only shortly after being advised he had terminal lung cancer, despite never having smoked. He was living in retirement in Dumfries & Galloway in the ‘Borders’, near the village of Kirkgunzeon, SW of Dumfries.
RIP Clive Brayshaw.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
A funeral for the late George Salmon will be held on Friday 13 January 2023 at 10:30am at the Royal Military College (RMC) Chapel. A wake for George will be held at 2.30pm at the Royal Canberra Golf Club, Bentham Street, Yarralumla. The internment will happen at the cemetery with immediate family only in the late afternoon.
A BYO after party with Pizzas from 6pm onwards will be held at the Salmon residence, 3/32 Ulverstone Street Lyons.
Streaming details to follow once arranged.
Anyone who would like to send condolences is welcome to send them to me and I will forward to the family.
Ubique.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Geoff Engleby on Sunday 1 January 2023, aged 80.
He been sick for a while and is now at peace. He did not want a funeral however there will be some drinks down the line to celebrate his life.
Vietnam War Service
Veteran Details
Name: ENGLEBY, Geoffrey John
Service: Australian Army
Service Number: 36971
Date of Birth: 26 May 1942
Place of Birth: MELBOURNE VIC AUSTRALIA
Rank: Sergeant
National Service: No
Corps: Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Unit History
161 (Independent) Reconnaissance Flight: 18 Apr 1967 to 23 Apr 1968
Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace
Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)
Sadly I advise that Pam Shelton has passed away and her funeral details follow.
She was an entertainer in Vietnam and the retired CEO of Diggers Services Club.
She was passionate about Veterans and War Animals.
Allan Ploenges.
Sadly, we have received reliable information that John DICKASON, who served with 6 RAR in Singapore, passed away at age 72 and was laid to rest on 21 Dec 2022.
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 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.
REST IN PEACE, John
LEST WE FORGET
Allan Whelan, Secretary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael on the 27th December 2022.
Michael served in Vietnam with Detachment, 131 Divisional Locating Battery from 5 June 1967 till 20 Dec 1967
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Wednesday 4, January 2023 at 12.30pm at St Patricks Catholic Church 33 Patrick Street, Stawell.
(Followed by a graveside service at Stawell Cemetery)
Medals to be worn.