I would like to advise you of the passing of Sapper Graham Scott on 15th February 2025 in Sydney. Graham was a first intake national serviceman and served in Vietnam with 17th Construction Squadron RAE in 1966/67. His funeral is on Monday 24th February 2025 at 1.15pm at the North Chapel of the Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney. Graham was 79 years of age when he passed after a long battle with cancer. RIP Graham.
Kind regards
Derek Smith OAM
11 Jun 1933-13 Feb 2025
3rd Battalion RAR Korea 1952-1953
1st Com Div Battle School Japan 53-54
2nd RAR Malay 55-57
11th N. S Training BN Wacol58-61
Life Member of Ipswich RSL Subbranch and Meritorious Award Recipient
Life Member 2RAR Association.
Matt served in Korea with 3 RAR (4 Jul 1952 – 4 Jul 1953) (366 days), Japan with 1st Com Div Battle School (1953-54) in Malaya with 2 RAR (1955-57) and with 11th NS Training Bn Wacol Qld (1958-61).
Matthew, late of Springfield Qld passed away on 13 Feb 2025, age 91.
Matt was a Life Member of the 2 RAR Association and served as
Committee Member (2001-06), Vice President (2006-2010) and President (2009-11).
In the 1993 Australia Day Honours List Matthew was award an OAM for “Service to Veterans and their families”.
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the passing of a living legend, Matthew Rennie OAM. A proud Korea Veteran, Matthew was a highly respected figure within RSL Queensland and a cherished member of both the Ipswich and Toowoomba communities.
Matthew’s unwavering dedication to veterans, his tireless efforts in research and advocacy, and his passion for ensuring those who served were never forgotten have left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
His wisdom, kindness, and commitment to honouring our veterans will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched.
Matthew passed away last Thu 13 Feb 25, with a private family funeral to be held on 03 Mar 2025.
A memorial service will be held at CSI Club Services Ipswich, 5A Lowry Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305 and will be live streamed by the Ipswich RSL Subbranch. This will commence from 2pm on the 19th of Feb.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the many who mourn his loss. Rest in peace, Matthew.
We Will Remember Him
Lest We Forget.
I have been advised by Roger’s family that he passed away after a short illness on Friday the 14th February 2025.
At this time, I have no funeral details, to be advised. The family have asked if anyone has any photos of his time in the Battalion. If you would like to them on so they may be used at his funeral, forward to me at secretary@4rarqld.org.au and I will forward to the family.
LEST WE FORGET
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean J.P.(Qual) LM
Secretary/Membership Officer
4RAR Association Qld. Inc.’
Telephone:0417 715 979
Email:secretary@4rarqld.org.au
11/06/1933 – 13/02/2025
Matt served in the Korean War with 3 RAR between the 4th of July 1952 and the 4th of July 1953.
RIP Matthew David Rennie OAM (WIA), Aged 91.
His funeral service will be a private family service.
A Memorial service is being organised by Ipswich RSL Sub Branch for the communities of the Veterans and of the Korean backgrounds for tomorrow – on Wed 19th Feb 2025, 2PM.
Message from Debbie Wadell, secretary of Ipswich RSL Sub:
‘ … the Ipswich RSL Sub Branch will be holding a Memorial Service for Korea War Veteran Matthew Rennie OAM on Wed 19th Feb 2025. This will be held at Club Services Ipswich, 5a Lowry st, Ipswich, commencing at 2pm.
We believe the funeral is family only, that is why it is important for us to hold a Memorial Service.
Any wreaths or flowers that are laid will be brought back to the Memorial Hall and placed in front of the Korea Memorial.
I welcome … to attend in his Memory and Wreath Laying is encouraged.
………… say a few words also…….. they are most welcome.
It is a very sad day for the Veteran Community with the loss of Matthew.
We will Remember him
Lest We Forget
Regards
Debbie Wadwell
Secretary’
I apologise for this very short notice, but I only saw this notice late last night in a Facebook page entitled “RAAF Deaths and Funeral Notices”.
The notice said that Bill passed away on Wednesday 12th February, and his funeral is to be held at the Warrill Park Crematorium, in Willowbank on Wednesday 19th February (yes – Tomorrow) at 9.00am. Sadly, I am unable to attend due to other commitments, and it is about 100km from home.
Bill’s tour of Vietnam included both 2SQN and 9SQN. Bill’s posting to 2SQN was from 14 APR 1971 to 02 JUN 1971, when the squadron left Vietnam and returned to Amberley. Bill was then posted to 9SQN from 02 JUN 1971 until 09 DEC 1971. Many of us will remember Bill as a fine Armourer and a good mate. I served with Bill in 9SQN and we met much later at Amberley when I did an F111C Armourer’s course, and he was the instructor.
We extend our sincere condolences to Bill’s family and wish them well.
Kind Regards,
John Clarkson.
I have received the sad news of the passing of Bert Willmott.
Bert passed away at 1222hrs, 17/02/2025. His wife Karel and his stalwart mate and ex 1 RAR Russell Graetz Or Otway were with him when he passed.
May he Rest In Peace, a friend and best mate gone never to be forgotten!
Russell Graetz Or Otway
I received the following sad news of the passing of Robert (Bob) Hughs. Deepest condolences to Bob’s wife Val and his extended family and friends
Bob, served in the Australian Army, 1 RAR from 8th March 1972 till 7th March 1978. He also served as an Assault Pioneer during his service.
He passed away at home on the 15th February 2025.
There isn’t going to be Funeral. Just a small memorial at the Armadale RSL. WA.
29 Oct 1946 – 15 Jan 2025
We have received advice of the death on 15 January 2025 of Peter John Larkin. He was 78. Peter was a National Serviceman who served in Vietnam with the Detachment 131 Divisional Locating Battery from November 1968 to November1969. Peter had been in hospital for several weeks with an aggressive cancer.
No funeral details are available at this stage.
RIP Peter John Larkin
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 15 May 1967 13 Jun 1968
3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 25 Feb 1971 16 Oct 1971
21 APR 1946 – 15 Feb 2025
I have been advised of the passing yesterday of Eroll Weatherall. He was a well-known and respected member of both B Coy 1RAR and D Coy 8RAR. He had been ill for some time and naturally put up a brave battle. He will be missed by many.
Funeral arrangement will be notified when known.
1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 27 May 1965 09 Jul 1965
8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 19 Nov 1969 12 Nov 1970
Rest in Peace mate.
Ray