I went to the funeral in Hervey Bay, Qld, on Wed. 27 Apr 22 of 58756 WO2 James Francis “Jim” CHISNALL (RAEME) who served in SVN with 102 Field Wksp from 31 Mar 71 to 9 Mar 72.
E “Dutchy” Lensing
I have received sad news from Jim Davis of the passing of a Sapper SSgt Peter Voogt. Jim’s message is below.
At times we tend to forget our Army Reservists who take on the added burden of serving their Nation, giving of their own
free time selflessly to be at the beck and call should the need arise to defend and die if needed for our country in times of peril.
SSgt Voogt was one of those who took up the additional role even though as a policeman he was already in service to the community.
To his family, fellow police comrades and friends, condolences are offered. May he rest in peace, his duty done.
My kindest regards at this sad time.
John Sahariv
I now have confirmation of the livestream … link is https://livestream.com/indivisual/ernestsnelling for the Ern Snelling service at 11:00 on 3 May 22 at Gold Creek Chapel. The service will be followed by a 12-noon burial at Hall Cemetery. A wake will be held at 12:30 pm in The Catchpole Room at the Jamison Southern Cross Club. All are welcome to attend.
Warm Regards Stephen
Stephen Dunn, AM
Brigadier (Retd)
Glenn passed away yesterday 26/4 in Vung Tau.
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Bill Laidlaw
| 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit | 25 Nov 1968 | 18 Dec 1968 |
| 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment | 19 Dec 1968 | 28 May 1969 |
| 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit | 04 Mar 1970 | 24 Mar 1970 |
| 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment | 25 Mar 1970 | 13 May 1970 |
| 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment | 14 May 1970 | 04 Mar 1971 |
We have received advice of the death on Monday morning, 18 April 2022, of Frank Gulyas. Frank served with 105 Field Battery in Vietnam from September 1965 until June 1966. He stayed on in Vietnam with 1st Field Regiment until September 1966 to complete his 12-month tour. He was 82. No other details are available at this stage.
RIP Frank Gulyas
Peter Bruce
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
0419 349 317
Peter Lonergan has advised of the death this morning (20 April 2022) of John Rossiter. John served most of his CMF/Ares career with 41 Battery on the Gold Coast and some time with 5/11 Field Regiment in Brisbane. In the late ‘60s John was Battery Captain of 41 Battery. We believe he also served with 7 Field Regiment in Sydney when he was there for civil employment. John had suffered from dementia and spent his last few years in a dementia facility. John was a knowledgeable officer who related well to the men he commanded.
A memorial service for Max is to be held on the 16th of May at the Bingara Memorial Gardens, Finch St. Bingara NSW AT 10 AM,(Next to the RSL) for those wishing to pay their respects.
LEST WE FORGET
Geoff Laurie, President of the RAA Association of South Australia has advised of the death on 4 April 2022 of a long-serving South Australian Gunner, WO2 Hector KORSTEN, aged 91 years. His funeral service is being held on Fri 22 April, and is being live-streamed. Geoff advised that Hector was born in South Africa, and served in the Cape Field Artillery, reaching the rank of WO2, before emigrating to South Australia in the early 1960’s; enlisting in 13 Fd Regt as a Gunner, he soon rose to the rank of WO2 again. His experience and willingness to pass it on to other members was highly respected over many years, and his charismatic manner endeared him to all he served with. He was a long-serving member of the RAA Assoc of SA Committee. He sadly battled a long illness over the past few years, and he will be sadly missed.
RIP Hector Korsten
Ubique
Peter Bruce
Obituary Resource Officer
Len Battley’s funeral is booked for 10:30am, on Wednesday, 27 April at Mt Gravatt Crematorium Chapel.
Brian Iselin
Sadly, Paul Tyler has let us know that Raymond Leslie PADDON-JONES’s funeral was held at the Yeppoon Cemetery at 10am Monday 11 April 2022. Raymond served with 1 RAR April to June 1966, then 6 RAR June 1966 to April 1967.
No other information is available.
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