I have been advised that Robert James Nock passed away last night in Townsville’s James Cook University Hospital.
Deepest condolences to his family and friends during this sad time
Rest in Peace
LEST WE FORGET
Andrew Clinkaberry – 1RAR
A funeral service to celebrate the Life of Kevin Heenan will be held at the Merritt Funeral Services Chapel, 10-16 Macisaac Rd, Mooroopna, Vic, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, commencing at 10am.
After which the Cortege will leave for the Pine Lodge Cemetery, Shepparton. After the Services, everyone is invited to return to the Shepparton RSL for refreshments.
Dawn would appreciate it if Medals were worn.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]
We have received advice of the death on 3 December 2024 of Kevin Lewis
Heenan. He was 76. Kevin was a National Serviceman who served in Vietnam
with the Detachment, 131 Divisional Locating Battery from November 1969
until August 1970. No other details available at this time.
RIP Kevin Lewis Heenan.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]
We have received advice of the death on 23 November 2024 of Roy Charles
(Bunny) Mellier. He was 87. Roy enlisted in the Citizens Military Force
(CMF) in the late 1950s with 9 HAA Regt RAA. He continued on after that
Regiment was redesignated 9 LAA Regt RAA. In the late 1960s, he transferred
to full time duty and as a Bombardier, served in Vietnam with the Mobile
Assistance Training Team from June to October 1971. On return from Vietnam,
he stayed on in the army and served in 16 Air Defence Regt RAA until his
retirement as a Sergeant.
RIP Roy Charles (Bunny) Mellier
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]
We have received advice of the death on 22 November 2024 of Peter John Bennett. He was 76. Peter was a National Serviceman who served in Vietnam with the Detachment, 131 Divisional Locating Battery from August 1969 until June 1970.
RIP Peter John Bennett
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]
We have received advice of the recent death of Joseph Robert Kocka. He was 73. Joe served in the Army Reserve and the Regular Army and in later years, was involved with the Federal Police. Joe served in Vietnam with 4th Field Regiment from August to December 1970 and then with the Detachment, 131 Divisional Locating Battery until July 1971. During his Reserve service he was Battery Commander of 41 Field Battery on the Gold Coast.
RIP Joseph Robert Kocka.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]
23 Nov 1944 – 20 Nov 2024
6 Sect 5 Pl B Coy 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn
South Vietnam (19 May 1967 – 25 Jun 1968)
Bill, late of Beverly WA passed away on the 20 Nov 2024, aged 79 years.
Bill served in Malaysia with 4 RAR (1965), later in South Vietnam with 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn (19 May 1967 – 25 Jun 1968), 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit (23 Dec 1968 – 09 Feb 1969),
4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn (10 Feb – 13 May 1969(, HQ 1st Australian Task Force (14 May – 08 Jun 1969), 9 RAR (9 Jun – 08 Oct 1969).
Bill was a member of 2 RAR Association for many years.
May He Rest in Peace
No formal funeral but a commemorative moment at the Beverley RSL (WA).
We have received advice of the death on 19 November 2024 of Gordon Cyril (known as George) Robinson. He was 89. George served in Malaya with 111th LAA Battery and later with 102nd Field Battery. George served in Vietnam from April 1967 to March 1968 with 106th Field Battery of 4th Field Regiment. His final posting was as a Sergeant Instructor at the School of Artillery, North Head. He discharged in 1971.
RIP George Robinson
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]
23 Nov 1944 – 20 Nov 2024
6 Sect 5 Pl B Coy 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn
South Vietnam (19 May 1967 – 25 Jun 1968)
Bill, late of Beverly WA passed away, yesterday on 20 Nov 2024, aged 79 years.
Bill served in Malaysia with 4 RAR (1965), later in South Vietnam with 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn (19 May 1967 – 25 Jun 1968), 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit (23 Dec 1968 – 09 Feb 1969),
4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn (10 Feb – 13 May 1969(, HQ 1st Australian Task Force (14 May – 08 Jun 1969), 9 RAR (9 Jun – 08 Oct 1969).
May He Rest in Peace
No funeral details available.
Have just received information that there will be “No formal funeral but a commemorative moment at the Beverley RSL (WA)”
Kind regards
Rick Avery
(Rtd) Membership Member
2 RAR Association
M: 0419 415 365
I have been advised that Robert Cole ex 4RAR, 2RAR & 2/4RAR has passed away on the 11th November 2024. His funeral is to be held on Wednesday the 20th November 2024 at 1030hrs at the Garden Chappel, Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance, 101 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Qld
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean J.P.(Qual) LM
Secretary/Membership Officer
4RAR Association Qld. Inc.’
Telephone:0417 715 979
Email:[email protected]