Death & Funerals

11 January 1950 – 3 February 2022

Beloved husband of Pamela. Loved and loving dad of Claire and Michael.
Father-in-law of Amy. Loved and treasured GraGra of Robert and Joshua.

Gordon was loved by his brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.
He was highly regarded by his friends and colleagues, especially by his fellow members of 1YLI Old mates.

Treasured by all, now at peace.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Fred Ward Gardens, Curtin who cared for Gordon over the past 12 months.

The funeral service for Gordon will be held in the Anzac Memorial Chapel of Saint Paul, RMC Duntroon on Tuesday, 15 February, commencing at 11am. Medals may be worn.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to either NeuRA or the Garvan Institute. Donation boxes will be available at the chapel.

For live streaming details please contact William Cole Funerals 02 6253 3655

From John Sahariv

Please be advised that Ron Clarke passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday.

Condolences to his wife Shirley, Family and friends, a young life taken to soon, and nothing surer than he will be watching over you and the Family Shirly; he will let you know in one way or another that he is near.

Having served with Ron during the withdrawal phase of Australia’s participation in the Vietnam War, I found him to be a Soldier of high values, dedicated in his taskings and the purveyor of good humour and never shy to question if a job could be better  accomplished in another way than instructed. He was invariably right on most occasions.

Rest in Peace young fellow, you have left your mark on many in this place.

Thanks to both Mick Salienko and Harry Walker for passing this information on.

Sad news from Bob Pfeiffer, that another Sapper has passed away at 2.30pm 12/2/2022, having lost his fight with Cancer.

Condolences to Jan, family & friends. Details of his funeral will be passed on when known.

Rest in Peace Sapper your work is done Lest We Forget.

John Jesser

It is with sadness I advise the passing of Dutchy van Harskamp after a battle with cancer.

He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends, but, the battle having been ended, his family can now put the time of worry, concern and care to one side and know that Dutchy is in a much better place.

Rest in peace Dutchy, your duty is done lest we forget your service.

I thank John Jesser for passing on this sad news

Barry passed away on Wednesday 2^nd February 2022 in Bowen.

All relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Barry’s Funeral Service which will commence at:

11.00am Wednesday 16^th February 2022 at the:

Whitsunday Funerals Chapel

55 West Street,

BOWEN QLD 4805

Medals to be worn in Barry’s Honour.

Sincerely,

Wendy M McLean (J.P.) LM

WARNING ORDER: The ‘final parade’ aka ‘a celebration of life’ for 1/725219 Rodney Gilbert WYATT will be held at 1400hr, Thursday 17 February at the Lakeside Chapel, Albany Creek Crematorium, then afterwards at the Eatons Hill Hotel (TBC).

Rod was the Tribal Elder of the volunteer group – Kilcoy Diggers, who provide support to the Kilcoy Race Club. Furthermore, he was also an enthusiastic and dedicated member of Dad’s Army, the custodians of the RAR National Memorial Walk, located in Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Medals to be worn.

Rod Slater

11 Jan 50 – 3 Feb 22

Gordon Hill passed away in Canberra on 3 Feb after batting a long illness.

A funeral service acknowledging Gordon’s life will be conducted at the RMC Duntroon Chapel on Tuesday, 15 February 2022 commencing at 1100hrs.

Details of live streaming will be advised when finalised.

Gordon was a gentleman of true substance, intellect, and integrity, and a soldier’s soldier.

Postings:

RMC Class of 1971

2PIR – Wewak PNG

3RAR

7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles – Hong Kong/UK

RMC Coy Comd

1 Cdo Regt

UNTSO

SASR

CO 3RAR December 1989-August 1991

Today I have been advised by Greg Steele Barry’s stepbrother that Barry passed away in Bowen Qld on Wednesday 2^nd February 2022. Barry served with the Battalion in Malaya, Borneo, and South Vietnam 1^st & 2^nd Tours.

Funeral details will be advised later.

LEST WE FORGET

Wendy M McLean (J.P.) LM

John Wells has advised of the death on 27 December 2021 of 2783699 Gregory Robert (Greg/Jacko) Jackson.

Greg was a Nasho who served with 108 Field Battery in SVN from Jun 1967 until February 1968.

John Wells tells us that: “(Greg) was a fundamental part of the spirit of 108 with an unfailing sense of humour and at the time, always able to point out where the Army could do things better.

He was a bloke who more or less singlehandedly put together the (108 Bty) Woolgoolga reunion and that was a ripper in every way. He was also one behind the first “Huey on a Stick” in Australia, the UH1D in the Woolgoolga RSL car park.”

Greg’s funeral was held on 31 December at Coffs Harbour and a wake was held for him at the Woolgoolga RSL. Greg was 76.

RIP Gregory Robert Jackson

Peter Bruce

My apologies for the late notice, however Brian Collins, Secretary of the 101 Battery Association has advised of the death of 2782086 Rusty Boulding.

Rusty served in South Vietnam with 101 Field Battery from 19 September 1966 to 12 June 1967 and was a member of 101 Battery Association.  Rusty had been suffering from Dementia and had been admitted to a Nursing Home.