Death & Funerals

Peter Rothwell

24/7/1932 – 3/6/2020

Vietnam Service – 1RAR 9/6/1965 till 9/6/1966 …….. AATTV – 27/5/1968 till 28/5/1969

A genuine Officer who served as 2IC D COY 1RAR

He will be remembered as he now rests in peace.

Lest we forget

Hi Ray

Peter passed away peaceful today at 4.30pm at home. He had been ill for some time. As Peter would say himself he had a good innings and enjoy excellent health  except for the last few years. He would have been 88 next month.

It was his wish that the funeral be private. But early next year I plan to have a celebration event of his life with family and friends.

Best regards

Denise Rothwell

Sadly we have been informed of the passing of Hedley Stewart, C Coy 6 RAR, June 1966 – March 1967, on 10 May 2020.
Rest in Peace, Hedley.
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.

Eddie Tesler Passed away 27th May 2020

Eddie served with Medical Pl 1RAR Vietnam 27 May 1965 to 11 June 1966.

Eddie passed away 55 years to the day, that he sailed to Vietnam on the HMAS Sydney, Eddie was 74 years old..

18477 SIDNEY CHARLES TOOTH

Sadly, I have been advised that Sidney Charles Tooth, 6 RAR SVN June 1966 to 2 April 1967, passed away on 14 Jan 2020.

Rest in Peace, Sidney.

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.

18275 LCPL John Victor BARNES, 4RAR, 2RAR

Vietnam 2RAR

19/05/1967 to 13/06/1968

4 Platoon, B Company

John passed away on 5th May 2020 aged 74+

Funeral details will be advised when known.

Sadly I have to advise you that another of our 6 RAR family members, Donald (Don) Banks (A Company), has passed away. I was advised by Doc Laurent, who had been in contact with Don’s son Matthew. Don was part of A Coy, CHQ support section on the 69-70 tour of Vietnam. I have no other information at this stage, but will pass any along as it comes to hand.
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.

I have been advised that 312917 Sapper John Ralph Stanborough passed away on 22^nd March 2020. John served in Vietnam with 17 Construction Squadron 1969- 71.

LTCOL R.P. (Phil) Kudnig RAE (Retd) passed away in Victoria on 27 April 2020.

Phil was commissioned with the OCS Class December 1953 (The Third Class), he also being awarded the Governor General’s Medal.

He returned to OCS on the staff 1964 – 1966.  He then moved over The Rip to Army Staff College in 1967.

In South Vietnam, he commanded 1 Fd Sqn RAE Jan – Nov 1971.

Sadly I have been advised that 1733972 Raymond Arthur Bourne passed away on Tuesday 21st April after a long battle with cancer. He was a member of 9 RAR and served in Vietnam 9 Nov 68 – 12 Dec 69.

He will be cremated under isolation rules and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

214706 John Leslie Mitchell

I have been advised by Bill Giles that John passed away yesterday (17^th April 2020). He served in 11PL, D Coy 1RAR in Vietnam 65-66. John died in the Mater Hospital in Newcastle his funeral will be next Friday.