3411779 Sgt. Barry A Brewer.
I have been advised that Barry has passed away, unfortunately, I do not have a date of his passing. Barry served as a Sgt at OR Training Wing, 3 Training Group at Puckapunyal, he served as a Corporal with 3RAR in South Vietnam from 16 Dec 1967-18 Dec1968, Barry was born in Southend on Sea, the UK, on 3 January 1947, Sadly Barry Died from Lung Cancer.
Bob Davis passed away Good Friday evening after a long illness. Bob graduated from OCS Portsea in Dec 1964. He served in 1,2 and 8 RAR. He was the platoon commander of 12PL D COY 1RAR from Feb 66 – May 66, then 1ARU from May 66 – Sep 66 then 5RAR Sep 66 – Feb 67. Bob also served with 8 RAR
After the Army Bob became a successful restaurateur and had restaurants in Byron Bay and Brisbane. At the time of death he lived in Casino.
Bob was. Colourful larrikin fondly remembered and respected by his Portsea classmates.
I am unsure of funeral details.
Raymond John ( Blue ) Parnell passed away on 8th April, Blue lived in Kippa-Ring on Redcliffe peninsular. Blue served in Malaya 67- 69 with 8RAR. He had a few tours to Malaya as he married Sue who was from Ipoh Malaya. Great rugby player and a great bloke
Blue Parnell funeral will be streamed tomorrow 15th April at 1.20 pm
Sadly I advise of the death of 213316 Sapper John Ignatius Moller.
John served in Vietnam with 21 Engineer Support Troop RAE
No funeral details available as yet, I am assuming that it will be a private funeral (10 pers).
May he rest in peace.
2783420 Cpl A E Evans
1 Field Sqn RAE South Vietnam 7/1/1967 to 28/11/1967.
Sunday 5th April 2020 Australia lost one of its best.
2783420 Anthony George Evans- 1 Field Sqn RAE. South Vietnam 7/1/1967 to 28/11/1967.
Tony the plumber was just Tony true blue, the quiet achiever.
May he now rest from his labours. His earthly duty done.
I have just received the sad news of the passing of First Tour Vietnam veteran 215262 Pte David Phillip Allgood who passed away Thursday 26th at Ardrossan SA.
Funeral details will be advised once known
Vic Simon – D COY 1ST TOUR
From John Heslewood:
Sorry again to report the passing of another of our members. Vic came to the Company from 1 RAR in June 1966 and was attached to 12 Platoon until he returned home in December 1966. He has been suffering from cancer for some time and passed away on the morning of the 13th March. I managed to have a few words with him in palliative care last week and he asked to be remembered to all his mates in the Company. To his wife Beverly and family I extend our condolences. His funeral will be held on Thursday the 26th March at the Eastern Suburbs Crematorium Botany South Chapel Sydney at 2.00pm followed by the burial at 3pm. I realize we don’t have that many members in the Sydney area but if you can make the effort to attend it would be appreciated by family and friends.
MALCOLM WUTTKE – 2nd TOUR
Malcolm Wuttke was promoted to Heaven on 13th March 2020 in Greenslopes hospital. It was 50 years to the week after his battle to survive after gunshot wounds in Vietnam.
For years after Vietnam he didn’t participate in many army gatherings,however he has renewed friendships with mates recently.
Malcolms funeral will be on Friday 20th March at Hope Centre, Cnr Kingston and Queens Rd, Slacks Creek at 10am.
He was a much loved man and will be missed by so many.
Our love always Diane and family.
DENNIS KING – 6RAR 2ND TOUR VIETNAM VET, B COY
17 March 2020 in the Epworth Hospital
The funeral is a graveside service:
Location: Rye Cemetery, 22-30 Lyons St, Rye VIC 3941
Time: 11am
Date: Tuesday 24 March 2020
Sadly I have been advised of the passing of (Temporary) Warrant-Officer Class 2, 18510 Thomas (Tom) Upson. Tom served in Vietnam from 1970- 71 WITH 198 Workshop Section.
Funeral details when known.