I have been advised that David Wise passed away in Canberra Hospital and was buried in a private service.
Harold served our country with the Australian Air Force in the Pacific from 13/3/1944 until 7/9/45.
Harold was to original Pensions Officer for the Moruya RSL Sub Branch, where he trained people to follow in his footsteps.
Harold was President of Moruya RSL for a number of years, President of the TPI Association till it folded, a member of the Eurobodalla Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers ASS,
He will be missed by all who knew him,
Rest in Peace Harold, you have served your time,
My Father Anthony ‘Tony’ Ernest King passed away on Monday the 11th of October 2021. He was a lifelong member of the 8RAR ‘Grey Eight’ Association, and would wear his Grey Eight Polo top with pride!
Army Number:3791851
Rank on Discharge: Private
Service: Australian Regular Army Supplement (NS)
Principal Units:
2 Recruit Training Battalion
1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
Service overseas: Singapore 15th March to 18 June 1969 (Malaya – Terrandak Garrison). Dad was involved in a traumatic car accident near Wangarratta in 1969 which cut his National Service short. From all accounts, Dad wished to be a career serviceman.
Please reach out, we would love for any 8RAR members who knew Dad to be able to view the live stream this Friday:
I would like to just let you know that sadly we lost Dad on 6th September 2021.
He battled as hard as he could over the past 6 months to overcome some lung, kidney & liver issues but unfortunately lost his fight.
Mandy Leworthy
I received brief information about the passing of W.O. Roland Wilson ex RAAF. He died last Friday from a massive heart attack. His funeral will be held on the 14th October 2021 in Ipswich.
That is all the detail I have at this time.
I regret to inform you of the death of Robert Ford, A Coy 2nd Tour. Bob had been unwell for a long time, with lung cancer and heart disease. It was the heart problem which took him last Thursday, 30 September.
Robert will be cremated privately today or tomorrow with COVID limitations in mind. His daughter Carly, intends to hold a memorial service on his birthday, 14 Jan, at Wahgunyah, VIC
I will advise when more info comes to hand
216433 Cpl Kevin Lindsey Eason passed away on 28 Sep, aged 88 years. Kevin served in 1 RAR from 11 Mar 66 until 4 Jun and then 6 RAR from 5 Jun 66 until 3 Mar ’67. Then 9 RAR from Nov 68 until Nov 69.
His funeral will be in Muswellbrook NSW at a date to be advised.
I have been informed by Mrs Seal that her husband Peter M Seal lost his battle with cancer on the 24th of September 2021. Peter served in 4 RAR in Vietnam in 1971.
RIP digger- Stand Down your duty is done.
Sadly, I have been advised that Graham Buttery passed away on 28 September at the age of 81.
Family and Friends are invited to attend Graham’s funeral service at 10.30am Friday 8 October 2021, at the Mr Gravatt Crematorium Chapel, 582 Mains Road, MacGregor, Brisbane QLD. Unfortunately, the Funeral Notice doesn’t mention if the Service will be live-streamed and there is no information on the Crematorium’s website.
Sad to announce that WOFF Roland James Wilson (RTD) Medic RAAF Rolly, as he was affectionately known, passed away on Sunday night 3rd Oct. Details of the funeral in Brisbane will be posted when known.