Sadly, I advise that my husband Brian Peter Bowe, Major rtd.. Medical Corp, passed away on 26th June 2021. He was 87 years old, he would have been 88 on 20th Sept this year. Please pass this on to any other members who knew him.
Thank you, Wendy Bowe
Sadly, I advise that Gus Ferguson passed away in Toowoomba on Friday 24th September. He served in Vietnam with 1ALSC at Bien Hoa with the 1RAR Group. Gus was an inaugural member of the 173d Airborne Brigade Association Queensland.
Please join with us in offering our deepest sympathy to those who will mourn the passing of a loved one. May he rest in peace.
Sadly, the latest (Edition 3) RSL QLD News reports that Kenneth (Ken) Sutton has passed away in Maryborough QLD.
Ken was the Drum Major for part of the 1st tour of Vietnam in 1966. He had also served in the British Army.
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 would be grateful if you could pass out through your network notice of the death of Lcpl Edward (Ted) Waugh RAE. He was a National Serviceman born in Brisbane on 23 Feb 1947.
Ted died of mesothelioma in Greenslopes Hospital in Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon 29 September 2021.
He served with 21 Engr Spt Tp at Nui Dat from 10 Sep 68 to 10 Sep 69. He was a carpenter.
Funeral details will be passed on as soon as know.
It is with great sadness that I advise an Icon of the 32 Small Ship[ Squadron Warrant Officer Phil Cannane has passed away.
Phil was a stalwart of the unit and a mentor to the many young Sappers posted to the unit, no matter from which trade stream, he guided us all into the oddities of this unique unit..
To his family and friends condolences are offered, he is at peace now, no longer suffering, never to be forgotten by all who served with him. May he now rest in peace.
I thank Graeme Inglis for passing this information on including that his funeral has already has been today.
With great sadness, I have been informed by Tony Mullavey, President of the Vietnam Veterans of Australia, St Marys Sub-Branch, NSW, that our infantry comrade and mate passed away peacefully at 4:35 am Sunday morning.
Barney battled the ravages of prostate cancer valiantly for several years, finally succumbing to this dreadful disease early yesterday morning, following his very recent admission to palliative care.
With COVID-19 funeral gathering restrictions only allowing a maximum of 10 people, has prompted Tony to perhaps otherwise organise a celebration of his life. The terms of this celebration will be advised at a date to be determined.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, members of Ray’s family are unable to leave Sydney and enter Queensland because of border closures Ray will be privately cremated on Friday the 1st October.
When the borders are finally opened a Memorial Service will be held to celebrate Ray’s life.
Details of the Memorial Service will be advised when received.
Michael Sullivan 1RAR ‘C’ Charlie Company. A Vietnam veteran 1968 -1969 Passed away peacefully at 3:00am 25 September 2021 at his home in Tamworth after a two and a half year battle (2 ½) with Cancer. Michael a very amiable and reliable comrade will be missed by his family and mates. Due to Corona virus restrictions, the funeral is to be a private cremation ceremony at a date not yet finalised
Further information on Barry’s funeral:
Date: Friday 1 Oct 21
Time: 1430
Location: St Mary’s Catholic Church, 51-57 Kidston Street, Canungra QLD 4275
Live stream link: https://www.tastefultransitions.com.au/barry-fitton/ – note: messages and condolences can be left on this link.
Funeral Director: Brown Family Funerals – Beaudesert, 07 5541 0062
Coat and medals would be appropriate.
No Wake information provided to date.
Sadly I advise that Ray Hughes OAM passed away this morning (23/9) at the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Ray served with 1RAR and 6RAR in Vietnam between 1966-67
He was also an inaugural member and past President of Chapter 23 of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association.
No Funeral details as yet, an update will be posted when received.