Dear Members,
I have just received the sad news that Major Richard “Dick” Humby passed away over the weekend of natural causes. Dick was OC A Coy 1986/87 and OPSO 1RAR 1988
Deepest condolences go out to his family and friends during this sad time, may he Rest in Peace
Funeral details will be advised once known
LEST WE FORGET
Secretary, 1RAR Association
The service to celebrate the life of Barney will be held at the Whorouly Recreation Centre 1 Memorial Park Drive, Whorouly, Friday October 25th, 2024, Commencing at 10:30am.
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Somewhat of a very late advise I am sorry.
I had a message from his wife Desley to advise he had passed away and that his funeral was held today in Maryborough.
A link for the funeral is attached for any of his mates who may wish to view:
https://www.youtube.com/live/kM6z2VNN-aM
1730791 Pte Trevor Cockburn 6RAR Vietnam 1966/67
DOB: 10 Jan 1946 Maryborough QLD
DOD: 15 Oct 2024 Maryborough QLD
Trevor was in Mortar Platoon in Vietnam. He had been unwell for some time with dementia.
Regards,
Bob Dean
Mob: 0413876223
Further to the funeral details for the late Nick Mason-Jones, which is to be
held at 4.00pm on Tuesday 22 October 2024 at St John the Evangelist Church,
Gordon, messages of condolence may be sent to his widow, Jill at 11 Todman
Street, West Pymble, NSW 2073. There will be a gathering in the church hall
following the funeral.
RIP Nicoll Mason-Jones
Peter Bruce
P J Bruce, OAM, JP
Sadly, I have been advised that Bronte passed away yesterday (21/10/24). Bronte served in Vietnam with 1ALSC 65-66. He was a strong supporter of the 173d Airborne Brigade Chapter 23 and his wife Pat was the social secretary for many years. Bronte had been unwell for some time and passed peacefully. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Funeral details will be posted when known.
Ray
A funeral for the late Nicoll Mason-Jones will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, 754 Pacific Highway. Gordon, NSW commencing at 4.00pm on Tuesday 22 October 2024.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]
We have received advice of the death on 15 October 2024 of Nicoll (Nick) Mason-Jones. He was 84. Nick served in Malaysia as Training Officer and Battery Captain of 110th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery in 1966/67. In August
1967 he deployed to Vietnam and worked with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) as Adjutant of the Headquarters. He later worked as G-3 Operations at Headquarters I Corps in Danang and for a time in March 1968 was attached to Mike Force in Danang. He left the Army to become a solicitor in Sydney.
No funeral details known at this stage.
RIP Nicoll Mason-Jones
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer RAAHC
17 July 1963 – 11 October 2024
Aged 61 Years
Paul joined the Army in 1982 and originally served with RA Inf posted to 3 Bn (Para) AR. He transferred to RACMP in 1985 and during his career served with 2 MP Coy, 4 MP Coy, MP School and 5 MP Coy (SIB). Paul also saw service in Malaysia & Timor.
LEST WE FORGET
Rest in peace digger, you have done your job
and are no longer in pain.
Thank you for your service, you are now in God’s hands.
He will look after you.
Funeral Arrangements: Private family arrangements.
Condolences to: TBA
We have been advised that Kenneth Padey SVN2 passed away on the 25th of September 2024.
The funeral is being held on the 16th of October 2024 at 10.30 at the Albany Creek Cremation at 10.30am.
Condolences may be sent to his daughter:
Ms Kim Padey
15 Mandy Street,
Wishart Qld 4122
Lest We Forget
Sincerely
Wendy M McLean J.P.(Qual) LM
Secretary/Membership Officer
4RAR Association Qld. Inc.’
We have received advice of the death on 5 October 2024 of Ian James (Bozo)
Simpson. Bozo was a National Service Gunner with 107th Field Battery (part
of 6th Light Regiment RA and 14th Light Regiment RA) in Malaysia 1967 -69.
He was a Life Member of the107 Field Battery Association and very active in
the “Band of Black Sheep Brothers.”
RIP Ian James Simpson.
Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer
RAAHC
[email protected]