Death & Funerals

I have been advised of the loss of one of our Tribal Elders. Major General B.W. ‘Hori’ Howard AO MC ESM died in Canberra on 16 May 2024.

His son Mick stated, “After a very challenging couple of months Dad passed away earlier today. One of a kind and a tough bastard. Memorial details to follow.”

I’m sure you will share with me sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to his son Mick, his Family and the wider Howard Family.

Rest in Peace Hori your Duty has been done.

I will advise funeral details when they come to hand.

We have received advice of the death on 12 April 2024 of Ross Prowse. He was 78. Ross was a National Serviceman who served in Vietnam with 102nd Field Battery from March 1969 until August 1968. A funeral for Ross was held on Anzac Day.

RIP Ross Prowse.

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer

I have received the sad news from Western Australia,  Mrs Shirley Batty that Peter has passed away on the 13^{th of} May 2024 after having accident falling of his roof while cleaning his gutters. At this time, his funeral will not be for a couple of weeks. I will forward the details when available.

Condolences may be sent to:

Mrs Shirley Batty

22 Hamilton Way,

BUSSELTON WA  6280

LEST WE FORGET

Sincerely,

Wendy M McLean J.P.(Qual) LM

Secretary/Membership Officer

4RAR Association Qld. Inc.’

Sad to hear another Long Tan veteran has passed away yesterday, 8 May 2024 – Staff Sergeant Neil Jackson Rankin, 83 years young. Neil was Platoon Sergeant of 10 Platoon, Delta Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and fought in the Battle of Long Tan.

Neil was born in Aberdare, New South Wales, Australia, on the 4 December 1941 and he enlisted in the Australian Army on 2 June 1966 serving twice with 6RAR.

Much loved dad, brother, uncle, poppy and grandpoppy, husband, friend, and soldier.

Thoughts are with his family, friends, and mates.

Rest In Peace, Neil. Lest we forget.

It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of Michael ‘Mick’ Coulson.

Mick passed quietly in palliative care in the Townsville University Hospital on Monday afternoon on 29th April 2024, aged 78

He served on operations in SVN with 102 FD WKSP from June 1967 to Jan 1968. Mick was instrumental in the raising of the Rollingstone RSL and was the foundation President.

A funeral will be held on Friday May 24, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

The Lakes Chapel, Morleys Funeral Home

2 Martinez Avenue, West End QLD, Australia (Townsville)

https://morleys.net.au/client.html?nid=96cc23ac-57bc-4a31-a7f1-6cbca84ac243

Barry Shipway (Welfare Rep)