Death Notice David John Burgess – RAA

We have received advice of the death on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 of David John Burgess. Dave had served with the RAA from April 1954 to October 1969 and rose to the rank of Major. He served with 5th Field Regiment in Brisbane and had been Battery Commander of all Batteries within the Regiment. Dave’s final posting was as Second in Command of the Regiment. He was also heavily
involved in the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Brisbane North Branch) until he was overtaken by ill health. Dave died peacefully in his room at Wheller Gardens, in Chermside, Brisbane.

RIP David John Burgess

Peter Bruce, OAM
Obituary Resource Officer