Vale – 2/4932 CPL Matthew David RENNIE OAM – 3 RAR Korea

11 Jun 1933-13 Feb 2025

3rd Battalion RAR Korea 1952-1953

1st Com Div Battle School Japan 53-54

2nd RAR Malay 55-57

11th N. S Training BN Wacol58-61

Life Member of Ipswich RSL Subbranch and Meritorious Award Recipient

Life Member 2RAR Association.

Matt served in Korea with 3 RAR (4 Jul 1952 – 4 Jul 1953) (366 days), Japan with 1st Com Div Battle School (1953-54) in Malaya with 2 RAR (1955-57) and with 11th NS Training Bn Wacol Qld (1958-61).

Matthew, late of Springfield Qld passed away on 13 Feb 2025, age 91.

Matt was a Life Member of the 2 RAR Association and served as

Committee Member (2001-06), Vice President (2006-2010) and President (2009-11).

In the 1993 Australia Day Honours List Matthew was award an OAM for “Service to Veterans and their families”.

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the passing of a living legend, Matthew Rennie OAM. A proud Korea Veteran, Matthew was a highly respected figure within RSL Queensland and a cherished member of both the Ipswich and Toowoomba communities.

Matthew’s unwavering dedication to veterans, his tireless efforts in research and advocacy, and his passion for ensuring those who served were never forgotten have left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

His wisdom, kindness, and commitment to honouring our veterans will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched.

Matthew passed away last Thu 13 Feb 25, with a private family funeral to be held on 03 Mar 2025.

A memorial service will be held at CSI Club Services Ipswich, 5A Lowry Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305 and will be live streamed by the Ipswich RSL Subbranch. This will commence from 2pm on the 19th of Feb.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the many who mourn his loss. Rest in peace, Matthew.

We Will Remember Him

Lest We Forget.