Death Notice – Laurence Harry (Laurie) Ross – 1RAR Korea – 8 Fd Amb Vietnam
One of our long time Laurieton RSL Sub-branch members, Laurie Ross died on 16 January 2024. He was 92.
Laurie initially joined the Australian Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War from May 1954 until May 1955 with the 1st Battalion, RAR. He discharged but rejoined in 1965 and served two tours of Vietnam. His first tour was from January 1968 until January 1969. He returned to Vietnam in May 1970 until May 1971 with 8th Field Hospital and 1st Australian Field Hospital in Vung Tau. He discharged again in 1971.
A funeral, including an RSL Tribute, for Laurie will be held on Thursday 23 January 2024 in Laurieton, followed by a wake at the Laurieton United Services Club.
RIP Lawrence Harry (Laurie) Ross
Peter Bruce, OAM
