Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2014, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm
Murrawarri Mob
Temporary Sergeant
Australian Army
2 years National Service 1969 to 1971
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Vietnam
Vietnam Medal
Australian Defence Medal
Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Infantry Combat Badge
“Never know if you never have a go, ask Jody my wife.”
I was born in Bourke NSW. When I was 14, I left school to work in a shearing shed. When I turned 20, I was called up for national service to serve in Vietnam. Afterwards, I resumed work in the shearing shed and I went on to participate in Show Shearing and Shearing Demonstrations worldwide including Japan, America as well as, all over Australia.
I married my wife Jody in 1999 and we have three wonderful and successful children.