Napaitie Akiba
Napaitie Akiba Private51 Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army…
Walden
Walden Private51 Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army…
Aaron Sebasio
“Do it for yourself, do it for your family, and most importantly, do it to remember those who served before you. This will inspire the next generation to continue our traditions of serving and protecting our homelands.” – Aaron Sebasio Aaron Sebasio Tribe – Meuram/ZagarebTotem – Beuger (Brown Booby Bird)Serar (Tern)Tribal constellation – Beizam/Baithwwam (Northern […]…
Joseph Blanco
“I joined the army in 2008, wanting to make a change and set a good example for my younger siblings.” – Joseph Blanco Joseph Blanco Meriam (Murray Island) Nation and Juru Tribe (Ayr, Queensland)Corporal51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Defence MedalSoldiers Medallion for […]…
Mooka
Mooka Private51 Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army…
Arthur Paul Naawi
“Everyone who has served in the ADF has left a legacy for their children, grandchildren and future generations.” – Arthur Paul Naawi Arthur Paul Naawi Masig Island, Torres Strait Second Lieutenant49th and 25th Battalions, Royal Queensland Regiment51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Reserve Force MedalAustralian Defence MedalAustralian Customs and Border […]…
Charlie Monty Naawi
“Joining the Army made me understand that regardless of Race, mateship comes first by embracing and upholding one another as brothers in arms.” – Charlie Monty Naawi Charlie Monty Naawi Masig Island, Torres Strait IslandsSergeant49th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border […]…
Awati Mau (deceased)
“We fought for what we left behind, knowing our tomorrow will be your today.” – Awati Mau Awati Mau Torres Strait Islander (Saibai Island) Private Pioneer Company, Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion Australian Army Medals 1939-1945 Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 “I am from Saibai Island, which is an island […]…
Adele Mene
“While you may just see a soldier, I see a proud Army mum, a child raised in culture, raising her children in culture.” – Adele Mene Adele Mene Panay, Aith KoedalTorres Strait IslandsPrivate51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentCharlie CompanyRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army “I joined the Army because I wanted to follow in my grandfather […]…
Chris Torenbeek
“Everyone can think about safety on the sea, but detailed realistic planning is seriously important – just the same as it is in day-to-day life.” – Chris Torenbeek Chris Torenbeek Torres Strait IslandsSergeant51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service Medal Australian Defence […]…