Christal Ware
“Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.” – Christal Ware Christal Ware Panay, Angkamuthi/Atambaya ClansTorres Strait IslandsCorporal51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentCharlie CompanyRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army “I was born, raised, and schooled in St. Paul’s community on Moa Island. Straight after I finished high school, I started working for the local […]…
Edmund Ober
“Keep the home fires burning, protect our land and sea.” – Edmund Ober Edmund Ober Saibai Island Torres StraitSuma (Emu) ClanWarrant Officer Class Two (retired)51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service MedalAustralian Defence Medal “I am from Saibai Island, but I was born on Thursday […]…
Jacob Mosby
“I love the Army – serving my country and making my family proud” – Jacob Mosby Jacob Mosby Torres Strait IslandsPrivate51 Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army…
Jamahl Tamwoy
“Be an Inspiration and role model to the next generation.” – Jamahl Tamwoy Jamahl Tamwoy Badu IslandTorres Strait IslandsSergeant51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Defence Medal “I joined the Australian Army Reserves, 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment (FNQR) in 2009 and went […]…
Katherine Levi
“I joined the Army because I wanted to challenge myself physically and mentally. The work that I’ve done, assisting in operations, talking to kids at school on Anzac Day and even around the communities I have been on, has opened my eyes, and my perspective on life has changed. It is rewarding to know that […]…
Kaleb Mabo
Kaleb Mabo Torres Strait IslandsAustralian Defence Force…
Maitre Banu
Maitre Banu Torres Strait IslandsLance Corporal51 Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army…
Morris Nona
Morris Nona Torres Strait IslandsLance Corporal51 Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army…
Reginald Williams OAM
“I have served my community both in Defence and as a representative. It is important to recognise there is a knowledge exchange that happens when you join. Defence learnt from us the value our cultural knowledge brings to defending a country, and through Defence, I could see how the skills I had learnt on how […]…
Robert Poipoi
“Eyes and Ears of the North.” – Robert Poipoi Robert Poipoi Clan: Aith Koedal Clan of Saibai Island.Totem: Koedal (Crocodile)Wind: Sager Gub (South Easterly)Constellation: Ee (the Southeast Star) Warrant Officer Class Two51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service MedalAustralian Defence MedalChief of […]…