Ron Jackonia
Ron Jackonia Torres Strait IslandsPrivate51 Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army…
Sebastian Jingle
Sebastian Jingle Torres Strait IslandsLieutenant51 Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army…
Stephen Billy
Stephen Billy Torres Strait IslandsPrivate51 Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army…
Tim Fauid
Tim Fauid Torres Strait IslandsPrivate51 Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army…
Brian Anau
“To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag.” – Brian Anau Brian Anau Gudang Yadhaykenu, Far North QueenslandPrivateKauraraig, Torres Strait51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Reserve…
Mebai Warusam
Mebai Warusam Sabai Island Torres StraitTorres Strait Light Infantry BattalionWorld War 2 veteran Medals and Awards 1939-1945 StarDefence MedalWar Medal 1939-1945Australian Service Medal 1939-1945Returned from Active Service badge Image courtesy of Torres Strait Island Regional Council…
Tony Bani
“Good times, good memories and good mates.” – Tony Bani Tony Bani Lag MabuyagTribe WagadagamTotem, CrocodileStar sign is Shark BaydamTribal wind is north west – KukiPrivate51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal “I’m a proud Zenadth Kes Islander from Wagadagam. My tribal totem is Koedal (crocodile), our tribal wind is the […]…
Jai Joseph
“For the love of country leads me – 51st Requiem.” – Jai Joseph Jai Joseph Wadjanbarra Yidinji ManPrivate51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal “My name is Jai Joseph, and my skin name is GurabanU (Crow). I am a Wadjanbarra Yidinji man from the Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland […]…
Rangi Clubb
“There is a need to better understand and respect the cultural continuity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as this will develop and enrich a true appreciation of Australia’s cultural heritage. This is essential to Australia’s growing maturity as a nation and fundamental to the development of Australian identity. This is what will lead […]…
Sedoi Harvey
“The way I am today is because of the Army. I learnt to respect myself, and by respecting yourself, you can understand how to respect others and make deadly choices. Along with my Culture, Defence gave me a stronger body, mind and spirit.” – Sedoi Harvey Sedoi Harvey Badu Island (Malulgal Nation) and Darnley Island […]…