Gordon Thomas Watts

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2025, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Dharug People – Western Sydney Warrant Officer Class Two (retired) Royal Australian Corps of Transport Australian Army Australian Active Service Medal with clasps East Timor, ICAT and Iraq 2003 International Force East Timor Medal (INTERFET) Iraq Medal Defence Force Service Medal with […]…

Timothy Holt

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Wakka Wakka and Bidjara SapperCombat EngineerRoyal Australian EngineersAustralian Army National Emergency Medal with clasp BushfiresAustralian Defence MedalDefence Support Services Silver Commendation Award “He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at – Epictetus, 130 AD.” My parents met […]…

Dennis Maher

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2018, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Warrwa People, Kimberley SergeantRoyal Australian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersAustralian Army Australian Active Service Medal with clasp Iraq 2003Iraq Medal (2 tours)Australian Service Medal with clasp BougainvilleAustralian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service Medal with 3rd claspAustralian Defence MedalReturned from Active […]…

Erin Teague-Suradi

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara Warrant Officer Class TwoRoyal Regiment of Australian ArtilleryAustralian Army Australian Active Service Medal with clasp ICATAfghanistan MedalAustralian Service Medal with clasp Timor-LesteAustralian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence MedalTimor-Leste Solidarity MedalNATO Non-Article 5 Medal […]…

Jason Enchong

“We are modern warriors with Traditional values. We are here walking in the footsteps and building on the shoulders of the giants who came before us.” – Jason Enchong Mer (Murray) and Erub (Darnley) Islands – Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) Ngāti Whātua Māori tribe – Aotearoa (New Zealand) Flying Officer Indigenous Liaison Officer Royal Australian […]…

Kieren Marr

Royal Australian Army Ordnance CorpsAustralian Army 25 April 2015 More Serving Country images of Kieren Marr…

Rhiannon Busch

“My commitment to serving my country was fuelled by the strength of my ancestors, especially my Nanna, who faced tremendous hardships growing up in missions. As a black girl from Far North Queensland, I strive to make my community proud and carry forward their legacy of resilience and pride.” – Rhiannon Busch Tagalaka and Taepadhighi […]…

Helen Spinney

“My service comes behind generations of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait ancestors who have protected country during times of peace and have a presence in most Australian conflicts.” – Helen Spinney DunghuttiLieutenantRoyal Australian Army Nursing Corps Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Defence Medal “I’m a descendant of three generations of strong Dunghutti […]…

Charles Pakana

“It is the men with whom I served that I will always remember above all else. I learnt from each of them. I grew as a man because of them. I thank them, every one of them.” – Charles Pakana Palawa CorporalRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army 1975 – 1984 Medals Australian Defence Medal “Using my […]…