Chris Keyte
“I served with pride as many in my family did before me. That tradition of service, despite all that Aboriginal people were going through at that time, is what bonds me to them. It’s what I’m most proud of.” – Chris Keyte Chris Keyte Wakka Wakka/Kabi KabiLance Corporal1st Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian […]…
Bryce Barlow
Bryce Barlow Yarrabah, QueenslandRetired Private51st Battalion Royal Queensland RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry Corps…
Bob Waterer (deceased)
“In the Army I made many friends, and the real meaning of mateship was established for me.” – Bob Waterer Bob Waterer GuriNgai ManGunner2/4th Field RegimentRoyal Australian ArtilleryAustralian Army Medals 1939-1945 StarPacific StarWar Medal 1939-1945Australia Service Medal 1939-1945Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp SW PacificDutch War Commemorative Cross with clasp Oost-Azië-Zuid-Pacific 1942-1945 “I voluntarily enlisted […]…
Barry Gissell (deceased)
“Never know if you never have a go, ask Jody my wife.” – Barry Gissell Barry Gissell Murrawarri MobTemporary SergeantAustralian Army2 years National Service 1969 to 1971 Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam MedalAustralian Defence MedalAnniversary of National Service 1951-1972 MedalRepublic of Vietnam Campaign MedalInfantry Combat Badge “I was born in Bourke […]…
Luke Mohr
Luke Mohr WiradjuriPrivateInfantryAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal – Greater Middle EastNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal with Clasp – ‘Afghanistan’Australian Defence Medal…
Francis Sonny Graham Unmeopa
“I do not see colour, creed or religion. I believe we are all part of some tribe. We shift and move within these tribes during the course of our lives. The ADF is a tribe, the army is the sub-clan, and the battalion is a family, and within that sphere, I existed with my fellow […]…
Brenton Bailey
“Serving my country and culture has been the best decision of my life. Being in the army has a lot of challenges but there’s nothing more proud than serving your people and country. Now, with the new Indigenous memorial at ANZAC Square in Brisbane, past and present warriors have finally been recognised for their sacrifice. […]…
Robert Thatcher
Robert Thatcher CorporalAustralian Army Medals Australian Operational Service Medal Greater Middle EastNational Emergency Medal with clasp Bushfires 19-20Australian Defence MedalNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal with Clasp ‘Afghanistan’ “I was born in 1997 in Darwin. My father comes from Frankston, near Melbourne in Victoria, while my mother is from the Aboriginal community of Maningrida in Arnhem […]…
Claude Malone
“It was a job we were sent out to do, you had to do it. No questions asked. Otherwise, your and everyone’s life is in danger.” – Claude Malone Claude Malone Cherbourg, QueenslandSapper1st Field SquadronRoyal Australian EngineersAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam MedalAustralian Defence Medal Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal […]…
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 […]…