Matthew Jones
“A rising tide lifts all boats. I believe that if you’re moving up, you should help others do the same.” – Matthew Jones Matthew Jones Darnley Island (Erub), Torres StraitPrivateRifleman 25th/49th Battalion, Royal Queensland RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian ArmyLieutenant RANMaritime Warfare OfficerRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Service Medal with clasp S. Pacific 2006Australian Operational Service […]…
Brian Wyborn
“Lean into the hill, let the hill do the work.” – Brian Wyborn Brian Wyborn Torres Strait IslanderOfficer CadetRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Service Medal with clasp Solomon Islands IIAustralian Defence Medal “My journey began in 2008 when I enlisted in the Australian Army Reserve on the 19th of April, although I wonder […]…
Martin Davies
“It’s an Honour and Privilege to serve my Country and to put others before self.” – Martin Davies Martin Davies Lardil Mob – Mornington IslandWarrant Officer Class OneRoyal Australian Corps of TransportAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasp East TimorNational Emergency Medal with clasp BushfiresDefence Long Service Medal with 3rd claspAustralian Defence MedalUnited […]…
Kelly Hammant
“There ain’t no mountain high enough which will stop you from living your dreams. If you set yourself goals, believe in yourself and adapt to resilience, you can achieve anything you want to in life. Empower yourself!” – Kelly Hammant Kelly Hammant WiradjuriWarrant Officer Class OneRoyal Australian Army Ordnance CorpsAustralian ArmyFlight LieutenantLogistics OfficerRoyal Australian Air […]…
Geoff Williams
Geoff Williams Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Defence Long Service Medal with one claspAustralian Defence Medal…
Pamela Amber
“If you’re Black, you’re Black. Don’t be afraid to embrace your Culture. Accept the opportunity as it comes and give it a whipping go. You never know where it may lead you to.” – Pamela Amber Pamela Amber Mabuiag Island – Panay and Samu womanCorporal6th Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Corps of TransportAustralian Army Medals […]…
Harry Gympie Mi Mi (deceased)
“When I joined the Australian Army, I went to defend this nation, but when home, we need to remember that as Aboriginal people, we are here to protect our country as we are the Custodians of the land, waterways, and seas.” – Harry Gympie Mi Mi Harry Gympie Mi Mi Wakka Wakka Private 1st Battalion, […]…
Alan Hamilton
“Following in the footsteps of my uncle, a Rat of Tobruk, was always something that I wanted to do…I couldn’t wait to join the Army and the life that went with it.” – Alan Hamilton Alan Hamilton Bundjalung man from the Tweed Heads areaPrivate3rd Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active […]…
Thomas Henry (Buddy) Lea (deceased)
“During the battle, the last person in the world that you think about is yourself. I had ten men under my command to think about. If anything was going to happen to anyone, it was going to be me. You put your own life on the line to save your mates.” – Thomas Henry (Buddy) […]…
Joshua Laurie
“Coming from a line of black diggers I always wanted to serve my country. Being in the army, I made plenty of mates, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, and being able to share my culture with them made it something special.” – Joshua Laurie Joshua Laurie Gumbaynggirr, Wakka Wakka and Birri GubbiGunnerRoyal Regiment of Australian Artillery […]…