George Johnson
“I’m just following the footsteps of giants.” – George Johnson George Johnson Wailwan & Torres Strait IslanderPrivateRoyal Australian Army Ordnance CorpsAustralian Army “From a broken household in Redfern, I went to a private boarding school, before joining the military. Being the eldest in my family, I have always seen it as an obligation to protect […]…
Cody Bradshaw
“Our journeys through the past, do not define our future.” – Cody Bradshaw Cody Bradshaw Dunghutti (Mid-North Coast, New South Wales)Warrant Officer Class TwoSquadron Sergeant Major1st Combat Signals RegimentRoyal Australian Corps of TransportAustralian Army Medals Australian Service Medal with clasp Timor-LesteAustralian Operational Service Medal – Border Protection Defence Long Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence […]…
Pastor Ray Minniecon
“The truth will set us free.” – Pastor Ray Minniecon Pastor Ray Minniecon Kabi-Kabi and Gurang-Gurang nations (South East Queensland) and South Sea Islander (Ambrym Island)Private51st Battalion, Royal Queensland RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal “I am an Aboriginal Pastor with ancestral roots in the Kabi-Kabi and Gurang-Gurang tribes of Queensland. I […]…
Dennis Martyn
“Remember to be better than you were yesterday, and don’t rely upon others and circumstances to dictate your destiny.” – Dennis Martyn Dennis Martyn Kamilaroi tribe from Mungindi and MoreeCaptainAustralian Intelligence CorpsAustralian ArmyDetective SergeantQueensland Police Service Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasp SomaliaNational Police Service MedalDefence Long Service Medal with 2nd claspNational MedalAustralian Defence […]…
Drew Dale
“I never considered military service a ‘job’. To me, it was a calling and a way of honouring my maternal grandfather, who served in the Army in World War I and World War II, his eldest son Uncle Athol who served in New Guinea, two paternal uncles who served in the RAN in World War […]…
George Bagiri
George Bagiri…
George Singleton
“My fight today is for my family to get recognition for my great-grand-dad, a Yirrganydji Lore man, King Barron, a traditional man of this country, whose ceremonial breastplate has finally been returned to our family. I believe that Aboriginal people should be recognised in Australia’s constitution because we have fought in every conflict and made […]…
Peter Jarvis
“Go with the flow, embrace the unpredictability, and enjoy the journey.” – Peter Jarvis Peter Jarvis WiradjuMajorRoyal Australian Electrical and Mechanical EngineersAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasp ICATAfghanistan MedalAustralian Service Medal with clasps Timor-Leste and CT/SRAustralian Operational Service Medal – Counter Terrorism & Special RecoveryDefence Long Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence […]…
Renee Jarvis
Renee Jarvis…
Samat Ketchell
“Life is a blessing from your parents. Life is a very valuable asset. Life is about honouring every moment you are alive, especially your culture, your ceremonies and your connection to Mother Nature. So listen to your elders who have the wisdom and knowledge. Be proud of your heritage, bloodlines, and storyline because you are […]…