Leonard Ogilvie (deceased)
“My father was in the First World War; my brother was in the Second World War and Korea. I have five uncles – six uncles – in the Second World War. One was killed in New Guinea just before the war finished. They were all discriminated against. They weren’t allowed in to have a drink […]…
Joseph West
“I have failed so many times in so many ways, including my four attempts at Year 12 before achieving the grades to become an Army Officer. Each setback has taught me the importance of ‘Failure Myopia’ – having a shortsighted view of failure, where failure is not the final verdict but instead a temporary detour […]…
Jemahl Casper
“The motto for Transport Corps is ‘Par Oneri’ – You have to be equal to the task ahead. Understand what is ahead, and you will achieve. Strive for success, serve your country and be proud of being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.” – Jemahl Casper Jemahl Casper Goreng Goreng and Torres Strait Islander manCorporalRoyal Australian […]…
Jeff McCormack
Jeff McCormack AboriginalSergeant3rd Battalion Royal Australian RegimentAustralian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals General Service Medal 1962 with clasp Malay PeninsulaAustralian Service Medal 1945-75Reserve Force Medal with 2 claspsNational MedalAustralian Defence Medal “I was born on 3 February 1944 in Adelaide, but there was a lot of fighting because dad was never around, and mum would always […]…
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Gilbert Green
“The Army made me a better person, and if I had to do it again, I would.” – Gilbert Green Gilbert Green Bundjalung nationPrivateRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsCorporalRoyal Australian Corps of Military PoliceAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam MedalAustralian Defence MedalAnniversary of National Service 1951-1972 MedalRepublic of Vietnam Campaign MedalInfantry Combat […]…
Leslie George Anderson
“It changes you definitely, but I found myself having post-traumatic stress syndrome. I reckon one of the ways I helped combat it was I played physical sports. I played rugby union and rugby league, it helped to play these sort of games to release that pent up stuff. I can take what happened and then […]…
Dean Dobson
Dean Dobson Australian Army Medals Australian Service Medal with 2 claspsAustralian Defence MedalTimor Leste Solidarity Medal…
Darren Hincks
“Be prepared to be pushed beyond your physical and mental limits. If you can handle that, then the positives, far outweigh the negatives. My positives are the memories and the mates.” – Darren Hincks Darren Hincks Mirning/Kokatha/WiranguSergeant131st Divisional Locating BatteryRoyal Regiment of Australian ArtilleryAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal “I am of Mirning/Kokatha/Wirangu descent, on […]…
Christopher Townson
“The person I am today is due to my service for this country which I love and respect for life.” – Christopher Townson Christopher Townson Torres StraitCorporalRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasp SomaliaAustralian Service Medal with clasp SE AsiaNational MedalAustralian Defence MedalMeritorious Unit Citation – SomaliaInfantry Combat BadgeReturned from […]…