Reverend Michael Stanley Connolly
Reverend Michael Stanley Connolly Larrakia, Queensland (Stanley Michael Connolly)Retired SergeantRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian ArmyVietnam Veteran Reverend Michael Stanley Connolly served as a private in 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment between 1970 and 1971…
Reginald Watego (deceased)
“One of the best and enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had. Sad I couldn’t join regular services. It was my duty to my country.” – Reginald Watego Reginald Watego BundjalungBombardierRoyal Regiment of Australian ArtilleryAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Meda “I had all intentions of signing up as a regular soldier and chose to enlist once I […]…
Raymond Boland (deceased)
Raymond Boland Yalata CommunityPrivate25 Australian Works CompanyAustralian Army Medals Australia Service Medal 1939-1945War Medal 1939-1945Defence Medal “I was born at Fowler’s Bay on the west coast of South Australia on December 6, 1923. I grew up at Fowler’s Bay before being taken to Koonibba Children’s Home on the Koonibba Lutheran Mission near Ceduna. I was […]…
Charles Mundine
“Most cultures are based around family and that’s what we are, we are family, we are communities. That’s what we’ve got to do, that’s how we have to live. So when I see things that start to tear it apart, I get very disheartened and let down. I don’t get angry because anger does not […]…
Peter (Wilfred Cecil) Smith (deceased)
“I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have served my country.” – Peter (Wilfred Cecil) Smith Peter (Wilfred Cecil) Smith Kamilaroi ManWarrant Officer Class Two2nd Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Training Team Vietnam AATTVAustralian Army Aviation CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps Malaya and VietnamGeneral Service Medal 1918-62 […]…
Norm Newlin (deceased)
“How will we be remembered in 100 years?” – Norm Newlin Norm Newlin Worimi ManPrivate1st Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp KoreaKorea MedalUnited Nations Service Medal KoreaAustralian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp KoreaAustralian Defence MedalAnniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal “It was a stormy Wednesday […]…
Noel David Pope
“Felt I needed to contribute to our Country. If we could ever build a bridge of reconciliation, it’s where the white man puts the bolt in and the black man does up the nut. And if we use glue, the glue has to be called respect. That bridge will stand forever.” – Noel David Pope […]…
Natalie Whyte
“One thing I’ve learned in the military is that even though we all wear the green a soldier is never socially colour blind. You are judged by your merits, by your behaviour and the way you represent your organisation, your unit and your fellow soldiers. Not your background. The enemy will kill indiscriminately therefore one […]…
Michael Markham (deceased)
“Respect the dead and fight like hell for the living.” – Michael Markham Michael Markham Jawoyn (Bolmo clan) – Pine Creek, Northern TerritoryPrivate9th Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian 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 Badge “I […]…
Mial Bingarape (deceased)
“Leading a team should be a team effort. You talk to them like you’re a human, not just an officer. Work with them, and you become one unit.” – Mial Bingarape Mial Bingarape Torres Strait IslanderCorporal3rd Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp MalaysiaGeneral Service Medal […]…