Kristy Brown
“I think that life is about adventure. And anytime it comes up, you should do it. If you get the opportunity to do something fun that you’ve never done before, fucking do it. What’s the worst that can happen?” – Kristy Brown Kristy Brown Yuin NationAble SeamanRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Active Service Medal with […]…
Les Boyd
“Believe in yourself.” – Les Boyd Les Boyd Mob – Gudgjala (Charters Towers) Kuku Yalanji (Port Douglas-Cape Tribulation)Radio OperatorCommunications Branch 1966-1974.Royal Australian Navy Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam Logistic and Support MedalAustralian Service Medal 1945-75Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee MedalAustralian Defence Medal “It all came together when I was 14 years […]…
Warren Boyd
“LIVE YOUR PASSION” – Warren Boyd Warren Boyd Yirriganydji/WudjalaOrdinary SeamanUnderwater ControlHMAS Vampire IIRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam Logistic and Support MedalAustralian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp FESRAustralian Defence Medal “I was born and bred in Mossman, Far North Queensland. I am of Aboriginal descent, with my mother Adelaide […]…
Cameron Cruz
“The moral of my story is never give up hope no matter how hard challenges in life can be at times.” – Cameron Cruz Cameron Cruz Aboriginal Nyoongar Tribe of Wajak CountryAble SeamanMarine Logistics Supply ChainRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Defence Medal “I was born in Armadale WA, spending […]…
Joshua Daw
“Remember where you come from. Know where you’re going.” – Joshua Daw Joshua Daw Whadjuk NyoongarAble SeamanRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Defence Medal “I was born in Armadale, Western Australia to parents Janine and Osbourne. My connection to country as a Nyoongar is through my mother’s side, with our family roots to the country town […]…
Kelly Clear
“The most powerful life lessons often begin as mistakes.” – Kelly Clear Kelly Clear Yorta Yorta mobAble SeamanCommunications SpecialistRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Defence Medal “I was born in Deniliquin and grew up in Albury, NSW. I’m the second eldest of five. I was very athletic as a kid, […]…
Roneld Baragud
Roneld Baragud Leading SeamanRoyal Australian Navy…
Samson Williams
“Don’t be afraid to ask questions, if you’re unsure about something, find out.” – Samson Williams Samson Williams Ugar Island, Tag Clan, Torres Strait IslanderAble SeamanMaritime Logistic Chef, SubmarinerRoyal Australian Navy “My name is Samson Williams, and I am a descendant of the people from Ugar Island in the Torres Strait. I was born in […]…
Adrian Stanborough
“The reason I joined defence was to do something different from what I have been doing for the past couple of years and I wanted a challenge, so I pushed myself to join and here I am nearly a year in.” – Adrian Stanborough Adrian Stanborough Yorta YortaSeamanMarine TechnicianRoyal Australian Navy “I have had my […]…
Christopher Zaro
“Everybody will face challenges, but if you put effort into every single day, you will overcome them.” – Christopher Zaro Christopher Zaro Clan – Tig Dauareb and Meriam Samsep (Father) & Darnley Island (Mother)My father’s totems are the green sea turtle, man-o-war hawk, tiger shark and Torres Strait pigeon and pelican on my mother’s side […]…