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Shirly Mooney OAM
“I enjoyed the discipline and friendship in military life and nursing.” – Shirly Mooney OAM Shirly Mooney OAM Retired Army NurseRoyal Australian Army Nursing CorpsServed in military hospitals in Darwin and Karrakatta, WA treating battle casualties from the Malayan Emergency in the 1950s Medals and Awards Medal of the Order of AustraliaAustralian Defence Medal “My […]…
Troy McDonald
“Life’s hardships should not be the things that define us. All people have different coping mechanisms, that said, these experiences need to be the reference points for personal growth and the development of individual resilience, whatever life dishes up it is our choice as to how we respond. Trauma, dispossession, loss are mere way points […]…
Ricky Morris
“To serve my country is to continue the long history of my family’s service to this country in all conflicts that Australia has been involved in and to carry, with pride, the warrior spirit of the ‘Fighting Gunditjmara’ clan.” – Ricky Morris Ricky Morris Gunditjmara ManWarrant Officer Class TwoRoyal Australian EngineersAustralian Army4th Brigade Formation Elder […]…
Richard Herbert (Dickie) Bligh (deceased)
“I had always lived and worked in the bush. I had never lived in a house with running water or electricity. I wanted a different life, a future with more opportunities. I knew about Vietnam. I wanted to fight for my country, for All Australians. On 13 March 1968, when I was 21, I took […]…
Rachael (Ellem) Hopkins
“I serve for my country and advocate for my people, just like my ancestors did for me. I am proud of my family and strive to learn more everyday about culture and country.” – Rachael (Ellem) Hopkins Rachael (Ellem) Hopkins GamilaroSergeantRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Service Medal with clasp SinaiAustralian Defence MedalMultinational Force and […]…
Phillip McLeod (deceased)
“Respect for Elders is the most important thing. You must have respect for your Elders because they are the ones that teach the next generation to survive.” – Phillip McLeod Phillip McLeod Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, Jervis Bay TerritorySapper32 Small Ship SquadronRoyal Australian EngineersAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam MedalNational […]…
Peter (Wally) Wallen
“Trust Jesus. Clean house and help others.” – Peter (Wally) Wallen Peter (Wally) Wallen YankunytjatjaraChief Petty OfficerRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Service Medal with clasp Special OpsDefence Force Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence MedalRAN Submariners Qualification Badge “I was born on 13 June 1959 in Oodnadatta, South Australia. My mother, Tilley Baker, was unmarried, […]…
Norm Moffatt
Norm Moffatt Ally and mate of First Nations veterans and serving Australian Defence Force membersMalaysia veteran…
Natalie Klak
“I never had the honour to meet my father. He died a soldier, a long way from his home, when I was a baby. I was so proud to serve in the Australian Army. I felt so connected to my country. I felt so connected to my people that served before me. But more importantly, […]…