Ivan Noel Grant
“The heart of my service as an Army Chaplain, hinges on my calling to serve God. As a Proud Wiradjuri Man and Proud Australian I am blessed to have the unique opportunities the Army has provided to serve. As a Chaplain I have served alongside many young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women […]…
Brigadier (Rtd), Professor Ian Langford, DSC & Bars, PhD
“Service comes in many forms, it isn’t about rank or position but more about value and purpose.” – Brigadier (Rtd), Professor Ian Langford, DSC & Bars, PhD Brigadier (Rtd), Professor Ian Langford, DSC & Bars, PhD Gamilaraay or Kamilaroi (Kamillaroi) Man Brigadier, Director-General Future Land Warfare Australian Army Australian Defence Force Medals Distinguished Service Cross […]…
Frank Mallard AM (deceased)
“Serving my country has always been in my mind since the return of my uncles after WW2. This land is our heritage; we are a part of it. We hope that our contribution will inspire our politicians to change the constitution to recognise us and to complete Reconciliation.” – Frank Mallard AM Frank Mallard AM […]…
Frank Clarke
“The military in which I served was an equal opportunity organisation. We all wore green with no racism.” – Frank Clarke Frank Clarke Wemba Wemba, Jardwadjali and Gunditjmara ManPrivate5th Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam MedalAustralian Defence Medal Republic of Vietnam Campaign MedalInfantry Combat […]…
Francis Hayes (deceased)
“All my family worked on cattle stations, and when I was 17, a friend of my family who served in Vietnam came and talked to me. I was seeking adventure and travel and the Army certainly gave me that. I changed from a young rat bag to a strong disciplined young man. I still fold […]…
Colin D Cahill
“I volunteered for national service and joined in July 1967 – 1969.” – Colin D Cahill Colin D Cahill Umbugarla, KakaduDarwin, Northern TerritoryPrivate1 Australian Reinforcement Unit1st Australian Task Force HeadquartersRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam MedalAustralian Defence Medal Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 MedalRepublic of Vietnam Campaign […]…
Abiu Dennis Ware-Bowie
“Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and discover what you are capable of and what kind of person you are.” – Abiu Dennis Ware-Bowie Abiu Dennis Ware-Bowie Argun Clan (Badu Island) and Panai Clan (Mabuiag Island), Wugalgal (St Pauls), Wug Village, Mua Island, Torres StraitPrivate1st Aviation Regiment16th Aviation BrigadeRoyal Australian Corps […]…
Villington Lui
“When you are in the Defence Force, you get respect and recognition. It’s when you return you don’t get respect and recognition from the whites.” – Villington Lui Villington Lui Torres Strait IslanderPetty OfficerMarine Technical Propulsion (MTP)Royal Australian Navy Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam Logistic and Support MedalDefence Force Service MedalAustralian […]…
Vic Simon (deceased)
“Lost a good mate at Long Tan – Paul Large. We thought the battle was over, just walking around afterwards and he got shot, right between the eyes, right in front of me.” – Vic Simon Vic Simon Worimi ManPrivate6th Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with […]…
Vern Edward Hopkins
“We never asked to go to Vietnam, the Government sent us. We didn’t defend our country, we fought for each other to stay alive.” – Vern Edward Hopkins Vern Edward Hopkins Mardigan BidjaraPrivate2nd Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam MedalAustralian Defence MedalRepublic of Vietnam […]…