Peter (Wally) Wallen
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2015, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Yankunytjatjara Chief Petty OfficerRoyal Australian Navy Australian Service Medal with clasp Special OpsDefence Force Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence MedalRAN Submariners Qualification Badge “Trust Jesus. Clean house and help others.” I was born on 13 June 1959 in Oodnadatta, South Australia. […]…
Patrick Blaik
Warrant Officer Class 1Australian Army Warrant Officer Class 1Australian Army…
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, […]…
Mick Pittman
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2016, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Bundjalung (Casino, NSW Far North Coast) Warrant OfficerRoyal Australian Air Force Defence Force Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence Medal “I joined the RAAF to ‘get out of town’ as I saw no future there for me. However, I had a most […]…
McConnelly
SeamanRoyal Australian Navy…
Lloyd Watego
“Don’t be afraid to learn new things, everyone makes mistakes, and we can learn from them. Never give up, believe in and respect yourself, and have faith. Then, you will be able to face the obstacles that come into your life, knowing you are not alone. Do the right thing, even when no one is […]…
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 […]…
Leon Kaese
Papua New Guinea (PNG)Petty OfficerAvionics TechnicianRoyal Australian NavyTraining & Development OfficerRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Defence Long Service MedalAustralian Defence Medal…
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 […]…