Kaylin Coleman

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2016, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Kaparn Woman – our language group is Kalamaia Leading Seaman Boatswain’s MateRoyal Australian Navy Australian Operational Service Medal – Greater Middle East OperationAustralian Defence Medal “Being able to serve my country, protect my friends and family, and be a role model to […]…

Kirsten Taylor-Hansson

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2021, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Descendant of Badu and Boigu Islands, Torres Strait Able SeamanRoyal Australian Navy Australian Defence Medal “I am passionate about my people, culture, and the opportunities the ADF offers me.” My name is Able Seaman Kirsten Taylor Hansson, a proud descendant of Badu […]…

Tina Elliott

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Gubbi Gubbi descendant Chief Petty OfficerMedical Clinical ManagerProject Officer IndigenousRoyal Australian Navy Australian Service Medal with clasp S Pacific 2006Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service Medal with 2nd claspAustralian Defence MedalUS Meritorious Unit Commendation “My people, both culturally and […]…

John Alderton

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Palawa Man Chief Petty OfficerRegional Indigenous Development CoordinatorRoyal Australian Navy Australian Active Service Medal with clasps Iraq 2003 and ICATAfghanistan MedalIraq MedalAustralian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service Medal with 2nd claspAustralian Defence Medal “It has been an absolute pleasure […]…

C.B. McGarrity

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Biripi Dunghutti Corporal Royal Australian Corps of Military Police Australian Army Private Royal Australian Regiment Royal Australian Infantry Corps Australian Army Australian Active Service Medal with clasp Somalia National Police Service Medal with 1st clasp Defence Long Service Medal National Medal with […]…

Jonathan Captain-Webb

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2015, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Dunghutti and Gomeroi Private 2nd/17th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment Royal Australian Infantry Corps Australian Army Awarded Most Outstanding Soldier at 1RTB (Kapooka) “During high school, when I was younger, I had endless potential, but I never had the drive or […]…

John Schnaars OAM

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2012, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm TrooperGunner/Signaller1st Forward Delivery Troop1st Armoured RegimentRoyal Australian Armoured CorpsAustralian Army Order of Australia Medal – General Division 2019Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp VietnamVietnam MedalAustralian Defence MedalAnniversary of National Service 1951-1972 MedalArmy Combat BadgeReturned from Active Service BadgeNAIDOC Senior Male Citizen […]…

John Kinsela OAM (deceased)

Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2014, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Wiradjuri and Jawoyn Gunner Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery Australian Army Corporal Army Reserve Commando Company 1978-1984 Medal of the Order of Australia Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Vietnam Vietnam Medal Australian Defence Medal Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal […]…

John Howell

Woolwonga People from the Pine Creek area in the Northern TerritoryWarrant Officer Class One Medals and Awards Australian Active Service Medal with Clasp East TimorInternational Force East Timor MedalAustralian Service MedalDefence Long Service Medal with 2 claspsAustralian Defence MedalUnited Nations Mission in Support of East Timor MedalReturned from Active Service BadgeSoldiers Medallion for Exemplary Service […]…

John Enchong

Photograph by Dieter Knierim 2015, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Torres Strait Islander SergeantRoyal Australian Army Medical CorpsAustralian Army Australian Active Service Medal with clasp RwandaDefence Force Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence MedalUN Assistance Mission in Rwanda MedalMeritorious Unit Citation – Rwanda “It was my honour to follow in my father’s footsteps […]…