Christopher Pearce
Royal Australian Navy…
Michael Cedar
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm My father’s side is the Wakka Wakka people of Cherbourg and my mother’s side (Erub) Darnley island, Torres Straits, Peiudu tribe. Able Seaman Boatswain’s MateRoyal Australian Navy Australian Defence Medal “I may be an unknown legend, an uncelebrated hero, a lion whose […]…
Chris Duffy
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2023, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta MajorAustralian Army Aviation CorpsAustralian Army Australian Active Service Medal with clasp East TimorInternational Force East Timor MedalAustralian Service Medal with clasp BougainvilleDefence Long Service MedalAustralian Defence MedalNATO Medal with clasp KosovoMeritorious Service Medal (United States)Australian Army Aviation Pilots […]…
Awati Mau (deceased)
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Torres Strait Islander (Saibai Island) Private Pioneer Company, Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion Australian Army 1939-1945 Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 “We fought for what we left behind, knowing our tomorrow will be your today.” I am […]…
Adele Mene
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2023, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Panay, Aith Koedal Torres Strait Islands Private 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment Charlie Company Regional Force Surveillance Group Australian Army “While you may just see a soldier, I see a proud Army mum, a child raised in culture, raising her children […]…
Jacob Belford Lui
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2023, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Erub/Darnley Island, Eastern Torres Strait Leading SeamanMTP Marine Technical PropulsionRoyal Australian NavyServed 1979-1990 Sub LieutenantAustralian Naval CadetsServed 2022-2024 Australian Defence Medal “There is no Glory in Remembrance, Only Peace, The same Peace you had before the Battle. Never Forgotten.” I was born […]…
John Adidi
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2023, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Torres Strait Islands (Saibai Island – Shark Clan) Able SeamanMTP Mechanical Technical PropulsionRoyal Australian Navy Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp FESRAustralian Defence Medal “A Great Honour and Privilege to serve the Nation and Country.” I am of the Shark clan from […]…
Chris Torenbeek
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2023, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Torres Strait Islands Sergeant51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service Medal Australian Defence MedalSoldiers Medallion for Exemplary Service “Everyone can think about safety on the sea, but detailed realistic planning […]…
Christal Ware
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2023, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Panay, Angkamuthi/Atambaya ClansTorres Strait Islands Corporal51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentCharlie CompanyRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army “Anything is possible if you put your mind to it.” I was born, raised, and schooled in St. Paul’s community on Moa Island. Straight after I […]…
Edmund Ober
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2023, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Saibai Island Torres StraitSuma (Emu) Clan Warrant Officer Class Two (retired)51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service MedalAustralian Defence Medal “Keep the home fires burning, protect our land and sea.” I am from […]…