Jeremy Thomas
Papua New Guinea, Milne Bay Province, D’Entrecasteaux Group of IslandsLeading Seaman Clearance DiverRoyal Australian Navy Medals Chief of Navy Commendation (Gold)Australian Active Service Medal with clasps Iraq 2003 and ICATAfghanistan MedalIraq MedalAustralian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service MedalAustralian Defence MedalNATO Medal with clasp ISAFArmy Combat Badge (Afghanistan) Returned from Active Service Badge […]…
Michael Henry
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Wodi Wodi / Walbunja from Yuin Country Commander RAN Maritime Warfare Officer (MWO) Navy Indigenous Adviser Directorate of Navy Culture Royal Australian Navy Operations Tanager, Slipper and Cranberry Australian Active Service Medal with clasps East Timor and ICATAfghanistan MedalDefence Long Service Medal […]…
Steven Taylor
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Biripi Lieutenant RANTraining Development OfficerRoyal Australian Navy Australian Defence Medal “To serve your country is to put the needs of others before your own, a value that if implemented in every factor of life, would make the world a greater place to […]…
Dennis Martyn
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Kamilaroi tribe from Mungindi and Moree Captain Australian Intelligence Corps Australian Army Detective Sergeant Queensland Police Service Australian Active Service Medal with clasp SomaliaNational Police Service MedalDefence Long Service Medal with 2nd claspNational MedalAustralian Defence MedalMeritorious Unit Citation – SomaliaArmy Combat BadgeReturned […]…
Drew Dale
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Proud Dunghutti man, born and raised on Palawa Country; Lutruwita (Tasmania), with kinship ties to the Gamilaroi nation SergeantRoyal Australian Air Force 1973 – 1982 LieutenantOrdnance OfficerRoyal Australian Army Ordnance CorpsAustralian Army 2005 – 2012 Australian Active Service Medal with clasp East […]…
Kaibariki Milianga Doolah Tapera
Photograph by Dieter Knierim 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Marrgu/Iwaidja man Able Seaman Boatswain’s MateRoyal Australian Navy Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Defence MedalPersonal Qualities award (PQ – Recruit school) “Give back – Make a Difference.” I enlisted on 10th August 2017 through Defence Indigenous Development Program – N8 (DIDP) […]…
Joseph Banu
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Boigu Island – Ngai BoeygulaigCrocodile Clan from the Small Tribe of Boigu. Ngai Koedalaw Augadhalaig, Moegi BuainguTorres Strait – Zenadth Kes Able SeamanRoyal Australian Navy “I would like to encourage more of our people to join the Australian Defence Force because it […]…
Tony Bani
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Lag MabuyagTribe WagadagamTotem, CrocodileStar sign is Shark BaydamTribal wind is north west – Kuki Private51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentAustralian Army Australian Defence Medal “Good times, good memories and good mates.” I’m a proud Zenadth Kes Islander from Wagadagam. My tribal totem […]…
Farryn Penny
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Grandmothers side is the Nyawagi peopleGrandfathers side is the Bundjalung people Able SeamanMarine Technician, Hull rate.Royal Australian Navy Australian Defence Medal “Joining the Navy, I gained a whole other family, one that grows every day.” I was born in Townsville and raised […]…
Adam Edward Elliott
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Gubbi Gubbi SeamanMarine TechnicianRoyal Australian NavyCompleted 2 years’ service and intends to rejoin “The Defence Force reinforced my core set of values – honour, courage, honesty, trust and integrity.” I am a Murri man and Gubbi Gubbi descendant. I was raised in […]…