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R.A.N. from years 1965/67, HMAS Parramatta.

Did you serve in PNG during 1951 to 1975? The PIB-PIR Association is recruiting new members across Australia. Membership is only $5 a year and offers newsletters, commemoration services and social events.

Seeking to reconnect with Stewart who served with me (his twin by call-up date), Linus and others on Bravo Radar, Det 131 Div Loc Bty at Nui Dat in 1967/68. Last contact was a year or so ago when he and Jan were living in Darwin. Any news of Stewart and/or Jan would be greatly appreciated

Members of the RAAF Staff College Association and their guests meet with a guest speaker for lunch at the National Press Club, Canberra on the last Thursday of the month in March, July and November. Further details are posted on the Association’s website.

Seeking information from family, friends, loved ones and colleagues of the 23 victims of the Archerfield Air Tragedy of 27 March 1943 for the purposes of a book. The RAAF C-47 Dakota VH-CTB (A30-16) crashed shortly after take-off from Archerfield resulting in the death of all on board. I'm seeking any eye-witness accounts, photographs, stories or reports which would assist in piecing the accident together. I'm particularly interested in hearing from loved ones and families of the accident victims to narrate the story of their lives and their careers leading up to the crash. Thank you.

The Dudley War Memorial is looking to add names to the new memorial for those that fought in the Gulf War and lived in Dudley NSW 2290. Hope you can help us.

Seeking descendants of the five Airmen killed near Kingston SE, South Australia - 23964 SGT. WILLIAM NATHANIEL HIGHAM FLEMING, AGED 20 OF ALDERNY, QLD; 405197 SGT. JOHN EDWARD MOOREHOUSE, AGED 27 OF BUNDABERG, QLD; 416804 SGT. MALCOM ALBERT THIELE, AGED 20 OF MOUNT TORRENS, SA (one known descendant is Mr Dean Thiele of Tantanoola, SA); 410473 LAC WILLIAM ROSS BREMNER FENTON, AGED 20 OF MITCHAM, VIC; 410476 LAC CHARLES THOMAS FLETCHER, AGED 28 OF WARBURTON, VIC. Robe RSL and Kingston SE RSL held a joint commemorative service on 11 August 2024 attended by Mr Thiele. Kingston SE RSL is reaching out in order to advise descendants of a similar commemoration to be held in 2025. Please contact the Secretary, RSL Kingston SE Sub-Branch, 40 James Street, Kingston SE SA 5275.

The 'Allies of War' performance coincides with 80 years since the end of Australia's involvement in WWII. The concert will include a tribute to the entertainers and radio legends of the ‘Concert Parties’ who performed during WWII and also songs from WWI, in the effort of boosting the troops’ morale. A variety of music will be heard, from WW2 sing-along medleys to the songs of Vera Lyn and Marlene Dietrich, to the Big Band sounds of Glen Miller and the Andrews Sisters. Guest artists include international recording vocalist Maggie Britton along with Coffs Coast Pipes & Drums.

Performed by the Clarence Valley Orchestra & Chorus, conducted by Artistic Director Dr Greg Butcher, the concert is one not to be missed, and is a ‘Salute to all Australians who have served in the Defence Force’. This concert is supported by the Woolgoolga RSL sub-Branch Members.

‘Allies of War’ will be held on Saturday 26th April 2025, commencing at 2:00pm at the Woolgoolga Sports Complex. Tickets are available now online at https://events.humanitix.com/anzac-80th-anniversary-charity-concert

I have a submission currently with Defence to have a numerical insignia awarded on their ribbon. I have excellent feedback and would appreciate letters of support from ESOs and any organisations to get this over the line.

I am researching the service of ADGs in Vietnam and would like to hear from any Vietnam Veterans who served in Base Support Flight or 1OSU Vung Tau who have direct knowledge of ADGs being attached to Army Units in 1967 and 1968. I would like to hear from anyone with information or memory about an ADG attached to 4RAR in July 1968. In that attachment, a battle with VC occurred at the Horseshoe, and the ADG was present when a 4RAR soldier was killed. There was a discussion between the Army and RAAF regarding his bravery and actions during that battle.

I am a history student at the University of Rouen in Normandy, France. I'm passionate about the Second World War and especially about the paths of the soldiers who fought for our freedom. This year we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. 80 years have passed, but the memory is intact, and it is necessary that this lasts. On the occasion of the end of the year, I would like to write a letter to veterans to wish them a happy holiday and above all to show them that the younger generations do not forget them. Please make contact with me if you would like to receive a letter.

I am hoping to buy a copy of the book, 'Purple and Blue. The History of the 2/10th Battalion, A.I.F.' - any Edition 2nd to 4th. Please make contact if you or your family have one that you are prepared to sell to me.

Are you a TPI looking for social interaction? Come and join us. We are always seeking new members. We hold our meetings at the Shoalhaven Veteran and Family Hub at 124 Wallace Street, Nowra on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11.00am, but every few months we have a luncheon, so we won’t be at the regular meeting place. If you are interested in coming along, please contact Leanne beforehand to find out where we will be gathering on that particular day. Spouses and partners are very welcome to come along.

1954 Intake Flinders 12/7/1954. Writers and Stewards from Dorm 5+. Seeking the following - Joe Bradford, Nev White, Jim Walsh, Jim Black, Tony Bennett, Dave Taylor, Bill Pitt, Jerry Barker, Kev Barry, Ces Webster and others whose names have escaped me.

Seeking names of those who were either born or resided in the following towns BEFORE they served – Wonga Park, Lilydale, Coldstream, Yering, Gruyere, Wandin, Seville, Silvan, Monbulk, Olinda, Kalorama, Mt Dandenong, Montrose, Kilsyth, Mooroolbark, Mt Evelyn.

I have found an official memorial plaque for British Empire soldiers who died in WWI. It bears the inscription, 'He died for freedom and honour' and the name on the front is James William Thomson. The plaque is 12 cm in diameter and shows Britannia (a female warrior holding a trident and shield) and a lion on the front. The plaque would have been issued to the closest next of kin.

I am a UK veteran and have recently been supplied by the MOD with a lapel badge. This badge is available to any UK Army, Navy or Air Force veteran by applying via the website. There is no cost involved. This link can also be used to check your entitlement to any other medals.

Served AIF 1940-45, POW Singapore and Burma. Relocated from Perth to Whyalla late 1940's to early 1950s.

Advising Veterans of the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation and past and potential donors that the establishing of a Memorial in the Australian War Memorial Sculpture Garden, Canberra, is entering the design phase. We are seeking further donations towards this end and also seeking expressions of interests from veterans or their family members, particularly in the Canberra region, to work with the Foundation to move the project forward. For details on making a donation visit our website.

In April 1941, the first women started working for the Navy as members of the Women's Emergency Signalling Corps, which later became the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS). A handful from WWII are still alive. Of those that have left us, where do they rest? We need your help to record the resting place of our sisters. This project includes ALL Australian Navy Women from 1941 until the current day. If you know of the death of any WRANS/RAN service women, and hopefully their burial place, please make contact.