It is with deep sadness that Kev Horton (Hon Sec PIB-NGIB-HQ-PIR Assoc) passes on the sad news from Ron's wife Trixie that "Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday night, 10th July. He had been battling Motor Neurone for some time. Trixie was supported by...
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Funeral – WO Frank Moffitt – Monday 27 June 2022 at 12 noon
Funeral service details:Traditional Funerals Chapel Burpengary636 Morayfield Road, Burpengary QLD, Australia Live streaming link:https://www.traditionalfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=867cc44a-4046-435a-b976-98d837c9820e
George Mansford’s Tribute – Many salutes to our cobber, Frank Moffitt
It is nearing 70 years since I returned late at night after leave in WA, and reported to the orderly room of Charlie Coy 2RAR. Frank was on duty as orderly corporal and after a yarn, pointed to the floor which was my bed for the night and my kit bag for a pillow. It...
Vale: 14000 WO Frank Mitchell Moffitt – 25 Nov 1924 – 12 Jun 2022
Gordon Hurford has advised that Frank Moffitt (Pl Sgt 10 Pl D Company 2 RAR (first tour) passed away on 12 June 2022, aged 97+, having served in 2nd AIF, 1 RAR, 2 RAR, 3 RAR and AATTV. Frank served in World War 2 (Borneo), Korea, Malaya, Malaysia, Borneo...
Vale: Colonel Arthur “Bushy” Pembroke MC
We have been advised from Micheal Pembroke that his "father slipped quietly away yesterday. He was close to 94 and had well and truly exceeded our expectations. There will be a funeral service on Wednesday 8 June in the War Veterans Chapel at Anzac Village,...
Vale: Brian ’Snowy’ Selby
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian ’Snowy’ Selby. Brian suffered a massive heart attack at 0130h Good Friday morning. We thank the SAAS crew for their immediate response, but Brian was unable to be resuscitated. We ask that you respect...
Funeral – ‘Kiwi’ Gibbons
Details of the online Service for Marco Gibbons has been passed on by his son Ross and are below. When: Tuesday the 19th of April 2022 at 1030 Where: Garden Chapel, Albany Creek Memorial Park 400 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs QLD YOU ARE INVITED to view the...
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Sadly I have to inform you that Kiwi Gibbons passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday at 1 pm, at Fairview Nursing Home, Pinjarra Hills, Brisbane. Marco “Kiwi” Gibbons, OAM enlisted originally in New Zealand K-Force in 1953 during the Korean War. He moved...
Vale: Major Alexander (Alec) Weaver
Alec Weaver’s amazing life is the stuff of legend. He died on Friday 18th February 2022 aged 99 years. He began his military career in the Hitler Youth before he went on to become a decorated major in the Australian armed forces and then a spy for ASIO. Born and...
Vale – Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Robert Hill AM
Gordon Hill (11 Jan 50 – 3 Feb 22) passed away in Canberra on 3 Feb after battling a long illness. A funeral service acknowledging Gordon’s life will be conducted at the RMC Duntroon Chapel on Tuesday, 15 February 2022 commencing at 1100hrs. Details of live...