AUSTRALIA's
VIETNAM VETERANS'
MORTALITY LISTING
NOTE: This is not an official site of the Department of Defence.
Contains an estimated 40% of Vietnam Veterans' deaths since Vietnam.

The Funeral Notices on this page are, approximately, in order by the date of inclusion. Use "Funerals Recent" hyperlink for alphabetical listing.

1731908BAUNACHAllanEdward 14-May-46 59.51

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ServiceNbr	Surname	FirstName	SecondName	BirthDate	UPdated
1731908	BAUNACH	Allan	Edward	14-May-46

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ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
1731908	Allan Edward BAUNACH	19-May-67	21-May-68	2 RAR

BAUNACH,
Allan Edward (Pedro),
of Acacia Ridge.
12/PL D Company 2RAR.
Dearly loved Husband of Tara,
loved Father and Father-in-law of
Rhana and John, Teal and Andy,
Wayne and Andrew. Cherished
Poppy of 8 Grandsons, loved Son of
Arthur (decd) and Hilda, loved
Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle
to his Family.
Relatives and Friends are invited to
attend Allans Funeral Service to be
held in the Chapel of Mt Gravatt
Crematorium (Mains Road, Mt
Gravatt), tomorrow, Wednesday,
commencing at 3 p.m.

01 November 2005

1734476HAWKINSRussellJohn 17-May-48 57.50

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1734476	HAWKINS	Russell	John	17-May-48

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1734476	Russell John HAWKINS	17-Nov-69	17-Dec-69	8 RAR

HAWKINS,
Russell John (White
Rat) of Springwood, 8 R.A.R.
Dearly loved Husband of Anne.
Much loved Father and Father-in-
law of Russell and Donna, Kylie,
Mark and Rebecca. Loving Son of
Bill (decd) and Jean, loved Brother
and Brother-in-law of Gloria
(decd), Leigh and Yvonne,
Margaret and John.
Family and Friends are invited to
attend Russells Funeral Service to
be held at St Peters Catholic
Church, 955 Rochedale Road,
Rochedale, on Friday, 4th
November, 2005, at 9.00 a.m.
LOGAN FUNERALS _ 3341 4111
100%Australian _ Family Owned

02 November 2005

859814TODDBryanEdmund 3-Sep-32 73.22

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859814	TODD	Bryan	Edmund	03-Sep-32

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ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
859814	Bryan Edmund TODD	11-Mar-71	16-Oct-71	RAAMC

TODD,
Dr Brian Edmund AM. ED.
RFD. Beloved Husband and Best
Friend of Rhondda.
Dearly loved Father and Father-in-
law of David and Fiona, Chris and
Sandra, Robyn and Mick, Elizabeth
and Ric, Llian and Lawrie. Loving
Grandad and Grandpa to Loren,
Mitchell and Liam, Michael,
Damien and Gareth, Jessica, Tim,
Ned and Sophie, Luke, Matthew
and Rebecca, Tom, Nick and Will.
Loving Brother and Brother-in-
law of Ron and Velyian Todd,
Graham and Shirley Todd and Ted
and Cecily Pattison. Loved Uncle
and Great-uncle of their Families.
Relatives and Friends are invited to
attend his Funeral Service in the
Cannon Jones Chapel, Anglican
Grammar School, Oaklands
Parade, East Brisbane, on Tuesday
8th November at 11.30 a.m.
NO FUNERAL CORTEGE
ALEX GOW FUNERALS
Brisbane Ph. 3852 1501
100% AUSTRALIAN OWNED

03 November 2005

TODD,
Dr Bryan Edmund. Officers
and Members of the Cleveland
Rotary Club are requested to attend
the Funeral Service of their late
Member, Dr Bryan Todd, to be held
as per Family Notice in yesterdays
Courier-Mail.
By request of the President.

04 November 2005

TODD,
Dr Bryan Edmund AM. ED.
RFD. Members of the RAR
Association are invited to attend
the Funeral Service of their late
Member, to be held in the Cannon
Jones Chapel, Anglican Grammar
School, Oaklands Parade, East
Brisbane, tomorrow, at 11.30 a.m.
By request of the President.

07 November 2005

TODD,
Dr Bryan Edmund AM.
RFD. ED. The Royal Australian
Army Medical Corps invite all
Members to attend the Funeral of
the late Colonel Bryan Todd to be
held as per Family Notice.
Service Dress Ceremonial. Medals.

07 November 2005

42570JACKSONBarryDenis 26-Nov-42 62.99

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42570	JACKSON	Barry	Denis	26-Nov-42

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ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
42570	Barry Denis JACKSON	06-May-66	20-May-67	HQ AFV

-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Friday, 4 November 2005 5:25 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Viet Vet Passing

Hi Terry,

Sorry about the delay, I have been unwell, again.

I advise you that 42570 Jackson Barry Dennis ex HQ AFV passed away 25th Oct 05 cause unknown

Graham Bridgland

219899THACKERRobertVictor 20-Sep-47 58.17

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219899	THACKER	Robert	Victor	20-Sep-47

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ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
219899	Robert Victor THACKER	30-Aug-71	06-Mar-72	HQ 1 ATF
219899	Robert Victor THACKER	07-Mar-72	04-Sep-72	AAAGV

From: kevin jorgensen [mailto:jorgensen_kevin@yahoo.com.au]
Sent: Saturday, 5 November 2005 8:25 PM
To: fogartyt@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Fwd: FW: BOB THACKER

G'day Terry,

My name is Kevin Jorgensen. I live in Vietnam. For several years now I've been trying to find my old section 2ic, Bob Thacker. Bob was a "pom" who came out from England and signed on for 3 years to go to Vietnam. We served together in G@E Plt., the last infantry Plt. in Vietnam. When his tour was up he was sent to Singapore for discharge and returned to the U.K.

No one that I know of had heard from him since which seemed unusual as he was a very likeable bloke and popular with everyone. All my enquiries had reached a dead end until a couple of days ago. I received the following e-mail from a gent in England who has gone to a lot of trouble to track him down. I have e-mailed the Daily Express in hope they can furnish me with a copy of the Articles in question.

I have given the information to our Platoon Cmdr and Sergeant. Could you advise me as to where else I can post it on the net? I'd like it to reach the other blokes who served with AAAGV if possible.

Thanking You.

Kevin Jorgensen.

From: Kevin Jorgensen [mailto:kjamesjorgo@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 2 November 2005 11:15 AM
To: jorgensen_kevin@yahoo.com.au
Subject: FW: BOB THACKER

From: "bob wilde" <bob@para.wanadoo.co.uk>
To: "Kevin Jorgensen" <kjamesjorgo@msn.com>
Subject: BOB THACKER
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:56:57 -0000

HI KEVIN,

I really must apologise for having taken so long, in getting back to you with the information that you were looking for regarding Bob, he really was very difficult to track down, and it's taken all this time since you asked.

BOB signed on with a security company, Security advice Services based at Guildford, it was a firm owned and run by a guy called John Aspinall.

It was basically a recruiting agency for supplying former professional soldiers, as mercenaries to who ever needed them.( angola)

Bob was on a contract, with other Brit's to train and fight in the Lebanon with one of the principle christian right wing factions known as Dany Chamons Tigers, who were fighting against the Palestinian left wing alliance in BERUIT.

IN A FRONT PAGE ARTICLE published on Aug 4th 1976, by the Daily Express under the title, "THE DOG'S GO BACK TO WAR" stated that British Mercenaries had gone to Beruit to support the Lebanese Christians. A few days later the Express reported that one of the men supplied by Aspin, Robert Thacker a 28 yr old Vietnam Veteran from Australia, had been killed while leading an attack on a Palestinian position. I can only assume that he was buried at one of the Christian churches.

I am really so sorry to have given you such bad news about your "MATE" it will come as a bit of a shock to you, and others who knew him and I trust that you can pass it on, and have a "wake"to his memory.

If I can be of any further help to you please do not hesitate to ask, and please do keep in touch, as I said sorry for being a bit slow, but as you know I do travel quite a lot, and it's not easy to catch up with things.

YOURS AYE

BOB WILDE

18157RAAFGIBSONGlynnSeptimus 15-Dec-1925 79.96

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18157	GIBSON	Glynn	Septimus	15-Dec-1925

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ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
18157	Glynn Septimus GIBSON	10-Mar-71	15-Apr-71	2SQN

GIBSON,
Glynn Septimus, RAAF.
Officers and Members of the
Redcliffe RSL are invited to attend
the Funeral Service of their late
Member, Mr Glynn Gibson, as per
Family Notice.

09 November 2005

GIBSON,
Glynn Septimus, late of
Clontarf. Passed away peacefully
on the 6 November, 2005.
Beloved Husband of Mabel (decd),
much loved Dad of Robyn and
loving Pa of Beau, loved Brother of
Beryl and Brother-in-law of Violet,
Tom and Jean.
Glynns Family and Friends are
warmly invited to attend his
Funeral Service, tomorrow,
Thursday, 10 November, 2005, in
the Eileen Hartnett Memorial
Chapel, 19 Anzac Ave, Redcliffe,
commencing at 1 p.m.
No Funeral Cortege
In the Care of
WHITE LADY FUNERALS
Kelvin Grove _ 3356 1784
An Australian Company

09 November 2005

112120RAAFMILLERSCliveHenry 18-Nov-33 72.03

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112120	MILLERS	Clive	Henry	18-Nov-33

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ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
112120	Clive Henry MILLERS	08-Apr-70	08-Apr-71	2SQN

MILLERS, Clive Henry Bowden (Bud) - Late of 25 Watt Street, Wulguru, Townsville.
All the Relatives and Friends of the late CLIVE HENRY BOWDEN (BUD) MILLERS, loving Husband of Jeanne (deceased), beloved Father, Father-in-law and Grandbud of Tracy Millers, Glenda, Neil, William & Rebecca Sergeant, Kelley Millers, beloved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle of the Millers and Warpole families, are respectfully invited to attend his FUNERAL SERVICE which will commence at 11.00am FRIDAY MORNING 11TH NOVEMBER, 2005 at the Woongarra Crematorium Chapel, Townsville.
MORLEYS FUNERALS
Q.F.D.A. A.F.D.A.
TOWNSVILLE (07) 4779 4744

09 November 2005

MILLERS, Clive Henry Bowden (Bud).
Late of 25 Watt Street, Wulguru.
All Relatives and Friends of the late CLIVE HENRY
BOWDEN (BUD) MILLERS, loving Husband of Jeanne
(deceased), beloved Father, Father-in-law and
Grandbud of Tracy Millers, Glenda, Neil, William and
Rebecca Sergeant and Kelley Millers, beloved Brother,
Brother-in-law and Uncle of the Millers and Warpole
Families, are respectfully invited to attend his
FUNERAL SERVICE which will commence at 11.00
a.m. FRIDAY MORNING 11th NOVEMBER, 2005 at
the Woongarra Crematorium Chapel.
2 SQN R.A.A.F. North Qld. Branch
Members of the above, ex Vietnam Veterans, former
Members of 10 SQN, & Members of the R.A.A.F.
Association, are respectfully invited to attend the
Funeral Service of the late CLIVE MILLERS which will
commence as above.
Col Gardner
President

09 November 2005

34531MUNCEYCliffordRobert 9-Mar-23 82.75

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34531	MUNCEY	Clifford	Robert	09-Mar-1923

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34531	Clifford Robert MUNCEY	13-Jan-69	21-Jan-70	HQ AFV

MUNCEY,
Clifford Robert (Cliff).
QX128392. Late of Wynnum West.
Loved Husband of Brenda. Father
of Peter. Loved Grandfather of
Stephen, Karen and Natasha, and
loved Great-grandfather.
Relatives and Friends are invited to
attend a Funeral Service for Cliff to
be held at Pleasantville Nursing
Home Chapel, Sibley Road,
Wynnum West, on Thursday,
17.11.2005, at 10 a.m.
K.M. SMITH FUNERALS
Bayside _ 3348 4133
An Australian Family Company

15 November 2005

MUNCEY,
Clifford. Members of
Wynnum RSL Sub-Branch and
Wynnum Services Club are invited
to attend the Funeral of their late
Member, Cliff, as per Family
Notice. By request of the President.

15 November 2005

3787793JAKIELAlexander 2-Feb-45 60.83

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3787793	JAKIEL	Alexander		02-Feb-45

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ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
3787793	Alexander JAKIEL	14-May-66	27-Dec-66	HQ 1 ATF
3787793	Alexander JAKIEL	28-Dec-66	14-Jun-67	6 RAR

______________________________________________
From: Bill Dobell [mailto:bill.dobell@bigpond.com]
Sent: Friday, 18 November 2005 10:20 AM
Subject: RIP

<<...>>

Attached Alex Jakiel ex "D" Coy 6 RAR, he joined "D" coy as a reo after Long Tan, he died suddenly at home this week but I don’t yet have any details of the cause.

Could somebody please see that this gets to Townsville where his brother Zach died some years ago.

Bill Dobell
366 Albert Street,
Sebastopol Vic 3356
Phone 03 5336 1538
Mobile 0417 616 759
Email bill.dobell@bigpond.com

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104789NavyERBACHERLesterFrancis 25-Feb-47 58.78

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104789	ERBACHER	Lester	Francis	25-Feb-47

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104789	Lester Francis ERBACHER	23-Feb-70	24-Jul-72	HMAS PERTH

ERBACHER, Lester Francis.
Late of Burleigh Waters. Passed away suddenly on 16th November 2005, aged 58 years.
The relatives and friends of Donna Bryan, Peta, Erin and Katie and their respective families, Georgina and Herbert (deceased) Erbacher, Des, Lenny, Garry and Sue and their respective families are warmly invited to attend the funeral of her cherished partner and their loving father, father-in-law, Grandad, son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, Lester Erbacher, to be held in The Uniting Church, Greenwich Court, Robina on Wednesday 23rd November 2005 commencing at 2.00pm.
*

21 November 2005

Another sad day on the Gold Coast with the passing of Lester Erbacher yesterday 16th November from a massive heart attack. Lester was a kellick stoker on the Perth in the 70s and a real character. He was only 52 years old.

Already on Mortality Files

36666NavyORFORDJohnJoseph 24-Apr-21 84.65

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 24 November 2005 5:10 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Deceased Vets.

Hi Terry, I found this lot on the Navy Gun Line site.

Graham Bridgland.

ORFORD John Joseph Chief Stoker 17July 05

Navy 36666 ORFORD John Joseph 24-Apr-21 84.65

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36666	ORFORD	John	Joseph	24-Apr-1921

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ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
36666	John Joseph ORFORD	22-Sep-64	09-May-71	HMAS MELBOURNE

POWTR Edward Terence "Mick" SCULLY R62312 Aged 60.
RAN Service 1st July 1963 to 21 September, 1983.
HMA Ships SYDNEY(Vietnam), MELBOURNE and BRISBANE (twice).

Passed away at home in Hampton East at 1030 on Tuesday 1st November, 2005 as a result of a massive heart attack

Navy 62312 SCULLY Edward Terence 13-Aug-45 60.33

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the death of my bother, Michael Bruce Skewes (Mick to his mates). Mick served in the RAN, paying off as a W/O Aircrewman. He sreved on 817,723 Sqds, Wessex, Seakings,Iroquois,Squirrel helicopters,HMAS Cerberus, Albatross and Melbourne.He joined Lyods Helicopters after his RAN service, attached to the SAR Flight at RAAF Williamtown. His funeral will be held at Palmdale Lawn Cemetry (Central Coast NSW) on Monday 31st October 2005 at 1230. Mick was survived by his wife Sue and children, Derrick, Michelle and Paul.He just loved to fly, will be sadly missed by all who knew him..

Not listed on Nominal Roll

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 24 November 2005 5:22 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: More RAN

Already on Mortality Files

It is with heavy heart that I pass on the news that an old friend has Crossed over the Bar. Colin James 'Col' RITCHIE R59463.

Col lived in Crib Point, but further details are not known. Apparently he had been dead for a couple of days before being found. It is indeed sad that again one of our Vietnam Veterans and a real character has left us. Col was born in September 1943 and was heading towards his 62 birthday.

Navy 59463 RITCHIE Colin James 06-Sep-43 62.26

Rick I have left a message with the web site and will pass on their contact details when received. Cheers

Graham

62312NavySCULLYEdwardTerence 13-Aug-45 60.33

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 24 November 2005 5:10 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Deceased Vets.

Hi Terry, I found this lot on the Navy Gun Line site.

Graham Bridgland.

ORFORD John Joseph Chief Stoker 17July 05

Navy 36666 ORFORD John Joseph 24-Apr-21 84.65

Navy 62312 SCULLY Edward Terence 13-Aug-45 60.33

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62312	SCULLY	Edward	Terence	13-Aug-45

qryNavyServiceDetails
ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
62312	Edward Terence SCULLY	27-Feb-67	28-Aug-67	HMAS SYDNEY

Not listed on Nominal Roll

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 24 November 2005 5:22 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: More RAN

Already on Mortality Files

Navy 59463 RITCHIE Colin James 06-Sep-43 62.26

Rick I have left a message with the web site and will pass on their contact details when received. Cheers

Graham

59463NavyRITCHIEColinJames 06-Sep-43 62.26

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 24 November 2005 5:10 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: Deceased Vets.

Hi Terry, I found this lot on the Navy Gun Line site.

Graham Bridgland.

ORFORD John Joseph Chief Stoker 17July 05

Navy 36666 ORFORD John Joseph 24-Apr-21 84.65

Navy 62312 SCULLY Edward Terence 13-Aug-45 60.33

Not listed on Nominal Roll

From: Graham Bridgland [mailto:tbfa@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 24 November 2005 5:22 PM
To: Terry Fogarty
Subject: More RAN

Already on Mortality Files

Navy 59463 RITCHIE Colin James 06-Sep-43 62.26

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59463	RITCHIE	Colin	James	06-Sep-43

qryNavyServiceDetails
ServiceNbr	FullName	FromDate	ToDate	UnitDesc
59463	Colin James RITCHIE	13-Jan-64	12-Jul-65	HMAS SYDNEY
59463	Colin James RITCHIE	28-Aug-65	25-Oct-65	HMAS SYDNEY
59463	Colin James RITCHIE	26-Oct-65	23-Jan-67	HMAS DERWENT

Rick I have left a message with the web site and will pass on their contact details when received. Cheers

Graham

1730776BARTRIMJohn 5-Mar-45 60.77

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1730776	BARTRIM	John		05-Mar-45

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1730776	John BARTRIM	02-Jun-66	14-Jun-67	6 RAR

From: Jen Sanders [mailto:the.rose@aapt.net.au]
Sent: Saturday, 26 November 2005 10:26 PM
To: Jen Sanders
Subject: FW: Passing away of John Bartrim

From: Mick Levin [mailto:miclaire@bigpond.com]
Sent: Saturday, 26 November 2005 8:37 PM

Subject: Passing away of John Bartrim

Nev Hunter rang informing me that John Bartrim (A Coy Vietnam 1966-67) passed away at approximately 1830hrs 26/Nov/2005 at the Wesley Hospital Brisbane from complications rising from an operation. I will pass on information as to funeral arrangements as soon as I know them.

Mick

-----Original Message-----
From: Secretary RAR Association Qld [mailto:secretaryrarassocqld@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, 28 November 2005 2:40 PM
To: secretaryrarassocqld@hotmail.com
Subject: Funeral Arrangements: John BARTRIM - 6 RAR

1730776 John BARTRIM

02-Jun-66 14-Jun-67 6 RAR

I have been advised of funeral arrangements for John Bartrim. John died in

the Wesley hospital on Saturday 26th Nov after complications arising from

vascular surgery. John served as a Regimental Signaller with 6 RAR in 65-67

and had service in Spt, A and C Coys.

John's service will be held at:

Bayside Gardens Crematorium

Hervey Bay Road, Nikenbah, Qld

at 1000 hrs Thursday 1st December 2005

Graham Smith

President

6 RAR Association

PO Box 225

Red Hill Qld 4059

Ph: 07 3325 0225

Mob: 0438 400 449

Rick Hollingdrake

Secretary

RAR Association (Qld)

secretaryrarassocqld@hotmail.com

www.rar.org.au

From: Arthur Willemse

To: Arthur Willemse Pacific

Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 3:10 PM

Subject: THE PASSING OF JOHN BARTRIM

Hi All

John died in the Wesley hospital on Saturday 26th Nov after complications arising from vascular surgery. John served as a Regimental Signaller with 6 RAR in 65-67 and had service in Spt, A and C Coys.

I have been advised of funeral arrangements for John Bartrim.

John's service will be held at the

Bayside Gardens Crematorium,

Hervey Bay Rd Nikenbah

at 1000 hrs Thursday 1st December 2005

Arthur Willemse

Secretary

6 RAR Assoc