THE WHISPERING BOOMERANG

The OFFICIAL WEBSITE of the
31st Infantry Battalion Association Inc.
Dedicated to former and current members of the 31st Infantry Battalion Association Inc,
and to veterans of the 31st/51st Battalion AIF and 2/31st Infantry Battalion AIF
and to Former and Current members of 31st/42nd Battalion The Royal Queensland Regiment

Patrick Bugden VC

Jim Gordon VC

Recent Stories

RSL Presentation to Ray “Dasher” Deed BEM
WO1 Ray “Dasher” Deed BEM was recently presented with the Quilt of Valour at his local RSL Sub Branch. Only a few weeks ago Ray was also presented with Life …

WO1 Francis Law DCM
The following information was provided by Peter Nelson who has done a wonderful job of putting together an alphabetical list of members of the 31st Battalion who served in World …

Australian Remembrance Army – Projects
This year as we commemorate Remembrance Day we highlight the work of the Australian Remembrance Army. Following the 107th Anniversary of the Battle of Fromelles Commemoration on 19th July 2023, …

WO1 Ray “Dasher” Deed BEM
Gathering at the Sherwood Services Club, Brisbane on 19th October 2023 were a group of members of the 31st Battalion Association for the special occasion to present a Life Membership …

LTCOL Jim Bourke MG AM PhD
31st Battalion Association Member Mick James shares his memories of the late LTCOL Jim Bourke: Many members of 31stBattalion Association recall fondly the Late Jim Bourke who grew up in …

Keith Payne VC AM – 90th Birthday – Living Legend
On the 30th of August our oldest living VC winner Keith Payne VC AM reached an important milestone. On that day we were honoured to wish him a happy 90th …