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

Patrick Bugden VC

Jim Gordon VC

Recent Stories

Australian War Memorial – VC Awardees Display
The following story was uncovered by Association member Mick James. Having just returned from a visit to the AWM, I totally agree that this new display is a fitting addition …
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Vale – Ron Costabeber
Please find the undermentioned notification from Association President Greg Stokie, concerning the passing of long time stalwart of the Association – Ron Costabeber.
– Ron Costabeber – RIP Tony …
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– Ron Costabeber – RIP Tony …
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Vale – Mrs Gwenyth Lewis
I regret to advise the passing of Mrs. Gwenyth Lewis. Gwenyth was the wife of Major Aub Lewis (Decd) former Platoon Commander of 10PL – B Coy 2/31st Bn at …
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Visit to Alstonville – Home of Paddy Bugden VC
Regular contributor of articles to our website, Mick James, tells us of his visit over Christmas to the hometown of Patrick Bugden VC: — I spent Christmas in Ballina with …
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Anzac Dawn Service – Origins
Members please find the attached article prepared by our own:- WO1 Ray “Dasher” Deed BEM LS MSM MID, (Retrd). – (Korean & Vietnam Veteran) in relation to the “Dawn Service …
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31st/42nd Battalion Newsletter – December 2020
The 31st/42nd Battalion Newsletter was issued in December 2020. Cliick on the Link Below for the latest edition. 31-42 RQR Battalion Newsletter Dec 2020 …
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