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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

Revitalization of Our 31st Battalion Colours

31st Battalion Association (Ingham Branch) President Felix Reitano OAM has arranged to restore the 31st Battalion Colours – originally presented in 1967 to pristine condition. Felix sent us a picture …

AGM – 31st Battalion Association (Brisbrane Branch)

The AGM of the 31st Battalion Association (Brisbane Branch) was held at the Meeting Room  of the Caboolture Sports Central Club at 11am, 3rd March 2026. President Tony Wadeson welcomed …

Lambis Englezos Lecture – The Missing 250 – Battle of Fromelles

A very interesting & informative Lecture by Lambis Englezos AM on the Lost Diggers of Fromelles today (19 Feb 2026) at Gaythorne RSL.Approx 100 people attended including a number of …

Vale – Brig (Rtd) George Mansford AM

The following information about the sad passing of Brigadier (Rtd) George “Warry George” Mansford AM (1934 – 19th Feb 2026) was passed on by Brig (Rtd) Chris Hamilton. George was …

Vale – WO1 (Rtd) Jon “JD” Daniels

The following message was received from the Paul Ellems, President (Townsville Branch) of the
31st Battalion Association: VALE 8257512 WO1 JON “JD” DANIELS (Rtd) It is with profound sadness that …

Presentation of Award to Capt (Retd) Felix Reitano OAM RFD

Members, please find the attached great Photo, of Felix Reitano OAM with the Governor. Felix was awarded his OAM, last year (Kings Birthday Honours List 2025). The Governor made a …

Memorial To Billy Sing DCM Croix de Guerre (Belgium) in Luwyche Cemetery, Brisbane