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

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 60 people attended including a number of …

Vale – Brig (Rtd) George Mansford AM

The following information about the sad passing of Brigadier (Rtd) George “Warrie George” Mansford AM (1934 – 2026) was passed on by Brig (Rtd) Chris Hamilton. George was 11Bde Comd …

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 …

31st Battalion Association (Brisbane Branch) – AGM 3rd Mar 2026

Dear Members & Friends. Please note we, (with the help of Doug Hastie) have managed to arrange a Booking on Tuesday 3rd March to hold our AGM/Lunch Meeting. VENUE:- Caboolture …

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 …

OAM Award to LTCOL (Retd) Patrick Nunan

The following message was sent by Tony Wadeson, (President, Brisbane Branch, 31st Battalion Association)   to Associate Member Patrick Nunan following his Australia Day OAM Award: Dear Patrick, On behalf of …

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