Townsville 31st Battalion Association member Ron Whiting passed away on 8th April 2019. As well as being a past member of the 31st Battalion Ron was also a member of the National Servicemen’s association. 
| Ron’s Statement of Service | |
| Full Name: | Ronald Alfred Whiting |
| Service Number: | 1718271, 162852 |
| Category of Service: | |
| National Service
Citizen Military Forces Citizen Military Forces Citizen Military Forces |
17 Aug 55 to 22 Nov 55 23 Nov 55 to 30 Jun 60 22 Mar 61 to 15 Jul 64 13 Jul 66 to 21 Nov 66
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| Rank on Discharge: | Private |
| Postings: | |
| 11 National Service Training Battalion
11 Infantry Bde Light Aid Detachment 107 Coy, Royal Australian Army Service Corps 4 Coy, Royal Australian Army Service Corps |
11 Aug 55
23 Nov 55 22 Mar 61 13 Jul 66 |
| Honours and Awards: | |
| Australian Defence Medal
Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal |
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