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 I advise of the passing of Jon “JD” Daniels (WO1 RTD) who left us at 1145hrs this morning after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. JD was discharged from hospital yesterday so he could spend his remaining time at home with family and friends. Both the 1 RAR Padre and myself were with JD during his final moments.

Deepest condolences to JD’s wife Helen and his extended family and friends.

Rest in Peace mate it has been a privilege

Funeral details will be advised once known (See Below)

LEST WE FORGET

Best regards,

Paul Ellems

31st Battalion (The Kennedy Battalion) RQR Assoc. Inc.

In a further message Paul added the following:

Jon was posted to 31 RQR for lengthy periods. He was highly respected across the RQR and the RAR and the Vietnam Veterans. He was a gentleman with the highest integrity.
He was someone I have always admired and been proud to say he was a friend.

Jon touched the lives of countless people and all were impressed with his integrity, conscientiousness and his gentleman’s behaviour.
Helen is understandably devastated.

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His funeral is to be on Thursday 19th Feb 2026 at 13:30.
Townsville Funerals and Cremations Chapel, 3 Railway Avenue, Railway Estate, QLD. 4810

WO1 (RTD) Jon “JD” Daniels

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Link to Notice
Townsville Funerals Cremations and Crematorium

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