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 11Bde Comd in the late 1980. As recently as Oct 2025 we posted a report on this website from John ...
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 ...
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 ...
Vale – Norm Snell – Charters Towers
The following messages re the passing of Norm Snell were passed on by theTony Wadeson – President of the Brisbane Branch and Vic Nicol – Secretary of the Charters Towers Branch: – Members, Please note the sad news from Victor Nicol, Secretary – Charters Towers Branch, of the passing of ...
Vale – Maj Warren Gunder
The following message was received from Brisbane Branch President Tony Wadeson. Members & Friends, I regret to advise the passing of a a 31st Bn Association old mate since 1959 Warren Gunder. As Warren lived in Nambucca Heads, I only learned Friday (30th May 2025) of his passing on ...
Vale – LtCol Bevin Wigan
On Thursday 6th February 2025 Members of the 31st Battalion Association and other Veterans joined members of the family in saying farewell to our member, LTCOL Bevin Wigan (Rtd). Bevin passed away on 30th January. A service was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church at Caloundra – Bevin ...
Vale – WO1 Ray “Dasher” Deed BEM MID
Dear Members & Friends of the 31st Bn Assoc. It is my sad duty to advise you of the passing of our Oldest Member, – Soldier Hero, – Our Mentor in all things Army, – Our Great Mate, – Great Family Man, – True Blue Aussie. – WO1 Ray “Dasher” ...
