Vale

 


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 ...

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” ...

Vale – Ron Springer RFM ED

Sad News of the passing of one of our long term Members – Ron Springer who passed away 17th June, surrounded by his Family in Hospital.
Ron joined the Regular Army – RAR, with an intention to fight in Korea. That was not to be, but was sent out to ...