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13342 John Milton GILLESPIE
OC 5 Coy RAASC 12 Nov 1968 - 12 Nov 1969
Passed away in hospital on14 November.
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3789938 Anthony John KING
HQ AFV 11 Jan - 14 Jan 1969
HQ 1 ATF 15 Jan 1969 - 17 Dec 1969
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1201216 Anthony John HAZEL
5 Coy RAASC 14 Mar 1972 - 12 Feb 1972
Passed away after a stroke 10 November
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2792759 Raymond Alan MARCEAU
HQ 1 ATF May 1970 - May 1971
Passed away whilst in the USA.
Funeral Wed 10 Nov (details is Sydney Telegraph)
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Ann Templar
War Widow
Passed away from cancer.
Ann & Simon were both staunch supports of the association.
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Rest in Peace

LEST WE FORGET 

Note: All reunion details have been moved to the events page

HELP REQUIRED WITH DVA CLAIM

43374 Sgt John Leslie HORNER ia experiencing problems with DVA, disability cliam requires  witnesses
who can attest to the facts that Sht HORNER was in a motor vehicle accident prior to moving to
Vietnam whereby he sustained injuries to both legs and also attest to the fact he was medivaced back to Aust with hepatitis.
John's dates in country 4 May 66 to Nov 66

Those who can assist are requested to urgently make contact with Danny Burton, President VVF Canberra.
Email:  vvfact@vvfact.org.au

LOOKING FOR VETERAN

I am looking for a 52241 Major Ralph John DARLINGTON (RAASC/RACT)

He served in Vietnam with HQ 1 ALSG 11 Jun 68 to 18 Jun 69

I am researching an event he was involved with in 1971.

I would appreciate anyone knowing his whereabouts to contact me.

Regards
Paul Padley Email:  Paulpadley@ymail.com

LOOKING FOR VETERANS

I am the daughter of Major James Allan Noade Service No 3135452 (deceased 1985) who served in Vietnam 1970-71
in the unit AFV Detachment, 1st Communications Zone Postal Unit. (Captain then)
 
Last week through a posting I placed on facebook a Jim Hamilton from America (assigned to Detachment 1600,
United States Air Force Postal & Courier Service) contacted me in regards to my father.
Apparently he had a good friendship with my father whilst in Vietnam and has been looking for him for the last 20 years.
We have since spoken on the phone and I believe what he says to be the truth.
 
Jim has also been searching for two other Australian soldiers, but has found it very hard to do from America.
I told him I would try to assist him if I can. Their details are set out below:
 
Name: Allan Kennedy,
Service No: 1201604,
Date of Birth: 7/2/1947
Rank: (Temporary) Sergeant
Service: Army,
Place of Birth: Hexham, Northumberland ENGLAND
Corps: Royal Australian Army Service Corps
AFV Detachment, 1st Communications Zone Postal Unit
25/03/1970 to 25/03/1971
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Name: ROHDE, Graham John
Service No 4720638
Date of Birth: 05/01/1949
Rank: Private
Service: Army,
Place of Birth: Eudunda SA AUSTRALIA
Corps: Royal Australian Army Service Corps
AFV Detachment, 1st Communications Zone Postal Unit
15/10/1969 to 15/10/1970
 
I was wondering if you have any knowledge of these men. I realise if you do,
under our privacy act you can not give me their addresses,
but if you could please pass this email or my details onto them,. I would greatly appreciate it.
 
my best regards
 
Linda White (nee Noade)
2 Beaumont Drive
Lismore East, NSW 2480
Email: linjoy@netspace.net.au

MEDALS FOUND
I am involved with the Moama R&SL Sub-Branch.
We have had a set of Medals handed in and would like to have them returned to the their owner or a family member.
Medals awarded to 2410458 Bruce Ernest Brown
2 Tpt Pl Vietnam 10 Oct 67 to 20 May 68.
If you can assist.
Contact Terry Veness 03 54809293 or Email: Tveness@bigpond.net.au

LOOKING FOR A MEMBER
Trying to track down one your Corps members, Phil BERTUCH (3798322 Vietnam 1971).
Phil was the inaugural president of VVAA Vic, and I would like to involve him in our 25th Anniversary activities this year.
Last heard of in QLD.
Perhaps the old boy RAASC network can trach him down.
If so, the message is please contact Bob Elworthy 0402106262 or email: sthelena@bigpond.com 
re VVAA Victoria activities this year.
Regards and thanks Bob Elworthy

MEMBERS GONE WALKABOUTS

Do you know the whereabouts of the following members:

BEEKMEYER  John  85 Tpt Pl 68 /69 ex GPO Box 633 HOBART TAS 7001
 
HARVEY  Keith & Suzanne Det 1 Comm Z Postal 70/71 ex 1 Sun Court BANKSIA BEACH, QLD 4507

Please contact Rob Lowe Email: relowe@iprimus.com.au

URGENT HELP REQUIRED WITH A DVA CLAIM

Seeking 32709 Albert Donald GRIFFITHS ex HQ AFV Sep 71 to Dec 71.
Urgent contact requested to assist RAASC veteran in a disability claim to DVA.
Please contact Peter LANGFORD Email: peterlangford@internode.on.net

Urgently seeking 2787251 Thomas Benjamin MULLEY RAASC RAASC
HQ AFV Jan 68 to Jan 69.
Tom was driving the bus when VC came alongside on a motorcycle and attached a leather attache case full of explosives to a window
of the bus.  The device was dislodged from the window by WO2 Don ANDREWS and rendered inactive by hiting the road.
Tom's assistance is required in a disability claim to DVA by an Australian soldier who was a passenger on the bus - the incident
occured on 12 November 1968.  Please contact the association Secretary Paul CURRAN
on (03) 97203860 - or email raascvva@eftel.net.au 


86 Transport Vietnam Reunion Geelong 2010
 
After a very successful 2008 Fremantle, the 2010 Geelong Reunion has been planned and organised.
We have had a large response to our Registrations however there are still some members that have not indicated their attendance or not.
The organising Committee need to know from those members not yet registered of their intention to attend or not.
This is required to enable us to finalise bookings for caterers, accommodations, transport and merchandising issues.
If you have misplaced the registration Form then another can be gained from the website
at www.86transport.org or email the Secretary at rob.bradbery.86tpt.reunion2010@gmail.com
The Reunion Committee has worked hard to prepare a memorable Reunion not to be missed!

Tour to China in May 2010

After the great success of the Grocers and Gunners tour to Vietnam in August, Phil Brookes (HQ AFV 68/69)
is leading a tour to China in May 2010.
This tour coincides with world expo in Shanghai.
The tour is fully inclusive and escorted and five star all the way.
You will visit Shanghai, Xian (terracotta Warriors, Beijing and fascinating Yunnan Province bordering Vietnam and Burma.
Also included is a five day cruise on the Yangtze River.
For further details see the November 2009 newsletter or contact Phil on 0418 719 166 or email brookes1@bigpond.net.au
An article on the Grocers and Gunners tour is in the November newsletter.

DVA CLAIM ASSISTANCE
Urgent Help Required

SEARCHING FOR VIETNAM POSTIES.
My name is Tony Loorham and I served with 1st Communication Zone Postal 
Unit in Saigon and Tan Son Nhut air base during the period of July 1971 
to Dec 1971. During that time I was involved in several incidents and I 
need help to convince the DVA that they occurred.
If there are any former 1 comm z posties/drivers who served in Saigon/Tan Son Nhut at 
that time could they please contact me via email or phone 03 5871 2242
any contact would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Tony

LOOKINF FOR A MATE

I am looking for a mate, Wayne Haines (hope the spelling is correct).
I last saw him in Randwick, he was with 88 Tpt Pl in 1970 but was sometimes attached
to 101 Transport.  He was from South Australia originally, I am note sure if he went to
Vietnam but would appreciate any information on him.
Please contact me Eamon Tansey Email

DVA CLAIM ASSISTANCE
Urgent Help Required

Frank Storer
85/86 transport Pl. April to November 1971.
Seeks witnesses to truck accident where engineers tarred the road and truck skidded hitting a large rock resulting 2 soldiers being thrown out of the cabin,
one suffered back injuries the other head and suspected internal injuries, this occurred North of the Binh Bah rubber plantation.
 
   Cpl King radioed Sgt Foreman to call for the medevac which he did - then he threw purple smoke to ID location,
CPL Kings radio call sign was seven four.
  Frank can not recall the exact date, therefore needs assistance in DVA claim to back up the event,
any witnesses to please ring Frank on 0358662950 or email leigh@japada.com.au

ANOTHER MATE LOCATED
Well done to all.
Peter Thomas

Looking for mate

18892 SGT Robin Andrew MOULE
Vietnam Service

Australian Force Vietnam Cash Office 
 21/05/1968  04/06/1969 
 
Visits
 29/10/1969 - 05/11/1969  
11/02/1970 - 21/02/1970 
 09/04/1970 - 16/04/1970  
 05/11/1970 - 10/11/1970 
07/04/1971 - 31/12/1971

 Rob took a commission and retired as a Major.
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Good Afternoon, my name is Peter Thomas
 
During the period 1972 to 1974, I served with 28 ANZUK Brigade HQ & Signal Squadron along with Rob.
I was in the British Royal Signals and we shared an office with a NZ Sergeant.
We had some really good times.   Since leaving in 1974 to return to the UK, I have lost touch with him.
I know he was married and had two children.   We would both be in our mid 20,s.
 
My son now lives in New Zealand and we are planning to visit there in January next year for a couple of months.
If I remember, his home town is/was Wallangarra in Queensland and in terms of distance a damn sight nearer than here!?
I would be really grateful if your association could help me to trace him so we can make arrangements to visit if that is possible.
 
Many thanks in anticipation 
 
Best regards Peter
 
(23986773 Sergeant P THOMAS. Royal Corps of Signals. Retd)

Email: Peter Thomas

LOOKING FOR VETERAN

Would anyone having knowledge of the following person contact Bill Kidd on jfkwheels@hotmail.com
or in turn have the person contact me direct;
 
2782340 John Lewis Williams
Army Catering Corps
85 Transport Platoon Vung Tau and HQ 1st Logistic Support Group Vung Tau
16/04/67 - 02/04/68.
 
I have not had contact with JW since Anzac Day 1968 and would like to catch up with him as would a
number of other Detachment 86 Transport Platoon chaps.
 
Kindest Regards
Bill Kidd
former T/Corp Detachment 86 Transport Platoon 1967-68 

LOOKING FOR MATES
  
55709 Graeme Park
86 Tpt Pl 13 Jan 70 to 14 Jan 71

My name is Mrs Kylie Wood. I am one of Graeme's daughters.
I am currently trying to organize his 60th birthday for 2010.
My father has not had the easiest of times since Vietnam including recently having multiple heart attacks,
many knee problems, ankles, not to mention as I am
sure many have many depression issues. 
 
I would like to give him the greatest party he will remember and show him how much people admire and care about him.
If you know of anywhere that I can get information in regards to the 86th transport platoon
and anyone who was there with him I would be
Eternally gratefull!!!
 
Kind Regards
Kylie Wood
If anyone out there knows Graeme please contact Kylie Email: woodywoodz@bigpond.com 


Army Museum Bandiana 

I am the Registrar of the Army Museum Bandiana and fellow Vietnam Veteran (2 AOD 69-70 & 71-72).
The Army Museum Bandiana is the home of the RAASC/RACT collection and as such we are looking for photos
of vehicles being used in Vietnam.
I have located one photo of the Mk 5 Compactus by Raymond Norman Power on the Australian War Memorial web site
but the quality is poor.
Could you please ask your members if they have any photos or memorabilia that they are willing to donate to the Museum,
in particular the MK 5 Garbage truck.
If members don't wish to donate photos, could we borrow them for copying and then return them to members.
 
Regards
Kym Lambert Email:kym.lambert@defence.gov.au

SEARCH FOR MEMBER

I am searching for an old member of 8 Petroleum Platoon - 44856 Edward Bayne. 
Eddie was last heard of in South Australia but I have lost contact with him. He served in Vietnam between Nov 1969 and Oct 1970. 
Anyone with any information please contact me via email rayhutchinson@optusnet.com.au or 0418 549 162
 Regards
Ray Hutchinson

LOOKING FOR A OLD MATE

I am looking for 5411493 James Richard Robinson  (Jim).
We joined the Army on 2 Feb 65 in Perth.
I was best man at his Wedding Perth 66.
Jim went to the Infantry Center, due to an eye sight problem he transfered to RAASC.
Heserved with % Coy RAASC Nov 68 to Mar 69 then HQAFV Mar 69 to Dec 69.
I was with 3 Cav and have not seen him since.
Does anyone know of his whereabouts.
Regards Steve Cameron.
Email: spcameron4@gmail.com

LOOKING FOR A MEMBER

My name is George Alan Simpson and I am trying to locate Capt Alan George Grant Smith.
Details and story as follows:

I served with 8 Coy R.A.A.S.C/R.A.C.T at that time in Hampstead Barracks in South Australia from 1969 until April 1974
when I was discharged with the rank of Sgt and my family and I left to go to South Africa.
Most of the time I served, Capt Alan George Grant Smith was our 2 i/2.  I have tried many times to contact Alan and his wife but have had no luck.
  
I know that if you have his address etc you could not give it to me but I ask that if you have these details
could you please pass on my details to Alan and Susan as I would like to get in touch again.

My details are:
450965 George Alan Simpson
38 Harbour Tower. Trinity Green.
Gosport. Hampshire.
P.O.12 1 H.D.

Hoping for a favourable reply. I thank you for taking the time to read this
Yours sincerely 
Alan Simpson

Another success story via the old boy net. Alan has found the Captain

Looking for a RAASC Soldier

Family member seeking contact details of Kevin John Whiteford
ex BCOF and 26 Tpt Platoon Malaya 1955-57.
Last known to be residing in the Philippines, is also alleged to have some part of running an RS&L group in the Philippines.
All assistance appreciated.
Any info to Garry Burgoyne Email: geearbee@iinet.net.au 

LOOKING FOR A VIETNAM VETERAN

Seeking the where abouts of 216292 Phillip Neal EDWARDS ex 86 Transport Platoon Singapore 1971-73.
Air Dispatch South Vietnam 1967-68.
Please contact Gordon Marquett..email gandpmarquett@tadaust.com.au
Phone: 02 6766 5924

For all interstate and country members, remember if you are every in Melbourne please give a member
of committee a call and we will arrange for you to have a quiet drink and meet other members of the
association, remember the door is open and the light is always on.



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