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I am in possession of a trunk belonging to 3176333 Cpl A R Cornelius from HQ 5 Coy RAASC VUNG TAU. If possible, I would like to return it to its owner or a relative.

George, of Rupert Street, Collingwood, Victoria, enlisted 24 July 1915 in Melbourne, service numbers 3060 and 3060B. At age 15, he embarked with the AIF WW1 23rd Infantry Battalion at Melbourne on the ship HMT Commonwealth. At Fromelles on 19 July 1916 with the 60th Infantry Battalion, he was killed by an artillery shell. His injuries were so severe, there was little hope of finding any remains despite very extensive searches including DNA and Red Cross files. Sadly, his families have no photograph of him. If any family of his fellow soldiers of that time have photographs with George, his descendants would be grateful to learn of that.

Trying to contact RAAF Darwin personnel who were there for Cyclone Tracy, XMAS 1974.

Wishing to contact members of RTU Course 992 (1969).

Looking for lads from the Platoon - March-in, 16 February 1981; March-out, May 1981.

Served on HMAS Vendetta 1969/70. Robert was from Henley Beach, South Australia. He has been missing for a long time.

The Association is seeking new members. If you served in the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm or the Air Wing of an Allied Naval service, we welcome you. Our Association comprises men and women from all branches of the Navies Fleet Air Arms, both from the Commissioned and Non-Commissioned ranks. We meet bi-monthly for lunch in Northbridge, as well as enjoying other activities for members and partners.

Seeking a photo of my late husband in full Army uniform. Born 27/12/1940, Died 19/12/2023. Served in the Australian Army from 13/3/1959 to 11/3/1968, Service # 15085, RAAOC Unit BOD, Storeman/technician/driver in Ordnance. Posted to Malaysia 25/3/1964 – 25/3/1966 and Borneo 30/7/1966 – 28/10/1966.

Looking to find Robert Medcalf who served on HMAS Vendetta 1969-70, Vietnam gunline trip. He came from Adelaide.

Seeking contact with members of 18th Intake National Service from WA called up on 1st October 1969. Recruit training at Puckapunyal. 57th Reunion to be held at Anzac House, 28 St George's Tce, Perth on Thursday 1st October 2026 commencing at 12 noon.

The Kingston SE RSL is seeking relatives of WX40071 PTE Alfred William Court (KIA 2 July 1945) and his father 6305 DVR Horace Reginald Court. Alfred, known as Alf or “Courty”, served with the 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion during World War II. He died of wounds at Balikpapan, Borneo, on 2 July 1945, aged just 20. His mother was Ruby Court. His father, Horace, served in the 16th Australian Army Service Corps during World War I. He enlisted in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, at the age of 19, and his brother Walter was listed as next of kin. If this family is familiar to you, please get in touch.

We are a not-for-profit organisation supporting current serving and retired veterans and their families through golf, mateship, wellbeing and community connection. We schedule rounds across 3 regions of SEQ - Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast with up to 10 rounds per year per region. Members can pick and choose which rounds they would like to play in as the focus is about mateship and supporting each other (as well as having a great time on the golf course). Our next scheduled events are:
Friday 31 July - Palmer Gold Coast Golf Course and Sunday 30 August - Keperra Country Golf Club, Brisbane. Golfers of all abilities are welcome; there is no requirement to have a GA handicap.

Sunday 9th August 2026 - 2:15pm to 2:45pm. Kingston SE RSL invites you to attend a commemorative service at the Reedy Creek RAAF Anson AW678 Crash Site Memorial. Following the service, please join us for afternoon tea at the RSL Clubrooms, 40 James Street, Kingston SE, South Australia. RSVP by 5th August 2026.

TTSA is a newly formed subsidiary of Outback Grave Markers Inc (OGM). A volunteer, not for profit organisation, telling the stories and marking the graves of more than 4,500 pioneers across Australia. Over the last 10 years, we have marked the graves of numerous Gallipoli, WW1 and WW2 survivors, whose graves show no
recognition of their service. We now have the capability and passion to tell the stories and make plaques for these ex-service personnel. At no cost, honour your family members’ service by submitting their story, with photos, to be published on our freely available website and stored permanently. Services include ADF, First Responders, Surf Life Savers and Nurses, etc. At a nominal cost (to cover material only), you can also have an engraved plaque made, with a personal photo to commemorate your family members.

My husband and I have both been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). My husband is an Australian Defence Force veteran. We know of two other ADF couples that have developed MS and also an American couple. I have a background in neuropsychology, and I want to know more about this atypical situation. Please share this story so more military couples in the same situation might come forward and make contact with me.

The sub-Branch was launched in May 2026 and this notice is a call-out to any ex-Services personnel living in the UK and interested in being involved with a like-minded group of current and ex-services personnel. The RSL has a responsibility to support veterans and their families, regardless of where they might live. If you have any mates who are living and working in the UK, who would benefit from a London based RSL network, please pass them the below details. For those wishing to join, click on the below link and choose ANZAC House as your sub-branch, or reach out for a chat.

Seeking information regarding Peter (service number 2786848), who served in Vietnam with 131 Divisional Locating Battery, RAA, from 1967–1968. The Association is seeking confirmation of his date of death and place of burial for inclusion in the 131 Div Loc Bty RAA Association newsletter, which honours members who have passed.

I served as Major Bill’s radio operator on all ops of 4 RAR’s 68/69 Viet tour. I’m seeking a copy of his MC citation gained on 16 Feb 1969.

Desperately seeking any photos from the WRAAC School 5/81 March Out Parade and group photos, particularly Platoon 1.

Trying to contact Noel Robinson, last known Northern Beaches, Sydney.