Ellenbrook RSL Sub Branch in Ellenbrook, Western Australia, Australia | Charitable organisation

Ellenbrook RSL Sub Branch

Locality: Ellenbrook, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 404 770 768

Address: 24 Everard Ave 6069 Ellenbrook, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.rslwa.org.au/branch/ellenbrook/

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25.01.2022 #OTD in 1918, men of the 2nd Australian Division captured the village of Montbrehain in France. The capture of Montbrehain was the AIF’s final action in France ...in the First World War but came with a price of 430 Australian casualties. Learn more: http://ow.ly/l4s450BEX3L Image: View of the Church at Montbrehain. 11-10-1918. E03605

23.01.2022 RSLWA hosted its annual State Congress at the Pan Pacific Hotel Perth on Saturday - a time for Sub-Branch representatives to meet, greet, be honoured with awar...ds and work toward a brighter future. State Premier Mark McGowan , Veterans Issues Minister Peter Tinley AM, Opposition Leader Liza Harvey and Federal representative Vince Connelly MP joined RSLWA State President Peter Aspinall AM on the day. #rslwamateship See more

22.01.2022 We had a Great Day at the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle. Massive thanks to Moira for her tireless efforts in organising the event.

21.01.2022 #OnThisDay in 1942 the Japanese began their attack on Ambon, in what is today Indonesia. Australia's 'Gull Force', along with some 2,600 Dutch troops fought in ...defence of Ambon but were unable to defeat the Japanese invasion of the island. Nearly three quarters of the defenders would die in captivity before the island was liberated. Read more: http://ow.ly/8vwa50De3nG Image: Officers of the 2/21st Battalion relaxing under a tree prior to their departure to Ambon in December 1941. Many of these men later died in captivity. P03156.003 Identified left to right (sitting under tree only): 377308 Lieutenant (Lt) Rodney Charles (Rod) Gabriel, Intelligence Officer; VX48124 Captain (Capt) Charles Henry Patmore, Chaplain, accidentally killed as a prisoner of war (POW) in Ambon on 15 February 1943; VX43876 Major (Maj) Mark William Horton Newbury, Officer Commanding, Headquarters Company, executed in the massacre at Laha, Ambon on 6 February 1942 after surrendering to the Japanese; VX44353 Lt John Leslie Davis, C Company, executed in the massacre at Laha, Ambon on 6 February 1942 after surrendering to the Japanese; NX45192 Lt Noel Sinclair Thomas; VX31470 Lt William (Bill) Aitken, Regimental Medical Officer; VX41587 Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Leonard Nairn (Len) Roach, Commanding Officer.

21.01.2022 In late January 1945 the Sandakan death marches began in Borneo. After the fall of Singapore and the Japanese advance across South-East Asia and the Pacific, i...n 1942 the Japanese established prisoner of war camp at Sandakan in North Borneo. In 1945 with the Allies advancing towards Borneo, the Japanese decided to force the emaciated Australian and British prisoners, in three separate marches, through rugged jungle interior to the village of Ranau, some 260 km away. The Sandakan death march remains the greatest single atrocity committed against Australians in war. Of the 2,500 Australian and British prisoners of war sent to Sandakan on Borneo’s north-east coast during the Second World War, only six men all Australians survived. The Sandakan Memorial, made in 2005, is a sculpture commissioned by the Australian War Memorial to acknowledge and remember those who died during the Sandakan death marches. Read more: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/ART92680

21.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME: We have five double passes to give away to the new Aussie film Never Too Late, thanks to @randrfilm Movie/Television Studio. It's about a g...roup of former Vietnam War POW escapees who, decades later, find themselves trapped in a retirement home - and band together to bust out again. To be in the running, please tell us what dream you'd like to realise before you die. We'll announce the winners at the end of the week. #rslwamateship See more

21.01.2022 Who's children had a great time at morning tea today? I know mine had a lot of fun. Thank you Trish for coming along and telling us all about the wonderful work... you do and explaining what DFA does. It was lovely to see some new members come along today. I know it can be hard putting your self out there so thank you for coming along.

20.01.2022 #Onthisday in 1967 Major Peter J Badcoe was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for a series of actions in South Vietnam between February and April 1967. Th...ese extraordinary feats included: rescuing an American advisor; while under fire he attacked across open ground; he captured a machine-gun; he led attacks; and he provided leadership and an example to wavering troops. On the day he died, Peter wrote to his wife Denise: It’s time I came home. I'm getting bitter and cynical I can see more and more good about the Vietnamese and less and less about the US advisers. On April 7, upon hearing that there was some difficulty near the hamlet of An Thuan, Peter drove out to assist. He arrived to find that the force had fallen back, so he took charge and rallied the men in the face of withering fire. After several attempts to silence a machine-gun, Peter was shot and killed instantly by a burst of enemy fire as he rose to throw a grenade. Peter Badcoe had been an inspiration to his Australian, Vietnamese, and American comrades-in-arms. Attendance at his memorial service in Hue was the largest that could be recalled for any allied soldier. Peter was commemorated in a Last Post Ceremony that can be viewed here: http://ow.ly/BBuK50z1Hsz Image: Major Badcoe at the Rifle Range, Holsworthy c 1966. 044465

20.01.2022 #Onthisday in 1943 Sergeant Tom. C. Derrick, 2/48th Battalion, is awarded the Victoria Cross for actions at the battle of Sattelberg, New Guinea. Derrick, one... of the great Australian soldiers of the Second World War, seized the summit of Sattelberg virtually single-handedly, leading the way for the Australian occupation of the dominating feature. Derrick’s exploits brought him to wide public attention and he became a legendary figure in the 9th Division. When news of his death spread, in May 1945, one soldier said it was as if the whole war stopped. Read more: http://ow.ly/JN6Y50CpKGf Image: 141309

19.01.2022 We would like to announce that the Late Mr Frank Charles Mallard has received an Australia Day Award. Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia For significant service to the Indigenous community of... Western Australia, and to veterans groups. It was a long time coming. We would like to congratulate his family.

17.01.2022 Missed this one yesterday.

16.01.2022 John Woods Whittle was born in Tasmania on 3 August 1882. He served in the Boer War then joined the Royal Navy. After five years he returned to the army and enl...isted in the 12th Australian Infantry Battalion, AIF, in August 1915. He was sent to France and made sergeant in late 1916. Between 9 - 15 April 1917 he was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions around the villages of Boursies and Lagnicourt when he collected all available men and successfully charged an enemy trench. At one point he "rushed alone across the fire-swept ground" to attack a German machine-gun crew before they could bring their gun into action. Wounded twice in 1918, Whittle returned to Australia on HMAT Medic with other Victoria Cross holders in October to take part in a recruiting drive. He was discharged in December and settled in Sydney. One of Whittle's sons, Ivan, was killed during the Second World War in New Guinea. Whittle was awarded the Victoria Cross, DCM, service medals for the Boer War and First World War, the King George V Jubilee Medal, and the King George VI Coronation Medal. Read more about his service: https://www.awm.gov.au/index.php/collection/P11026584 Image: H06186

16.01.2022 #Onthisday in 1952 HMAS Sydney (III) worked its final day of service in the Korean War. HMAS Sydney had served in Korean waters since August 1951 and completed ...7 separate patrols. Learn more: https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-sydney-iii Image: Snow covered Sea Fury aircraft on HMAS Sydney. January 1952. P00721.005

16.01.2022 Support our previous President Hi, today is the last day of my March On challenge for our brave veterans, and I'd love your support to help me finish strong. Please sponsor my 150km challenge, because every dollar raised will fund Soldier On's life changing mental health services to prevent veteran suicide and help our heroes march on. Click here to make a donation now: http://marchon.cc/e/kellybr. Thank you! Kelly

16.01.2022 #OTD in 1942 HMAS Voyager was grounded and destroyed by fire at Betano Bay in Timor. On 23 September 1942, HMAS Voyager brought the 2/4th Independent Company to... Timor to reinforce Australian troops already on the island. The ship came close in shore to land and troops were disembarking when currents caught and sunk the ship on its anchors causing her to ground. They spent the night and following morning frantically attempting to dislodge the ship but to no avail. The next day Japanese bombers attacked the ship relentlessly and the decision was made to abandon all attempts to free her. On 25 September Captain Robison, and a member of the crew, set fire to the ship, burning its remains. The Voyagers crew were later evacuated by HMAS Warrambool. Learn more: https://www.awm.gov.au//hmas-voyager-wrecked-and-burning-b Image: Lieutenant Charles Bush, official war artist with the Military History Field Team, sketching the wreck of HMAS Voyager in December, 1945. Photographer: Keith Benjamin Davis. 121482 Artwork:HMAS Voyager wrecked and burning at Betano Bay. Artist: Charles Bush. 1946 ART26358.

14.01.2022 Today marks the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the battle of Dakar, in which HMAS Australia endured a three day skirmish with the Vichy French. Also know...n as Operation Menace, this operation was endeavoured to be peaceful, with the aim of placing General Charles de Gaulle in leadership at Dakar. Read more: http://ow.ly/dpwk50Bs5zF Image: HMAS Australia at Dakar, Frank Norton, 1942. ART23583.

13.01.2022 HEADS UP: Two squadrons of aircraft from RAAF Base Pearce will be conducting night flying over Bullsbrook and the City of Swan from tonight through to 20 Octo...ber, 2020. These activities are designed to further develop 79 Squadron’s Hawk 127 formation and instrument flying for the Introductory Fighter Course, and Number 2 Flying School’s PC-21 advanced flying techniques as part of the Advanced Pilot Course. Keep an ear out! #rslwamateship : Defence Australia See more

13.01.2022 The members of the Ellenbrook RSL Sub Branch would like to thank our outgoing Executive Committee Members for their hard work and selfless service to our Sub Branch. To our long suffering - er serving Secretary, Cass McQueen and President, Kelly Brosnan, we give our great thanks for leading and guiding us through some tough and challenging times. We did not deserve and are grateful for their commitment.... Thank you.

13.01.2022 Mr John Cockburn is an Air Force veteran. Today is also his 100th birthday. John was born in Perth on 31 March, 1921 - the same day our formation was announce...d - and enlisted in August 1940 during the Second World War. He served with us in Singapore, Malaya and northern areas of Australia as a Flight Sergeant Wireless Telegraphist until his discharge in January 1946. This morning John received the Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 from the Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), in a private ceremony at Government House. He was also the guest of honour of the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC, at this morning’s Queen's Colour Parade. Happy birthday John, and thank you. #AusAirForce #ThenNowAlways #AirForce100

12.01.2022 Today we remember Private Luke Worsley. Private Worsley was killed in an engagement with insurgents during his second tour of duty of Afghanistan on the 23 Nov...ember 2007. He also served in East Timor in 2003 with the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and later qualified as a commando in 2004. LEST WE FORGET

12.01.2022 #OTD in 1943: RAAF trainees working on Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) Wirraways and Avro Anson aircraft in the Jersey Pavilion at the Flemington Showground in Melbourne, Victoria. (Photo by Herald Newspaper. 139773)

12.01.2022 #Onthisday in 1917 Private Thomas J.B Kenny, 2nd Battalion, was awarded a Victoria Cross for his action during an attack on the village of Hermies, France. When... his platoon was held up by an enemy strong point, and severe casualties prevented progress, Kenny dashed toward the enemy's position and killed one enemy soldier who attempted to prevent him from reaching it. He then bombed the position, captured the gun crew and seized the gun. By the time the village was captured, 2nd Battalion had lost 186, killed or wounded. On the day of the action Kenny was promoted to lance corporal and soon afterward was evacuated to England suffering from trench feet. The Memorial holds Kenny’s George VI Coronation Medal in our collection. Learn more: http://ow.ly/DxOX50z1IbK Image: Private Thomas James Bede Kenny VC, 21 August 1918. D00014A

11.01.2022 #Onthisday in 1951 the Battle of Maryang-San, or "Operation Commando", began in Korea. The 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, made a successful assault ...against Chinese positions on Hill 317 (Maryang-San) and held the important feature in the face of fierce counter-attacks. You can read a first -hand account of the battle from veteran Maurie Pears on our website: http://ow.ly/z5id50ByC8R Image: Unidentified members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), in Korea, welcome relieving troops of the 20th Battalion, Philippines Regimental Combat Team. The Australians have been involved in fighting in the Battle of Maryang San and an area near the Imjin River. Photographer: Phillip Hobson. HOBJ2612.

09.01.2022 Sign the petition if you wish to save the Afghanistans Veterans medals. Should 3000 Veterans pay for the alleged sins of less than 30? This also includes some of those who died in service.... Thats less than one percent. https://www.voiceofaveteran.org

07.01.2022 #Onthisday in 1917 Private Patrick Bugden was killed during action at Polygon Wood, near Ypres, Belgium. Bugden performed outstanding bravery over the three day...s prior to his death. He rescued five wounded men trapped by intense shelling and machine-gun fire and upon seeing that an Australian Corporal had been taken prisoner, he single-handedly rushed to his comrade's aid, shooting and bayoneting the enemy. Bugden fought until he was killed during the execution of a dangerous mission. For these actions he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Learn more: http://ow.ly/LcNo50ByBPm Image: H12601

06.01.2022 The People’s Choice Award for this year’s Napier Waller Art Prize goes to Gary Ramage for his work, ‘Afghan diggers’ ghosts at the AWM’ (2020). Gary receives a ...cash prize of $5000. Congratulations, Gary! Read his artist statement here: http://ow.ly/q4Dk50CrDp0 Thanks to everyone who voted and all the artists who entered this year. The Napier Waller Art Prize is open to former and current Australian Defence Force personnel. It encourages artistic excellence, promotes the transformative power of creativity, and raises awareness of the experiences and talent of service personnel. #NWAP #NWAP2020

06.01.2022 Today we wish a very happy 100th birthday to the Royal Australian Air Force For a century Air Force members have served our country in times of conflict, crisi...s and disaster. Today we thank the dedicated servicemen and servicewomen of the RAAF for their continued commitment to Australia, reflect on their achievements and look forward to the next 100 years. #ThenNowAlways Visit our hub to learn about the history of the RAAF, read first-hand accounts from veterans, watch videos, listen to podcasts and more: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/airforce100 #AirForce100 Photographer: CPL Nicci Freeman, courtesy of Department of Defence

04.01.2022 On 24 November 1918, HMAS Encounter embarked from Sydney laden with supplies and medical staff. The vessel was on its way to provide medical assistance to Pacif...ic islands affected by Spanish influenza; this was Australia’s first overseas disaster relief operation. Spanish flu, as it was known, spread across the globe with alarming speed. An estimated 20 million people died as a result of the First World War; at least 50 million died during the influenza outbreak that followed. Read the article: http://ow.ly/VvoU50CpKy9 #OurContinuingStory Image: A wounded Australian soldier with two masked Voluntary Aid Detachment nurses outside the flu ward at the Randwick Military Hospital, c. 1919. P02789.002

04.01.2022 Support our ex-Secretary

03.01.2022 #OnThisDay in 1943 German forces surrender at Stalingrad in the Soviet Union (today known as Volgograd). The defeat of the German 6th Army at Stalingrad is wide...ly regarded as the turning point for the Allies. Thereafter the Germans were unable to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front. Image: Field Marshal Paulus, Commander of the German forces at Stalingrad, arriving by car at Red Army Headquarters for interrogation after his surrender. P02018.182

02.01.2022 EOI for all WA Veterans. Unfortunately due to COVID Travel Restrictrions for our annual Invictus vs West Coast Enforcers game cant happen. However we are lookin...g for WA Veterans interested in entering a friendly local comp against the WA local team. - Wheelchair Rugby Experience not required - You dont have to use a wheelchair to play - Its the most fun you will ever have! Let me know if you are interested and we can see if we still have the numbers to make this possible!

01.01.2022 #Onthisday in 1918 the Australian Light Horsemen take Damascus, the Syrian capital, at the end of the long and successful advance that ended the First World War... in the Middle East. Learn more about the taking of Damascus: http://ow.ly/jccc50ByBSd Image: Local civilians in a Damascus street the day after its capture by Allied forces in October 1918. H10654