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Returned Services League (QLD) Jimboomba Sub-Branch

Locality: Jimboomba, Queensland

Phone: +61 497 987 200

Address: 17 South Street 4280 Jimboomba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.rslqld.org.au/

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24.01.2022 Shared from the Ex-Navy and Friends page. Today we stand to pause and pay tribute to those shipmates who completed their final watch some 35 years ago today. And those who continue to suffer as a result of being exposed in the course of their service to hydrogen sulphide gas (H2S), on-board HMAS Stalwart.... On 22 October 1985, while en-route from Darwin to Indonesia, 62 shipmates had to be evacuated to Darwin by helicopter after inhaling H2S, and three were to die MTP Brett Gilbert, MTP Michael Oliver, and Medic AB Ian McLachlan. Medic AB Ian McLachlan was posthumously awarded the Bravery Medal who had heroically gone to the assistance of the collapsed We stand together on this day in support of each other, as we did so many years ago in a time when sacrifice and duty to your messmates, flag, and country were all we knew! Some of us kept watch with you and others passed along George Street, and others on our way to lift our lid at the old man’s table. We were young men together of a time long gone by. It was a great voyage, and you served your watch. We are proud to have served with you as part of HMAS Stalwart’s ship's company. Boatswain...standby to pipe the side...so our Shipmate's can continue to rest in peace. Thank you for your service and sacrifice lads.

24.01.2022 On 5th May 1998 a fire started in the main engine room of HMAS Westralia as a result of a ruptured fuel hose. Today we pause to remember Midshipman Megan Pelly aged 22, Petty Officer Shaun Smith aged 29, Leading Seaman Bradley Meek ages 25, and Able Seaman Phillip Carroll aged 23 Lest We Forget

23.01.2022 Today we mourn the nine Aussie diggers who died in the Nias Island Sea King crash on 2 April 2005 while on a humanitarian support mission to the earthquake-devastated Indonesian region. The RAN Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopter (call sign "Shark 02") of 817 Squadron RAN crashed while making its approach to land on a sports field. The nine personnel who died in the accident were: Lieutenant Paul Kimlin Pilot and aircraft captain. Lieutenant Jonathan King Co-pilot Li...eutenant Matthew Goodall Tactical coordinator Leading Seaman Scott Bennet Utility aircrewman Squadron Leader Paul McCarthy RAAF Medical Officer Lieutenant Matthew Davey RANR Medical Officer Flight Lieutenant Lynne Rowbottom RAAF Nursing Officer Petty Officer Stephen Slattery Navy Medical Assistant Sergeant Wendy Jones RAAF Medical Assistant Two survived the crash: Navy Leading Seaman Shane Warburton and Air Force Corporal Scott Nichols. We bow our heads in your memory. May you all rest in peace. See more

21.01.2022 The Battle of Normandy which lasted til August 1944 resulted in the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany control. Code named Operation Overlord the battle began on this day in 1944. D-Day. 156,000 British, American and Canadian forces landed on 5 beaches along a 50 mile stretch of France’s Normandy region. More than 4000 allied troops lost their lives on that single day with thousands more missing or wounded. Lest We Forget.

18.01.2022 On this day in 1966 the Battle of Long Tan took place in a rubber plantation near Long Tan in Phuk Tuy Province in South Vietnam. The battle was fought between the Viet Cong and People’s Army of Vietnam and elements of the 1st Australian Task Force. 108 men from D Company fought a combined force of 1500 men. Australian forces suffered the loss of 18 servicemen with a further 24 wounded. The VC and PAVN lost 245 men with a further 350 wounded in action and 3 hostiles captured. Lest We Forget.

17.01.2022 VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day, also referred to as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, is celebrated on 15 August. This date commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender 14 August 1945. For Australians, it meant that the Second World War was finally over. The following day, 15 August, is usually referred to as VP Day.

13.01.2022 25 year old Captain Walker witnessed the famous Christmas truce of 1914. In letters to his family he remarked "I suppose I have spent the most unique Christmas ...that I ever shall spend or want to spend. On marching up to relieve the Dublins on Christmas Eve, we noticed that there was little or no firing going on. When, we got there, they said the Germans wanted to have a local peace, being Christmas Eve. When we had taken over and got everything straight, we answered the enemy who were shouting at us from their trenches 8 yards away. They said they would not fire if we did not. We were a bit suspicious at first, but at last we agreed loud cheers from the Germans. To show they meant what they said, they put lights along the tops of their trenches so that we could see their movements." Captain Walker also detailed observations of German and British soldiers playing football with an old cap, as well as the singing of carols, and exchanges of chocolate and cigars. He was killed in action exactly 4 months later on April 25, 1915. He was one of the many thousands of World War One soldiers with no known grave, until his remains were discovered and miraculously identified in an archaeological dig in 2016. He was finally laid to rest in a reburial service in April 2018 that was attended by some of his descendants from New Zealand.

13.01.2022 Artillery Observer Gunner 105 Battery WO2 RAA Retired 1986 Rest Easy Sandy Lloyd. Husband, father, grandfather and mate. Reunited once more with Rosemary. You shall be missed. ... Lest We Forget.

09.01.2022 Fair winds and following seas

06.01.2022 Today The Queen conferred the Honour of Knighthood on Captain Tom Moore at an Investiture at Windsor Castle. In April, World War Two veteran, Captain Sir Tom M...oore embarked on 100 laps of his garden with the aim to raise 1,000 for NHS Charities Together and has now raised over 32 million for the NHS, and inspired so many people along the way. Today Captain Sir Tom Moore’s incredible fundraising achievements were recognised with a Knighthood. The Queen awarded Captain Sir Tom Moore with his insignia of Knight Bachelor, after knighting him with the sword that belonged to her father, King George VI. Congratulations Captain Sir Tom Moore!

05.01.2022 The street has never looked like this at 4.15 on ANZAC Day in the 10 years we have called Jimboomba home. And may it never happen again. The flag is flying and the community has already started to lay wreaths. All are welcome to pay your respects privately, and lay floral or other tributes at either cenotaph throughout the day. The flag will be raised at 8am at the World War 2 cenotaph. They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them nor the ...years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Lest We Forget.

04.01.2022 The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the moment when the guns fell silent on the Western Front after the bloodshed of World War 1. In the 4 years of the war more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas and over 60,000 made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Lest We Forget

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02.01.2022 #OTD: Two Australians Killed in Mine Incident Today we pause to remember the life and service of two Australians who were killed in a mine incident whilst serv...ing in Vietnam on the 24th of June 1969. The two men were 1733547 Trooper Robert Young, and 5715633 Lance Corporal Keith Dewar. Both men were killed when their APC struck a mine during a land clearing operation in Phuoc Tuy on the 24th of June 1969. Please click on the photographs of the individuals to learn more about their service history. The 3rd image is of their APC following the mine incident. Lest we forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you appreciate this content, please considering 'liking' the page and sharing this post so others can learn about Australia's fascinating military history! See more here: https://www.facebook.com/OTDAustralianMilitaryHistory

01.01.2022 #OTD Sergeant Mathew Locke, MG, SASR, KIA Today we pause to remember the life and service of Sergeant Matthew Locke, MG, SASR who was fatally wounded by small... arms fire whilst on patrol in Uruzghan Provice on the 25th of October 2007. Sergeant Matthew Locke enlisted into the Australian Regular Army on the 11 June, 1991. After he completed his Recruit Training at Kapooka, he was allocated to the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and commenced his Initial Employment Training at Singleton, New South Wales on the 10 September 1991. At the completion of his Initial Employment Training, Matthew was posted to the 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Matthew had a flair for Infantry training and whilst at the 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, he completed Driver Courses, Basic Mortar Course, promotion courses and became a Small Arms Coach. It was obvious that Matthew wanted to be challenged as a soldier so in November 1997, Matthew successfully completed the Special Air Service Selection Course. Over the next two years, Matthew completed another 15 specialist courses ranging from patrolling, demolitions, diving, parachuting, and medical. Matthew was posted to the 3rd Special Air Service Squadron. Sergeant Locke was awarded the Medal for Gallantry in December 2006 for gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as the second-in-command of a Special Air Service Regiment patrol in the Special Forces Task Group whilst deployed on Operation Slipper, Afghanistan, in 2006. With complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Locke braved heavy enemy fire to neutralise the Taliban advancing on the Australian position and in doing so saved the lives of his mates. Matthew was killed in action on the 25th of October 2007 during an engagement with Taliban extremists during Operation Spin Ghar. Lest we forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964