Fitzroy Region to the Ridges of Central Queensland
Information for residents of the Northern Rockhampton Regional District including the townships
and localities of Alton Downs, Balcomba, Bushley, Calioran, Dalma, Fairy Bower, Garnant,
Glenroy, Lion Mountain, Morinish, Morinish South, Nine Mile, Pink Lily, Pukatika,
Redbank, Ridgelands, South Yaamba, Stanwell, Waroula,
Westwood and Wycarbah in Central Queensland.
History of the ANZACs and Veterans from our local Community.
There were many local war veterans who’s miliary service is appreciated by our community. From such a small community many men and some women service by volunteering or by conscription to protect Australia’s customs, traditions and conventions.
Some Veterans and their families paid the ultimate sacrifice while others suffered mental and physical injuries which were life changing and required the support of their families.
Anyone who would like to supply documents, photos or any other information about our loacal Veterans please
contact .
History of the ANZACs and Veterans from our local Community
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)
Name
Service No:
Date &
Place of Birth
Rank
Corps & Unit History
Died & Age
Blank,
Richard Henry
260
1878
England
Private
4th Queensland Imperial Bushmen
September 1943
aged 65
WWI 1914 - 1918
Alton Downs and District World War 1 Servicemen 1914 -1919
This photo 1500mm x 800mm is on display at the Alton Downs Hall
WW1 Alton Downs and District Veterans Booklet
World War II 1939 - 1945
Alton Downs and District World War 2 Veterans 1939 - 1945
This photo 3000mm x 1220mm is on display at the Alton Downs Hall
WW2 Alton Downs and District Veterans Booklet
To purchase copies of the WWI or WWII Veterans Books
please contact:
Royal Australian Infantry Corps
1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
24-1-1956 to 22-3-1956
Commonwealth Contingent, Korea,
Signal Squadron 27-4-1956 to 20-8-1957
Blank,
Alan Alfred
Royal Australian
Navy 35620
15-4-1930
Rockhampton Qld.
Stores
Assistant
345
Branch:Stores
HMAS Bataan
27-6-1950 to 6-6-1951
German,
Keith Leslie
Australian Army
1763
16-1-1930
Rockhampton Qld.
Private
350
Royal Corps of Australian Electrical
& Mechanical Engineers
1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
9-4-1952 to 24-3-1953
Malayan Emergency 1948 to 1960
Name
Service & No:
Date &
Place of Birth
Rank
Corps & Unit History
German,
John Henry Charles
Australian Air Force
A196
7-11-1918
Rockhampton Qld.
Sergeant
Unit 82 B wing
No: 6 B Squadron 21-9-1962
Odendahl,
Richard Beverley
Australian Army,
16646
23-6-1940
Bellville Canada
Private
Vietnam 1965 - 1972
Name
Service & No:
Date &
Place of Birth
Rank
National
Service
Corps & Unit History
Coldwell,
Peter John
Australian Army
44922
9-7-1951
Eudunda S.A.
Corporal
No
Royal Australian Infantry Corps
3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
15-2-1971 to 30-6-1971
Comollatti,
Robert Vincent
Australian Army 1736396
14-1-1949
Rockhampton Qld.
Sapper
Yes
Royal Australian Engineers
32 Small Ship Squadron (AV 1353 Harry Chauvel)
11-11-1970 to 15-12-1970
32 Small Ship Squadron (AS 3051 John Monash)
30-7-1971 to 4-8-1971
Connor, Kevin Joseph
Australian Army
134220
24-6-1948
Bondoola via
Rockhampton Qld.
Lance-Corporal
No
Royal Australian Engineers
1st Field Squadron
29-10-1969 to 29-10-1970
Giles
Lloyd William
Australian Army 3411599
29-1-1947
Melbourne Vic.
Corporal
No
Royal Australian Corps of Signals
547 Signal Troop 4-2-1970 to 4-2-1971
Gleeson,
Peter Richard
Australian Army 17821
16-12-1945
Toowoomba Qld.
(Temporary)
Warrant-Officer
Class 2
No
Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery
Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
22-10-1970 to 21-10-1971
Griffiths,
Darrel Charles
Royal Australian
Navy R93088
19-11-1944 Bundaberg Qld.
Leading Seaman
Weapon Mechanic
No
Branch:Seaman Category: Weapon Mechanic
HMAS Parramatta 5-4-1968 to 17-4-1968
HMAS Hobart 16-3-1970 to 9-10-1970
King,
Ronald William
Australian Army
217081
5-6-1945
Concord NSW
(Temporary)
Corporal
No
Royal Australian Infantry Corps
1 Australian Reinforcement Unit
13-6-1967 to 17-7-1967
7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
18-7-1967 to 18-3-1968
7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
16-2-1970 to 4-3-1971
Odendahl,
Richard Beverley
Australian Army
16646
23-6-1940
Bellville Canada
Private
No
Royal Australian Infantry Corps
6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
2-6-1966 to 14-6-1967 Honours: Military Medal
Sengstock,
Trevor Michael
Australian Army 1734339
12-8-1947 Maryborough Qld.
Private
Yes
Royal Australian Army Service Corps
86 Transport Platoon RAASC
5-1-1969 to 7-1-1970
Wedmaier,
John Norman
Australian Army 1733735
5-4-1946
Brisbane Qld.
Lance-Corporal
Yes
Royal Australian Armoured Corps
C Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment
10-12-1968 to 27-12-1968
Detachment, 1st Forward Delivery Troop
28-12-1968 to 23-2-1969
B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment
24-2-1969 to 29-8-1969
Local information for local residents.
This website is for the benefit of residents from the northern and western, urban and rural centres in the Rockhampton region of Central Queensland. Anyone wishing to connect with the residents of Alton Downs, Balcomba, Boomer Range, Bushley, Calioran, Canoona, Dalma, Fairy Bower, Garnant, Glenavon, Glenroy, Gracemere, Kabra, Kalapa, Lion Mountain, Morinish, Mount Carpenter, Native Cat Range, Nine Mile, Pink Lily, Prospect, Redbank, Ridgelands, Round Mountain, South Yaamba, Stanwell, Sugarloaf Mountain, The Lookout, Waroula, Westwood, Woodville, Wycarbah or anyone residing in the Rockhampton regional district can have their information included.
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