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Dateline - January 22, 2009
Minister and veterans dedicate new memorial in Brunei

 


Recently, six Australian Second World War veterans returned to Brunei for the dedication of the Brunei-Australia Memorial on Saturday 13 December 2008. Among the six was Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch member, Gordon Verney (Tim to his friends). As is often the case, there are many who are eligible but few are chosen. Gordon was sponsored by the sub-branch President, Chris Keating, and was supported by several others in addition. The Sub-Branch was very proud to have a member representing the veterans who participated in this action all those years ago.

   
Australian veterans who served in Brunei in 1945 standing at the Brunei-Australia Memorial. L-R Gordon Verney, Bill Corey, Ron Hatch, Rex Kawelmacher, Steve Gooch and Rex Smith

     
Six Australian Second World War veterans returned to Brunei for the dedication of the Brunei-Australia Memorial on Saturday 13 December 2008. L-R Bill Corey, Ron Hatch, Gordon Verney, Rex Kawelmacher, Steve Gooch and Rex Smith