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Passing of Cliff Duel QX8718
Our president Gordon has been advised that battalion member Cliff Duel QX8718 died peacefully this morning (12 June 2013). We offer our sympathies and condolences to his family.
Cliff was an original member of the 2/15th Battalion and served with it until the end of the war. His service is commemorated on the Mackay War Memorial.
Lest We Forget.
8th Army Clasp
The enclosed letter has been sent by our President, Gordon, to the Queen.
It is an eloquent request for her to rectify a long-standing inequality and inconsistency in the awarding of official recognition of participation in the North African campaign.
ANZAC Day 2013 Photos
The following photos were taken by our Secretary, Steve, at this year's ANZAC Day luncheon at Coorparoo RSL Club.
If anyone has any photos to share, please send them to the Web Admin so that they can be shown here as well.
President's Speech at Duntroon
On Monday 8th April 2013, our President and our Secretary attended a special dinner at Duntroon in Canberra. There will be a special report on this in the next issue of Caveat Hostes.
In the meantime, here is a copy of the speech made by Gordon.
