Introduction by Sir Peter Cosgrove

Today's Honour Roll

June
15
Today's Honour Roll recognizes 93 Australians who fell on this day in history.
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Name Date of Death Conflict
GAVENS, George 15 Jun 1918 World War 1
JACKSON, Peter Joseph 15 Jun 1969 Vietnam War
STEWART, John William 15 Jun 1915 World War 1
KENNEDY, John Joseph 15 Jun 1969 Vietnam War
WOOLCOTT, Edgar Seymour 15 Jun 1943 World War 2

Vale John Douglas TILBROOK CSM, RFD 1945-2025

We remember Major John Douglas TILBROOK CSM, RFD who passed away last week on June 6 at the age of 80.

John dedicated over 51 years to the Australian Army, rising through all ranks from Private to Major, and serving until his retirement in 2015.

His distinguished military career included service in Borneo during the Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation, in Vietnam, and with the ANZUK Force in Singapore/Malaysia.

As a Research Officer with the Australian Army History Unit, John contributed extensively to documenting and preserving military history, including cataloguing records and supporting the Department of Veterans' Affairs with thousands of research reports. Recognised for his work, he was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in 1997.

Beyond his military and historical work, John also gave back through long-term involvement with Canberra Legacy, the Batemans Bay RSL Sub-Branch, and the Vietnam Veterans' & Peacekeepers Association.

The Virtual War Memorial Australia team extends its sincere condolences to John's family and friends for their loss.

We will remember him.

You can read more on his profile here.

EIFFE, Patrick Hartley
Craftsman, 2nd/27th Infantry Battalion, Australian Military Forces (WW2)
Adelaide 10th Battalion "Pozieres Cross"
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LARSEN, George
Private, 15th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
SMITH, Harry Arthur
Lieutenant Colonel, Parachute Training School, Australian Army (Post WW2)
Adelaide The 50th Battalion Commemorative Cross
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IRVIN, Edwin Charles
Private, 2nd Machine Gun Battalion, AIF WW1
Adelaide The 27th Battalion Commemorative Cross
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CAMERON, William
Second Lieutenant, 9th Light Horse Regiment, AIF WW1

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