WALLIS, Alan John
| Service Number: | 2787255 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) |
| Born: | Wingham, New South Wales, Australia, 17 July 1946 |
| Home Town: | Wingham, Greater Taree, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Apprentice Railway Fireman |
| Died: | Killed in Action, South Vietnam, 16 May 1968, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
Sandgate General Cemetery, Newcastle, NSW Methodist 4, Row 27, lot 59. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Grafton Clarence Valley Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Kallangur Vietnam Veterans' Place, Kurri Kurri War Memorial, Newcastle Civic Park Vietnam and National Service Memorial, Port Pirie Vietnam Veterans Honour Wall, Seymour Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk Roll of Honour, Toogoom Vietnam Memorial, Wollongong Vietnam Memorial |
Vietnam War Service
| 27 Mar 1968: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Private, 2787255, 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) | |
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| 27 Mar 1968: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Private, 2787255 | |
| 16 May 1968: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Private, 2787255, 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), FSB Coral / Balmoral - Vietnam |
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Private Alan John Wallis grew up as a dependable, kind-hearted young man, known for his quiet strength and willingness to help others. When National Service called, he answered without hesitation, joining the 1st Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment and embracing the discipline, camaraderie, and responsibility of military life.
In Vietnam, Wallis became a steady presence for his fellow soldiers, navigating the dangers of patrols, ambushes, and relentless combat with calm determination. He earned the trust and respect of his comrades through his reliability and courage, embodying the principles of loyalty and service he had carried from home.
On 16 May 1968, during a fierce attack on Fire Support Base Coral, Wallis fought alongside his mates with unwavering resolve. Amid chaos, he remained committed to protecting those around him. Tragically, he was fatally wounded at just 21 years old.
Alan John Wallis is remembered not for how he died, but for how he lived—with humility, dedication, and courage. His sacrifice and legacy endure in the hearts of those who served with him and in the generations that honor his memory.
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