COGGINS, Raymond James
| Service Number: | 36728 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 1st Australian Logistics Support Group |
| Born: | Bristol, England , 10 July 1923 |
| Home Town: | Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Corporal |
| Died: | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1996, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Albany Creek Memorial Park-Cemetery & Crematorium, QLD |
| Memorials: |
Vietnam War Service
| 17 Nov 1969: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Corporal, 36728, 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (8RAR) | |
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| 1 Jun 1970: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Corporal, 36728, 1st Australian Logistics Support Group |
Rays story
Raymond (Ray) lived in Gloucestershire England
When Ray was 16 he told the British Navy he was 18 years old
So he could join.
The navy excepted Ray and he travelled the world with the navy.
Ray fought in many wars and medals to show for his courage.
While Ray was in Melbourne;Ray joined the Australian Army
Posted to Enoggera barracks Ray was a private but quickly
Went up the rank to corporal Coggins.
Ray fought in Malaya, Borneo, twice in Vietnam
In Vietnam Ray met his wife Kim they had 5 children
Raini, Sean, Mellisa's, Melinda, Celia.
Ray had many stories of adventures with the navy and time in the army
Ray was a loving and devoted father he passed away in 1996.
Forever he will always be remembered.
Submitted 24 December 2024 by Melissa Wilkes
He Gave His Life To Keep Us Free
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