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ROSS, Colin John
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 215156 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) |
| Born: | Stockton, New South Wales, Australia, 9 August 1945 |
| Home Town: | Argenton, Lake Macquarie Shire, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Soldier |
| Died: | Cardiac Arrest, Argenton, Lake Macquarie Shire - New South Wales, Australia, 25 February 2023, aged 77 years |
| Cemetery: |
Privately Cremated |
| Memorials: |
Service History
Vietnam War Service
| 10 May 1966: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Corporal, 215156, 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) | |
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| 27 Jan 1969: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Corporal, 215156, 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Gary Townsend
Colin joined 5 RAR as a foundation member from 1 RAR was deployed to South Vietnam for both tours with B Coy 1966-1967 and with BHQ 1969-1970 serving as Intelligence Corporal.
On return to Australia he served with 1 RTB as an instructor and also 2/4 RAR as a Platoon Sergeant. On promotion to Sydney University Regiment component Armidale, WO Cadre. Then onto Royal Military College-Duntroon, as a drill instructor.
Retiring in 1987 as a WO2 after 24 years’ service.
At Colin’s request a private cremation was held on 3rd march in Newcastle.
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