Taurama Barracks soldiers
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 The other names on the plaque are of fellow former child immigrants who were casualties from WW11 and Korea. |
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 Back row from left 2Lt John Stringfellow (3rd), Michael Bai (5th), 2Lt Bert Jordan(7th), Sgt Bruce Harris (10th) Front row RAOC Sgt George Foster – captain/Coach (4th), RAEME Major ? – President of the club (5th) |
Further names are required to identify members of the two football teams posted here |
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 Nasho sergeants at Taurama 1970Back L to R: Sgt Barry Nunn (Vic), Sgt Darryl Dymock (Qld), Lt Chris Bergin (Reg) (Qld), Sgt Mick Mulligan (Vic), Cpt Wolfgang Flayden (Reg), Pte John Gaira (PIR Education Assistant) (Popondetta), Sgt Tom Uil (Qld), Sgt. Ian Mackay (WA) Front L to R: Name forgotten (PIR Education Assistant), Sgt John Ford (W.A.), Sgt Darryl Stewart (Vic), Unknown PIR soldier Sgt Steve Beveridge (NSW) is behind the camera |
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 back L to R – Ray Bassett, Graham Leader, Russell Bates, Kev Horton Front L to R – Wayne Wallace, Neville Corrie, John Moore Missing – Peter Porteous |
 back L to R – Graham Leader, Wayne Wallace Seated – John Moore, Ray Bassett, Peter Porteous, Merlyn Leader |
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 L to R: Rob McCarthy , Barry Arnold, Kevin Kee, Ross Bailey, Barry White, and Ron Gerrish. Kevin Kee was (from memory) stationed in Lae. Courtesy of Ross Bailey |
 Topak, Savura, Ross Bailey (Sgt), Tuila, Max Bennet (2 LT), Gaera, Orarere, Tere Tere, Kenneth Rowe (Sgt, Dec), Ragi, Lowa Front Row, L to R: > Mare, Des Hansen (Sgt), Jerome, Roras, Posih, Mongai, Barena |
 Any generosity would be rewarded with extra clothing appropriated from other members of the Sergeants Mess which I would have to distribute back to the rightful owners |
I am trying to get a photo of SGT Barry Nunn in uniform for a framed memorabilia presentation for family. Can anyone assist
Re 1967 Army Football Photo: RAOC Sgt George Foster was Capt/Coach, (I was Best Man at his wedding in that year). I am in the Rear Row, 2nd last in from right. The person on the right of George F. was a RAEME Major, (whose name eludes me), who was the President of the F.C.
Hi,
Just stumbled on these pictures and saw my grandfather, the late RSM Osi. It was so good to see this.
Cheers Avia
Avia,
It was an honour to serve with your late grandfather, RSM Osi at Taurama Barracks. He was a very well respected man in the Battalion. Elegantly dressed in his PIR greens, he dominated the parade ground, kept the labour line in order and played an excellent game of darts in the Sergeants’ Mess. However, I occasionally beat him at indoor bowls at which he was a master. Great memories!
Regards,
Terry (1PIR 1967-8)
Thank you Terry,
I am so glad to have read your response. My grandfather did love to bowl and was always immaculate and precise in everything he did.
Thank you again and kind regards
Avia
Hi Avia,
I served as a “Chalkie” at Taurama during 1968-69 when your grandfather was there. I have a copy of his recruiting poster & photo “Strongim Kantri Bilong Yupela”. It would mean more to you now rather than me so you are welcome to have it. If you would like it, email your postal address.
Regards,
Peter Chard