Mareeba RSL Sub Branch

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Black Hawk accident in Townsville, in which 18 ADF members tragically lost their lives.

During training for counter-terrorism operations on the night of June 12, 1996, two Australian Army Black Hawk helicopters collided in the Townsville Field Training Area.

As a result of the accident, there were 18 fatalities; 15 from the Special Air Service Regiment and three from the 5th Aviation Regiment. It was Australia's worst peacetime military aviation disaster, and it sent shockwaves of sadness across the nation.

This tragedy highlights the constant risks associated with serving in the nation’s armed services and the commitment and bravery of those who serve.

We Will Remember Them

Corporal M. Baker
Captain J. Berrigan
Captain K. Hales
Signalman H. Peeters
Trooper T.J. McDonald
Lance Corporal D. Frost
Trooper J.G.S. Church
Lance Corporal G.D. Hagan
Lance Corporal D.A. Johnstone
Lance Corporal G.A. Callow
Corporal B.A. Tombs
Corporal D.J. Smith
Corporal D.R. Oldham
Corporal A. Constantinidis
Corporal M.J. Bird
Corporal M. Avedissian
Sergeant H.W. Ellis
Captain T.J. Stevens

Lest We Forget

📸 Ian Coate

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Find your local Anzac Day service: www.anzacspirit.com.au

This Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April, join Australia in honouring the courage, sacrifice and mateship of all who have served.

Every person who takes part in Anzac Day helps to carry the Anzac legacy forward.

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A day to remember | The Express Newspaper | Local News covering Sport, Agricultural, Entertainment, Community & Business News for Mareeba, Atherton, Cooktown, Kuranda, the Tablelands & Far North Queensland Australia. THOUSANDS of people across the region will turn out this Saturday to Anzac Day services to commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

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The RSL is often asked about the correct protocols for wearing Australian honours and awards - particularly by family members who would like to wear their relatives' medals in tribute

On our website, you'll find a guide to support those who have earned medals and honours, and those who are wearing them in memory, to wear them proudly this Anzac Day.

www.rslaustralia.org/wearing-medals