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25 March 2026 Pat Thompson passed away in Townsville Hospital on Tuesday, 17th March 2026. For those able to attend, a small service will be held 10:30am, 1st April at Townsville Funerals, 3 Railway Avenue, Railway Estate. Pat served in many bands including the RASIGs Band and RAE Bands at Kapooka, North Queensland Army Band […]

News from Peter Arnold’s family is Pete passed away on 10 February 2026. Pete was a great friend to many of us, loved his life as an Army bandsman, and then life after Army in the beautiful community of Echuca. Bands Pete served in include 4MD Band and Defence Force School of Music. Condolences to

Drew (Hoss) Morton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday 5 February 2026 in West Australia. Drew joined the Australian Army in 1978 as a member of the 33rd Class of Army Apprentices at Balcombe and served in the Army as a soldier musician. Bands Drew served in include 1RTB Band, the Defence Force School of Music

11 July 2025 Bill Honter, BEM passed away around 7.30pm on 11 July 2025. Bands Bill served in include RAAC Band, 5MD Band and 4MD Band. Sincere condolences to Marie and their three sons and families on behalf of all members of the AABC Association. Rest In Peace Bill, your duty is done. As advised

11 July 2025 Mario Vidal passed away in the morning of Sunday 6 July 2025 after a long illness. Mario served in the RAE Band at Casula and also later when the RAE Band moved to Kapooka, Wagga Wagga in 1959. Mario later saw active service in Vietnam. Your Duty Done.

13 March 2025 Harry Weston passed away recently in Perth, WA. Harry was a cornet/trumpet player and had served in the British Army as well as 1MD, 5MD, 6MD and NQAB Bands.