Obituaries – Their Story

Norman Bernard Pfoeffer

Norman Bernard Pfoeffer, served in the 16th Brigade from 1941. He worked hard for a living and passed on values of honesty, patriotism, commitment and loyalty.

Patrick (Pat) Lawford

Patrick Lawford, served in the Royal Australian Navy for 29 years. He had a long and distinguished career, earning the respect of men on all levels.

Thomas John Stevenson

In 1914, England become embroiled in another war and Thomas, although 39 and the father of five children, saw it his duty to join the Australian Imperial Force.

Percy Albert Hurrell

Percy Albert Hurrell, served in the 9th and 49th AIF Battalions in WW1. He was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal for his service.

Laurence Peter Swanson

Laurence Peter Swanson, served in the 19th AIF Battalion WW1. My older siblings who knew him, spoke of him with awe, to me he was my Uncle with the wooden leg.

Soldiers of 2RAR 1956-57

In 1955 the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) sailed to Malaya disembarking on the Island of Penang, During this time, 14 young men died.

Dr Kevin Walter Vandeleur

As the first anniversary of the passing of long-time Brisbane ophthalmologist and former Innisfail resident Dr Kevin Walter Vandeleur nears.

Halina Urbaniak

Halina Urbaniak was born in 1926, in the USSR to Evgenia and Mihail Anikeew. Halina had one sister and two brothers. With husband Henryk she had two children...

Alla Gregory Zaver, M.D.

Early on, Alla made the decision to dedicate her life to medicine and helping people. This commitment led her on a worldwide journey...