ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY DENTAL CORPS ASSOCIATION INC.
Don't forget the Reunion in 2013! Details below
In Memorium
It is with much sadness that the death is announced of SSGT Mark Watson. Mark passed away at Prince Charles Palliative Care Unit in Brisbane on 5th February, 2012. Mark was a SSGT Dental Tech and served at 16 Dental Unit, Townsville and 9 Dental Unit, Enoggera in the 70's.
SSGT David Leslie Buckley 3rd January 1942 - 24th August 2011.
A Service and Cremation was held at the Great Northern Garden of Remembrance, Deception Bay. A number of Association members attended the service and took part in the "Poppy Service" Military Tribute.
It is with much sadness that we advise of the passing of our esteemed Patron, Colonel Maurice William Dingle, M.D.Sc. (Qld), F.R.A.C.D.S., F.I.C.D. He died on 8 June, 2011. He has been our Patron since July, 2000. He was always very interested in our Association and for a number of years attended all our Committee and General Meetings. He also attended all our activities and was a benefactor to our Association in many ways and on many occasions. There was always a donation from Maurice towards Functions, Anzac Day and Reunions etc. He was totally supportive of our group right till the end.
Colonel Dingle was born in East Ipswich, Q, on 6 July, 1922. He attended Eagle Junction State School and Brisbane Grammar School. He graduated as a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Queensland in 1944. He joined the AIF (Royal Australian Army Dental Corps) in 1944 and saw Active Service in the Pacific war theatres until the cessation of war. He then served with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) in Japan till 1947. Upon his return to Australia in 1947 he took discharge and commenced practice with his father John at the family dental practice at Albion. He practiced Dentistry at this same surgery and location until his retirement 50 years later in 1997.
He returned to part-time military service several times in the 1950's and 60s. He was the first Major Officer Commanding 1 Dental Unit (CMF) in 1949. He was promoted to Lt Colonel (Assistant Director Dental Services) N Comd in 1966 and then Colonel (Deputy Director Dental Services) N Comd in 1966 (the highest ranking Dental Officer in Queensland.)
He was a prolific letter writer (long hand) and over the years has provided our Association with so much detail of his service and events including WW2 and later. We hold quite a lot of significant historic detail, all provided by him.
He joined the Australian Dental Association in 1942. From 1954 to 1970 he served on virtually every committee within the ADA management structure, including a term as President in 1966. He was granted life membership in 1994.
He was a member of the United Services Club for 63 years, the Queensland Club for 24 years and the Royal Qld Golf Club for over 35 years. Lawn Bowls was his later sport and the time spent with the Clayfield Bowling Club was a happy time for him. He was also involved with Legacy.
Maurice’s loss will be felt by all members of the Association. He was a wonderful man and his knowledge and guidance will be missed by all. We convey our deepest sympathy to his wife Betty and all members of the family.
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25th April 2013
Reunion time is not far off and planning is well underway. Come and join us and you just might find some old mates there too. ANZAC Day falls on Thursday 25th April 2013. Come along and join us on the day for the march through Brisbane then gathering at the Sebel Citigate (next to City Hall) for an after march gathering and comradery.
26th April 2013
Friday hopefully will include a tour of the new Dental School at Herston located to the side of the Medical School. That
evening we will also hold the Reunion Dinner at the Sebel Citigate in the heart of Brisbane. If it is anything like our last one in Canberra a great time will be had by all.
27the April 2013
Saturday morning will be the AGM of the RAADC Association in the form of a morning tea. This will be our final get together for the Reunion and will be held at the Sebel Citigate From here we say our farewells and head off to our homes after a great three days of comradery.
Our historian LtCol Sven Kuusk is currently working on
the Dental Corps history. The book will probably have the title
FANG FARRIERS - Army Dentists in Peace and War - A History of the
Australian Army Dental Corps from 1915 to 2005. At this stage it has about 300 pages, has a long way to go, and much editing. LtCol Sven Kuusk would like to make contact with past and present members of the Corps to collect human interest stories. He needs lists of names, ranks, unit locations, photo's etc. LtCol Sven Kuusk can be contacted at:
Planning on comming to the march this year? You will find us in Area D at position 56 behind 11 Field Ambulance Association and in front of Royal Australian Army Ordanance Corps Association. The exact location street wise has yet to be released but we expect it to be similar to previous years and that is near the Treasurer Hotel on George Street near Charlotte Street.
Afterwards the Association has booked tables at Gilhooleys Tavern for a drink and lunch so continue on after the march and meet up again at Gihooleys Irish Tavern on the corner of Charlotte and Albert Streets Brisbane.
Monday 15th February 2011 a dedication ceremony was held at the Burleigh Heads Memorial Park for the plaque commorating the Doctors and Dentists of Changi and Burma Railroad. Mr Mick Kildy paid for and supplied the plaque.
Jock Clarke is the first name on the dentists list. Jock was an avid supporter of the RAADC Association and his diary of his time on Changi is available to read on our web site. For a photo of the plaque and the dedication ceremony please click through to the Burleigh Heads RSL Sub Branch web site.
On Thursday 21st October 2011 at 1400hr an unveiling of the Commemorative Plaque to recognise the sacrifice and service of the members of the Royal Australian Army Dental Corps was held in the Western Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. A report on this will be released in the near future.
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