Melton RSL Vale Page
Remembering our members
The purpose of the Returned & Services League is to pay tribute to servicemen of the Australian Defence Forces. Here at the Melton RSL Sub-Branch we continue this legacy even after the veteran has passed away.
Please read below to remember a veteran.
PTE. John Doe
1950-2026
Born in Bacchus Marsh in 1951, PTE John Doe enlisted in the Australian Army in 1971 on conscription and was allocated to the 1st Battalion of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps before deploying to Vietnam.
John returned from Vietnam and married Sally before transitioning into Civilian employment as a welder. John is survived by his wife, Sally and three children John, Alex and Dean.
Andre Agius
– 2026
Service No. 22472071 – served in the British Army from 1951 to November 1953.
He had a fulfilling and diverse career across his 2 years in the Army. He served in Korea during the Korean conflict. after having been called up for Army service in March 1951 and was discharged at the completion of his National Service in November 1953. Before joining the British Army, Andre worked in the hospitality industry.He was recognised appropriately for his service by the British Army. He was awarded the National Service Medal , the Korea Medal and the United Nations Korean medal 1950-53 for his service.
Andre was involved with the Melton RSL in its early days, when the Sub-branch started and relocated to its first home from Council buildings, at the McKenzie Street house. He actively participated in all aspects of the Sub-branch for a long time .He was always a willing helper