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Kings Birthday Awards
The SAA National Executive passes on their congratulations to the following submariners whose service to their nation has been recognised in today’s King's Birthday Honours.
If anyone is aware of any other current, or former submariners recognised today, please pass the details to the National Secretary.
Medal of the Order of Australia
Lieutenant Commander Robert Scott VARIAN RAN (Retd) For meritorious service as a Submarine Acoustic Intelligence Specialist and Intelligence Officer while deployed on Operation VIGILANCE.
Conspicuous Service Medal
Leading Seaman Luke Anthony BONANNO For meritorious devotion to duty as the Weapons System Controller on HMAS Waller.
Commander Christopher James ELLIS RAN For meritorious achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMA Submarines Collins, Waller, and Dechaineux.
Submarines In Victoria
10 May 2026. Royal Australian Navy submarines, HMAS Dechaineux (SSG-76) and HMAS Farncomb (SSG-74) transit Port Phillip Bay after a port visit to Melbourne, Victoria, at the conclusion of exercises off the southeast coast of Australia. (RAN Photo)
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Sad News
CPOMTP4SM IAN MURRAY TABER R54419
The Submarines Association of Australia (SAA) regrets to advise that long-standing member Ian Taber passed away on the evening of 7 June this year.
Vale Ian Murry taber
ABMTPSM RICHARD “RICK” / “CESS” STELTENPOOL
The Submarines Association of Australia (SAA) is saddened to advise the passing of member Rick Steltenpool on the evening of 4 June, following a suspected heart attack.
Vale Rick Steltenpool
Vale Commodore Peter Dechaineux AM RAN Ret'd
Peter Dechaineux passed away earlier in the week. Our thoughts are with Mo and the family. A Naval funeral service will be held on Tuesday 16 June at Royal Military College Chapel, Duntroon at 9 am and afterwards at the Commonwealth Club, Yarralumla. The Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, will give a eulogy and the Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley, will give the Naval Ode. Further details, including arrangements for a live stream of the service, will follow.
Commodore Peter Dechaineux AM, RAN (Ret'd) was a distinguished naval officer and a proud advocate for the Royal Australian Navy. His father, Captain Emile Dechaineux DSC, was a World War II hero, and in his memory, the Collins-class submarine was commissioned as HMAS Dechaineux.His legacy continues to be honored within the Australian naval community. Vale, Commodore Dechaineux.
Peter was a great friend of the SAA and member of the ACT branch. He was instrumental in supporting the last SUBCON hosted by the ACT in 2008. Up until he became unwell he would often attend our Committee meetings and would always offer his apologies if he could not.
Vale Peter Dechaineux
SAA NSW Members,
Please advise asap if you will be attending the NSW AGM at ANZAC Memorial Hyde Park on Sunday 5th July at 1100 and also whether you will be joining us for lunch at The Edinburgh Castle. Responses to Carol please "dolfin66wc@tpg.com.au"
Details AGM coming shortly.
Geoff Anderson
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Download of the full Document AGM2026
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