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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
The Submarines Association has been informed of the passing of a lost sole who passed away alone in a Victorian RSL Nursing Home :
VALE LSEMPSM JOHN DAVID PARKER R56702
Vale John David Parker
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.
Funeral details for the Late ABMTPSM Richard 'Rick' Steltenpool are:
Please join us in remembering Richard Service organised by Hansen and Cole Kembla Grange
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 12:00 PM at Hansen and Cole Funerals Kembla Grange The Northcliffe Chapel 634 Northcliffe Drive Kembla Grange NSW 2526.
Funeral Live stream Richard Steltenpool
from Ray kemp
I’m assisting Rick Steltenpool’s partner Sandra and after some information.
When did Rick join Leeuwin
What ships he served on before Submarines and approx dates.
Can JR’s post on JR facebook site
Stokers post on Melbourne and Stockers site.
I need to get approx passive smoking hours.
Ray
Vale Rick Steltenpool
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Download of the full Document AGM2026
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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