The artists commissioned by the Australian War Memorial, utilising the funds raised
by the Foundation from generous Ex Service Organisations and individuals, are
finalising their submissions to the AWM and the Foundation Committee.
These submissions will be presented at a meeting on 3 September 2025 at the AWM
and a preferred design will be selected.

At this time we should also learn where, in the grounds of the AWM, the completed
sculpture will be located.

Following this step in the process the Committee will know how much money we
need to raise to achieve our goal. Only after this will work commence.

It would be nice to have it completed by the 31 August 2026, being the 60th
anniversary of the end of the Indonesian Confrontation with Malaysia, but that would
require a very rapid accumulation of the required finances.

The chosen design will be posted on this website as soon as possible.

Ian Davenport
President
FESR War Memorial Foundation Inc.

Malaya & Borneo Veterans Day 31 August 2025 Canberra ACT
Malayan Emergency Commemoration

This link below will take you to the DVA page relating to this Malayan Emergency ceremony in
Canberra. This ceremony recognises Australia entering the Emergency in 1955 and the ongoing
participation in that lengthy campaign.

https://www.dva.gov.au/recognition/commemorations/commemorative-services/commemorative-
services-australia/75th-anniversary-australian-service-malayan-emergency

Within this page is the link to an online registration portal for persons who plan to attend.
Please monitor this website for first hand information.

Note also that the Last Post ceremony at the AWM on this Malaya and Borneo Veterans Day will
focus on a 3RAR soldier Lt David John Brian of Chatswood NSW who died in Malaya during the
Emergency.

We remember those who served in the FESR on Malaya & Borneo Veterans Day.
Pictured above: Two soldiers of 1RAR, going into operations by canoe, L1A1 self-loading rifles at the ready.
Image from: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C206977

We have been advised of the passing of Don Hay, a valued member of the FESR War
Memorial Foundation Committee providing counsel and guidance for the establishing of the
Memorial.
He was also a stalwart of the FESR Navy Association, and made a significant contribution to
the veteran community over many years.
Don was born in Alberton South Australia, and served in the RAN from 1956 to 1962. He
then served in the South Australian Police Service for 30 years attaining the rank of
Superintendent on retirement.  He was a founding member of FESR Navy Assoc, both on the
National level and here in South Australia having held the positions of President and Vice-
President from 2000 until his death.
Lest we Forget 

We are excited to announce that our fundraising has passed $50,000!
Thank you to all our generous donors.

We remember those who served in the FESR on Malaya & Borneo Veterans Day.
Pictured above: Leading Engineering Mechanic Thomas Davey operating the throttles in the engine room of the Q class anti-submarine frigate HMAS Quiberon.
Image from: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C341436

We remember those who served in the FESR on Malaya & Borneo Veterans Day.
Pictured above: Two soldiers of 1RAR, going into operations by canoe, L1A1 self-loading rifles at the ready.
Image from: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C206977

We remember those who served in the FESR on Malaya & Borneo Veterans Day.
Pictured above: Singapore, late 1950s. A No.1 Bomber Squadron RAAF crew in front of their Avro Lincoln bomber after returning from a mission over Malaya. 
Image from https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C208224

View the 2019 Media Release from The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel.
Malaya and Borneo veterans commemorated

Welcome to the FESR War Foundation's new website.
Please take the time to look through and of course remember to Donate!