Sussex Inlet RSL sub-Branch

29/05/2026

A message from Honary Secretary Lynn Webber to sub-Branch Members dated 29/05/2026.

Good afternoon fellow sub-Branch Members,

It is my sad duty to advise that our esteemed comrade John Whipp passed on the evening of Wednesday 27 May 2026 at RSL LifeCare Jonathan Rogers GC House Nowra.

Fellow Vietnam veteran Dave Durant has been with John's family this afternoon to discuss arrangements for his funeral. All sub-Branch Members are invited to attend and to form a Guard of Honour on the day. A military eulogy will be included in the service.

Details of funeral arrangements for (Albert) John Whipp AM CSM as follows:

Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Time: 12 noon
Location: Bollerang House, D2650 Princes Highway WANDANDIAN NSW 2540
Funeral Director: H. Parsons Nowra
Parking: Off Street Parking including Disabled Parking available
Accessibility: Full disability access throughout the venue

If you are unable to attend you are welcome send condolences to this email address.

Thanks and regards, Lynn

Lest We Forget

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

It is with a sorry heart that I inform our members that yesterday we lost another of our Legends in the passing of Albert John Whipp. The achievements of Johnny are too many to mention but his contribution to Martial Arts and the military were extraordinary. Here are just a few relating to AMAHOF, he was one of our first AMAHOF members, inducted in 1997 only the second year since the foundation of AMAHOF, he was chair of the Sokeship Council from 2009-2012 and remained as a member until 2018. He was the Vice-President of AMAHOF from 2009 till 2017 and President from 2018-2019. I know he was really pleased to receive his 8th Dan from AMAHOF at the last Gala event in Canberra, a fitting tribute to a great martial artist. Anyone who has had the pleasure and privilege of meeting him would agree he was a true gentleman and deep thinker. A quiet achiever who gave so much to others in his life he will be sorely missed. Indeed, I personally will miss him a lot, when I met him in 2012 I had the honor of sitting with him on the train down from the Kuranda falls and listening to his stories of training military personnel in self-defence, which were always both entertaining and witty. He was a true Legend and deserved the status conferred on him by AMAHOF in 2015. Vale Albert John Whipp. Your mark has been made and will be remembered by many. Our thoughts go to his daughter Coralee and son-in-law Gordon who cared for him during his battle with Parkinsons. He rejoins his wife Arlene who also contributed greatly to AMAHOF.
Grandmaster Steven Weston
President AMAHOF

29/05/2026

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 27th May 2026 after a courageous battle. Beloved husband of Arlene (dec). Dearly adored father and father in-law of

29/05/2026

Vale John Whipp. News of the passing of sub-Branch member has surfaced on Facebook, condolences to John, his family and friends.

Very sad news to hear that Maj John Whipp AM, CSM has passed away.

A legend within the Unarmed Combat space of the Australian Army as well as a pioneer of Judo in Australia.

RIP Sir, 🙏🏻🥋🇦🇺

12/05/2026

RSL NSW extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Special Air Service Regiment soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Lachlan Muddle, who tragically lost his life during a parachuting training incident at Jervis Bay Airfield, on the state’s south coast.

Our thoughts are also with the other soldier injured in the incident, and with the broader Defence community at this difficult time.

Training accidents are a stark reminder of the risks our servicemen and women continue to face in service to the nation, both here at home and abroad.

We ask that the privacy of those affected be respected.

We honour the service and sacrifice of all Australian Defence Force personnel who continue to put themselves in harm’s way in service of our country.

Lest we forget 🌺

If anyone in the veteran community needs support, please reach out to Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046 or Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14.

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12/05/2026

The RSL extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Warrant Officer Class Two Lachlan Muddle, a Special Air Service Regiment soldier fatally injured during a parachuting training course at Jervis Bay Airfield on 11 May 2026.

RSL National President, Peter Tinley AM, said: "Every Australian who puts on a uniform accepts a level of sacrifice that most of us will never be asked to make. WO2 Muddle was training to serve and protect our country, and that commitment deserves our deepest respect and gratitude. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and fellow soldiers at this incredibly difficult time."

One other soldier was injured in the incident but did not require hospitalisation. We wish them a full and swift recovery.

The RSL stands ready to support veterans and their families through these difficult times.

If anyone in the veteran community needs support, please reach out to Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046 or Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14.

12/05/2026

24/04/2026

The ANZAC spirit is a legacy that lives on in all Australians, inspiring pride and camaraderie across generations.

This ANZAC Day, Saturday 25 April, join the RSL in honouring all who have served, and continue to serve, our nation.

There’s no more meaningful way to honour their legacy than by coming together as a community on ANZAC Day.

👉Learn more about ANZAC Day here https://anzacspirit.com.au/, and find a local commemoration near you here: https://rslnsw.org.au/anzacday

19/04/2026