Service Details
Name:
SHER
Given Name:
GREGORY MICHAEL
Initials:
G M
Rank:
Private
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Regiment:
1 Commando Regiment (Australia)
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Unit:
Sydney
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Date of Death:
2009-01-04
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Date of Birth:
1978-12-03
Age:
30
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, rocket attack in Oruzgan Province
Additional
Information:
Son of Yvonne and Felix S. Sher and brother to Steven and Barry. Born in South Africa in 1978 and moved to Australia with his family in 1986. He joined the Australian Army in 1998 as an Army Reserve infantryman, serving with 5/6 RVR. Private Sher deployed on operations to East Timor with his regular infantry unit from November 2002 until May 2003. Private Sher successfully completed the Commando selection course in 2004 and gained entry to Special Forces, joining the 1st Commando Regiment. He went on to complete the suite of Special Forces courses required to become a qualified commando. For his service in East Timor, Private Sher received the Australian Active Service Medal, the United Nations Transitional Authority in East Timor Medal and the Infantry Combat Badge. Private Sher has also been awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the NATO Medal with ISAF Clasp, the Australian Defence Medal and the Returned from Active Service Badge.
Commemoration
Country:
Australia
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Locality:
Victoria
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Cemetery:
MELBOURNE CHEVRA KADISHA CEMETERY
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