Personal Profile

The Walsh Brothers

Edward Victor (EV) Walsh
Born January 1937

Enlisted directly into the 3rd Line of Communications Regiment, RASigs as a member of the Citizen's Military Force in February 1960. Recruit training was not available and it was "On the Job Training" and after 4 months Signalman Walsh qualified for Corporal and by years end he also qualified as a Sergeant. His Commanding Officer refused to promoted him because he had not been in the CMF long enough. By July 1961 Corporal Walsh was promoted Sergeant.

Between 1960 and 1973 WO2 Ted Walsh served in the 3rd LoC Regt, 112 Sig Sqn, and 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse. On more than one occasion efforts were made to poach both he and his brother Laurie into 126 Signal Squadron (Special Forces).

In 1973 WO2 Ted Walsh transferred to 126 Signal Squadron (Special Forces) where his was posted to Recruit Training where he remained until discharge from the Army Reserve.

Being a self employed electrician did not stop Ted Walsh from attending a number of specialist course before coming qualified as an instructor in boating, roping, rapelling and small arms coaching. Given the age difference between him and his young recruits he never once failed to re-qualify for his Green Beret. WO2 EV Walsh served with the Squadron from December 1973 to July 1984 & from 1987 to 1990.

Laurence (Laurie) Walsh
Born March 1939

Conscripted into the National Service in 1958 and was alloted to RASigs and posted to the 3rd Line of Communications Regiment. While at 3rd LoC Regt Signalman Walsh was employed building antennas and laying communication cables.

Just like his brother EV Walsh Laurie was quickly promoted to Sergeant. In 1974 WO2 LW Walsh transferred to 126 Signal Squadron (Special Forces) where he was posted to Recruit Training where he remained until 1984.

Throughout their time with 126 Signal Squadron the Walsh Brothers made a significant contribution to recruit training.