KILLED IN ACTION - 21 JUNE 2010

Twenty-seven-year-old Private Chuck was from the Sydney-based 2nd Commando Regiment.

Private Chuck was born in Atherton, Queensland in 1983. He joined the Army on 11 May, 2004 as part of the Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme. On completion of his Commando Selection and Training Course and Reinforcement Cycle he was posted to the then 4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) – now 2nd Commando Regiment. This was his third tour to Afghanistan and was serving with the SOTG. Private Chuck was an outstanding Commando who was highly trained and excelled at all he attempted. Private Chuck was the Patrol Medic within his sniper team. He was suited to this role as his affectionate and caring nature drove his passion for helping his mates.

Private Chuck has been awarded the Australian Active Service Medal with Clasp ICAT, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the NATO ISAF Medal, the Infantry Combat Badge and the Australian Defence Medal. Private Chuck has also been awarded the Returned from Active Service Badge from his first deployment to Afghanistan.

During Private Benjamin Adam Chuck's service in the Australian Army Ben deployed on the following Operations;

Operation Slipper (Afghanistan) – May – Aug 2007,

Operation Slipper (Afghanistan) – Jun – Nov 2008, and

Operation Slipper (Afghanistan) – Feb – Jun 2010.