Our condolences to family and friends of the late Ben Moide,CBE, a famous warrior of World War II passed away from a heart attack on Monday, the 30th December, 2013.

Ben's father came from the village of Saguane on Kiwai Island near Daru in the Western District while his mother came from the Motuan village of Pari, 5km to the east of Port Moresby. Steven Benjamin Moide was born on 21 June 1924, the third of nine children. Ben's mixed cultural background was a marked feature of his Army and civilian life.

Ben was a frequent and welcome guest at Anzac Day and Kokoda Day services in Queensland where his presence reminded everyone of the critical role played by the PIB and NGIB in all the PNG campaigns (except Milne Bay) during World War II. Ben maintained a close relationship with Captain Alan Hooper (PIB, ANGAU) as they reminisced in Motu about their war experiences.

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