Funeral held for Corporal Brendan Hannam, killed in army vehicle rollover
Corporal Brendan Hannam, 28, died in a carrier crash near Darwin. This happened during a training exercise. He was farewelled today.
A funeral was held today for Corporal Brendan Hannam. He was an Australian Army soldier.
He died when a Supacat HMT troop carrier rolled at Mount Bundey Training Area south of Darwin. Hannam, 28, a father of two, died in the crash that injured five other men.
At the service in Darwin, colleagues remembered his nine years of military service. This included deployments to Afghanistan in 2019 and Ukraine in 2023.
Lieutenant Colonel Ash Zimmerlie said Hannam served Australia with distinction. He was known for loyalty and dedication to his mates.
Fellow officer Lieutenant Cooper Bridgeman described him as steady and capable. His family came first to him.
The Army has paused use of the Supacat HMT while investigating the crash.
- 28 years old
- Soldier's age
- Over 9 years in the Australian Army
- Service length
- Five men in the carrier rollover
- Others injured
Why it mattersThe death highlights risks soldiers face even during training. The Army is investigating the crash. They have paused use of the Supacat HMT military vehicle.
AustraliaAn Australian soldier has been killed in a training accident, prompting a safety review of equipment used by the Defence Force.
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