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Raised so far
$110,532 |
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Bert has walked
138.1km |
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Donors
1,000 |
Sergeant Bert completed his March On challenge to help prevent veteran suicide
Now he's calling on YOU to do the same
Sign up today and help prevent veteran suicide
Our Patron of March On set himself the challenge of walking the length of the Kokoda Track and is raising funds to support our modern-day service personnel and their families. And he has completed his 96km target with flying colours.
At 101 years young, Sergeant Bert Le-Merton is a true living legend. His bravery and sacrifice during World War 2 is admirable to say the least, all in the name of defending our “sunburnt country, and land of sweeping plains”.
His family have followed suit, with his children and grandchildren also defending our nation and communities on the frontline. It is clear that his passion for supporting our current and future generation of veterans and their families is close to his heart – and this is why he has chosen to invite you on this journey to support March On with Soldier On.

Can you keep up with Sergeant Bert?
He is as fit as a fiddle, with his daily walking habit being the secret, he says, to a long and healthy life.
“If I can do it, you can too… so get up off your saddle and March On with me to support our veterans.”
Bert Le-Merton, 2020
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A big thank you to our Supporters
The real heroes who are kindly helping us achieve our goal

$63
Louise

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Patty Mccord
Bert I helped build Netflix and heard about how Soldier On in Australia helps veterans find jobs. I was keen to support this wonderful cause. My best to you.

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Philip Hipsley

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Julie Graefe

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Anonymous
Bert, you're an inspiration to everyone - I hope you have a safe and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

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Gt - Wa
Incredible effort Bert! Let's hope we can now stop another family from losing a loved one that served their country

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Liam Bell

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David Jarrott

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Michael Delmar

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453sqn Esl Flt Social Club
Amazing work Bert. You're a legend in our books and a true inspiration to us all. Thank you for your service.

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Alan Leitch
Good on you, thanks for all your efforts during your service years, you old timers are inspirations to us all.

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Anonymous

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Nadia Levin

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Sam Walker

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Peta Philp
Thank you for your service. What an inspiration you are!

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Rod White

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Adam Dewera

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Niti Prasad

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Josh Hayes
Great innings Bert. Don't retire mate

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Anonymous

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Tobias Tank
Good on ya Bert! Amazing feat for an amazing cause

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William Dawson
Ex instalment officer donation

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Karen Scanlon
Thank you to a very inspirational gentleman. We are able to live the life we have today because of heroes like you. Thank you.

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Claire Stallard
THANKYOU for your extraordinary service, Sir.

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Roslyn Blacket

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Logan Club 145 Sig Sqn

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Kathryn Smith
Happy 102nd Birthday Bert and thank you for serving Australia.

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Anonymous

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Ian Jarrett
Many thanks to you and Soldier On!

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Brandon Dent

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Mel Tassie
What an incredible effort by an incredible man! Thank you.

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Natalie Ferraro
Happy Birthday Bert. It was an honour celebrating with you today x

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Amy Lynch

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Joshua Utoyo
Good on ya mate

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Ashley Turner
Happy Birthday Bert!

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M. Jones
Happy birthday Bert!

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Katie Snowden

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Michael Brennan

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Becky
G'day Sergeant Bert, I hope you will have a great birthday, and thank you for your service and what you are doing for the soldiers, take care and stay safe.

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Samantha Mcginn
Happy 102nd Birthday Bert

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Matt Anderson
We are richer, as a nation, for his service and for the example he continues to set for us all in placing service before self. Well done Bert!

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C.ash
Thank you for your service. #GoodSoldering

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Carla Furey
An inspiration! Amazing work and happy birthday :)

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Matt Savage
Fantastic effort

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Vynka Baesjou
Happy birthday Bert

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Wendy Gaskin
Happy birthday Bert. Thank you for your service to your country and fellow Australians.

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Lizzie Hallam
#TYFYS Sergeant Bert

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Elizabeth Oliver
102 happy birthday wishes for you Bert and thank you for your service to Australia. A hero in our eyes xox

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Christine Gregory

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Randhir
Respect for great work by great person.

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Anonymous

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Brodie Nelson

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Paul Lipscomb
An absolute legend Bert! Many thanks for your service and continued dedication to your mates!

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Anonymous

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Zachary Chapman

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Louise Mcnally
Thank you, Bert, for your efforts

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Harley
Well done Sarge!

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Matt Potts
Thanks Bert for your service and best wishes for the challenge this year!

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Jeremy H
Great work

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Gabby Costigan

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Rhiannon Bruce

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Chris Googe
Well done Sarge.

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Shane Jolly
You’re an inspiration Bert keep up the great work champion

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Anonymous
Go Bert.

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Trish B
What a terrific effort. Thank you for your service.

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Anonymous
Dear Bert you are an inspiration

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Tiffany
You are such an inspiration and have paved the way for what we should all strive for, Bert! Thank you for everything you've done, still doing, and will do.

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Paul Taylor
Well done Bert!

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Karen
Well done Bert. You are a true Aussie champion!

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Ann Collimore
Happy birthday!

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Di Watson
Good Luck Bert on reaching $102,000!! Your a Legend

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Sonia Borg
March on Bert!! You legend.

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Donna Baker Baker

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John Turner
My late father's account of WW2 made me realise how important it is to take care of soldiers who have fought for the way of life we enjoy today

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Jenali Collier

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Lauren Willis

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Todd
Well done Bert. Thanks for your service. You and your mates are champions.

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Anonymous

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Laura Baillie

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Danielle Cosgrove
You are an inspiration!

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Richard Cox
Your a worthy man what a great cause my support totally

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Ann Wilson
You are a real life Hero, all the best for reaching your target!

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Rebecca Stacey
Thank you for your continued service to this nation. A true inspiration.

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Anonymous

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Maria Brady

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Anonymous
Good on you!

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Cassie Rec
BRAVOOO Bert

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Jen Jurss
Go Bert you legend!

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Anonymous

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Danni-elle Bentley

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Kingston Family

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Jennifer Cleland
Well done Bert. You're an inspiration for us youngens (I'm 73 and my husband is 75). I hope you reach your goal. Congratulations!!

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Alison
You’re a champion Bert! Happy birthday for this week.

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Jacob Blanck

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Monique Annetts
Happy Birthday 🎂

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Joe Dennis

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Siddhesh Kochikar

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Ashlee Watt

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Katie Schonrock
Amazing effort for the veteran community.

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Rachel Ewer
Thank you.
Wow. What an inspiration you are. Thank you