Private Luke Worsley was serving with Special Operations Task Group in Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan when he was killed in a deliberate operation against Taliban Leadership on 23rd November 2007.

Aged 26 at the time of his death, Luke was from the Sydney-based 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (Commando).

Luke enlisted in the Australian Army on 23rd October 2001. After completing his recruit training, he was allocated to the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. At the completion of his Initial Employment Training, Luke was posted to the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR).

During his service with 1 RAR, Luke was deployed to East Timor as part of Operation Citadel, providing security to the people of East Timor. After two years of service with 1 RAR, Luke applied for service with the 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (Commando).

Luke was deployed on his first tour to Afghanistan in 2006 and again in 2007.

Luke was an extremely valued and respected member of his company group. He was physically fit, gifted, skilful, tough, and selfless. He was a man who could be counted upon.

Luke leaves behind his loving parents, five siblings and beloved partner.

For his service in East Timor and Afghanistan, Luke has received the following honours and awards:

• Australian Active Service Medal with Clasp East Timor and the International Coalition Against Terrorism Clasp
• Afghanistan Campaign Medal
• Australian Defence Medal
• United Nations Medal with the United Nations Transitional Authority East Timor Ribbon
• Return from Active Service Badge
• Infantry Combat Badge
• Unit Citation for Gallantry for his service with the Special Operations Task Group in 2006

During Luke’s service in the Australian Army, he was deployed on the following Operations:

• Operation Slipper (Afghanistan) 2007
• Operation Slipper (Afghanistan) 2006
• Operation Citadel (East Timor) 2003