In this Legacy Interview, Australian Army veteran Barry Jones OAM reflects on his service with the Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment and his lifelong commitment to supporting the veteran community.

Barry served with 2 Sabre Squadron, SAS Regiment, one of Australia’s most elite military units. In this conversation he shares reflections on his time in service, the values of discipline, resilience and teamwork developed within the SAS, and the enduring bonds formed between those who serve.

Barry’s dedication to the veteran community has continued long after his military service. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2016 for his services to veterans through the SAS Association, the Returned & Services League (RSL) in various capacities, and the Sir Edward (Weary) Dunlop Medical Research Foundation.

In recognition of his ongoing contribution to the veteran community, Barry has also been awarded Life Membership of the RSL and Life Membership of the SAS Association.

He also reflects on the important role of organisations such as the Camberwell Pompey Elliott RSL, where veterans and members gather to maintain friendships, honour service and support one another within the community.

This interview forms part of the Camberwell Pompey Elliott RSL Legacy Interview Series, preserving the stories of Australian veterans so their experiences, service and contributions can be remembered by future generations.

• Interviewee: Barry Jones OAM
• Unit: 2 Sabre Squadron, Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment
• Recognition: Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), 2016
• Additional Honours: Life Member – RSL; Life Member – SAS Association
• Recorded: 2025
• Location: Camberwell Pompey Elliott RSL – Melbourne, Australia

About the Legacy Interview Series

The Camberwell Pompey Elliott RSL Legacy Interviews capture the personal stories of veterans and members connected to the RSL community. These conversations preserve firsthand accounts of military service, life after the forces and the friendships that continue to bind veterans together.