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KEVIN "KEV" WILLIAM OTWAY

February 19, 2026

Following his time in SASR, Kevin served in the Western Australian Police Force for 12 years, prior to starting his own successful transport company.

Kevin William OTWAY
Service number: 56690
Category of service: Australian Regular Army
Date of enlistment: 17 May 1971
Date of discharge: 16 May 1977
Employment: Rifleman, Driver, Special Air Service Trooper
Rank on discharge: Lance Corporal
Postings:
1 Recruit Training Battalion 17 May 1971
Infantry Centre 03 August 1971
7 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 19 November 1971
Special Air Service Regiment 25 February 1972
Special Air Service Base Squadron 12 November 1974
1 Special Air Service Squadron 17 December 1975

Operational Service/Deployment:
New Zealand 23 February 1976 to 06 March 1976

Attachments:
Special Air Service Regiment 14 January 1972 to 01 March 1972

Honours and Awards:
Australian Defence Medal

Kev served as a Western Australia Police Officer for 12 years.
Registered Number: 5645
Date of Birth: 24 September 1953
Enlisted: 25 July 1977
Served at the following locations:
Academy
Central
Traffic Patrol Perth
Traffic Patrol Margaret River
Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB) Perth, 79 Division
Resigned: 8 November 1989
Rank on Resignation: Detective Senior Constable

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