An apprenticed electrical installer, Private Waring was drafted on July 17, 1968. He died when hit by an enemy RPG
( Rocket Propelled Grenade ) on June 16, 1969 during an 'Operation Esso' night patrol near the village of Dat Do, Phuoc Tuy Province.

Official commemoration: WA - Karrakatta Cemetery
Commemoration Position: Roman Catholic - Lawn 7 - Grave 403