XP327 Further Comment
Welshy,
There was a helicopter pilot called Charley Verry who was a New Zealander by birth but don't think he was in that area at the time and later flew Whirlwinds from the other end of Borneo with 230 Sqn.
I met the Galbraiths and Langleys in Singapore when they were out for their sons' funerals, I think one of the father's was Army or ex-Army and had a moustache just like the guy on the 'Go Compare' insurance advert!
When your uncle died, there was an option to have remains repatriated to UK and a number of people were brought home or had their ashes returned to UK. It is possible this was not explained at the time or your uncle's parents may not have been receptive, given the circumstances.
Your family can claim a medal issued by the Malaysian Govenment, called 'Pingat Jasi Malaysia'. It is being issued to those who served in Malaysia during the period of "Confrontation" and a little bit either side. The award is being managed by The Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association.
O-D