Jack Passings – January 2019
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of January 2019. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. GRATTON, Robert Walter. Lt. Cdr (Rtd) BROWN, Stella Adelaide QSM. 78645,...
View ArticleGold card for Australian doctors and nurses of the Vietnam War
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester announced that members of the Australian civilian surgical and medical teams that provided medical aid, training and treatment to local Vietnamese people...
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A Trip to Wellington
Laurie and I took our two grandchildren to Wellington for an experience. Called into the Backbenchers for lunch and saw a few well known politicians hanging about. Also saw an iteresting way of...
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New figures reveal changes to the UK’s veteran population
The MOD has released new projected figures on the numbers of ex-service personnel living in Great Britain over the next ten years. Click HERE to read further…
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HMNZS NGAPONA ASSN
LONGCAST 18 January 19 – Ngapona Assn Lunch at Swanson RSA 19 – 20 January 19 – Ngapona Assn Boating Weekend 28 January 19 – Auckland Anniversary Day 6 February 19 – Waitangi Day 8 February 19 – Navy...
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Some RSA Clubs get BLUNT Message about SURVIVAL
Well the writing is on the wall for some clubs. Click HERE to read on.
View ArticleLSG John (Merry) Peters Crossed the Bar
This is to advise that Leading Signalman Johannes Nicolaas (Merry) Peters Q22531 crossed the bar on Friday, 18 January 2019. Merry joined the RNZN 26 January 1977 and served in TAMAKI, TASMAN,...
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Minister of Defence departs for Middle East and South Sudan
HON RON MARK Defence Minister of Defence Ron Mark has departed for the Middle East and Africa. While overseas the Minister of Defence will visit NZDF personnel deployed to the Multinational Force and...
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Spotted
This was spotted at the Naval Museum recently. Does anyone have an answer? What is unusual is his Branch Badge. Ian (Manga) Heperi (RIP) was a Signalman, but is wearing a Radioman badge. Could this...
View ArticleNORRIS SENIOR – Questions
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Norris Senior who served in HMNZS BELLONA? Two further questions Did BELLONAever call at New Plymouth in 1951? and What was Norris Senior Job onboard BELLONA?
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HMNZS NGAPONA ASSOCIATION
LONGCAST 6 February 19 – Waitangi Day 8 February 19 – Navy Club Lunch, Remuera Club 15 February 19 – Ngapona Assn Lunch at Titirangi RSA 8 March 19 – Navy Club Lunch, Remuera Club 15 March 19 – Ngapona...
View ArticleFORUM 2019
The following was posted on facebook by Jack Steer, CEO RSA National on 30 January 2019. The Mururoa Nuclear Veterans Group Inc, the RNZRSA and Veterans’ Affairs are conducting a further series of...
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Veterans Advisory Board – TOR
You will all be aware that the Minister for Vetrans Affairs, The Hon Ron Mark established a Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) last year. Below is a copy of the Terms of Reference for the Board which makes...
View ArticleSOFTWARE UPDATE TO TAKE 8000 SITES OFF-LINE
As many as 8000 ‘‘.nz’’ websites may be knocked offline tomorrow as a result of a software change. Open-source software behind the Domain Name System – which is the addressing system for the internet –...
View ArticleJack Passings – February 2019
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of February 2019. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. WASTNEY George Seaman
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182 Years Old and 52 Years Service Between Them!
Two old matelots tell lies and enjoy each others company 12 February 2019 Well done Jim Blackburn and Peter Smith – you are both an inspiration!
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New MOD UK Veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers
All service leavers will receive a new ID card to mark their time in the armed forces. A new ID card for armed forces veterans, which will help them access specialist support and services, has started...
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Medal Awards – Has the UK MoD now removed the Risk & Rigour Aspect?
Drone operators have now been included in the award of a medal for their service. It is a changing landscape of military combat and the operators of the RAF Reaper crews, based at RAF Waddington in...
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Poll – Do you think think the NZDF should issue personnel with a Service Card...
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Australian Unit Citation for 161 Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery...
Question – Not wishing to take anything away from this gallantry award to 161 Battery but why does the NZ Government now recognise this award, made by the Australian Government when it does not...
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