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The Next Reunion
The next Reunion of the RNZN Communicators Assn will be held in AUCKLAND in 23 - 25 March 2012. Programme and Registration Form for this reuioin can be downloaded from the Reunion 2012 tab.
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Update on South East Asia Medal – 29 May 2012
The Medallic Recognition Joint Working Group received 68 submissions on service in South-East Asia. After considering the submissions, the Joint Working Group submitted an interim report to the Minister of Defence in November 2011. The Joint Working Group is currently … Continue reading
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Jack Passings – May 2012
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of May 2012. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. ANDERSON Warren Joseph OAKBY Jack WATSON, Malcolm Hames BYERS, Joseph Alexander (Joe) HENDERSON, Robert (Chick). McFETTRIDGE Reece William … Continue reading
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Wearing of Medals – Guidance
The rules governing medal wearing in New Zealand known as the Order of Wear specifically allows family members to wear medals of the deceased on the right side for national days of memorial like Anzac Day and Remembrance Day (11 … Continue reading
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Images from the Past
Can you name these people, ship and time? Who is the sparker with the mickey mouse tattoo. The Silent Drill Team 33rd Boys – HMNZS TAMAKI 1955.
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Sporting Images
Thought you might like to see these images with lots of old faces. ASG Norm Mua who joined the Navy in September 1966 made the team. Norm is 2nd from left middle row. He crossed the bar in 1973 from … Continue reading
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New Postal Address
This is to advise that the Post Office Box has changed for all correspondence. All Snail Mail should be directed to: RNZN Communications Association PO Box 34038 Birkenhead AUCKLAND 0746
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Comms Mess 3L – Waikato
A few of you may have got your head down in this mess over the years. Images courtesy of Phillip (Aspro) Aspinall. Thanks Phil
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Message from Jim Dell
At the reunion, I had a number of sparkers come up to me and said that they also had had cancer of the prostate, plus a couple more with other problems. The following is a rerun of what Frank has … Continue reading
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Memories of TAMAKI – Motuihe Island
Here are a couple of images which some of the older communicators may remember. Thanks Rob Thompson for the images. ML Q1192 coming in to the landing at HMNZS TAMAKI, Motuihi Island 1950 A view that all sailors will remember … Continue reading
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Military Drill Teams at their Best
US Navy Presidential Drill Team in Norway US Marine Corp US Army Drill Team Norway Military Drill Team The Kremlin Military Tattoo The Sweden Military Tattoo Chinese 60th National Day Parade
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