Author: Frank Rands

⚓️LAWES, Bevan Maurice MBE. Warrant Officer Radio Supervisor (RNZN Rtd), in his 85th year. Passed away early Sunday 10 November

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Petty Officer Yeoman of Signals Stuart Geffrey Boys NZ14701 who served in HMNZS OTAGO

WRT drinking cups of KOMBUCHA, I’m now led to believe the best way forward to ease the Ministerial MIA pain

Regret to advise that Beverley Tuirangi JP (Tui) Burgess passed away early on 28 August 2024 with family beside her.

Most ex-service people would have expected having an ex-sailor with a LAW DEGREE in charge of the New Zealand Armed

Even UK Armed Forces RESERVISTS qualify as VETERANS for serving at least one day. Meanwhile in Kiwiland determining who qualifies as an Armed Forces

BAINBRIDGE, Barry Lyle. (Serv. No. C162163, CPO, MEA), Entry 1958 Class 18, RNZN). Passed away peacefully at Te Aroha Hospital

Today one of our sparkers turned 98 years old, so here’s a poem celebrating Jim Blackburn. In ’42, young Jim

The following two links are the entry of naval vessels participating in RIMPAC 24 entering Pearl Harbour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHdYgCeOwoQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn9TpW1pOc8

BAKEN, Raymond RNZN9110 (Gambia). Passed peacefully on Sunday 2nd June 2024 at Riverstone Retirement Care Home, aged 96 years. Cherished by