Author: Frank Rands

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

BERRY, Lionel NZ 7542, Petty Officer, RNZN (last surviving member of the HMNZS Achilles Cruiser). Member of Lodge Rongotea No 146, former

Royal New Zealand Naval Communicators Association Reunion 2024  Dates: 18 – 20 October 2024 Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand Ahoy, shipmates! The Royal

PHILLIPS Arthur Joseph (NZA 616509, RNZN 8713). Passed away peacefully, in his 101st year. Very dearly loved husband of the