Navy Weekend 1950 and the Rock

This image is of the 15th Ordinary Seamen and 9th Ordinary Telegraphists marching through Auckland on Navy Weekend 1950. The Officer in charge is Lt “Teddy” Thorne (later Rear Admiral)

O/Tel Rob Thompson hoisting the White Ensign at Divisions. HMNZS Tamaki, Motuihe Island 1950.  C.O. Cdr (later Rear Admiral) Peter Phipps.  OOD Lt Brereton.

Thanks for the images LTEL Rob Thompson 1949-55.