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General Updates
November 21, 2023 Frank Rands

Veterans UK brand retired as Government gives services ‘fresh start’

21st November 2023 at 4:16pm The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said the move made the UK “another step closer… to make

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November 20, 2023 Frank Rands

A Dit from an Old Salt

In the “öld days” they used to read out some of the “Ärticles of War”  at Sunday Divisions (still did

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November 13, 2023 Frank Rands

Leading Comms Ratings Course 1956

Standing Left to Right – Bob Hill, Geoff Brindle, Pusser Herd, Maurice Bruce, Pam Corbett, Don Hayward, Marg Fore, Cliff

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November 12, 2023 Frank Rands

PASSING OF A CHIEF SPARKER

I regret to advise that Peter Lawrence Smith, Chief Petty Officer Radio Supervisor, has crossed the bar this morning, 13

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November 9, 2023 Frank Rands

The King Opens UK Parliament

The King wore Admiral of the Fleet Royal Naval dress uniform as he opened Parliament for the first time as

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November 3, 2023 Dale Leggett

2024 Reunion Registrations Open

Registrations are now open for the 2024 Reunion to be held in New Plymouth. All information can be found under

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October 12, 2023 Frank Rands

The NZ Defence Meritorious Service Medal

A new or not-so-new medal was struck in 17 October 2013 and the New Zealand Defence Meritorious Service Medal has

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October 11, 2023 Frank Rands

Honouring and Supporting our Veterans – National Policy

Sadly, many returning veterans feel undervalued and overlooked. The commitment and sacrifice made by New Zealand’s servicemen and women deserve

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October 9, 2023 Frank Rands

Jack Passings – October 2023

HAZEL Michael, It is with regret that inform you that Mike Hazel, NZ19185 who joined 1/68 as LT, ex-RN, passed away earlier this

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October 3, 2023 Frank Rands

UK VETERAN’S ID CARD

The second phase of the long-awaited Veteran ID card rollout has started, now covering all long-standing former members of the

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