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August 3, 2021 Frank Rands

Brian ‘Pilz’ Edwards

For those older hands who may remember him, Brian ‘Pilz’ Edwards, ex-Petty Officer Signalman is not in good health and

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July 29, 2021 Dale Leggett

Jack Passings – July 2021

REID, John Curle. RNZN Service No.14063 Able Seaman Late of Auckland and Taupo, died in Rotorua Hospital, on Saturday 31st July

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July 17, 2021 Frank Rands

COMBINED SERVICES DAY – NOTICE

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July 17, 2021 Frank Rands

New Zealand’s Involvement in the Far East

Jim Dell ex Warrant Officer Radio Supervisor has kindly provided a potted history of New Zealand’s Involvement in the Far

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June 25, 2021 Frank Rands

Veterans Independence Programme

The Veterans’ Independence Programme (VIP) supports you to remain independent and safe in your own home. You may not need

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June 19, 2021 Frank Rands

Reunion 2022 Update

Further to President Gary’s letter on the 6 March 2021 re the postponement of our 2021 Reunion, this is to

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June 2, 2021 Frank Rands

Jack Passings – June 2021

TE AMO, Tapua Tonty. (Tonti) NZ16603 SEAMAN Ex RNZN Joined 59 – aged 80: Kua hinga he tōtara nui i

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June 1, 2021 Frank Rands

Jack Passings – May 2021

PITMAN, Walton Taylor Paul. RNZN17079. 28th August 1944 – 31st May 2021. Passed away suddenly. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn

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May 28, 2021 Frank Rands

Ever Wondered? – scroll down

This was provided by Geoff Dykes who is an RN Naval Historian – I am sending you a couple of

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May 24, 2021 Frank Rands

FESR/ANZUK OIA

By Neal Catley I am a New Zealand military war veteran with Qualifying Operational Service. My commentary below is not

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