General Updates

PASSING OF SPOTTY – Amendment

It is with regret that I advise that CRIGHTON, Alexander Carnegy, NZ11398, has Crossed The Bar, on 05 May 2022, after a short illness, aged 93. Alec, nickname ‘Spotty’, Communications – Radioman, highest rank Chief Radioman. Served 6 Feb 1947 to 5 Feb 1967. Ships: TAUPO, ROTOITI, HAWEA, BELLONA, ENDEAVOUR, ROYALIST. Shore establishments; TAMAKI, PHILOMEL, IRIRANGI, HMAS CERBERUS. Served in Korea, Near East – Egyptian Coast (during Suez Crisis), Indonesian Confrontation. A service will be held at Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main St, Palmerston North, at 1100 Sat 28 May. POC John Crighton, C/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North, 4441.

One thought on “PASSING OF SPOTTY – Amendment

  • Brian Henman

    the dates of his navy service seems to be wrong, he was at irirangi in 71 as the chief and rugby coach..Gunth

Comments are closed.