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The Royal New Zealand Artillery |
16 Field Regiment will be firing a 21 Gun Salute on Monday 3rd for the Anniversary of The Coronation of HM The Queen followed by another 21 Gun Salute on Tuesday 4th the next day for HM The Queen’s Birthday (NZ Observed).
*** We already have enough applications for this event to have now become fully/over subscribed.
It is with regret I advise that Ray Gempton has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Ray passed away on Sunday 26 May 2019 in hospital, aged 96.
Rest in Peace Ray. Thank you for your service.
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old
Hi all Canterbury Gunners. Celebrations for Gunners will be held at the Christchurch Memorial RSA from 1130 on Sunday 26 May.
All Gunners, family (young and old) and friends are invited to attend.
Greetings fellow Gunners - Veterans Affairs will be running an EXPO at AUT Manukau on 25 May. This follows on from the very successful EXPO done in Christchurch a few months ago.
This is all about support, so it is important family, support people and whanau are involved.
It is with regret I advise that Pat Killalea has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Pat passed away suddenly at home surrounded by family on Sunday 5 May 2019 in Auckland, aged 72.
Rest in Peace Pat. Thank you for your service.
A Unit Gallantry Citation Presentation followed by our Wellington Gunners Day event will be held at Pukeahu National War memorial and the Southern Cross Hotel Able Smith St
Hello fellow Auckland Gunners and your partners/spouse.
This year’s celebrations is a more relaxed affair to be held at the Pt Chevalier RSA to be held on Sat the 25th from 5.30pm onwards.
Greetings fellow Bay of Plenty/Coromandel gunners and partners,
It is with regret I advise that Kelly Byrne has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Kelly passed away on 16th March 2019 at Parapara, and is now at peace after a long illness.
It is with regret I advise that Boyne Henderson has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Boyne passed away peacefully on 7 March 2019 at Waikato Hospital aged 88 years.
Rest in Peace Boyne. Thank you for your service.
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old
It is with regret I advise that Jim Gould has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Jim passed away On November 10, 2018, at Coldstream Care Centre Ashburton; aged 96 years.
Rest in Peace Jim. Thank you for your service.
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old
Good morning all,
Applications for this award are now flowing in steadily. Those who want the insignia couriered to them without any parade are encouraged to note that on the application form.
We now have confirmed details for the UGC parade to be held at 16th Field Regiment, Linton Military Camp; Friday 5 April 1300hrs.
We look forward to seeing as many ex 161 Battery personnel along to support as possible
Tony McLeod
President
The RNZA Association
It is with regret I advise that Heta Tobin has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Heta passed away on 6th March 2019 aged 72.
Rest in Peace Heta. Thank you for your service.