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St Barbara's Day, Sunday 4th December 2022.
George McElroy passed on peacefully early Monday morning, 15 October 2012.
His Commemorative Service will be held at the Anglican Church, Queen and Wesley St, Pukekohe on Friday 19 October 2012 at 1300 hrs, attended by family, friends and comrades.
The Carter Observatory has two 'depression range-finders' in their collections - a Mark II BB and a Mark II C.
They are almost certainly related to t
Thank you for inviting me to speak to your 2012 National Council. It is a great pleasure to be speaking to you again this year. I would like to thank your national executive committee and president Don McIver. Don has been a tireless advocate for veterans for the last few years. As Prime Minister I have the privilege of meeting many veterans and hearing your remarkable stories. I know I speak on behalf of all New Zealanders when I thank you for the contribution you have made to our peace and security.
National is committed to honouring your sacrifice. That is why today I’m delighted to be able to give you an overview of the Government’s response to the Law Commission’s review of the War Pensions Act.
From Pat Duggan:
George McElroy is a Vietnam Vet from 161 Battery, 1971.
George is now in Totara Hospice, where he is not expected to live long. If anyone who could visit George, that would be appreciated.
The team in Christchurch has planned a St Barbara's Day Picnic & BBQ for Sunday 2 December 12. The objective is to get as many gunners, families and associates together as possible.
206663 Arthur George Albert Byron (also known as Arthur Albert George Byron)
16th New Zealand Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery, D Troop, 162 Battery
Service: Korean War
Max Carpenter, (Maj rtd) TF, 16 Fd Regt, 1968-91, was admitted to Full Membership on 3 October 2012.
New members are always welcome!
NZD4170 Lt RNZNVR (Air) WW; 33191 Capt & QM RNZA, RF 1949-1972 Peter John DIXON
Died at Wellington Hospital on 8 Sep 2012, at 90 years of age.
Husband of Azela, father of Adelaide and John, grandfather of 4.
U30723, Maj Gen Piers Martin REID, formerly of Logistics Support Element, deployed to Vietnam with 161 Bty June 1965, and later Chief of the General Staff, NZ Army.
60610 Bdr Albert Edward (Bert) HANCOCK, 25 Bty, 4 Fd Regt, 2NZEF.
Bert HANCOCK died at Johnsonville, 3 Oct 2012. Father of Frances and grandfather of Andrew Mulcahy.
His funeral will take place at Guardian Funeral Home, 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville at 1100hrs Mon 8 Oct.
Registered
From Chris Mullane:
Here is a possible opportunity for EVSA & RNZA Association members who have a connection with Vietnam era Bird Dog aircraft.
Doug McConachie died at home on Sunday 23 Sep at age 81, surrounded by family.
He is survived by his wife Hazel, his son and two daughters.
Doug's funeral was held at Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main St, Palmerston North, at 1300 hrs Friday 28 Sep 2012.
The rise in so-called insider attacks by rogue Afghan security forces has highlighted the perils of joint operations in counter-insurgency. But former US soldier David Donovan, who fought in Vietnam, says lessons learnt long ago have been forgotten.
On Saturday 15 September 2012, 18 retired gunners from the RNZA Association were hosted on the gunline during a live firing exercise by 161 Battery, 16 Field Regiment in Waiouru (just off the Carbuncle Track to be a bit more precise).