It is with regret I advise that Ron Kelly has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Ron passed away peacefully in Waipukurau on 8 July 2018, in his 96th year.
Rest in Peace Ron. Thank you for your service.
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St Barbara's Day, Sunday 4th December 2022.
It is with regret I advise that Ron Kelly has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Ron passed away peacefully in Waipukurau on 8 July 2018, in his 96th year.
Rest in Peace Ron. Thank you for your service.
It is with regret I advise that John Gatley has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. John passed away on 31st May 2018 aged 84.
Rest in Peace John. Thank you for your service.
It is with regret I advise that Carlyle Walker (Waaka) has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Carlyle passed away peacefully at his home in Timaru on May 30, 2018.
Rest in Peace Carlyle. Thank you for your service.
It is with regret I advise that Brian Millar has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Brian passed away at home in Papamoa, Tauranga, on 30th May 2018 aged 71 years.
Rest in Peace Dusty. Thank you for your service.
It is with regret I advise that Kingi Taurua has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Kingi passed away on May 24, 2018 in Auckland aged 80.
Rest in Peace Kingi. Thank you for your service.
It is with regret I advise that Tom Cottle has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Tom passed away peacefully on May 17th 2018 aged 93, in the arms of his loving wife Lulu.
Rest in Peace Tom. Thank you for your service.
It is with regret I advise that Harry Holden has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Harry passed away in Wellington on 11 May 2018, aged 96.
Rest in Peace Harry. Thank you for your service.
It is with regret I advise that Allan McKechnie has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Allan passed away on April 28, 2018, in Nelson, in his 99th year.
Rest in Peace Allan. Thank you for your service.
It is with regret I advise that John "Flash" Henderson has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. John passed away on the 6th of Apr 2018 aged 73 in Nelson.
Rest in Peace John. Thank you for your service.
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Fellow Gunners, Gregory Thwaite has asked us to advise the Gunner fraternity of the following event which some may find of interest. A presentation with the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Institute of International affairs, details as below.
Hi All
Here are the details of the Gunner's Day Celebrations in the Capital
It is a Saturday this year - So a good opportunity to attend and have a beer or three afterwards.
It is with regret I advise that Gregor Bennetts has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Gregor passed away in April 2018 in the Hawkes Bay.
Rest in Peace Gregor. Thank you for your service.
The Royal New Zealand Artillery Association (Inc.) and 11/4 Battery, 16th Field Regiment, RNZA
Auckland Regional Gunners Day Celebration Dinner Registration.
Final shot to all gunners who wish to attend gunners day within the mighty Waikato this year. Saturday 26th of May at the TeAroha RSA starting 1400hrs until at least 1900hrs, with dinner.