You can send your sympathy and condolences to those who have lost loved ones and friends in the mine disaster (New Zealand) via the Mayor of Greymouth.
The Mayor is going to display all messages around the district of Greymouth.
The E-mail address is mayor@greydc.govt.nz
Thursday 25 November 2010
Incident at Vung Tau
My name is Terry Smith and I served in Vietnam from approximately early November 1971 to end of February 1972 in Vung Tau. There was an incident that occurred in either January or February regarding shots fired whilst on picquet duty on perimeter at Vung Tau. If you recall any details of this incident or know of any one who witnessed this could you please contact me on 0260264533 or techmec@bigpond.com. I am requiring witnesses for an AAt Veterans Appeal.
I am also looking for piquet duty rosters for Jan and Feb 1072. These seem very hard to locate as detailed records were apparently not kept then as the base was closing. Thought you may be able to help.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Terry Smith.
I am also looking for piquet duty rosters for Jan and Feb 1072. These seem very hard to locate as detailed records were apparently not kept then as the base was closing. Thought you may be able to help.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Terry Smith.
Monday 22 November 2010
Friday 12 November 2010
Christmas Parcels for the Troops
For those of you who are sending Christmas parcels, and there is quite a few of you, please ensure that you use only the addresses listed below and have your parcel etcetera posted prior to the 15th December.
AFPO 13 is not to be used as previously advised. This is the AFPO that is dedicated for the families of the deployed personnel. Sending generically addressed mail through this AFPO (to An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman / EDD) will unfortunately slow up the mail that is destined for the troops coming from their families. The only addresses you are to use are those list below.
An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman
Christmas Mail
Middle East Operations
AFPO 60
Australian Defence Force
SYDNEY NSW 2890
An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman
Christmas Mail
East Timor Operations
AFPO 61
Australian Defence Force
SYDNEY NSW 2890
An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman
Christmas Mail
Solomon Islands Operations
AFPO 62
Australian Defence Force
SYDNEY NSW 2890
AFPO 13 is not to be used as previously advised. This is the AFPO that is dedicated for the families of the deployed personnel. Sending generically addressed mail through this AFPO (to An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman / EDD) will unfortunately slow up the mail that is destined for the troops coming from their families. The only addresses you are to use are those list below.
An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman
Christmas Mail
Middle East Operations
AFPO 60
Australian Defence Force
SYDNEY NSW 2890
An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman
Christmas Mail
East Timor Operations
AFPO 61
Australian Defence Force
SYDNEY NSW 2890
An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman
Christmas Mail
Solomon Islands Operations
AFPO 62
Australian Defence Force
SYDNEY NSW 2890
The Late Peter Naughton
Australian Logistics Support Company 27/05/1965 - 06/05/1966,
Ships Army Staff (HMAS Sydney) 27/03/1968 - 12/04/1968
Those of you who served with or had the pleasure of knowing Peter may wish to attend this service.
I have finally been able to arrange Peter's internment and would be happy if there is some way to let others know when and where. Can you help me?
The internment will be held at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery, Cemetery Rd Kangaroo Ground VIC, one hour’s drive North of Melbourne, on Friday, 3rd of December at 11 am.
Any members of the forces who knew my husband would be most welcome to farewell him on this day.
Regards Maura Naughton
Ships Army Staff (HMAS Sydney) 27/03/1968 - 12/04/1968
Those of you who served with or had the pleasure of knowing Peter may wish to attend this service.
I have finally been able to arrange Peter's internment and would be happy if there is some way to let others know when and where. Can you help me?
The internment will be held at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery, Cemetery Rd Kangaroo Ground VIC, one hour’s drive North of Melbourne, on Friday, 3rd of December at 11 am.
Any members of the forces who knew my husband would be most welcome to farewell him on this day.
Regards Maura Naughton
Thursday 4 November 2010
Memorial Service for Ed Simpson
Hello Allan,
Lorraine Carrigan rang me to let everyone know that a memorial service is to be held for Eddie Simpson ex RAAOC at St John V Catholic church, Crn Ernest and Kooalgin Street Manly QLD on 18th November at 11am. I will be away in Geelong at this time so would appreciate it if these details could be passed on to members. I would also like to pass on advice on the passing of the following RAAOC members, COL Norman Swan ex 2 BOD 1970's and Ray Webster ex PJI and Para Rigger. Sick List includes Noel Carrigan who continues to improve following surgery, Peter Barrow, and Paul Darby who both have ongoing health issues. Hope all have a great Christmas Function and sorry that Faye and I will be absent. Best wishes to all for a Happy and safe Festive Season. Regards Bill Jeffers
Lorraine Carrigan rang me to let everyone know that a memorial service is to be held for Eddie Simpson ex RAAOC at St John V Catholic church, Crn Ernest and Kooalgin Street Manly QLD on 18th November at 11am. I will be away in Geelong at this time so would appreciate it if these details could be passed on to members. I would also like to pass on advice on the passing of the following RAAOC members, COL Norman Swan ex 2 BOD 1970's and Ray Webster ex PJI and Para Rigger. Sick List includes Noel Carrigan who continues to improve following surgery, Peter Barrow, and Paul Darby who both have ongoing health issues. Hope all have a great Christmas Function and sorry that Faye and I will be absent. Best wishes to all for a Happy and safe Festive Season. Regards Bill Jeffers
LOOKING FOR KOREAN, MALAYAN OR VIETNAM VETERANS FROM THIRROUL
Thirroul R S L Sub Branch Committee is currently compiling an Honour Roll for placement at Thirroul Memorial Park.
We are searching for the names of those who served in the Korean, Malayan or Vietnam wars (either enlisted or conscripted - Navy, Army, RAAF, civillian) and were actually residing in Thirroul at the time of enlistment or conscription.
If you are one of these residents or have any information or contact details of Veterans who served in these wars we would be very pleased to hear from you.
Please contact John Bond
Phone: 0417.298.545 or send an email to: johnbond2@bigpond.com
We are searching for the names of those who served in the Korean, Malayan or Vietnam wars (either enlisted or conscripted - Navy, Army, RAAF, civillian) and were actually residing in Thirroul at the time of enlistment or conscription.
If you are one of these residents or have any information or contact details of Veterans who served in these wars we would be very pleased to hear from you.
Please contact John Bond
Phone: 0417.298.545 or send an email to: johnbond2@bigpond.com
Monday 1 November 2010
Mick Marazes Funeral arrangements
Micks funeral will be held at Leppington at 10am Thursday the 4th November 2010. A wake will be held at Camden Valley Golf Resort
810 Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field, Australia, 2171 after the service.
http://ofpvietnam.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=141&Itemid=1
If anyone would like to send a message of condolence to Micks wife Joan they can do so by sending an e-mail to Bill MacDougall at lmacdougall8@bigpond.com.
If anyone has a contact number for Peter Bray could you let either me or Bill know please.
Rick
810 Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field, Australia, 2171 after the service.
http://ofpvietnam.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=141&Itemid=1
If anyone would like to send a message of condolence to Micks wife Joan they can do so by sending an e-mail to Bill MacDougall at lmacdougall8@bigpond.com.
If anyone has a contact number for Peter Bray could you let either me or Bill know please.
Rick
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