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Below is a list of people and information whom friends and shipmates are looking for.
If you know the where abouts or have contact or any news of these people, or can supply any information required please reply to the inquirer or send an email to the webmaster who will pass the information back to 

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Looking For ....... WWII Armidale Crew Relatives & Friends
 

My name is Peter Savill and I am a nephew of one of the crew [Arthur Peter Knight - Stoker] that went down with HMAS Armidale on 1st December 1942
 
We have formed an association in WA with the aim to collect the contacts for other relatives or friends of the Armidale's Crew.
 
Angus Callander [son of an AIF Survivor onboard Armidale] will be working in conjunction with me to get together the best representation of those, in Armidale NSW for the 80th Memorial in 2022.
 
If you, through your electronic newsletter, could give us the projection and scope of the request, we would be very appreciative. We need to try to give the Armidales's Crew the recognition due to them.
 
If you need to contact me direct - my mobile is 0407 387 401 or landline 08 9493 5380
 
Many thanks in anticipation of my request
 
Peter
Peter Savill

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Looking For ....... Mr Ross Cameron

I am trying to locate a friend of my children's father, Ronald Ray Stephens - a Mr Ross Cameron - who joined the Navy in the 1950/1960s when he resided in Sandgate/Shorncliffe area
 
Ron Stephens has been placed in the dementia wing of St Joseph's. Church Road, Mitchelton. 

If Ross Cameron would like to reconnect with his old friend before Ron is no longer able to recognise him, I would very much appreciate it if you are able to locate Ross for me.
 

My name is Bernadette Murray and I was married to Ron Stephens from 1963 until 1985 and I am the mother of Ron's three adult children.
 
Thanking you in anticipation.
If you are able to assist with the following please contact Bernadette Murray direct at
 

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Looking For ...... HMAS DERWENT passengers

HMAS DERWENT deployed to Vietnam in November 1971 to escort the fast troop transport HMAS SYDNEY into and out of Vung Tau 

DERWENTs Report of Proceedings states a small number of ANZUKFOR personnel from Singapore

(most likely Australians) were onboard for the trip from Singpaore - Vung Tau -  Singapore 

Anyone with any data on the number, names, photos of those Army personnel please contact

Commander Greg Swinden, RANR  via email greg.swinden@defence.gov.au

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Looking For .... Lee Hawkins, UC

looking for Lee Hawkins who did the Vietnam deployment Vendetta 1969/70.  He was a UC and I was a QMG.  

Kind regards
Dave Crockford

If you are able to assist with the following please contact Dave Crockford direct at email address:  hoangpal@hotmail.com

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Looking For ......John Edward Taylor - ex AB Cook

Would any one knowing the whereabouts of John Edward Taylor - ex AB Cook, R62163, served in H.M.A.S. VENDETTA 1970 and
in H.M.A.S.SYDNEY 1971-1972.  Please contact David Dwyer, as I have a person extremely anxious to contact him.

Regards,

David (Speed) Dwyer (ex CPOCOOK)
Email: davidgdwyer@hotmail.com
Tel: (03) 9720 8183
Mob: 04236 75146

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Looking For ....... Patrick Nolan

I and a group of ex students from Padua College at Kedron Brisbane are attempting to contact one of our old students who was apparently on HMAS Sydney in 1969. 
The aim is to commemorate the Vietnam Area service by all our students by way of a plaque laid at our school. 
We are attempting to contact one person and ask that if your association might have any contact details, and pass on a message to the veteran or his family, to please contact us.
 
We are looking for – Patrick James Nolan 
Born 1952 Brisbane 
Served RAN number R96571 
Ordinary Seaman (Electrical Mechanic) 
Vietnam Service HMAS Sydney, 08/02/1969 to 25/02/1969 and 08/05/1969 to30/05/1969 
 
Please contact 
Mike Willett
Brisbane
07 3869 1236
 
Thanks very much 
Mike

 
If you are able to assist please contact Mike direct at email address - mike1948@tpg.com.au or phone - 07 3869 1236
 

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Looking For ....... Indigenous RAN members

Ray Sandford is trying to collect names of past, and present, members of R.A.N. who are Indigenous Australians,   (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders).

Names, addresses, and contact details would be of great help, if you do not have them maybe someone else will. 

Please pass on to other Pussers groups.

 

I recall

 

Dinga Bell TO

Harry Mosman RO ?

Zac Mundraby AB dibby

If you are able to assist with the following please contact Ray Sandford at email address:  rtsandford@hotmail.com

 

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Looking For ....... CPOQMG Ron Heath

 
I am trying to find a good shipmate from the 80’s. The little I know is that CPOQMG Ron Heath was on Vendetta 67/68 and Supply 84/85.  He is last known to be on the Central Coast. Any help in this matter would be great
 
regards
 
WOB Blue Harvey (R) finished at Waterhen 2008 after 47 yrs
 
0488 292 123
If you are able to assist with the following please contact Rob Harvey
 
at email address:  rha95312@bigpond.net.au or telephone 0488 292 123
 

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Looking For ...... HMAS Leeuwin information required

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Looking For........  Stephen SCHEILE

Seeking -  Stephen SCHEILE last known at HMAS Albatross 1979. 

Contact - Bernadette POTTER 0428 729 354.

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Looking For........    Darryl Baldwin

Looking for Darryl Wayne BALDWIN

R104349

DoB 21JUL50

Darryl was a stoker and came from a small country town in Victoria. A friend of his is trying to establish contact with him.

Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

regards

Rocky Rankin

If you are able to assist with the following please contact Rocky Rankin at email address:  rockyrankinddg39@gmail.com

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Looking For . ..... Ian Fraser

I am trying to track down news on Ian Fraser. His last job in the RAN was in mind-80s, when he was Controller NAVCAMSAUS and I was OIC NAVCOMMSTA
Canberra. He retired to Lemon Tree Passage in Port Stephens.  I called in to see him a few times after he left, but have lost touch.
I am not sure if he ever did join the RANCBA, or if he is still alive for that matter as cannot find any contact details for him. But am hoping that
perhaps one of your members may know something about him. If he has CTB, would be interested to know when this happened.
Any info you could give me would much appreciated.
 
Regards,
Gary Kingdon
If you can, could you pass details to my email shortym@optusnet.com.au  and I will forward on.

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Looking For .... Information on Chief Petty Officer Reg Hunt

Dear Bill 

I wonder whether I might be able to tap into your network to elicit the help of the naval veterans community?

 To the Navy's great disappointment it does not have in its collection a photograph of Chief Petty Officer Reg Hunt who lost his life when HMAS Hobart was mistakenly attacked by a US aircraft while in Vietnamese waters in June 1968.
I would dearly like to obtain a photograph of Reg so that we can properly commemorate his service to the RAN. Is it possible you could appeal on my behalf to your veterans group to try and obtain a photograph of Reg? 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Yours sincerely
John

John Perryman

Senior Naval Historical Officer

Sea Power Centre - Australia

PO Box 7942
Department of Defence
Canberra BC,ACT 2610
Tel: (02) 6266 1125
e-mail: duncan.perryman@defence.gov.au

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Looking For .....  WWII Information

Hello Bill
 
Can you put this one/two into the system for me please?
 
1)   What was the heaviest ship (tonnage wise) sunk by the RAN? Also what were the heaviest IJN vessels sunk by the RAN and the USN/USAAF?
2)      What was the last sail powered vessel commissioned into the RAN for war service?   
 
Cheers,
 kev
 
KAB  (Kevin Bovill) mailto:  mkrause@bigpond.net.au

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Looking For .......Ex Warramunga D123 members

I have looked for ages to see if there is a reunion for Ex Warramunga D123 members
I haven’t seen any, also I have have been trying to locate an old mate of mine, we served together for about 4 years 55 to 59 his name Jack Harris  ACJ Harris L/me came from Gawler
South Australia, his Wife name is June, can you help. 

Looking For ....... VAMPIRE Information

I served in Vampire II between late 1973 and 1976 as an ABRP 

I build ship models and I am about to start a model of Vamps but need to get some specific information.  I was hoping the recollective memories of any of your members may be able to assist.  As an example of my work please see my H.M Bark Endeavour (1768/71) build at: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/400-hmb-endeavour-by-banyan-al-160-circa-1768/?hl=%2Bhmb+%2Bendeavour+%2Bbanyan 

I am thinking of portraying Vamps as she looked in 1975/76.  At this point she was still COMAUSDESRON 2 (white stripe and black funnel sock, and 2 on the red 'roo'), and I think she still had the FUB/LUB numbers on her boats? (still trying to determine the actual Numbers); but, I am still trying to determine if, at this point, she had the Type 182 Torpedo decoy fitted and was using the epoxy non-slip deck paint (Devron).  My memory is that she received the ASW update during her late 74 / early 75 docking/refit?  Possibly, during this refit she also had the decks repainted to use devron rather than the former black-washed sand paper patches?  I have seen photos of Vendetta with the new deck paint in late 1974. 

Any information to either enquiry would be very helpful. 

Many thanks

Pat Majewski
SMA
(03) 97485075 (AH)
0402 445 732

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Looking For ....... Vendetta crew members

I got your email from the HMAS Vendetta website, the reason for the email is I am trying to find troops from my HMAS Leeuwin intake and noticed two of them served on  HMAS Vendetta and wondering if they are members and if so could you please ask them to contact me.

ME Healey William John dob 08/11/47 R94035 served on her in 1966
LRO Jones leonard William dob 01/03/47 R94047 served on her in 1970.

Many thanks for any information you could provide.

Cheers

Gordon (Davo) Davison  
Phone 02 96741437
Mobile 0407416517
Email
wlmailhtml:gcd93814@bigpond.net.au

If you are able to assist with the following please contact
Gordon Davison direct at email address:  wlmailhtml:gcd93814@bigpond.net.au

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Looking For .......100 years at Jervis Bay - College seeking descendants

The Royal Australian Navy has trained its own officers since 1913 with 2015 marking one hundred years since training commenced at Jervis Bay.
 
In 1915 the Royal Australian Navy College moved from its temporary beginnings at Geelong to the new facilities at Captain's Point on the southern shores of Jervis Bay, New South Wales.
 
Young men, of only 13 years old joined as cadet midshipmen and began their Naval and academic training in the very remote, yet pristine environment.
 
One hundred years on, the College at
HMAS Creswell is planning a celebration to coincide with the graduation of New Entry Officers' Course 52 on 17-18 June 2015.
 
Navy is looking for the descendants of the first three entry classes will be invited to the events, but we need to find out who you are!
 
The names of the initial College entrants are below. If you are able to identify as a descendant of any of the original trainees, or know of someone who might be a descendant of these young men, please contact Lieutenant Commander David Jones by email at
david.jones10@defence.gov.au.

1913 Entry

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Royal Australian Navy Cadet - Midshipman entry from 1913.

J.B. Newman, E.A. Feldt, P.H. Hurst, A.J.B. Watts, E.B. Howells, F.E. Getting, L.L. Watkins, O.E. Albert, F.L. Larkins, E.S. Nurse, H.B. Vallentine, W.L. Reilly, H.B. Farncomb, J.C.D.Esdaile, J.A. Collins, H.A. Mackenzie, P.J. Kimlin, N.K. Calder, R.M.B. Long, C.A.R. Sadlier, G.W.T. Armitage, J Burnett, L.F. Gilling, E.S. Cunningham, H.A. Showers, H.J.J. Thompson, J.V.S. Lecky and A.D. Conder

1914 Entry

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Royal Australian Navy Cadet - Midshipman entry from 1914.

G.A. Gould, R.C. Casey, F.H. Vail, H.H. Palmer, I.C.R. Macdonald, O.F.McMahon, R.C. Spenser, G.R. Evans, P.F. Dash, K. Dudley, C.C. Baldwin, H.M.L. Waller, J.F. Rayment, A.K. Baxendall, J.M. Armstrong, H.C.K. Melville, N.H. Hall, A.P. Cousin, R.V. Wheatley, P.C. Anderson, W.H. Thurlby, A.R. Hollingworth, A.H. Spurgeon, F.G.H. Bolt, A. Kelly, A.J.G. Tate, D.D. Aitken, G.T. Broadhurst, J.W. Morgan, L. J. Towers and L.E.Royston.

1915 Entry

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Royal Australian Navy Cadet - Midshipman entry from 1915.

A.D. Cairns, A.S. Rosenthal, G.A. Hall, J.H.Walker, H.J. Barling, J.E. Hewitt, C.T.E. Willes, H.S. Chesterman, C.R.E. Childers, B.S. Hore, R. M. Rowlands, F. Townsend, S.T.M. Gower, E. C. Wackett, J.R. Miller, H.E. Carse, J.A.V. Nisbet, G.G. Carter, J. Abbott, R.R. Dowling, N.P. Morgan, D.P. Wines, R.B.A. Hunt, V.E. Kennedy, E.F. Selk, F.T. Rorke, J.H. Stapleton, L.A. Cusack, W.H. S. Rands, C.G. Little, D.J.H. Clarke.

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Looking For ...... R103879 ORDSBA P. J. Hannon.

Hi there,
 
I’m looking to try make contact with anyone that may have served with my father on HMAS Vendetta during it’s time serving in Vietnam.
 
I have the following details: R103879 ORDSBA P. J. Hannon.
 
I live in New Zealand and would love to try make contact with anyone that may have known my dad, who passed away back in 2002.
 
If you can help I’d really appreciate it.
 
Kind regards,
Paul Hannon.
 
If you are able to assist with the following request please contact
 
Paul Hannon direct at email address:   paul.hannon@me.com

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Looking For ...... Former HMAS ANZAC crew 70-71

Trying to make contact with anyone that was on HMAS ANZAC in late
1970 - 71, who may recall the death of Malaysian  serviceman on Brampton Island.
Having a battle with DVA and would appreciate contact re above incident.
 
Thanks
 
Rick Jones

rickeypj@hotmail.com

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Looking For .....P.O. (V) George Jones - R 30540

Hello! I am trying to find my old mate George Jones - R 30540 who was the Stores P.O. (V) on board VAMPIRE during the Vietnam War.   

We both joined the R.A.N. 1946.

If you are able to assist contact
Sid Hinkley at email address:  sid.hinkley@outlook.com

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Looking For .... ORD UC A.D. Adkins..R104653

I am trying to chase up an old mate from H.M.A.S. Vendetta .. on the Vietnam trip
His name is ..ORD UC A.D. Adkins .R104653
I forget his first name.
 
Any help will be appreciated
 
Cheers
 
M.E.Martin
R66735

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Looking For .... Terrence Francis Brennan

To whom it may concern,
 
I have been given your email from CO Mark Cooper, HMAS Cairns, in regards to records we have here at the RSL.  
We have held them for a long period of time hoping someone would collect them.  The details for the gentleman are below:
 
Terrence Francis Brennan
R 64173
Marine Engineering
Motor Mechanic
 
We have a folder full of Training and Employment Records for him and wish to return them to himself or family, rather than discard them, however we have no way of contacting him.  
Could you please advise if you can assist in any way or if we should forward these on to yourself?
Kind regards,
 
Nikki
Sub Branch Membership Officer/
Administration Assistant
4051 5254

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Looking For ....... ex-ABRP Peter McCurdie

We are looking for  ex-ABRP Peter McCurdie who served in the RAN from 1961 to 1970.  One of the ships he served on was HMAS Gascoyne.
 
I would appreciate an email if anyone knows  where he may be contacted.
 
Rex Cox who served with him in the navy would like to make contact
 
Cheers
Moss Lowe

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Looking For ..... WRAN Ck  Ann Tennant

Hi, I am looking for a WRAN who served at Albatross in the early 60s, her name then was Ann Tennant WRAN cook. As you know women are hard to track as they change there name when they marry.
 Thanks
  Syd ( Dinga ) Bell R55904 POCK
sydneybell6@bigpond.com

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Looking For .....Chief PTI Allan Jorgenson

I would like to make contact with ex Chief PTI Allan Jorgenson.
Last known whereabouts either Yamba or Iluka NSW.
Previously at Wagga Wagga.
An ex PTI Ray Briggs would like to talk to him.
If anyone can assist, I can be contacted on 07 55753340,
 
verry much Appreciated,
 
Frank Round
(Ex CPOPTI)

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Looking For ...... PO FC BRIAN VICTOR WILLIAMS

the granddaughter of Brian Williams is hoping that someone who may have served in the RAN could advise of his whereabouts.
Brian served in the RAN and like all Williams had the nickname "Bungy" His Official Number was R54624 (he would have joined in early 1956). DOB 22/12/1937.
After training served on HMAS Queenborough Penguin, Duchess, Sydney and saw war/operational service in Vietnam and the FESR.
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Her name is Ms Jade Moulds , resides at Bathurst and can be contacted on 02 6337 5323. If you wish or know of anything you can also contact me on shortym@optus.net.au or 02 9631 8068  

Allan"Shorty" Moffatt OAM
Vice President FNSA
 

Additional Information on Brian (Bungy) Williams..... pdf

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Looking For ...... John Ekman P.O. HMAS Sydney 

Greetings Sydney Sailors -   Any help appreciated.

John Ekman , Son of the late Petty Officer John Ekman  HMAS Sydney   1964-66  ; seeking any old Sydney Sailors who knew PO John Ekman & his deeds in the ship - Tracing family  history. 

Thankyou
Lloyd Blake  (Sydney 1964-66)

john.ekman@defence.gov.au

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Looking For ..... Queens Silver Jubilee 1977 Book

Hi Kerry,
Hoping you can help me or point me in the right direction.
A friend of mine leant my son one of his books for a school assignment and it was accidentally put into a St Vinnies collection bin. And I am now doing my best to try and replace it. (With not much luck).
I have rung every department in the navy and every military 2nd hand book shop I could find, which now leads me to you.
It is a hardcover book given to all crew members that attended the Queens Silver Jubilee in 1977, so it was never published for the general public. It basically was a pictorial of the fleet in England.
I hope you can help me in locating a copy or at the least finding the correct title of the book.
If you need any further info please email me.
Many thanks for your time and with fingers crossed,
Katrina Costello 

If you are able to assist with the following please contact Katrina Costello at email address:  katfox9@icloud.com

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Looking For ..... History of Feeding the Australian Soldier 

My name is Graham Wilson, I am a retired WO2 ARA (RAR and AUST INT, 26 years total) and now a full time military historian, researcher, writer and consultant.

I have been asked by the Head of the Army History Unit to write a book dealing with the history of feeding the Australian soldier from 1885 to 2000 and am now researching this topic and identifying sources.

I am keen to make contact with any Vietnam veterans who would be prepared to share information, stories, anecdotes dealing with the subject of food for troops in Vietnam , both in base and in the field. 

I would also like to hear from anyone (especially ex-RAN cooks) who can provide information and anecdotes on the feeding of troops in transit from and to Australia aboard Sydney .

Finally, I am very keen to contact any ex-AACC cooks and caterers who served in Vietnam and get their side of the feeding story.

I would greatly appreciate if my request for contact and information could be circulated to your association.

I can be contacted via this e-mail address (duty_first@hotmail.com) or via snail mail at:

 

Mr G.F. Wilson

PO Box 6021

Lanyon LPO

CONDER ACT 2906

 

I hope that you will be able to assist me and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Graham Wilson

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Looking For ....... William Dominic (Buck) Ryan

Guys I am looking for POUW (or CPO) William Domonic (Buck) RYAN. I last saw him on TORRENS in about 1983. He loved beinmg a PO so much he did it twice, same as his first hook. I was also with him at WATSON  in about 1981. I know he married a WRAN (Jeanelle I think)
I would really like to get hold of him.
 
Cheers
Crash

If you are able to assist with the following please send an email to:  greg.crannage@defence.gov.au 

Looking For ...... Y100 Boiler Front Photos

Just like to know if anybody has a photo showing the boiler front and sprayers on Stuart or Pmatta (B&W Y100)  as it will help with a DVA claim.
 
Bob Lawson

jnb6@bigpond.com

Mob: 0417575604

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Looking For ..... HMAS Melbourne Towing Hawser Failure

On behalf of Mr Clifford Jackson ..... pdf file

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Looking For .... Helicopter Landing on HMAS Sydney, Vung Tau

Could anyone help I need supporting information regarding a two seater helicopter landing on the Flight deck of HMAS Sydney in Vung Tau Harbour during the loading and unloading of troops and equipment Trip 5 20 April 1965.  There were the Chinook Helicopters loading and unloading army when the two seater Helicopter landed with a Naval Officer from the HMAS Sydney.  This officer had been sent ahead allegedly to make arrangements for the loading and unloading.  There was a suggestion that the Naval Officer was in American Flying suit and was told by a Senior officer to go away and get into the dress of the day.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated Please reply to robern@ourtelco.com.au
Ron Strong
Queensland
07 54921542

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Looking For.....Knowledge of David John Carter ex Vampire

We have received a communication regarding an ex Vampire Crewman, David John Carter, asking if anyone knew David or served with him in Vampire during 1966 and 1969.  David was born 31/12/1947 in England, his service number is R64081 and his rank was Able Seaman and Quartermaster Gunner.  He also served in Sydney in 1972.  Unfortunately, David is suffering very badly with Dementia and is now in Concord Repat Hospital and the Vietnam Vets at Granville are trying to obtain a service pension for him but they need someone who served with David who maybe able to identify him to help obtain the pension.  David is in a very bad situation with no one to help him and no ID, money, clothing or anything and he only remembers that he was a sailor and served in Vampire.  If anyone can help with any information on David John Carter, either contact Bill Roberts (VVFA Granville) on 0296826134 or Tom Jenkins on 0449563026 or you can contact our Association Secretary, Sandra Sherwell on 0295200562 or email: ksherwel@bigpond.net.au
Thank you. 

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Looking For.....Platoon Members

4Pl A Coy 1RTB  May - Aug 1962

I would like to contact members of the platoon especially those that joined from WA.

Terry Barrett

Looking For..... Unknown Sailor

Can anyone identify this seaman, If you can assist, contact Denis.

 

Denis Connelly

State Vice President / Editor of The Listening Post

The Returned & Services League of Australia WA Branch Incorporated

(: (08) 9287 3799

7(08) 9287 3732

+  PO Box 3023, EAST PERTH, WA 6892

:: listeningpost@rslwahq.org.au

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Looking For...... Stalwart Information.

Link to separate page. 

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Looking For..... Photo I.D.

Can anyone please assist me by identifying the person in the photo.



Thanks and regards
Les Sheehan
If you are able to assist with the following please contact Les Sheehan at email address:  lnis@iinet.net.au

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Looking For..... Francis (Frank) Copping

We have received an email from Gail Copping asking if anyone would have any information on her father, Francis (Frank) Copping, born on 23/3/1930 and served in Vampire in the early 50s and 60s.

 

She would like to know what role he had as a Chief Petty Officer and what was he like as a sailor besides being a lover of beer and tattoos.

 

Gail does not have any stories or information to pass onto her children, Frank's grandchildren so would appreciate any information anyone can supply.

Her email address:  gail.copping@rex.com.au

 

Thank you,

Sandra Sherwell

Hon. Secretary

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Looking For .....William (Robert) Coffey

My name is Lyn Earle nee Coffey we are trying to find my cousin due to a family members death and we have hit a brick wall and was wondering if the association know of him at all   ,  his name is William {Robert} Coffey {also  known as bobby} born in north qld parents where william and alma coffey , served in general service in sydney , and unsure of where else aged around late 60s early 70s wondering if he is a member of qld naval association or would you known any more i could do to find him

thank you

yours sincerley

Lyn Earles

email address is lynearle@hotmail.com 

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Looking For ..... David Noel Gravenal 

Bill Hackett, a former Chief Tiff, is trying to find David Noel GAVENALL with whom he served in HMAS STALWART.  David Gravenall was last known to be in WA but I have been unable to track him down.  He appears in the 1989 Navy List as a LCDR ENME.

If you have any information could you please forward it to Bill whose email address is wphackett@hotmail.com

 

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Looking For ..... Bill Wernet ERA/CERA

The chap I'm looking for is /was ERA Bill WERNERT who was a tiffy in VENDETTA in 1960/61 and a CPOMTP in BRISBANE in 1967. He must have paid off in the late sixties, I think as a WOMTP, and I believe he headed to the Hervey Bay area. He would be in his late seventies now, if still alive.
He gave me a lot of help when going for my tickets in VENDETTA in1960/61, and gave me a thorough tour of BRISBANE before I went to HOBART as the deputy MEO. I owe a lot of my career, such as it was, to him.
Can you please forward this to your naval contacts to see if anyone knows where an old ERA/CERA BILL WERNERT is living and how to contact him. I have an
engineer (David Blazey) who was in Vendetta 1960/1961 who would like to make contact. If anyone knows how to contact Bill they can they contact me on my  email:

 kevbet631@bigpond.com  or phone 02-4587-8079

 
Wishing you all fair winds and a following sea.
 
Aye Kevin Johnson. Vendetta 1978 

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Looking For .... Information on Stephen Evans

If you can help, please contact Joy on the email address below.

Would you mind forwarding a request to the reunion of 9RAR, if anyone can remember my husband Stephen Evans, who served as a forward scout in 1969.

He died in a car accident, in Canberra, in 1994.

If they can share any stories about his time in Vietnam, I would be most grateful, as would our 6 children.

Many thanks, Joy Evans

Stephen Andrew Evans was a regular soldier, 218535, who went Vietnam into these units, ARU, 1RAR and ended up in C Coy 9RAR.

Steve wrote the poem “The Lonely Forward Scout”. He came from Liverpool.

Joy’s contact email is joyevans3@gmail.com 

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Looking For ..... HMAS ANZAC in Korea Vets.

Will you please ask our naval veterans if anybody who served in HMAS ANZAC in Korea in 1951 with:

James Alexander ‘Taffy’ Evans (later RPO) to please contact his widow

Mrs Maureen Evans

03 9551 4885

She is seeking information and assistance about HMAS Anzac during the Korean War.

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Looking For .....20/12/12.... Vendetta Vung Tau Incident

I refer to our telephone conversation earlier today regarding an incident in Vung Tau Harbour in June of 1966.  At the time, Bill Ibbotson, a veteran whom I am representing in his dealings with the DVA, was a very young ABQMG on HMAS Vendetta.  Bill reports that whilst the ship was anchored in the harbour, he witnessed at a range of 3-400 yards, a Vietnamese ‘sampan’ approaching an anchored US navy ship in the harbour.  When (presumably) challenged by the US ship the sampan did not stop but continued on its path towards the US ship.  Bill reports that the US ship then engaged the sampan with machinegun fire until it (the sampan) became stationary in the water.  It is essential to Bill’s claim with the DVA that his account of this incident be verified as it does not appear in the Report of Proceedings for that period of time submitted by the captain of HMAS Vendetta. The acceptance by the DVA that this incident did occur is a vital component of Bill’s claim. The DVA is of the opinion that if the captain did not include the incident in his Report of Proceedings then it did not happen and is therefore denying liability for Bill’s condition and disallowing his claim.  

My request is that this matter be canvassed among your members in the hope that another one or more of the crew at the time will remember the incident and be prepared to make a written statement in support of Bill’s claim.  Should any of the former crew remember the incident and wish to be of assistance I may be contacted by email at valmabob@westnet.com.au or by mobile phone on 0417 091 765.  

Thanks in anticipation for your assistance.

Regards
Bob Wood
Advocate (Level 4)
RSL WA (Inc)
Busselton Sub Branch

If you are able to assist with the following please contact Bob Wood direct at email address: valmabob@westnet.com.au or phone:  0417 091 765

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Looking For ..... 11/11/12 .... Various Sydney crew

G’day Men,

Wes Olson is gathering data for a second book about HMAS Sydney II and he has noted that the following men all have letters or diaries in the AWM which he wants to quote, but there are no contact details for the donors. So, he needs to make contact with descendants of the following men to gain permission.

16069 Eric Charles Evans, RAN. Enlisted in Victoria. Posted off ship before it was sunk.
13585 Jack Sheather, RAN. Enlisted in NSW. Went down with ship.
R21906 Phillip Reginald Herington, RAN. Enlisted in NSW. Posted off ship before it was sunk.
S3383 Ronald William Boorman, RAN. Enlisted in NSW. Posted off ship before it was sunk.
21715 William George McCartney, RAN. Enlisted in NSW. Posted off ship before it was sunk.

3863 John Keene, RAAF. Enlisted in NSW. Part of Seagull/Walrus maintenance team. Posted off ship before it was sunk.

I have a database of all those who sought a copy of the FSF DVD of wreck photos, which includes some relatives of shipmates who left the ship before her loss, but none are connected to the above. The Navy database of relatives was held by the Sea Power Centre but the last time I asked the IT Manager there, it was no longer theirs and no longer maintained; regardless, it was primarily concerned with relatives of men lost with Sydney.

Do any of your Associations have relatives of any of the above men on the books? Is it possible for you to send out an “All Ship – All Shore” to your members to see if you can locate them?

Here’s hoping!
Yours aye
Bob
Bob Trotter OAM FIEAust
0418 487 158
If you are able to assist with the following please reply to Bob Trotter direct at email address:  btrotter@bigpond.net.au

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Looking For .... 11/11/12 ....Captain Graeme McNally

All,  

I have a request from a friend who is attempting to locate an ex-serving RAN officer, Captain Graeme McNally. Capt McNally was part of RAN project manager team on the NULKA project circa 1986 to Xmas 1987, up to the point where AWA agreed the final deal to proceed with NULKA development contract. It is also believed Capt McNally was posted as the FFG Project Manager at Williamstown dockyard post 1988.  

The reason to contact Capt McNally is simply to pass him a book that has recently been authored by my friend on the NULKA project from concept to today and where to in the future; it is a fascinating read.  

I would ask could you please pass this through your networks to see if anyone can assist in us making contact with Captain Graeme McNally, any assistance you or your networks can provide would be greatly appreciated.  Please send all responses to the address below.  Thank you.  

mailto:  fester-spud@netspace.net.au  

Regards,
Spud

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Looking For ..... 22/10/12 ... HMAS Yarra III crew.

I wonder if you can help  in contacting your contacts, in relation to HMAS Yarra III, the River Type Destroyer based on the Type 12M, Rothesay class frigate.

I would like them to contact me if they ever served on HMAS Yarra or more importantly, if they were on board when HMAS Sydney collided with her on 20 August 1984.

I need them to contact me ASAP.  

Kind regards,
Brian O’Neill JP
Advocate/Pensions Officer
RSL Brunswick Heads/Billinudgel
0428118388

BrunsRSL@bigpond.net.au

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Looking For .... 8/9/12 .... HMAS Sydney (Vung Tau Ferry) Loaders

We are looking for anyone who was involved in the loading of the Sydney (Vung Tau Ferry) in preparation for its trips to SVN.

We understand the termites were involved in these loadings and we are wanting to talk to anyone who was there and may have images of these loadings.

Our main interest is the equipment that was used, any info at all to me or the curator (Sebastian Spencer) at the Museum via email or phone 0417121999. 

Regards
Phil Hurren
Army Eng Museum
0419258446

If you are able to assist with the following please contact Phil Hurren direct
at email address:  pch@xanadu.net.au or phone:  0419.258.446

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Looking For ..... 3/9/12 ..... Ex CPO  Stoker/Greenie Darryl Poole

I am trying to locate Ex CPO  Stoker/Greenie Darryl Poole.  Joined 1956 paid off 1976. 
Served on Swan, Voyager and Derwent. 
If anyone can provide any contact details for Darryl or pass on my contact details it would be very much appreciated.

 Cheers.
 Bob Jeffreys.
 07 32882590

If you are able to assist with the following request please contact Bob Jeffreys direct at email address:  b.jeffreys@bigpond.com

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Looking For ..... 28/8/12 ...... RAN Minor War Vessels Assoc.

 RAN Minor War Vessels Association ( RAN MWVA)

Calling all serving and ex serving Navy personnel who served on 'sweepers, patrol boats and LCHs. I would like your feed back as to becoming part of this Association - RAN Minor War Vessels. This is more so with the work and conditions that patrol boats are now doing with influx of illegal boat people whilst serving on Border Protection, and being used a "taxi service".
 
Having served on minesweepers 1965-66 and patrol boats 1968-70, believe me , they are not luxury cruises and to those serving now, they should be given all the help we can.
 
If anyone who has served on either or you know of anyone who has, let them know and if you could let me know of your expression of interest etc. please contact Allan Moffatt OAM at email address: shortym@optusnet.com.au

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Looking For .....9/4/12 ..... Lieutenant Commander Michael Harrison

I am wondering if you can help me, l am trying to make contact with Mr Michael Harrison was Lieutenant Commander Michael Harrison, in the mid 1970's he was posted to the UK on a Naval Course for about nine months  and made many friends here in the UK some of us are now trying to make contact with him but it is proving difficult, if you can help l would be very grateful.
 
Kind regards
 
T Middleton.
If you are able to assist with the following please contact
Tracy Middleton at email address:  midtracy@hotmail.com 
 
 

Looking For ..... 10/3/12 ..... DDG Stores Ratings

Through our network of ex-pussers can any of you put me in contact with an ex-Stores rate Victualling, DDG type?  I need to determine, get an idea of the volume of food stores we used to bring on each week when we were weekly running.  This is one of the final nails in my DVA claim. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
As I stated to a mate recently.  “I am struggling with the final weights document, basically I am suffering from a lack of drive to complete it, which is really weird because I need it to have the operation; it is a state of mind I find myself in at the moment.  I am over the whole thing, I did the original injury on 25/26 May 1985 but  I have no intention of giving in to the b*st*rds.  I just need to find some moments to lift myself to do it.”  So this is me trying to get myself back on track.
 
I am really trying hard to get as much data as possible so DVA will have no wiggle room as I intend putting in a claim for my other knee once the smashed one is accepted.
 
Thanks for your assistance all.
 
Regards,
 
Spud
If you are able to assist with the following please contact
 
Michael Murphy at email address:  fester-spud@netspace.net.au

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Looking For .... 4/3/12 ... KEN [PIPES] GRAHAM

Ken (pipes) Graham stoker commissioned HMAS Perth or HMAS Hobart last seen at Hobart national reunion in perth couple of years back give results to buster keating as I live next door.

Graham Pilling
cargra@iinet.net.au

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Looking For .... 15/11/11 ... WILLIAM JOHN HILL

I am looking for information on my grandfather William John Hill who served as chief cook on HMAS Curlew during ww1.thanks ann alexander 

If you can help please contact me at the below email. Thanks

rcmr@clear.net.nz

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Looking For ..... 13/11/11 ... DAVID CHARLES LEE

I am currently trying to help the daughter of DAVID CHARLES LEE - R95299 to make urgent contact with a lost friend from the Vietnam war.  

The friends details are:

GREGORY COLIN BARHAM: Service Number - R95198 
Date of birth - 01 Feb 1950 : Place of birth - THE ENTRANCE NSW 
Place of enlistment - SYDNEY 
Next of Kin - BARHAM LAURIL
 

Gregory tried to make contact with Mr Lee several years ago and got in contact with Mr Lee’s mother. Unfortunately she passed away two weeks later before the contact information was passed on.

Mr Lee now lives in Thailand and has limited resources to locate Gregory. His health is now failing, and he urgently seeks contact with Gregory. (which he obviously doesn’t want Gregory to know until he makes contact).  

I don’t know where else to search apart from the association(s) where he may be a member, or hopefully someone knows how to get in contact with him.

Due to privacy I do not expect anyone to send me his contact details (if known) but ask if you can please pass on my details to him in relation to Mr Lee.

During the war, Gregory Barham was known as “Slim” Barham.  

David Charles Lee’s Daughter:
Sirra: +61 400 815 287
Email: sirra.sae.pua@gmail.com

 

My details:
Matt Sloan: +61 401 675 069
Email: xplosiv@internode.on.net  

Any help that you can offer in trying to locate Gregory Colin Barham R95198 would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Matt Sloan
Adelaide – South Australia

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Looking For ..... 31/10/11 .... WO2 LESTER "JESSE" JAMES

I would like to make contact with WO2 Lester “Jesse” James who served as my CSM in Vietnam in 1969.  Can anyone help?  My name is Greg Ray (Sgt).  My contact email is gjray@bigpond.net.au.  My phone number is 0412 109 870.  Thank you.

'Jesse' was a WO2 Infantry and posted to HQ AFV 1969/70.  Full name Lester Thomas Laurie JAMES

Greg

If you can help Greg email him direct at email address: gjray@bigpond.net.au

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Looking For ..... 28/10/11 .... TREVOR HARRISON

I am trying to locate a Vietnam Vet who lived on the Gold Coast but I think was called up in about 1965 from AYR/Townsville.  His name is TREVOR HARRISON who worked in the Bank of new South Wales later Westpac.
 
Cheers
Ian Mac.
If you are able to assist with the following please contact Senator Ian MacDonald at email address:
 

 

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Looking For .... 26/10/11...DDT on MANUS

I am assisting in a widows claim for Cancer of the Pancreas.  The SOP requires that contact with DDT over a period of 12months.  This man served on Manus for 2 years 1965-67.
Can anyone give me proof of the fact that DDT was used in the fogging machines for Mosquitoes used in Manus.

If you are able to assist please contact Del Heuke at email address:  del.heuke@gmail.com


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MSBS Brochures - FOR WIDEST DISTRIBUTION PLEASE

 DFWA is seeking copies of any brochures etc that would have been issued to members of the ADF in about 1990 providing information about the new MSBS scheme.  The brochure/s would have been issued to inform ADF members when making a decision about whether to remain in DFRDB or transfer to MSBS.  

If anyone has kept a copy could DFWA be provided with them please – we can return after we have copied.  

___________________ 

Les Bienkiewicz
Executive Director
Defence Force Welfare Association
PO Box 4166 KINGSTON  ACT  2604  
P: 02 62659530
M: 0411 444248
E:national@dfwa.org.au

W:
www.dfwa.org.au

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Looking For .... 2/9/11 .... RODNEY NOTT

Could anyone please tell me if they have a contact email address for Rodney Nott as I have a US ex-serviceman asking a question I believe 
he could answer.

Many thanks,
Steve Lewis, Adelaide
SVN 1968-1969

email:    steve.lewis@dpa.net.au 

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Looking For ... 29/8/11 .... MARK BRANDON

My names Craig McCarthy and I'm looking for a mate I joined up with. His name is Mark Brandon ex CPO MTP, the last time I

saw him was in 96 in Darwin, he was posted to DNB. We joined in April 81. He was on Stalwart during the Gassing in 84 with Ross Dinning. If you could
 
Ask around on your website that would be great.
 
Regards
Craig McCarthy
If you are able to assist please contact Craig McCarthy direct at
email address: kelleybowman@bigpond.com 

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Looking For .... 27/4/11 .... JIM STALLARD - PHOTO

  I have a request to find a photograph of Jim Stallard, RAN 1959-1971 - Rating CPO/ERA.
 
Jim was a Voyager survivor and he passed away on 24.03.08.   Nambour RSL is looking for this photograph to place in their continuous list of late members.
 
This request came to me on ANZAC Day in Brisbane and I promised to endeavour to follow this up through you, as you both have so many contacts within the Navy.
 
My name is Alex Garlin, the Nominal Roll Compiler for the National Servicemen Assn.  
 
I can be contacted on  07 5446 5210 or monepene@netspace.net.au
Regards,

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Looking For .... 5/4/11 ..... MICK MILLS 

MICK MILLS NAVY LIVED IN SYDNEY TRAINED AT HASTINGS MELBOURNE AROUND 1967 WAS GOING ON THE H.M.A.S. PERTH AS A STOKER

 REGARDS JENNIFER STOCKWELL
whitestardog@hotmail.com

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Looking For .... 29/3/11 ..... Old J.R. Photos 

Hi Guys,

Ian Dunn here, a JR from the 1st Intake at Leeuwin in 1960.

I have started a website for old photos of JR's from the years 1960 to 1984. Please note: I said old photos - not old JR's 

We don't want photos taken after you graduated from Leeuwin or Cerberus - only from the JR training years, thanks.

The idea came from interest shown at the JR Golden Reunion in Perth in July 2010.

It was felt that someone should preserve the history of JR's and form a Museum of some sort. One group of guys are trying to track down the "Leeuwin Bell", while others are looking for "Honour Boards" from the walls of the Drill Hall.

There is already the "Boys Room" at Garden Island in Sydney so we thought that a photo museum would be a worthwhile project.

The website is at www.jrphotomuseum.com  Please visit and check out what we have done so far.

Photos from 1960 to 1984 can be emailed as per the instructions on the website and will be automatically added to that album in the email address that you choose to use.

There are 25 Albums - one for each year at Leeuwin and 2 Albums for Cerberus. Another Album is for photos that don't fit into any year in particular. Photos of interest can be downloaded for free or prints can be purchased at good prices - we have not put a profit margin on them. Other items with photo prints on them can also be purchased - such as mugs and T shirts etc.

I  hope that you can see the merit in spreading the word about this project to all our JR shipmates so we can preserve our history in photographic form and share our JR years with the world.

Our previous experience tells us that 'word of mouth' is the best form of communication.

We are a registered 'Not for Profit' business and cannot afford widespread advertising.

I propose to send this message to as many Intakes as I can locate and hope to get good exposure and response from the JR community.

Hoping you will help us,

Ian Dunn

Chairman

Junior Recruit Photographic Museum

Fremantle, Western Australia

Mobile: 0422 514 982

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Looking For .... 21/3/11 ... HAYDN HUGHES ...  PO STOKER

My name is Ron (Dinger) Bell. CPOUW.   I joined in 62 as a UW served in Malay/Borneo on Hawk and then stayed with minesweepers for a while but then went to Vendetta,  Hobart Perth , Supply, Westralia (commissioning crew as the buffer).  Originally paid off in 82 but then was asked back in 87 as a full time reservists where I stayed until 96.  Last posting was at the Seamanship school at Cerberus. 

I am trying to track down an old PO Stoker mate Haydn Hughes (R59093) who moved to Tasmania when he paid off and became a taxi driver (I think).  

The contact listed below is my wife's email address, any help would be appreciated.

Thank You
Ron

If you are able to assist with the following please contact Ron Bell at email address:  shelagh.bell@masterbuilders.com.au

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Looking For .... 14/3/11 .... DVA - SVN patrol boat incident

I currently have a claim with DVA regarding a incident where an SVN patrol boat, after it left Vendetta shot a suspect VC prisoner.  If anyone has any information that may help in this claim it would be appreciated
 
 Jim Gresty 
 ex AB/QMG

If you are able to assist with the following please contact Jim Gresty direct at email address:  Jim Gresty  jimgresty@yahoo.com.au

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Looking For .... 7/3/11 .... LSRO PHIL SWAIN 

I'm trying to locate ex LSRO Phil Swain, who I served with on HMAS PERTH back
in the seventies.  He payed off whilst posted to Hobart, TAS, in the eighties, and stayed there for a number of years.  I met him a few times afterwards when the ship I was on visited there and we exchanged Xmas cards for a long time.
 
Last I heard from him was about 7 years ago, when he and Glenda, his wife, moved back to Eungella, but from there the trail goes cold.
Hopefully someone out there knows of the whereabouts of either Phil or Glenda. 
 
Harry O'Hare.
harold_ohare@netspace.net.au
 

If you are able to help with the following please contact Harry O'Hare at email address:  harold_ohare@netspace.net.au

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Looking For .... 18/2/11 .... GARY DOUST     

I'm trying to locate Gary Doust - R59261 - DOB - 24/11/1944 - Ex Voyager and a Survivor. 
Last known location for Gary was Tweed Heads West.  
If you are able to help please contact me at email address:   lnisent@gmail.com
 
Many thanks.
Les Sheehan

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Looking For .... 17/2/11 .... HMAS TEAL Information

HMAS Teal, 1152, De-Commissioned in 1973 and was sold in 1977 to the Gold Coast to be converted to a prawn trawler for the Gulf of Carpentaria fisheries (thanks to Phil Robson who was onboard her in the Gulf), then sold to two Greek brothers (named Palace or Palice ?) from Tasmania who converted her down there to an abalone mother ship. She was next heard of in Perth for the America's Cup in 1983, where she had the aft superstructure added to work as a ferry and a "race chaser" before ending up in Hong Kong and being sold to The Near East University (NEU), Cyprus.

Any information about the Teal or sightings of her in Tassie or in Perth would be appreciated. Any recollections of newspaper articles or ads (as a "race Chaser " or ferry in Perth) also any photos.

Teal is still a working research ship with the Near East University, Cyprus

If you are able to help with any information, photos, press clippings etc please contact 

Phil Bensted at email address: dialabull1@bigpond.com 

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Looking For ..... 15/2/11 .... MICHAEL JOHN MORRIS 

I am looking for any information and pictures of my late father Michael John Morris - dob: 13th March 1940 - Service Number R54154 - Rate: A/B.
He passed of a heart attack on 16th March 1990 aged 50yrs. He never spoke much of his days in the Navy when I was young.
Served in HMAS Voyager 10/1/1959 - 4/10/1960.
All I have are some pictures of Hong Kong that I got off his sister from his mothers bible.

if anyone has any information please contact me on shelbylee2@live.com.au
Many thanks
Jodie Morris

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Looking For ....... 14/2/11...... THOMAS EDWARD HARRISON

I am trying to locate an old school friend to let him know of a School reunion after 58 years. It is scheduled to take place later this year as a Reunion of the 1953 Scholarship classes of Eagle Junction State School, in Brisbane.  To date we have had no luck in locating our school friend.

The gentleman's name is .. Thomas Edward Harrison. 

Tom would be 70 or 71 years old by now. We understand that he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander at some stage of his career in the RAN. I met Tom's younger brother Philip years ago and Philip told me that Tom had achieved that rank but also added that he had become a Barrister at Law. Perhaps in the Navy? Last week one of our schoolmates told me that he met Tom in Sydney some years ago and he recalled that Tom was wearing the uniform of a Naval officer.
 
Any advice you can give me would be most appreciated,
 
My sincere thanks and best wishes, 
John
 
John Hay
Email: john@tellingthoughts.com   
Tel. 07 3357 5034
PO Box 505 Lutwyche Brisbane Qld 4030

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Looking for .... 10/2/11 .... IAN SMITH [GREENIE - EX VOYAGER]

Can anyone assist with locating a ex HMAS Voyager crew member (Greenie) Ian Smith.
I did have some info that he was somewhere up North around Cairns/Townsville area.

Cheers
Les Sheehan

If you are able to help with the following request please contact
Les Sheehan at email address:  lnisent@gmail.com

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Looking for .... 10/2/11 .... TON Class Minesweeper information ... PDF

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Looking for .... 27/1/11 .... KEITH REGINALD JOHNSON 

I'm trying to locate a nave personnel called  KEITH REGINALD JOHNSON who according to the Australian Archives (naa.gov.au) was in the navy and his number is listed as R106741.   He joined in 1969 for 12 years as a Clearance Diver.  He travelled to Vietnam on HMAS Sydney
 We went to school in Warwick, UK.  He left for Australia on an assisted passage in 1966 with his family and lived at 16 Dunbar Terrace, East Glenelg, Adelaide.  I am sorry if this appreas an imposition, but i would dearly like to be re-united with this family.


 My Email address is:   pat_t41@yahoo.co.uk         My telephone number is: 0044 1425 470484 

Kind regards
Pat Amos

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Looking for .... 18/12/10 ... Descendants of Alex Gordon STEWART

 I am trying to locate a descendant of Alexander Gordon Stewart who was an Australian veteran of the Great War.
 I have his framed Certificate of Discharge and I would love  to have it returned to a family member. The Certificate was
 actually found by a garbage collector in Granville (a Sydney  suburb) and delivered by him to the Vietnam Veterans' Federation
 NSW head office in the same suburb. I am NSW Hon. Secretary of the NSW Branch.
 
 3669 Private Alexander Gordon Stewart served overseas with the 6th Light Horse from April 1917 to June 1919. He was born
 near Inverell NSW around February 1889 and enlisted for Service Abroad at Narrandera. His wife is listed as Victoria May Stewart
 of Coolamon and his mother Margaret lived on Murphy Street, Rutherglen, Vic.
 
 Last April and May I had ads. placed in the Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Sunday Herald Sun respectively. I received a
 few phone calls in response yet none were related.
 
 You are requested to forward this email to all on your list with the hope that it will lead to some positive result. 
I can be contacted on frankcole57@msn.com or 02 9626 8745.
 
 Let the veteran community try to return this memorabilia to it's rightful owner.
 
 Best Regards, 
 Frank Cole

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Looking for .... 15/12/10 .... HMAS Sydney Members

Would any person who served with ORDUW, Robert. W. Jurey,  R104465 in H.M.A.S. SYDNEY, during trips between 08.2. 1969 - 30.5.1969,   please contact Robert Jurey at: lilrob1@bigpond.net.au" or phone - 03.9743.2185
 
We are particularly looking for confirmation that SCARE CHARGES were dropped from the SYDNEY in Vung Tau harbour. Not from the cutters, but from the ship.
 
We are both hoping to finally see this matter put to rest and Robert given the support and respect he deserves.
 
I thank you in anticipation and wish you and your loved ones a Very Special Christmas.
 
many, many thanks   Lilian

If you are able to help with the following please contact Robert or Lillian Jurey at lilrob1@bigpond.net.au  or telephone:  03.9743.2185

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Looking for .... 1/12/10 ....Gordon 'Jesse' OWENS

I am the eldest daughter of Gordon "Jesse" Owens and am looking to get in contact with anyone who may have known dad at any stage during his service I know that he was an RO and he served 19 days in Vietnam on the HMAS Derwent dad passed away in 1987 when I was 9 so he never got to tell me any stories of his time in the navy and I never got the chance to ask.

If you can help please contact his daughter Katrina at katrinamayowens@bigpond.com 

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Looking for ..... 10/11/10 ..... James Patrick DARRINGTON

We are trying to locate navy veteran  -  RO James Patrick Darrington, R104329.

If you know of his whereabouts would you please ask him to contact Iris Cargill of our Victorian Branch at email address:     bestav17@bigpond.com

Regards,

Tim McCombe
National President

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Looking for .... 5/11/10 ... Edwin Michel PAYNE

Looking for PAYNE Edwin Michel R62465 Ex RAN Birdie. While posted to HMAS DERWENT visiting Sasebo Japan in May 1967, met
Bob Suckerman, Former PH3 USNR-R - USS AJAX
 
Bob would like to make contact. 
 
Warwick Luttrell
State President
Tasmania Branch Inc.
Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia
 
Phone:  (03)  64312627
Mobile:  0408 333360
 

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Looking for ...... 3/11/10 .... 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

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Looking for ..... 10/10/10 ...... Robert Stanley EDMONDS 

My name is Graham Lee, I am a Vietnam Vet and President of NAA Port Macquarie Sub Section (NSW). Recently, one of our senior members passed away and his surviving spouse, has requested I seek, any available contact information, for the below named Veteran.  

Mr Robert Stanley EDMONDS,  218028 (Temporary) Corporal,  Royal Australian Infantry Corps. 

5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment 08/02/1969 10/03/1970
1 Australian Reinforcement Unit 26/11/1970 16/12/1970
Australian Force Vietnam Amenities and Welfare Unit 17/12/1970 28/10/1971 

The Nominal Roll, shows this Vet, had two tours of duty to Vietnam and his mother, has not made contact with him for 40 years. She is now in her 80's and still doesn't know the reason, for their estrangement over the past 40 years. She now feels even more compelled, to make contact with her first born son and make peace if possible.  
I would appreciate, if you would peruse your membership rolls and let me know if you have any contact details, I may be able to pass on to his mother. I understand Privacy Laws may come into play here, but any information would be extremely helpful.  

Thank You and Regards,  

Graham Lee JP President
Naval Assoc. of Aust.
Port Macquarie Sub Section 

If you can help with the following please contact Peter Millar at email address: pud11n@bigpond.com.au 

Looking for ..... 10/10/10 .... Raymond Charles Banks

A Vietnam Veteran friend of ours is trying to find a friend he was in the Army with, can you send this out to your network of people so that we can try and help. The person he is trying to find is Raymond Charles Banks born  June 1943, lived in Sydney his rank was Acting Sargent and was in the catering area, if anyone knows his whereabouts or how we can get in touch with him we would appreciate your help.
 
He was best man at his wedding and he  has lost touch with him.

If you are able to help with the following please contact Rod Hoult at email address:  rod.hoult@gmail.com 

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Looking for ..... 20/9/10 .... Roger Matt Helm 

I met Roger Matt Helm in 1968 who was on the HMAS Hobart. Can you  help me find him.  I was on the USS Shelton DD790.

If you are able to assist with the following please contact Newell Rambo direct at email address:  newellrambo@consolidated.net  

Newell Rambo
14415 Tierra Grande Drive
Needville, Texas 77461
979 793 7100

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Looking for .... 19/8/10 .... J.B.McEwan ..... National Serviceman

We are looking for a person or his family by the name of J B Mc Ewen national service number 2782851.

I am the memorabila person for our sub branch at Macurthur NSW, we have the original medal in our procession which belongs to the above person, it was sent to us to hand on to him, it has been around for sometime and I would like to find the owner. I have exhausted all government depts telephone dirctories etc....... trying to track down this person. Any ideas would be of assistance.

If you are able to help with the following please contact:
Rod Hoult at email address:  rod.hoult@gmail.com

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Looking for .... 17/8/10 ... Sailors Regalia

Hi, if anyone can help in obtaining a sailors uniform or any RAN regalia for the Sherwood RSL, they have plenty of Army and Air force regalia but no Navy.

Regards
Neil Torkington
If you are able to assist with the following request please contact
 
Neil Torkington direct at email address:    Neil_Torkington@hotmail.com 

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Looking for .... 12/8/10.... Memorabilia Female Military Uniforms

G’Day everyone……I’m looking for help again. I’m searching for female military uniforms for the museum. I have been looking everywhere, but they seem to be scarce. I have found some on E-Bay, which has given me a start .Can you put the word out for me again? Thanks. I’m after uniforms from all the services.

 

I would like to find a navy hat like this one   as I found Army and Air Force hats of similar style on E-Bay.

 We are doing a new display on Australian Women in the services,as we are finding we are getting large numbers of young women coming and viewing the museum exhibits. 

Kind Regards Bob
Volunteer Curator, Gold Coast War Museum.

If you are able to assist with the following request please contact
Bob Meehan direct at email address:  rneehan@bigpond.com

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Looking for .... 28/5/10.... RAYNOR, Charles Rueben

Looking for Charles Reuben Raynor, rank and rate unknown other than that he wore “traditional sailors uniform”.
Born about 1940, hailed from either Sunshine or Baybrook, served on HMAS Melbourne and was dishonourably discharged 1963 or 64.
Any contact details would be very much appreciated.

If you are able to assist with the following please contact
George Mock at email address: gfmock@netspace.net.au
or phone:  0412 847 852 or 07 5493 3857

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Looking for ..... 20/5/10 ...... BROCKMAN John Terence

Full name: John Terence BROCKMAN, DOB 05.03.1948, Enlisted January 1964 from Victoria and a member of the Leeuwin 8th Intake of J.R's.
My recollection is that he became a Cook? The last lead I had was that post RAN service John headed for Sydney. From there the trail runs cold.
Any help appreciated. Replies please to:     brimacombe@gmail.com

Pete Brimacombe
Ex LDO
R94174

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Looking for ..... 4/5/10 ...... DUKW Information

Hi
My name is John Loughman and I am the Model Curator for the Australian Vietnam Veterans Museum at Phillip Island, Vic.
I am preparing to build a 1/35 scale model of a  DUKW operated by HMAS Sydney before it received the six Landing Craft.
I need confirmation that the vehicle colour was grey and any further information concerning serial numbers / code nrs etc would be greatly
appreciated. Any further information as to how many DUKW's were carried and how they operated would be great also.
The Museum already has a 10 foot long 1/72 scale model of HMAS Sydney on display, but we would appreciate any more Navy  memorabilia and photographs if ex-RAN people wished to donate.
We also process veterans 1/35 mm slides and photographs including negatives onto cd-rom's at no charge, usually with the proviso that the slides are donated to the museum for prosperity and safekeeping. The donor receives several cd' copies of the slides which enables the slides to be more easily displayed on a computer or television than the tedious business of setting up the projector, screen and darkening the room.
The Museum website is www.vietnamvetsmuseum.org 

 

Thanks in advance
John Loughman, Bendigo. 
jjayel37@iinet.net.au 

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Looking for ..... 19/2/10 .... JAMES, Kenneth Arthur

Neville is still trying to locate shipmates who served in his part of ship with him, whilst serving in H.M.A.S. SYDNEY III.

If any one could please help contact the following former SYDNEY sailor, he would be very grateful.

ORD/RP, KENNETH ARTHUR JAMES, R106041, H.M.A.S. SYDNEY, Oct 1969 - Aug 1970.

If any one can help would they please contact:


Neville Cunningham:
20 Phillipe Dve St Albans Park,Vic 3219 or Tel: (03)  5248 4835,  Mobile 0438 162280.

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Looking for  ...... 17/2/10 ..... KERNAGHAN Mick

I am wanting to contact Mick Kernaghan joined  Nirimba July 1961 with me.  He was a Tiffy with me on Diamantina 65-66 then Vendetta 66-70 and did Vietnam gunline trip.
 
Our best man at our wedding 1968.  Was at Mordialloc.

If you are able to assist with the following request please contact Tony Robinson direct at email address:    tr1945@bigpond.com 

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Looking for ..... 29/1/10 ..... MUGGLETON  Barry James

Neville Cunningham is trying to trace his ex part of ship PO Barry James Muggleton, R58507 HMAS SYDNEY, 1969-1970.
If any one can help would they please contact:


Neville Cunningham:
20 Phillipe Dve, St Albans Park, Vic 3219
Phone: 03.5248.4835 or  Mobile 0438.162.280 

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Looking for ...... 15/1/10 .....  MACDONALD Archibald William

I am trying to locate Archibald William MACDONALD - born 8 May 1923.
 
He was a Stoker 11 in 1952 who lastly served on HMAS DERWENT in 1966 when he was POM(E). His wife was Heather Doreen STRUDWICK.
 
Ron and Dawn STOWER wish to get in contact with them!!!
 
Kind Regards
Jeanette /Jeannie
jeanniegan58@aussiebroadband.com.au 

If you can help please contact Jeanette at the above email address.

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Looking for ...... 7/12/09 .....  Cancer Case Assistance

I'm trying to assist an Ex-WRAN RO who is suffering from Hogkins Lymphoma.

She served in Darwin and Coonawarra in 67-70 and I believe that the cancer
is probably caused by her service as there is no heredity links.

I would appreciate any assistance on what to do.

Please contact Peter Harrison-Kyte  at email address:
harrison.kyte@optusnet.com.au


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Looking for ...... 23/11/09   -- DDG Equipment

Fellow DDGers,  

The Commanding Officers Dinner is over and I am told it was a great success.  Hopefully have some details in my next report.  

Now comes the task of identifying equipment etc that may be of use either in the refurbishment of the ADAMS or in the Pier Side display.  

I am seeking your help in this endeavour.  If you know of the location of any EX DDG equipment (large or small) that we could possibly use please let me know ASAP:  

      a.       The name of the equipment
b.     
Where it is
c.      
The name and contact details of the person or organisation who is holding the equipment
d.     
Names and contact details of anyone you think may be able to help locate equipment

I would also ask that you search your memory and perhaps you own mementos for photographs or videos of DDG activities.  If you have photos and you are happy to let me have copies that would be great.  If you can forward them to me in electronic format via e mail.  

I am particularly after photos of things like:  

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·         UNREP Flags  (Green Ghost for example)

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·         Honour Boards

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·         Ceremonial Lifebuoys etc

Also don’t forget to register for membership of the ACVA it only takes a few minutes and does not cost you anything unless you wish to donate $25.00 to become a plankowner.  Just e mail the attached application form to Dave Myerly his address is on the form.  

Thanking you all in anticipation of some good results.

Cheers,
Wally

mcnamee@bigpond.net.au 

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Looking for ...... 16/10/09        -- Winnett, Arthur - shipmates & old friends

Arthur Winnett - My name is Annette, widow of Arthur who passed away Jan. 2003 would like to hear from all of Arthurs old friends/shipmates that served with Arthur particularly on the H.M.A.S. "Vampire" and H.M.A.S. "Quickmatch" and those who were at H.M.A.S. "Albatross" 1960-1962

Please email me -   jewelias@optusnet.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 21/9/09        -- Daines, James Richard

Not sure if you can help regarding finding information regarding my 'Deceased' Father in Law on behalf of his Wife and children still surviving. 

We have discovered through the Canberra War Memorial that James Richard DAINES - N473604 served for a very short period in the Army - 7 Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps March 1944 to October 1944.  He is shown on Military Records as "War Service"
 
Jim (James) was born in 1925 so he was only 19 years of age in late 1944.   We have a photograph of him in Naval Uniform with a Cap Band reading HMAS VENDETTA.  Vendetta (1) History from the War Memorial states that Vendetta (1) "Paid Off" on 27 November 1945 and her hull was scuttled off Sydney Heads on 2 July 1948.  There is NO War Service recorded for Jim, mainly because he was too young. 
Jim Maried on 27 November 1948 and the family do not know of any Military Service pre November 1948 or Post 1956 when Vendetta (2) was launched. 
Any help and info to fill this "Family History" would be appreciated.   Jim's Wife turns 80 Years of age in 2010 and we wanted to solve this mistery by then. 
Regards
Glenn B. Summerhayes 

If you are able to help with the following please contact
Glenn Summerhayes direct at email address:  
g.summerhayes@optusnet.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 8/9/09        --  Gibson, Arthur John -- Ex 7 RAR.

 
I have been contacted by a Gulf War 1 Veteran who is friends with a deceased Vietnam Veterans daughter and he has asked me if I can find any details on her father, in particular the circumstances surrounding his death. He is ex 7 RAR second tour and was apparently WIA and hospitalised in Sydney (Concord? veterans hospital ) where he apparently died in 1972, the daughter was only 4 yrs old and obviously has no real recollection of her dad. She doesn't even know how he died or what his wounds were, it seems her mum prefers to keep it all to herself probably to protect her kids.
 
 If anybody can help please contact me on the below email address, his name and number are Arthur John Gibson 218450. Any info would be much appreciated.
 
FYI, he appears in the nominal roll.
 
 Many thanks 
 
Regards
 
Bill Dobell
Phone 03 5336 1538
Mobile 0417 616 759

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Looking for ...... 11/8/09        --          HMAS Voyager Crew

Seeking any sailors serving on the HMAS Voyager in April 1960.
Ten sailors were part of an Army/Navy exchange.  They went from Singapore to an Australian Army camp in Ipoh Malaya and then on to patrol the jungles of the Thai border.  I would like to contact any sailors involved.
 
Robert (Spud) Murphy - phone: 03.8734.2399
or email murfjune@yahoo.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 11/8/09        --          Grant Clifford

hello my name is sandra smith and i am helping a family member to find a grant clifford.
his name is john pelgrave and below is the information he sent him to help find grant.
The information on have on Grant Clifford is as follows.......
His service number R 52964 
Place of enlistment, Fremantle, West Australia.
Born 31st December, 1939, Perth, West Australia
Father, Trevellyn Clifford.
Mother, Gwenny Frances Clifford, nee Doust, deceased....
I do know this family and john lived in West Australia and i have found his mothers grave in Karrakata, Perth........
 
Grant and I joined the Navy April 1957 all the following info we did together : 
3 months recruit school
Watson Tas UC3 course
HMAS Queenborough training
Lonsdale waiting to commission HMAS Vendetta
Watson UC2 course
Lonsdale waiting to commission HMAS Yarra
 
I was best man at Grants wedding 1962 or 63  (not sure)
I was paid off 1963 after loosing my brother Brian who was also in the Navy. 
Brian was lost off the Queenborough in 1962  about 20 miles out of Darwin.
 
I would like to thank you for your time and interest in this and i would also like to say,
the progress of families are measured in the triumph of those who care, and i do thank 
you for that......... 

Contact Sandra at  sankev@wn.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 30/5/09 ......     --           Trevor Prior

Looking for ex POME Trevor Prior, I have been trying to find him since 1980 his discharge should have been late June 1969.

Thanks, Zeke Wulff 

If you are able to assist with the following please contact
 
Neville (Zeke) Wulff direct at email address:   nwulff@odysseygroup.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 27/5/09 ......       --        Lee Horton

Would you or any of your contacts know the whereabouts of R.L.Horton (Lee Horton) who joined in '61 as a JR, was a UC.  Old mates are trying to catch up, any info would be appreciated.

Cheers,

If you are able to assist with the following request please contact
 
Kev Connolly at email address:    casey@skymesh.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 28/4/09 ......      --           Richard Gordon Evans

Can you please help me find an old school & scout mate.  His name is Richard (Dick )Gordon Evans R57450.
I last saw Dick (Vendetta ) two days before the Vendetta & Voyager left for its last last trip up to the far east in 1963.
I have heard that Dick did 2 trips on the Hobart to Vietnam.  He was then was on the Sydney to Vietnam.  Through the grape vine I heard that he went to Marybough to pick up one of the first patrol boats & from there and then nothing.

Warm regards
Cliff Timmins - R58187

If you are able to help locate Dick please contact Cliff Timmins at email address:  joy@iig.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 15/4/09 ......              ..            RAN Regulators                

 

Ex RAN Regulators – 1940 to 1970

 

Seeking ex RAN Regulators who served in the RAN as Regulators anytime during the period 1940 – 1970 for interview purposes in connection to documenting Australian Service Police history.   If you can help, please contact SGT Antony Buckingham, Australian Defence Force Investigative Service (ADFIS) via email: antony.buckingham@defence.gov.au 

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Looking for ...... 12/4/09 ......     --           John Rosewarne

Hi,
       On behalf of my father, Vince Rush (LRO R52809), I am hoping to locate "John Rosewarne" who joined in 1958. They served on the Vendetta together and Vince is quite keen to catch up if at all possible.. If anyone is able to assist it will be greatly appreciated.
        Any replies may be sent to Xetw3@aol.com

Cheers
Anthony

If you are able to help with the following please contact
 
Anthony at email address:  Xetw3@aol.com 

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Looking for ...... 13/1/09 ......       --          Leo Atha & Ken Ebgerton

Desmond Morrison is seeking information about Leo Atha and Ken Ebgerton ( I think that's the correct spelling) who shipped with him in HMAS Napier in Burma and the Pacific during WW II
 
Anyone with any info please email me direct on hansafe@westnet.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 10/1/09 ......            --          Charlie Coy 1 RAR       

Just wondering if you can put this out on your network of Veterans please in that we may be able to locate some members or ex members of Charlie Coy 1 RAR who served in Somalia.

To-day I came across perhaps one of the most horrific cases of neglect of a Veteran who has slipped through the cracks of all Ex Service Organizations, DVA and of his mates whom he served with.  Michael was born on 27 May 1968 served with we believe, 1 Platoon Charlie Coy 1 RAR in Somalia .

Michael lives in a geriatric nursing home in Herston Brisbane, which his carer calls a hell hole, his life is in the control of the Adult Guardian and the Public Trustee looks after his finances for the rest of his life.  He virtually has no one in life except his carer, an exceptional Scottish elderly man.  How this has happened is unbelievable.  I am trying to ascertain members who may have served with Michael, contacts that is,  so I can obtain information regards to Michael's service in Somalia . 

Michael has Huntington's Disease and it is extremely difficult for him to communicate and so if I can find someone who served with him to talk too, I can help Michael make the relevant claims to the Dept of Veterans' Affairs.  Michael has a 15 year old daughter who I have spoken to as well and is also desperate to find help for her father.

He can receive messages but his brain cannot transmit information back and that is the nature of the disease I believe.  His carer who brought Michael to see us in an off chance that we may be able to help, is Michael's life line for communication.  This is a terrible case for a young man of 40 years old, who has also served in East Timor .

My request:  I would like to be able to contact any members of Charlie Company 1 RAR who served in Somalia to gather more information that can support Michael 'Cookie' Cook.

Thank you in anticipation, any help or suggestion would be gratefully received.

Greg Russell

Brisbane

Tel No (07) 38558078

or e-mail pamgreg@bigpond.net.au 

 

If you are able to help with the above request please contactIf you are able to help with the above request please contact

 

Greg Russell direct at email address:  pamgreg@bigpond.net.au 

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Looking for ...... 8/9/08 ......         --         Pete Gallon

If you have contact details for Pete Gallon ex LEMWR could you please send them to Bob Berg at the following email address:   

robert_berg39@hotmail.com  (there is an underscore between robert and berg). 

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Looking for ...... 8/9/08 ......          --            Curlew Crew

I am going a VEA claim for a Veteran in QLD.   He served on board HMAS CURLEW and has been allotted operational service from 17 April to 2 November 1966.
 

He slipped and fell in heavy seas injuring his back.   This problem has now become very serious and he has left the workforce.
If anyone had any service on CURLEW during the period in question could they send me an email.  
 
DVA QLD have knocked back his claim for back and knees due to NO medical evidence on his medical file.   You and I know that Sweepers did not carry a Medic.   However DVA will not entertain the idea at this point in time.   So we are going to the VRB.

If you can assist with the following please contact Jeff Wake direct at email address:   jeffwake@bigpond.net.au 

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Looking for ...... 3/9/08 ......             Anzac/Vendetta Crew

Looking for old shipmates from Anzac 1957, & Vendetta 1960.  It would be good to track some old mates down.  I was L/Cook (Bomber)  Barrie Brown.

If you are able to help with the following request please contact Barrie Brown direct at email address:  
pambaz@optusnet.com.au
 

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Looking for ...... 30/8/08 ......       --          Robert Joplin & Ross Peters

Hi can you help find Mr Robert Joplin - Vampire 1969 and also Mr Ross Peters Both Stokers Howard Kirk (Twiggy) would love to catch up with them both.

If you are able to help with the following request please contact Twiggy Kirk at the following email address:
kirks@southwest.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 27/8/08 ......      --          Lindsay Charles Wright

If anyone has a current contact for (or relevant information about) Lindsay Charles WRIGHT R93955 who I believe did the 1st  Vietnam Deployment in HOBART, please pass it on to me. I have been contacted by an RSL Manager on a matter concerning Mr WRIGHT’s Vietnam Medal that I believe he may be interested in.

If you are able to help with the following request please contact Bill Bowley direct at email address: 

Looking for ...... 13/7/08 ......     --        Chris Goode

Can anyone please put me in contact with Chris Goode who was a PO Mechanician on HMAS Ibis in about 1973?
 
Kind regards
Dick Roebuck
If you are able to help with the following request please contact Dick Roebuck direct at email address:  r.roebuck@optusnet.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 25/6/08 ......      --           Gordon Knight

If you are able to assist with the following request please contact Gordon Knight direct at email address:
 gordonk@tpg.com.au 

I have been contacted by the wife of a former Navy Greenie Damien Doyle. Damien passed away earlier this year and his wife Ann is trying to get a  TPI widows pension.
I need your assistance in locating the following personnel that worked with Damien at HMAS Penguin attached to the NBCD school in the 70's. Damien worked on maintaining Radiac and radioactive measuring equipment.

The boss was Lt Cdr Charles Addis and the others that worked in the workshop were:

Petty Officer Gordon Obst (Stoker)
Leading Seaman John Shepherd (Gunner)
Chief Artificer Ian Hansen

Your assistance is required in locating these people please
Thanks Guys.
Gordon Knight 

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Looking for ...... 23/6/08 ......      --          EM Longbottom

URGENT - LOOKING FOR ex EM LONGBOTTOM (RAN)

If you have any contact details for ex EM Longbottom who served on HMAS Vendetta approximately 1966 and was on board at the time of the rescue of crew from the Dredge/Barge "Atlas" please contact the following urgently: 

Jim Taylor - phone:  0357.522.733
mobile:  0408.278.153
email:    jim.taylor@bigpond.com  

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Looking for ...... 27/4/08 ......      --           Robert John Rowe

Looking For: Robert John ROWE, Rank: ABETS, Number:  R106712, DEE: 9-Mar-75, State: Joined SA, DOB: 15 Dec 1953. 
Rob is currently thought to be on a Merchant Ship (n/k) as a Deck Officer operating between Brisbane to Singapore.

Reunion purposes only.

If you can assist with the following please contact John Hogg direct at the following email address:  mail@leeuwin28th.com 

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Looking for ...... 24/4/08 ......

Hi all,

Cheers Aye
Dick Harrison.

Dick Harrison dick.coralcoast@bigpond.com 
I have just checked he was on the Hobarts second deployment and one of three Cox's that were on-board at the time Gareth 

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Looking for ...... 23/4/08 ......          --            Pendant found

Gooday one and all

I have a necklace pendant that I found many years ago that some one must have lost and I am wondering if you could spread the word.
Pendants description is as follows:
Made of Pewter (I think)
Inscription on the face
R95514
RAN
BGO

Obviously it belonged to a sailor who's official number is R95514 and who has a Blood group "O" He might like it returned
Just rediscovered it again and thought it could be of value to the owner 

Kind Regards
 " Junior"
Allan J Watt
PH: 0266868324 – Mobile: 0428286405
Email: jakknco@bigpond.net.au 

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Looking for ...... 6/2/08 ......     --           Major Tom Hall

I received a request from the Australian Deputy High Commissioner in Singapore to assist in finding contact details for Major Tom Hall, apparently retired. He undertook research for the author William Lee Reynolds' book 'Kraite'. which as you know is part of the history of Z Special Force. 

I can find no reference to the book on the web or the Australian War Memorial (AWM) website He did not serve in Vietnam, and could have been an Army Reserve Officer. I have contacted the AWM asking it for assistance. 

Can I ask for your assistance in tracking this man? We have had considerable success in the recent past in tracing soldiers, and perhaps we can do it again. 

Regards, 
John

If you are able to help with this request - please contact John Graham direct at the following email address:    johngraham@railscenes.com.au 

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Looking for ...... 29/1/08 ......       --          Rod Vassett

I am trying to find the whereabouts of Electrical Artificer Rod Vassett.  I served with him on HMAS Voyager 1961/62 I have tried to contact him through Voyagers website but he is not on their Data Base.

If you are able to assist please contact Barrie May @ 

 

Looking for ...... 14/9/07 ......             --            Ex Melbourne Crew

I am a pension officer at the Goulburn Valley Veterans Service in Victoria. I am currently assisting an ex member of the Aircraft Carrier Melbourne with a claim to D.V.A. He served in the Navy from 1966-1975.

The question I ask is where can my client seek ex members or how can he make contact with them ?

He tells me that he was on the Carrier Melb. when it hit the  USS. Frank.E. Evans. 

Any help would be appreciated.

I can be reached by email at.
gvvs@bigpond.com.au

Or at.

jones86@bigpond.com.au

Thanking you, 

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Looking for ...... 10/9/07 ......             --            Diamantina Crew

I am trying to find some guys and some of the crew which served on the Diamantina during the period of March 1963 to December 1963 including any names of crew which may be deceased, I am trying to track down a crew list during that period. I have tried Canberra and they tell me this is unavailable.
 
I would be most grateful if you could send an email out asking, if anyone can put me in touch with any of the crew during this period.
 
Thank you for your help in advance
 
Rod Hoult 

If you are able to help with the following - please contact Rod Hoult direct at the following email address:
 
rodandjennyhoult@bigpond.com

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Looking for ...... 6/3/07 ......       --          James Mickleburgh

Looking for information on Ex Naval Bod, James Mickleburgh.
 
This fellow has been living in the same area as I live, but I did not get to know him, unfortunately he has passed away and no one seems to know of any Next of Kin or any Relative, and the police have asked me to try and help them with their enquiries.
 
All I have been able to establish is His Birthdate and some places where he has lived.
 
Birth date:   2nd September 1939.
 
Residences have been
(A)     Site 300 Sunseeker ave
          Oaklands Village
          Windang NSW 2528.
 
(B)     49 Fultons Road
           Wentworthville NSW 2145.
 
(C)      31 Bartlet Street
           Wentworthville NSW 2145
If you can help with this request please contact Allen Lewis direct at email address:   
the_fly@bigpond.com 

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