I had the pleasure of serving with Russ on Vampire in 75-77. I was a young ABWM, and Russ was the Chief ETW.
He will be missed by many. RIP Russ , and condolences to Beverley and family.
VALE - WARRANT OFFICER RUSSELL GEORGE FAIRBAIRN R42214 - JUL
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- Div. Officer
- Posts: 81
- Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2004 12:51 am
- Given Name: Bruce
- Surname: Francis
- Original Official Number: R112774
- Rank and Rate: POQMG(BM)
- Intake or Class: 40TH Intake JRTE
- Date of Enlistment: 8 July 1972
- Date of Discharge: 17 September 1993
- Ships and Establishments.: Leeuwin, Cerberus x3, Lonsdale, Creswell, Watson,Coonawarra(DNB), Harman.
Supply,Melbourne,Vampire,Attack/Ardent, Brisbane x2, Fremantle(Commissioned)Sydney IV(Commissioned)Hobart, Cessnock. - City or Town: Canberra
- State: ACT
- Country: Australia
- Occupation: Retired
- Location: Canberra
Re: VALE - WARRANT OFFICER RUSSELL GEORGE FAIRBAIRN R42214 -
Bruce Francis
R112774
JRTE 40TH Intake
July 72-June73
Ex WM,QMG,Bosun,Paid off Sept 93
Leeuwin,Cerberus x3, Lonsdale, Watson, Coonawarra(DNB), Harman.
Supply, Melbourne, Vampire, Attack, Ardent, Brisbane x2, Fremantle(Commissioning Crew), Sydney-FFG (Commissioning Crew), Hobart, Cessnock. Go the Mighty Magpies
R112774
JRTE 40TH Intake
July 72-June73
Ex WM,QMG,Bosun,Paid off Sept 93
Leeuwin,Cerberus x3, Lonsdale, Watson, Coonawarra(DNB), Harman.
Supply, Melbourne, Vampire, Attack, Ardent, Brisbane x2, Fremantle(Commissioning Crew), Sydney-FFG (Commissioning Crew), Hobart, Cessnock. Go the Mighty Magpies