I remember Russ well from Stalwart where we both served some time. A great bloke with a great sense of humour and "adventure". You never knew what he would do next! A sad loss..
RIP Russ, thanks for the memories!
Vale-WOMTH Russ Norrish
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Pony
- Div. Officer
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- Given Name: Michael
- Surname: Moore
- Original Official Number: R42860
- Rank and Rate: Lieutenant
- Intake or Class: 16th Mobi Intake
- Date of Enlistment: 8 Jan 1964
- Date of Discharge: 18 July 1988
- Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba x 4, Anzac, Penguin, Kuttabul, Stalwart x 2, Albatross, Moresby, Attack, Ardent, Creswell, Kuttabul (GMGID), Cerberus, Vampire, Waterhen, Cook.
- City or Town: Warragul
- State: Victoria
- Country: Australia
- Occupation: Retired
- Location: SE Melbourne, Victoria
Re: Vale-WOMTH Russ Norrish
Mike (Pony) Moore
O42860
Ex-LT GLEN(ME)
16th MOBI intake
Jan 64 - Jul 88.
Anzac, Nirimba, Stalwart, Moresby, Creswell, Waterhen, Penguin, Vampire, GMGID (PJP), Coonawarra, Attack, Ardent, Cook, Kuttabull, Cerberus.
May your walls know joy; May every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility.
O42860
Ex-LT GLEN(ME)
16th MOBI intake
Jan 64 - Jul 88.
Anzac, Nirimba, Stalwart, Moresby, Creswell, Waterhen, Penguin, Vampire, GMGID (PJP), Coonawarra, Attack, Ardent, Cook, Kuttabull, Cerberus.
May your walls know joy; May every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility.
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- Date of Enlistment: 13 Jan 67
- Date of Discharge: 22 Jan 89
- Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba x3, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart, Cerberus, Derwent, Parramatta, FHQ.
- City or Town: Tinonee
- State: NSW
- Country: Australia
- Occupation: Retired
- Location: Tinonee, NSW
Re: Vale-WOMTH Russ Norrish
Joining the Navy on the 5th of May 1961, Russ first became a Stoker (ME to the old hands) before his civilian qualifications were recognised following which he became a Naval Shipwright (MTH in today’s parlance) in 1964. A diligent and well respected worker, Russ paid off in the rank of Warrant Officer MTH on the 4th of May 1982. His service included time in HMA Ships SYDNEY, SUPPLY and DUCHESS and, I have no doubt, some considerable time at Fleet Maintenance and other Naval Establishments.
Our sympathies go to Russ Norrish’s family with a thank you to his son Scott for forwarding the attached photograph of his Dad complete with his service awards.
Gone, but not forgotten Russ.
Bob Mummery
Brian Carney
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Ex-WOMTP5
22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).
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Ex-WOMTP5
22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).
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- Date of Discharge: July 1974
- Ships and Establishments.: HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane
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Re: Vale-WOMTH Russ Norrish
From: navy-stokers@googlegroups.com <navy-stokers@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of kk@kerrykerr.net
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 10:11 AM
To: Bob Mummery <bandi@iinet.net.au>
Subject: NAVY-STOKERS Custodians of the Golden Rivet:[21218] Re: VALE - WARRANT OFFICER RUSS NORRISH R57977
G’day Bob,
I served with Russ at RANTAU, he was a good ‘runner’ & never forgot his roots as a STOKER. Bob Towel & myself had many a good session with him at the RAN Sailing Club (we had the keys) & the assorted pubs around the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
Fair Winds & Smooth Seas old Mate.
Regards
Kerry Kerr
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 10:11 AM
To: Bob Mummery <bandi@iinet.net.au>
Subject: NAVY-STOKERS Custodians of the Golden Rivet:[21218] Re: VALE - WARRANT OFFICER RUSS NORRISH R57977
G’day Bob,
I served with Russ at RANTAU, he was a good ‘runner’ & never forgot his roots as a STOKER. Bob Towel & myself had many a good session with him at the RAN Sailing Club (we had the keys) & the assorted pubs around the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
Fair Winds & Smooth Seas old Mate.
Regards
Kerry Kerr
Rick Pengilly
WEBMASTER
Ex-CPOMTH3
R42630
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'74
HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane