I have just read on the HMAS Hobart facebook page that John 'Harry' Pearson has crossed the bar. Details to follow when known.
Vale Harry, you and Greg 'Possum' Glock always made life interesting on Hobart, and it's very saddening to see you both now gone on your final deployment.
Vale CPOMTP5 Harry Pearson - 20th Mobi Intake
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Vale CPOMTP5 Harry Pearson - 20th Mobi Intake
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Re: Vale CPOMTP3 Harry Pearson - 20th Mobi Intake
Yep, I just received a phone call telling me that Harry passed away last night. He had been battling dementia and mesothelioma for some time.
John Harry PEARSON R43233
Harry was a Tiffy and did a Gun Line tour of Vietnam in HMAS Hobart Mar-Oct 1970.
Harry was well respected in the engineering world as well as the rugby world.
Rest your oars Harry
John Harry PEARSON R43233
Harry was a Tiffy and did a Gun Line tour of Vietnam in HMAS Hobart Mar-Oct 1970.
Harry was well respected in the engineering world as well as the rugby world.
Rest your oars Harry
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Re: Vale CPOMTP3 Harry Pearson - 20th Mobi Intake
VALE Harry, 
rest on your oars, Matey, your journey's done... 
Another MOBI taken far too young... 
rest on your oars, Matey, your journey's done... Another MOBI taken far too young... Rick Pengilly
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Re: Vale CPOMTP3 Harry Pearson - 20th Mobi Intake
I remember Harry as a fairly quiet, amiable and slight bloke at the college of knowledge, who didn't play much rugby in his early days. His great rugby prowess was developed later in the fleet and was something he never lost.
Another good tiffy lost to early and that rugby team across the bar is growing in size and skill with a powerful scrum and lineout.
Vale Harry, RIP fair winds and smooth seas, you have left us with some great memories.
Another good tiffy lost to early and that rugby team across the bar is growing in size and skill with a powerful scrum and lineout.
Vale Harry, RIP fair winds and smooth seas, you have left us with some great memories.
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Re: Vale CPOMTP3 Harry Pearson - 20th Mobi Intake
Term-mate of mine!
Received the devastating news from BJ Davis yesterday afternoon. I knew Harry had been unwell for a while.
So so sad!
RIP old mate, rest on your oars.
Received the devastating news from BJ Davis yesterday afternoon. I knew Harry had been unwell for a while.
So so sad!
RIP old mate, rest on your oars.
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Re: Vale CPOMTP3 Harry Pearson - 20th Mobi Intake
Further info on Harry is that he had both dementia and mesothelioma, sadly all too common afflictions for us sailors. 
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Re: Vale CPOMTP3 Harry Pearson - 20th Mobi Intake
This is being posted on behalf of Cliff Hobson.
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Re: Vale CPOMTP3 Harry Pearson - 20th Mobi Intake
Its very reassuring knowing you're at the helm 
of our 'Farewell...' Topic BC...! 
BZ... 
P.S., I just received the following via our internal e-mail
from Cliff Hobson... 
"Hi Rick,
Harry Pearson's rank was actually CPOMTP5 as he had done the Q Course."
Thanks Cliff, I've adjusted the Topic 
Header to reflect Harry's rank as CPOMTP5.Rick Pengilly
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