Departed Shipmates

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Crash
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Greg Murray's Funeral

Post by Crash »

Yesterday, I attended Greg Murray's (Ex- CPOETS) funeral in Cessnock, NSW. His family was supported by a large gathering of friends; a testiment to the great bloke that he was. There was about a dozen of his Navy oppos. Anyone who knew Greg, knew that he lived life to the fullest. The service revealed to us that he was much more than a Navy man. As a parent, he surpassed the challenges before him. As a business man, he seized opportunity. As a member of his community, he was reliable and dependable. As a husband to Nat, he was her joy.

I served with Greg in the US and on HOBART. As a shipmate, he was the kind of bloke we looked for in ourselves. Wish we could do it all again. Vale, Greg.

Crash Kennedy (Ex-CPOETW)
Tim Kennedy
CPOETW5
S112395
JR 39th (Ramsay Apr 72) Muppet Jan 73
5 Apr 72-11 Aug 95 (CFTS 23 Jun 03-5 Oct 04)
Leeuwin, Nirimba x2, Duchess, Waratah (Great Lakes 77.81.90), Brisbane x2, Hobart x2, Perth, Waterhen x2, Cerberus, Kuttabul x heaps, Waratah (Dam Neck 94 x 2).
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muppet74
Div. P.O.
Posts: 42
Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2003 2:03 pm
Given Name: Steven
Surname: Wilson
Original Official Number: S116012
Rank and Rate: WOMTP5
Intake or Class: Jan 74
Date of Enlistment: 14 Jan 1974
Date of Discharge: Jan 1997
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba, Perth, Kuttabul x 3, Tobruk x 3, Penguin, Sydney, Melbourne, UN Somalia, Launceston, Bendigo
City or Town: Freeport
State: Grand Bahama Island
Country: The Bahamas
Occupation: Project Director
Location: Brisbane

Post by muppet74 »

I have just received some really sad news of the passing of Alan Rickards in the UK. Alan was an old mate and collegue of mine . He was an ex Fisgard Boy and a bloody good crane engineer. Going to miss ya mate.

Alan's bio from his RAN Skilled Hands membership profile:

Alan Rickards Official number - M956358K Paid of as - CCEA(SM) Intake - Series 26 9th Jan 56 - 15th May 1979 Ships/Submarines - Fisgard,Collingwood, Tyne,Bulwark,Murray,Dolphin,Terror,Oberon, Aruriga,RNTT Nigeria,Neptune(RNPS),Revenge(P),Dolphin

Steve
Steve Wilson
S116012
WOMTP5
4th Muppet Intake
January 1974-January 1997
Perth, Tobruk, Launceston, Bendigo, Sydney, Melbourne. Nirimba, Penguin, Navy Office, MHQ, Naval Support Command, Somalia.
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Chippy Ned
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Given Name: John
Surname: Kelly
Original Official Number: R42620
Rank and Rate: WOMTH
Intake or Class: 13th MOBI Intake
Date of Enlistment: July 1962
Date of Discharge: July 1983
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba x3 - Rushcutter - Carrier/Sydney x2 - Melbourne - Penguin - Kuttabul - Creswell x3 - Stalwart x2 - Brisbane.
City or Town: St Georges Basin
State: NSW
Country: Australia
Occupation: Retired
Location: St Georges Basin (via Nowra)
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Post by Chippy Ned »

Received this e-mail from Petels today, I post it for your information.

Subject: WOMTP NICK ROSE

Could you please pass on the sad news that ex WOMTP Nick Rose was killed in
a motor bike accident near Cow Bay north of the Daintree yesterday. Nick
was the charge in BARRICADE when I was in BARBETTE late seventies & you may
remember him from your days in CAIRNS in the late eighties when he was base
staff. More recently he's been a civilian techo with the LCHs & Hydro.

Funeral arrangements not yet known but my informant ex CPOETP Ian Potter PH:

40551304 or 41314533 (Bus), can provide more info.

John Kelly (WEBMASTER)
R42620
Ex-WOMTH
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'83
Nirimba x3 - Rushcutter - Sydney x2 (Carrier) - Melbourne (Carrier) - Penguin - Kuttabul - Creswell x3 - Stalwart x2 - Brisbane.
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Graeme Rhodes
Div. Officer
Posts: 356
Joined: Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:51 pm
Given Name: Graeme
Surname: Rhodes
Original Official Number: R94714
Rank and Rate: CPOMTP(D)5
Intake or Class: 10th (JRTE)/20th (MOBI)
Date of Enlistment: JAN 1965
Date of Discharge: MAR 1988
Ships and Establishments.: Leeuwin, Nirimba, Stalwart x 2, Samarai, Lae, Buccaneer, Penguin, Navy Office, Barbette, Cairns, RANTTU (Port Moresby), Stirling, Bunbury
City or Town: Waikiki
State: WA
Country: Australia
Occupation: Retired
Location: Waikiki WA

Post by Graeme Rhodes »

Chippy Ned wrote:Received this e-mail from Petels today, I post it for your information.

Subject: WOMTP NICK ROSE

Could you please pass on the sad news that ex WOMTP Nick Rose was killed in
a motor bike accident near Cow Bay north of the Daintree yesterday. Nick
was the charge in BARRICADE when I was in BARBETTE late seventies & you may
remember him from your days in CAIRNS in the late eighties when he was base
staff. More recently he's been a civilian techo with the LCHs & Hydro.

Funeral arrangements not yet known but my informant ex CPOETP Ian Potter PH:

40551304 or 41314533 (Bus), can provide more info.


Sad sad news. Nicko was a member of the Jan '66 intake and as advised paid of a WOMTP(D)5 :(
Graeme 'Smiley' Rhodes
R94714
Ex-CPOMTP(D)5
Jan'65 Leeuwin Intake (10th) - Jan'66 Nirimba Intake (20th)
Jan'65 to Mar '88
Leeuwin, Nirimba, Stalwart, Samarai, Lae, Penguin, Curlew, Buccaneer, Navy Office, Barbette, Cairns, RANTTU (based in Port Moresby), Stirling, Bunbury.
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djgrose
Sprog
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Jun 09, 2004 1:29 am
Given Name: DANNY
Surname: GROSE
Original Official Number: R103509
Rank and Rate: WOMTPD5
Intake or Class: 25TH Mobi Intake
Date of Enlistment: 01 Jul 1968
Date of Discharge: 30 JUn 1988
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba, Stalwart X 2 (s/staff), Bayonet, W'hen, Arrow, Moreton X 2, Wewak, Gayundah, Adroit, B'bette, DNB/S'WAY, Cairns x 2, W'bool, Cerberus MTP5 Cse, Cerberus ME Sch, Geraldton, Stirling/FBW, DEE.
City or Town: Rockingham - 6168
State: WA
Country: Australia
Occupation: Retired/Towing Caravan
Location: Rockingham WA

Vale Nick Rose

Post by djgrose »

As Nick was an original "rag and stick" man the term "fair winds and following seas" is particularly relevant. Take care old friend.

Kindest Regards

Danny Grose :cry:
Danny Grose
R103509
Ex WOMTP5
25th MOBI Intake Jul 68
till Jul 1988
Nirimba, Stalwart (ships staff), Bayonet, Stalwart Ships Staff), Waterhen, Arrow, Moreton, Wewak, Moreton, Gayundah, Adroit, Moreton, Barbette, Darwin Naval Base/SLIPWAY, Cairns, Warrnambool, Cairns, Cerberus MTP5 Cse, Cerberus ME School, Geraldton, Stirling/FBW, Big Ship.


"And the sea will grant each man new hope, his sleep brings dreams of home" ~ Christopher Columbus
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Lucii
Reg. Chief
Posts: 67
Joined: Fri Nov 21, 2003 10:23 am
Given Name: Gary
Surname: Lucev
Original Official Number: R43594
Rank and Rate: CPOMTP5
Intake or Class: 24th MOBI Intake
Date of Enlistment: 4th Jan 1968
Date of Discharge: 3rd Jan 1988
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba, Melbourne, Penguin(medical several times), Leeuwin, Harman(NO), SWAN, RANTAU, Cerberus(Q course), RANTAU, Vampire and Stirling(DEE).

Last Chief Tiffy on the last Daring in the world.
City or Town: Rockingham
State: WA
Country: Australia
Occupation: Retired TPI
Location: Rockingham WA

Post by Lucii »

Sad to hear of Nick's passing.

He like myself, was interested in cars and engines and we shared many

times together.

Can only hope that he achieved what he dearly loved to do before his

accident.

Keep the gear running up there mate.......till a few more of us get there

to assist.

R.I.P.
Gary Lucev (Lucii)
R43594
Ex-CPOMTP5
24th MOBI Intake
Jan 68 - Jan 88
Nirimba, Melbourne, Penguin, Melbourne, Leeuwin, Harman(NO), Swan, RANTAU, Vampire, Stirling.
paid off Vampire, then myself
*last Chief TIFFY on the last Daring class*
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