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Tug's username oldwon was is Gunplot username. He was oldwo on this site.

Fair seas Tug.

Chippy Ned wrote:Tug's username oldwon was is Gunplot username. He was oldwo on this site.

Fair seas Tug.

True Ned

Old Warrant Officer (Navy) was how he described it
Of course on here, no need for (Navy)
Will certainly miss him. We were at "L" School at the same time in '58

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Sorry to hear of Tug's passing.

RIP Tug

Tug was a legend in the L branch during his time in the RAN. His close association with Bill Crossley (later Admiral Crossley) advanced L branch representation during the pay disputes of the early 70's. When the WO rank was introduced I think Tug was one of the first to obtain that rank. I drafted onto Melbourne in June 71 and Tug was the L Reg Chief. His attitute and charisma helped in making a couple on years on Melbourne more bearable. I left Melbourne in 73 and didn't run into Tug again until I returned to the West in 2001 and caught up at the WA Skilled Hands get together in 2005. I was amazed at how much he remembered about our time on the carrier, but looking back he was an amiable guy who took a lot of personal interest in those with whom he served.

I am saddened by his passing, but happy that I had served with him.

RIP old mate.

Have forwarded a copy of the email to Rick to post here.

It is with deep sadness that I email you all on behalf of my father Don to let you know that he passed away in his sleep this morning.

I will further pass on any information regarding funeral times - which will probably be sometime between xmas and new year.

Make sure you all have a couple of coldies for xmas for him.

Regards

Sharon Wilson


CU LATER....DONALD D. WILSON.
CHEERS & BEERS.

Very saddened when i received it.

He lived in Hillman, 5 mins away and we have had a few Fosters together,

and yes he was at the very first WA Smokie with Viv and i.



Vale Donald D

I ran into Tug at a Greenies Reunion at Rockingham RSL, and again at the inaugural Skilled Hands smokey. Whilst we have not served together, we shared many mutual friends and acquaintances.
He was a lovely bloke, and had serious health issues in the time I knew him. He was such an old Navy kind of guy, and a pleasure to know. I Feel poorer for his loss, but richer from having known him (albeit briefly).

My funniest recollection was Lucii laying a big lip lock on him at the RANSH smokey, in front of a slightly shocked ChrisA and Jdee.
Tug's comments after are unprintable.

Caaaaaaaaarlton has lost one of it's greatest supporters.

Farewell, old mate. Rest in Peace

Gazza received this from Tug's daughter...

The celebration of Donny Wils life will be held on the 4th Jan 2011 at Oakwood funerals 6 Robinson Place, Rockingham.

For those who wish to see Dad (viewing) will take place from 13.00 - 13.30
the service will run from 13.30

Afters will be held at the Rockingham Navy club - Lot 2804 Point Peron Rd
ROCKINGHAM,WA, 6168.

Formal attire not required as this is a celebration - unless of course this is your personal preference.

Any queries I can be contacted on sharwils8@gmail.com

or 0427473591

regards

Sharon Wilson

Vale Don

I only met hom once at the Rockingham RSL but enjoyed a good drink and chat with him on Pussers and some characters we had known.

He was one of the Good ones

Peter Maher writes:

Another Greenie reported as passing away in 1999 - does anyone know of him? (ex VAMPIRE)

PM
392 NAVY R43474 SAP Kenneth BUCHOLTZ 12-Sep-50 1999 49 HMAS VAMPIRE 03-Oct-72 28-Jul-75

Ken ended up in my term after being back termed.

He was same as me....a vice captain of Cook Division..2nd termers.