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It is with a very sad heart that I am informing members of this page of the passing of Ex Warrant Officer Coxswain Geoff Carroll. Geoff passed away this morning at his home in Malacoota with his wife Ex Supply Officer Jenny Lloyd by his side. A great man gone too soon and will be missed by many. RIP Geoff.


I served with Geoff on Hobart and have never met a nicer bloke. Scrupulously fair with those he had to deal with via his job, but absolutely ruthless in dealing with those who would do wrong by those in our crew. The world is a sadder place with his passing.

Vale, Geoff. May you have calm seas and gentle breezes on your journey, and perhaps a stop here and there for a bit of fishing. I will miss you old mate.

Well said CJ, I spent some time with Geoff, along with Ned, at Creswell in the mid 70's.

A few years ago, I bumped into Geoff at the ANZAC Day ceremony at Mallacoota and it was good to catch up.

Very sad to hear of his passing and condolences to his wife, as well as his sons.

RIP Geoff.

So sorry to hear Geoff has passed away.I served with Geoff and Jenny at Nirimba in the mid-eighties and a more loving couple you would never meet.

RIP Geoff and my condolences to Jenny.

Bye old mate.

This is sad news indeed, as BC said, I served with Geoff at Creswell and also at Nirimba where I met Jenny. I haven't seen since him 82, but I remember the good times we had.

Rest in peace buddy.

From: bandi@iinet.net.au [mailto:bandi@iinet.net.au]
Sent: Monday, 19 February 2018 1:12 PM
To: bandi@iinet.net.au
Subject: VALE - CMDR A C SMITH RAN RTD

Dear All,

It is with much sadness that I pass on the details of Andy’s passing. Andy and I served in HMAS PERTH together in the early 80s, he as the Supply Officer and myself as the MEO and further, Andy was best man at my wedding.

“Andy Smith, who attended last year’s SLEX 1/67 reunion, died late Tuesday 13 February 2018 at Mater Hospital, Newcastle. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer in May 2017.

Andy’s funeral service will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Tarean Road, Karuah, at 1100 Tuesday 20 February. Andy’s widow, Julie-Gai, advises that refreshments will be provided at the church’s parish centre, Marion House, on completion of the service and has suggested donations to St Vincent de Paul in lieu of flowers.

Julie-Gai’s contact details available but withheld for security reasons.

Many of you would have known Andy. He was held in high regard as a very professional Naval Officer and a great mate.

Yours aye

Bob Mummery

I have an Australian White Ensign, suitable to placing on a casket, if anyone in Melbourne is interested in having. I used it for my Fathers funeral.

You do need Navy Office permission to use the AWE, My point of contact was with the Warrant Officer Of the Navy - Assistant, Chief of Navy Office

POCIS Kristin Powell
Warrant Officer of the Navy - Assistant
Chief of Navy Office
R1-4-C023
PO Box 7902
Canberra BC ACT 2610
Tel: 02 6265 4182


If you try going through the Navy Telephone switchboard, you end up talking to loads of interesting offices, including the RAAF and the Army and obsecure sections of the Navy, it took me over twenty calls to finally get through to Kristin.

My Dad had an AWE draped over his coffin (in Toowoomba) by the ex pusser guys in the local RSL.
I inquired if they had permission to do so, and the culprit said (In true Pusser's spirit), "What are they going to do? Take away my Birthday??"

Obtaining a White Ensign is very easy via the internet. I used to think one had to go through official channels, but that is a load of rubbish.

I fly the White Ensign on my flagpole when ever I am having Navy visitors (eh Gordon) and I have one ready for my funeral. No permission will be sought to use it, what are they going to do to me, lock me up???

I was real Navy and no transgender loving Naval Officer can take that away from me.

My point of view as well, Ned. @#$% 'em!

Seejay wrote:

My point of view as well, Ned. @#$% 'em!

I served under two white ensigns like many on this site

When i die I will have two white ensigns on top of me

Viv