Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

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Seejay
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Given Name: Chris
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Original Official Number: R43136
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Date of Enlistment: July 65
Date of Discharge: July 85
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba X 4 -Penguin-Sydney-Queenborough - Creswell - Moreton - Stalwart - Platypus - Coonawarra Reconstruction Team 76 - Platypus - Hobart - Cerberus - FHQ - Coonawarra.
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Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by Seejay »

We have initial reports that Jock Schofield has crossed the bar, but no details as yet.

Jock was a top bloke and I served with him, along with Bob Moult at Platypus '75 - '77 in a very happy Chippies' Shop. He was instrumental in getting me enthused enough to sign on again as my DEE date was coming due. That in itself was a success story. :yes:

Jock paid off soon after that and moved to Inverell.

Vale, Jock! Another of the good blokes gone........
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Chris O'Keefe
R43136
Ex WO Chippy
19th MOBI Intake
July 65 to July 85
HMAS Nirimba X 4 -Penguin-Sydney-Queenborough - Creswell - Moreton - Stalwart - Platypus - Coonawarra Reconstruction Team 76 - Platypus - Hobart - Cerberus - FHQ - Coonawarra.

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Tom Shaw
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Surname: SHAW
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Date of Enlistment: July 1956
Date of Discharge: December 1992
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba,Melbourne x2, Queenborough, Hobart x2, Brisbane, Kuttabul x4 (FMP X2,FNBCDA,SHIPS IN RESERVE), Cerberus, Penguin, Platypus(FIMA).
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State: NSW
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Re: Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by Tom Shaw »

Jock passed away peacefully at Inverell yesterday morning.
I had the pleasure of Jock's friendship for over 60 years from the time when the Mobi population doubled from 50 to 100 in Janurary 1957.
Together with Joe Manton I travelled up to see him 2 weeks ago.
We just chatted and reminisced old times passed and he mentioned how pleased he was to have been contacted
by many friends from his time at Nirimba.
The strength of the Nirimba Fraternity is so strong at sad times like this.
RIP Jock I will never forget you mate.
Tom Shaw
R42017
Ex-CPOMTH
1st MOBI Intake
July 1956 TO July 1976.....August 1986 TO December 1992
Melbourne, Queenborough, Kuttabul, Penguin, Hobart, Brisbane, Platypus
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Robert W Moult
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Date of Discharge: Dec 2004
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba,Sydney,Melbourne,Tarangau,Penguin,Albatross,Kuttabul,Harman(NavyOffice),Hobart,Platypus,Duchess,Brisbane,Moreton,Sydney(FFG),Manoora,Tobruk,Kuttabul(FIMA).
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State: Qld
Country: Australia
Occupation: Unemployed Gigolo.
Location: Brisbane

Re: Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by Robert W Moult »

Another great bloke gone to god too early and like Chris said, we served together at "Plats" in a very happy workshop, with "Zero" Mcnaught, Russ Norrish and of course lots of submariners, good times. It was great to know you, Jock, "fair winds and a following sea". :bugger:
Bob Moult
R42629
Ex-CPOMTH
13th MOBI Intake
1962 to 1982
Nirimba, Sydney, Melbourne, Tarangau, Penguin, Albatross Kuttabul, Harman, Hobart, Platypus, Duchess, Brisbane, Moreton
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Date of Enlistment: July 1962
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 - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by Hippy Chippy »

Whilst I don't recall ever serving with Jock, the familiarity of his name through the recollections of those who did, make me feel I had... :-k

=; Farewell Jock, rest on your oars, Matey, your journey's done... [-o<

P.S. :hi: Hi to Joe Manton, who I haven't seen since my first stint in Tarangau... :bob dark:
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R42630
13th MOBI Intake
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HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane
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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
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Re: Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by BC »

Another that I never had the pleasure of ever meeting. Condolences to family and mates.

Vale Jock :salute1:
Brian Carney
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Re: Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by Chippy Ned »

Farewell Jock, rest in peace matey.

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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Re: Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by piquet »

I have heard the name over the years but did not have the pleasure of meeting or serving with him.
Condolences to his family.
Rest now, you work here on earth is done.
Peter Sneddon
R95971
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18th JR Intake
23rd MOBI Intake
Jan 67 to July 91
Leeuwin, Nirimba, Sydney, Perth, FMP-W, Stuart, Penguin/Ships Divers course, Stuart, Lonsdale, Melbourne, Kuttabul, Cerberus, Stuart, Swan, Nirimba/ Q course, Cerberus, CPSO-M
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Date of Enlistment: 09 July 1965
Date of Discharge: 06 March 1992
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba, Sydney, Anzac, PBF Cairns x 2 , Waterhen, Stalwart x 2, NSC Kuttabul, Creswell, Cerberus, Vampire, Fleet HQ, Penguin and Nirimba
City or Town: Tarbert
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Country: Scotland
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Re: Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by Mick Thompson »

Jock bestowed a title on me back in July ‘73 which I have never been able to get rid of and he did it with a twinkle in his eye and the widest grin, Captain Defacamat.

RIP Jock, all is forgiven.
Mick Thompson
R43153
Ex-LT
19th Mobi intake
July 65 to Mar 92
23 years (20 out for 3 then signed on for another 3) paid off '92
Nirimba, Sydney, Anzac, PBF Cairns x 2, Watehen, Stalwart x 2, NSC Kuttabul, Vampire, Penguin and finally Nirimba.
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Original Official Number: R43062
Rank and Rate: CPOMTH3
Intake or Class: 18th
Date of Enlistment: 15 Jan 1965
Date of Discharge: 15 Jan 1978
Ships and Establishments.: Nirimba, Sydney, Tarangau, Albatross, Stalwart, Creswell
City or Town: Callala Bay
State: NSW
Country: Australia
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Location: Sanctuary Point (near Nowra)

Re: Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by Shep »

Rest on your oars, Jock. R.I.P.
Steve Shepherd
R43062
Ex-CPOMTH3
18th MOBI Intake
Jan 65 to Jan 78
Nirimba,Sydney,Vampire,Tarangau,Albatross, Stalwart,Creswell.
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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
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Re: Vale - CPOMTH4 Jock Schofield

Post by Graeme Rhodes »

Mick Thompson wrote:Jock bestowed a title on me back in July ‘73 which I have never been able to get rid of and he did it with a twinkle in his eye and the widest grin, Captain Defacamat.

RIP Jock, all is forgiven.
Now, I wonder why that would be Mick?
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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