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In Memory ofWOETC4SM JOHN FREDERICK (FRED) EUGENE FISHER![]() May He Rest In PeaceFred finally saw the light and joined submarines: training at HMS Dolphin in Gosport before serving on the submarines, HMS Grampus and HMS Otus. In the early 1970s he became part of the crew of HMS Odin, which was on loan to the RAN. He clearly enjoyed Australia as soon after Odin returned to the UK he transferred to the RAN. His career in the RAN was long and distinguished. He served on all six RAN O Boats and even managed to get to sea on HMAS Collins before it commissioned. He will always be remembered as a dedicated and consummate submariner. He was noted for his expertise on the Submarine Fire Control System (SFCS) where he earned the nickname “Fire Control Freddy”. Fred was the Right Hand Fire Control Operator or the first and successful Mk 48 Torpedo firing on HMAS OXLEY, and the first and successful firing of the Sub Harpoon Missile on HMAS OVENS. He was a long time member and OIC of the SEF workshop and his contribution to the RAN was immense. It is a travesty of justice that his service was never recognised by the award of an national honour. Fred was predeceased by his wife Mal and is survived by his daughters Louise and Sally and his grandchildren. The SAA National Executive on behalf of the submarine community expresses its sincere condolences to Fred’s family and friends. Rest in Peace Fred, your watch is over. ![]() ![]() |
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