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Submarines |
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Addison,
Steve |
POUWSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley On Eternal Patrol |
13 Lyndal Crt. Morayfield Qld. |
Looking through Bungy`s great site, brought back many cherished
memories of the great times spent with some top mates. Steve died 23/7/05 from Leukemia |
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Adams, Peter aka Possum Partner Dale 11 September 1952 |
CPORSSM
RAN |
HMAS Platypus HMAS Oxley HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
148 Oaky Creek Rd. Gheerulla. 4574. QLD. |
What a fabulous period in my life (to date) - such a waste of more than 20 odd years!! Would do it all again in the blink of an eye (sigh)!!!It's great to be back in The Squadron - even if only in spirit & would be glad to hear from anyone - luckily I can still type & talk - nothing much changes - we all still seem to be able to "Shoot the Breeze" pretty well . |
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Affleck, Barry aka Ted Partner Chris 27 November |
LSETS SM RAN | HMS Alaric HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley |
62 Adelong Ct, Morayfield Qld 4506 |
Can not understand why, at 63
years of age, I still miss those years in boats. Love to go back and do it again....No I have not been certified ..YET!!! |
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Ainsworth, Dale
aka Bluey 17 September 1956 |
POETC3
RAN |
HMAS Platypus | 148 Oaky Creek Rd. Gheerulla. 4574. QLD. |
Only served a year at Plats' (as a Skimmer) but enjoyed the time and companionship of many Submariners'. Really enjoyed the long and arduous Divisional meetings, especially Wed. arvos' - couldn't understand why they had to be moved from SS Mess to the Squadron Club half way through!!!! |
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| Allen, Bob Darby Marion 21 May 1951 |
POCOXSM RN/RAN |
HMS Churchill HMS Odin HMS Ocelot HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
7 Mary Avenue Cranebrook NSW |
Glad I did it, glad I'm not doing it now!! |  |
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| Aldred, Alan
aka Jefff Lourdes (Julie) 22 July 1940 |
WOETSM
RN/RAN |
HMS Talent HMS Tiptoe HMS Artemis HMS Alliance HMS Amphion HMS Grampus HMS Onslaught HMAS Ovens |
NSW | Wouldn't change the time I served in boats for a quid (34 years). Most rewarding time was S/M Trials team with Tom Duncan. Now working for Thales testing Aircraft simulators. | ||
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Allinson, Michael aka Mick Partner Phyllis 02 January 1943 |
LEUT RN |
HMS Porpoise HMS Narwhal HMS Alliance HMS Taciturn HMS Tabard HMS Repulse HMS Renown HMS Revenge |
28 Gumeracha Rd O'Sullivan Beach SA 5166 |
34 years best of my life. Met many good mates and often wonder what happened to them all |
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Anderson, Gordon aka Kaffa Sheral 01 June 1957 |
POMT(E)SM RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley HMAS Otama |
1 Orlick Street Ambarvale NSW 2560 |
Good to see some old mates names and faces. Now serving on "Skimmers" but keep the Faith, still wear my Dolphins on my grey probans. Miss boats but got to admit that being on a "cruise liner" has its benefits. |
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| Anderson, Geoffrey aka Geoff 18 June 1946
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CMDR SMNSM† RAN |
HMS Ocelot HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley HMAS Otama HMS Walrus |
11 Kawana St Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Ph 0413980091 |
Best 20 years of my life, sorry I left. Now at Thales working
on Sonar for Collins SM. Recently rode Sheean in Hawaii, great SMs, but too many
gadgets for us old blokes. President: SAA NSW |
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| Andison,
Michael
aka Mick Faye 13 September 1967 |
LS | HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway |
9 Coolibah Place Narangba QLD 4504 0733855320 |
I was
medically discharged in 1996 after 8 years. |
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Andrew,
Bruce aka Ewok Partner, Wendy 14 November 1960 |
ABMTHSM
RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley |
Kearns, NSW | Still working for Defence, but miss the boats. | ||
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Andrews, Richard aka Andy Margaret 17 July 1942 |
RO2 (g) | HMS Alaric HMS Amphion HMS Ambush |
UK | Don't know if I qualify to join this site. Had some great times with the Aussies on the above boats. | ||
| Andrews, Ray aka Andy Margy 17 September 1948 |
ABEMWR RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMS Porpoise |
Buderim, Queensland 4556 |
I stumbled onto this site. and there you were all my mates
off the Onslow. I was thrown out of the navy with PTSD with no discharge papers or
follow up medical help. Margy and I bumped into John Rana and his wife one week before his first child was born. We were going back to Scotland to live. John gave us the best farewell party. We lasted three years in Scotland. |
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Andrews, Max Partner, Jacqui 3 October 1958 |
LEUT RAN | HMAS Onslow HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens |
6 Jordan Close Rockhampton QLD 4701 |
I have been out now more than 20 years; and people still ask me "Do you miss submarines?" I always answer that I never did miss the job but I did miss the people; and still do! It took me a long time to realise that it was the people that made a tough job really great. |
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| Angel, Trevor
aka Rosemary 22 October 1952 |
POMTP3SM
RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
22 Corella St. Nuriootpa Sth Aust 5355 |
Working in the Barossa enjoying the red wine. |
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Armes, Andrew aka Andy / Shorty Partner Susan 23 Jan 1952 |
CPOUCSM RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Oxley |
560 Moreys Rd Brucknell Vic 3268 |
Paid off
in 92 and look back at the five years in boats as some of the best.
Still a Rockie but have joined the dark
side. Never stopped wearing my Dolphins; if nothing else it pissed every TASO and one or two COs off! |
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| Arnold, James aka Arnie 11 February 1953 |
POCKSM RAN |
HMAS Orion HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama |
2/13 Tower St Wodonga Victoria 3690 |
I'm glad I found the site, also good to see others have as
well. Had a great time but unfortunately, all good things must have an end as well
as a beginning. Certainly will not forget my twenty odd years. Que Sera Sera! beginning |
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| Atkinson,
Graham 05 March 1949 |
CMDR SMNSM RAN (Rtd) |
HMS Otus HMS Porpoise HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama |
43 Myrtle Street, Alexandra Vic 3714 |
A week in OXLEY as a Midshipman in '69 convinced me to join boats. Qualified in '70 and finally got to sea in an RAN boat in '76 then seemed to be at sea continuously for the next five years. Still the best fun filled years of my life. |  |
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Atkinson, Barry aka Shorty Partner: Vicki 21 June 1947 |
CPOUCSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway |
NSW | Submarine Intake Mike, June 1969. Chartered 707, ran out of beer before Darwin. Anyone else remember that? |
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| Bacon, Bill aka Billy 28 June 1947
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LSMTL RAN |
HMS Otter HMAS Onslow |
1 Ironbark Court Frankston North, Victoria 3200 |
Been out of touch for a while, nice to be back in contact! Submitted to the advances of the technological world, now I just gotta learn how to use this bloody thing! |  |
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| Baker, Terry aka Bagsy Louise 14 January 1956 |
POMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow | Fremantle WA |
10 years in the mob - last three in boats. Enjoyed every minute and despite being out for 22 years still in touch with many old friends. Been with BP since leaving the mob and like the Navy, have had 9 posting is 6 countries - pays a bit better though. | ||
| Ballantyne,
Paul aka Tiny Joyce 3 June 1947 |
POUW RN, RAN |
HMS Odin HMS Artemis |
Western Australia |
Served with a great bunch of guys. Brought Odin over to Plats then saw the light and changed over, mainly to try to bring some couth and culture to the RAN, but it didn't work... Hi to Freddy Bucket if you see this. |  |
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Barend, Edward aka Rev's 18 May 1959 |
LUWSM RAN |
HMAS Orion HMAS Ovens |
ACT | Some of the best years experienced with the best mates a bloke could have. |
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Bateman,
Keith
aka Keith Janice 20 October 1960 |
ABROSM
RAN SQLDR RAAF |
HMAS
Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
6 Hayley Cr, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 | Dedication to team work and duty, acceptance of diversity, a great
sense of fun, are just some of the trademarks of a Submariner. Little
did I realise how much Submarine values would assist in negotiating
the highs and lows of daily life. Often misunderstood, Submariners are
a Pedigree Breed. Life is no dress rehearsal. Proud to have served with you all. I'm keen to keep in touch. |
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Baker,
Robert AKA Bob Partner Jeni 16 September 1956 |
ABUCSM RAN |
HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
WA | Had some great times in some memorable places with the best people. Now in WA working for the RAAF (what can I say). Miss the runs ashore in those memorable places, good times. DBF | ||
| Bailey,
Greg aka Pickles 2 June 1953 |
LSMTPSM RAN |
HMS Odin HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion |
75 Willard St. Carina Heights, QLD 4152 |
Served 74/79, now living in Brisbane. riding a trike with the Vietnam Vets QLD MC Chapter. Divorced with 2 grown boys living near Port Macquarie. I do a fair bit of travelling. | ||
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Barnes, Michael
aka Jelly Partner, Pauline 30 March 1946 |
LRO RAN |
HMS Tiptoe HMS Finwhale HMAS Oxley |
8 Eckford Close Boambee East NSW 2452 |
Commissioning crew Oxley |
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Bass, Tim aka ,Biggles Partner, Rowena 23 March 1965
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ABMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama HMAS Oxley |
Queensland |
Originally a birdie (ATA), joined boats in 84 as ABMTP, Gained my Dolphins on Ovens. Spent the next two years on her, then Otama till 87 and a month on Oxley taking her to the West. Left in 90 and moved into Computer engineering and then to Information Security. Now acting as Web Manager for SAA and Up Periscope. |
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Batty, Kevin aka ,Boot, Pommy Bastard Partner, Linda 30 August 1960
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ABMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens |
Queensland |
To quote a famous passage " 'Twas the best of times 'Twas the worst of times". Far from popular opinion my time in the RAN and then The Squadron was the proudest time of my life, only surpassed by the arrival of my two children. My eventual leaving may have been by mutual relief, but I will always be proud to say I served on those black bastards (oops there I go again). This is a great site, some of the comments are funny some are deep all are made by people proud of what they achieved in let's face it adverse conditions, as big Wally used it to apologise for those he may have hurt, so I apologise for those I may have offended, as some one else says "or not that dickhead" I am aware I may have fallen into that category for some, but for those that really knew/know me they will attest I wasn't always myself. There that's another of the 12 steps on the program done !!!!. Now as someone else said "drink more Piss". |
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| Bayly,
Chris aka Perl Helen 23 June 1947 |
LEMP RAN |
HMS Opportune HMS Porpoise HMAS Otway |
12 Arivruaich Isle of Lewis Scotland HS29LE |
Found this web site and can still smell the diesel!! Have a second house in Skye overlooking the deep diving range off the Isle of Rassay and can vividly remember the first deep dive on Otway' s sea trials there and the look on the dockyard matey's face when the water came pissing in!! A very nostalgic site and keep up the good work ! |
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| Baff, Joseph aka Joe Betty 13 July 1929 |
POSM RN |
HMS Trespasser HMS Alliance |
Deceased | Very interesting site. Well done Bungy, you should be up for a medal of some kind. My time in boats was 1950 to 1954. |  |
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Bax,
Garry Bendy Anne 8 November 1946 died 6 March 2014 |
CPOMTP4 RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
Nambucca Heads NSW | |||
| Beauchamp, David aka Beachy 24 January 1964 |
LSETC2SM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow |
51 Taleeban Rd, Riverview NSW 2066 |
Joined the Squadron in Feb 1983 and for the next 9 1/2 years worked, drank and served with the best of the best. Without doubt the most fun you can have with your clothes on. |
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| Bell, Michael aka Dinga Tanya 08 May1959 |
CPOAWASM RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow NUSHIP Farncomb NUSHIP Dechaineux NUSHIP Sheean NUSHIP Rankin |
PO Box 117 Gumeracha SA 5233 0438865036 |
Found site through good friend Rosco Tanimu. Paid off in July 2000 after over 20 years in Squadron. New toys are great but the boys can't have as much fun as we used to. Any Dolphin wearer has a spare seat at the bar and a room if required in Adelaide Hills. |  |
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Belton-Perkin, John
aka 'Polly' or BP Gwen 2nd April 1935 |
CRSSM
RN |
HMS Selene HMS Scythian HMS Subtle HMS Talent HMS Tally Ho HMS Tactician HMS Ambush HMS Tiptoe HMS Aeneas HMS Artemis |
30 Rhind Street Bodmin Cornwall PL31 2EL UK |
I joined the submarine service in October 1953, went to the 2nd Squadron in Portland, from there Malta and Singapore. I loved the life, both at sea and ashore. My last job was as Chief of FOSM Comcen in Blockhouse. I retired from the 'Andrew' in April 1975. | ||
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Beekman, John
aka Maree 9 October 1948 |
CPOETSM
RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway |
54 Macquarie Drive Petrie 4502 Qld |
The best years of my life I would do it all again if I could. The trip home from UK on Onslow would rate as the best | ||
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Bennett, Lance
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LSSNSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway |
Victoria | Great time , Great bunch of mates got out too early | ||
| Bennett, Wayne
aka Wiggy 04 November 1970 |
POETC4SM
RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley HMAS Otama |
4/85 West Esplanade Manly NSW 2095 |
Great to view the web site, as all have said, brought back a lot of great memories, and I have been able to contact a
few. |
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Beresford,
Patrick
Partner Hayati 10 March 1950
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LCDR MLO RAN
(POCK SM) RAN |
HMS Odin HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion |
Seaford Victoria 3198 | Started my career on targets in 72 then to guzzunders in 73 then back again in 82 and still here. Served with a bunch of really great guys, best times best travel best experiences of a life time and being a cook never a dull moment. |
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| Beven,
Guy aka Bev Partner Michele 31 May 1959 |
LEUT TS (Schoolie) (POEWASM) RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Otama HMAS Collins |
Victoria | Had some good runs ashore in foreign ports with a great bunch
of people. Enjoyed my time in boats on the most part, just a few individuals spoilt
an otherwise enlightening experience. Miss the sea time, but I think it may have changed too much, from what I hear there is very little fun onboard a boat these days. Bring back the pirate rig and trips up top. |
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Bilbow,
David aka Dildo Partner Sue 13th March 1962 |
LSETCSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama |
Willoughby NSW | I certainly learnt a lot and grew up (kinda) during my time in the Squadron. |
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| Birch, Les
aka bruno the goffa scoffa Partner Janeth 4 April 1959 |
ABUWSM
RAN |
HMAS Orion | 8
Leopold St, Crowdy Head, NSW 2427 |
Only served on Orion, albeit for a very short time. It is good to see a lot of old faces, well young faces, have heard about the reunion coming n hope to make it. |
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| Black,
William
aka Verna 1934 |
LSEM & LCdr
(EO)
RCN |
HMS Token HMS Alcide HMS Amphion HMS Ambush HMS Acheron HMCS Ojibwa |
40 Millford Ave, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2G 1C2 |
I served 33 years in the RCN and since retirement in 1983 I still like to refresh my memory with a wee tot and a good run ashore. I still value the memories of my time in the Navy and often reminisce with old (and I do mean old) shipmates at our annual reunions. It would be great to see a few 'downunders' at our forthcoming Submarine reunion in Halifax NS in August 2004. | ||
| Blackburn,
Brian aka Blackie Robin 24 April 1936 |
Leading Seaman RN |
HMS Scotsman HMS Taciturn HMS Aurochs HMS Anchorite HMS Tapir |
57 John Street. Redcliffe 4020 Queensland. |
Boats, the real meaning of Esprit de Corps. What a bunch of cards, the most motley crew of the Greatest bunch of Men, yes I said Men. You could only be so lucky to serve with. To all my ex-shipmates, Safe Passage. It was UNREAL. | ||
| Blake, Lloyd aka Joe Elaine 9 July 1944 |
POUCSM RAN |
HMS Alliance HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway |
Western Australia |
Plank owner OTWAY. Honoured to serve with some of the best submariners in the world. |  |
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| Bond, Lee
aka Bondy Julie |
ABUCSM
RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion |
Victoria | Submariners live on in new breeds and memories of the past, but P&O's where the last of the real boats. DBF | ||
| Boorman,
Greg
Mandy 1969 |
LSETSM
RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway |
Victoria | From boats to a Law Firm, go figure! Hope they don't find out about the past... |
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Bowden, Mike Partner Julie 6 December 1949 |
CMDR RAN (Ret) |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama |
West Pennant Hills, NSW,2125 | Paid off in 1994 after a 29 year career including 14 years in the Submarine Squadron. Tremendously dedicated people with whom it was a pleasure to serve. | ||
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Boyd, Steve aka Boydy Partner, Lynn 29 October 1965 |
WOMTSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Otama HMAS Waller HMAS Dechaineux |
Tanzania Serengeti | 20 YRS in boats what a ride. Great mates and enough stories to put some of my mates away for life. Never a day of regrets. currently running a Safari company in Tanzania and living my dream. |
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Bray, Ian ka Donkey Vicki 7 June 1958 |
CMDR SM+ RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Otama HMAS Onslow HMAS Dechaineux |
7/31 Tallara Parkway, Narrabundah ACT 2604 | Still serving. I joined boats by complete accident. I was bored in skimmers and my girlfriend at the time dumped me for some pot smoking, uni type. So a three month holiday in the UK at HMS Dolphin seemed just the ticket. I was right! |
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| Brazier, Kenneth aka Patches Pat 24 September 1944 |
POETPSM RAN |
HMS Narwhal HMS Opossum. HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens |
1/11
Payne Place Sth Morang Vic 3931
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Just to say we have moved from Caloundra to Victoria |
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| Braund, James aka Bronski 10 August 1967 |
LSUCSM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama |
1 Lawson Street, Mysterton, Townsville,
Qld 4812 |
Thanks for the memories lads, I won't forget any of you. If ever in Townsville please look me up. |  |
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Briggs, Eric aka Johnny Partner Rosemary 6 May 1946 |
POREL
RN |
HMS Opportune HMS Resolution (Port ) HMS Revenge (Stbd )
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282 Downside Street, Albury, NSW 2640 Email |
Had good times and bad but always remember the good times and the mates I had | ||
| Britton, Ross aka Battla Donna 1 April 1953 |
RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama |
Queensland |
Paid off in '81. The time spent in boats was to me the best of the best - cheers to all! |
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| Brennan, Paul Sammy Gaylene 1962 |
CPOMTSM RAN |
HMCS Okanagan HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Otama HMAS Collins HMAS Farncomb |
New Zealand |
Enjoying life now as an old chief tiff in New Zealand but still miss the boats and mates, so if any of my old mates visit NZ drop in, there's always a cold beer for ya! | ||
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Bretherton, Robert aka Head Partner Carolyn 02 November 1968 |
LSAWASM RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama HMAS Otway HMAS Farncomb |
335 Gap Road Sunbury, Victoria |
Some of the best times of my life were with the ratbags on these pages and always happy to have more good times | ||
| Brewer,
Andrew
aka Brewster Jane 12 October 1966 |
CPOAWASM
RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
NSW | Spent 14 years in submarines and loved every minute. All that time viewing the world through the bottom of a beer glass takes some recovering from. Currently working for a defence industry company and sea riding Collins boats from time to time. | ||
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Brough,
Nick aka Scouse Partner Anne 24 September 1957 |
ABSSM | HMS Oberon HMS Otter HMS Opossum |
Isle of Man |
The best years of my life 76-88, Good site, Is Lester Piggot still in the land of the living, would love to get in contact with him again, he is a Chief Ops in your mob, Keep up the good work, All the best to all Aussie boat mates, Scouse | ||
| Bromfield,
Keith aka Brom Veronica 21 February 1967 |
UC UCSM ROEWSM EWSM EWASM And now..... CPOCTSSM RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Farncomb HMAS Collins HMAS Waller |
Western Australia |
Joined Boats on 04 Feb 84. Payed off in HMAS Stirling in October 05
and went to work for ASC at SubSchool. Got out after 21 years in 2005,
worked for ASC at the Submarine School and loved it. More money bought me back to the Puss full time in Sept 2008. Currently the CT (Cryptologic) category sponsor for the WA region. |
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Brown, John
aka Bomber Veronica 19 November 1943 |
RSSM RN RAN |
HMS Otus HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley |
22 Sowden Drive Samson WA 6163 |
Had a great time but got too old. In boats 1968 -
1973. Now happily retired after 30 years with the Electoral Commission
in WA. Built Onlsow and a minor claim to fame was to be publisher of the "Bog Bulletin" which I used to post on the inside of Onlow's traps when on passage from UK to Oz. |
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| Bryant, Dave aka SausageFingers Sandra 07 May 1948 |
WOUCSM RAN |
HMS Grampus HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley |
26 Sunnyview Crescent Ridgehaven SA 5097 |
The best 23 years of my life! |
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| Budden,
Mark
aka Budds Heidi 19 October 1967 |
WOAWASM
RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Ovens HMAS Collins HMAS Onslow HMAS Dechaineux HMAS Waller |
35 Gnangara
Drive WAIKIKI W.A. 6169 |
Have spent my entire time in the RAN in the Submarine Squadron and loved every minute of it. I would do it all again. the friends I have made over the years standby you for life. | ||
| Buck, Dennis Deborah 15 January 1950 |
CPOMTP3 SM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Orion |
PO Box 662 Gunnedah NSW 2380 |
Best time of my life, submariners are different but wonderfully so. Joined NSW TAFE in 1980 as Teacher of Welding, moved to Gunnedah for a short stay in 1983, now Teacher of Information Technology at Gunnedah TAFE | ||
| Buhlmann, Ashley aka Bully Joy 25 August 1962 |
CPOMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Dechaineux HMAS Farncomb |
72 Dorothy Street Brahma Lodge SA 5109 |
Joined Plats in 82, paid off Feb 03 for a cushy job with ASC. Gave the kidneys a hell of a time at Plats thanks to most of you older fellas that made me drink. Pity we haven't got a setup like Plats these days, I really miss the porn and prawns and lunch time tots! |  |
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Bullivant, Len
aka Bulli Partner Kylee 28 September 1970 |
WOET(C)SM
RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Onlsow HMAS Farncomb HMAS Sheean |
WA | Great life for nearly 24 years and will be moving on shortly, will still be around SM's though. | ||
| Bundy,
Bob (Robert)
aka Bob (Suitcase) 22 February 1948 |
WOMTP4SM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMS Odin |
16 River Rd Mossy Point NSW 2537 | G'day | ||
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Burgess, Wilfred aka Bill Partner Pat 30August 1935 |
M(E)1 RN |
HMS Scythian HMS Thorough HMS Telemachus HMS Tabard HMS Tapir |
Dulcinea Kaputar Rd Narrabri NSW 2390 |
I would enjoy talking to old mates | ||
| Burgess, Steven
aka Victoria 8/4/1968 |
WOAWASM
RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Otway HMAS Collins HMAS Farncomb |
19 Miller St Prospect SA |
Good to see some old faces surface from the depths. Having a great time down here in sunny Adelaide, if anyone ever feels like a beer whilst down here, send us a e-mail. Proud to say that I have had the honour to work with and alongside the best bunch of people in the business, and who are also well known to conduct themselves in the finest traditions of the RAN. | ||
| Burton,
Guy
aka Guy Chris 28 September 1957 |
LCDR SMN SM Q
RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley |
13 Birkdale
Crt Woodbridge Estate Cooloongup WA 6168 |
Had a great time in O-boats; nothing like a bit of Rocky Horror!! Oh the OXLEY days and pink champagne!! Finished with boats in ''93 but stayed in the submarine fold after driving HMAS Protector and SETF and tripping the world as SERM. Now in the SMFEG HQ. |
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| Burns, Geoff aka Fred Chris 11 December 1950 |
CPOMTP5SM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley |
Belungarie Field 420 Cullulla Rd Tarago NSW 2580 |
The 18 yrs I served in Subs (the best arm of the Navy), where the best of my 25 years in the Mob. The men I served with were the most professional in the Navy, also some of the best "Runners" ever, those were great days. Thank you Norm for maintaining this site and allowing us all to keep in touch. | ||
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Buxton, Trent aka Bruce Partner Nat 02 November 1970 |
POAWASM RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Orion HMAS Collins HMAS Farncombe HMAS Sheean HMAS Dechaneaux |
12 Salvatore Court Morayfield QLD 4506 |
Good day to all, left the navy in 2004, and guess what i am a "used car salesman" who would have thought! Would you buy a car off me?????? I did! Anyone who remembers me and Nat are welcome to contact us! | ||
| Bushell,
John aka Bushy 7 February 1932 |
EM 1 RN |
HMS Tradewind HMS Scythian HMS Tally Ho HMS Sea Scout HMS Alliance HMS Thermopylae |
Victoria |
Anybody out there? |
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Byrne, David aka Dave Partner Sue 02 June 1963 |
LEUT SMN SM RAN |
HMAS Onslow | 54 Woodcutters Rd Tolmans Hill TAS 7007 |
Served in boats 1987-90 and they were the best years
of 13 years in the mob. Met some great people and had some great times
- would do it all again! Drop in if you're ever in "God's country". Tasmanian Branch Secretary |
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| Bywater,
Richard
aka Swampy Terise 22 September 1962 |
CPOCISM
RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Farncomb HMAS Dechaineux |
Tasmania | Finally have left the squadron after 23 years, was a hard decision to make, but the squadron is no longer what it was, made a lot of good friends and hopefully not too many enemies. | ||
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Caesar, Graeme
Wendy
23 April 1943 |
POUWSM RAN |
HMS Talent HMS Grampus HMAS Ovens |
Brisbane | I have now retired and am based in SE Queensland from where Wendy and I travel around Australia in our 4WD with all of the other grey nomads. |
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Cain, Terry
aka TopCat Died on Monday 29th October 2007 |
ABETSM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens |
South Australia | Terry died on Monday 29th October 2007 at the Mary Potter Hospice, Adelaide aged 54 years. Terry had been ill with cancer for some time. He did his Part Three in HMAS Ovens in 1973, later in that year he joined HMAS Otway serving in her until 1976. |
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Carr, Len aka Dac Dac Tanya 11 Dec 1961 |
WOMTSM RAN |
HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama HMAS Sheean HMAS Dechaineux |
10 Voyager Crt Cooloongup WA 6168 |
DMEO Otama, Sheean and Dechaineux. Just been promoted to Warrant Officer working in the SMHQ HMAS Stirling. Still enjoying the Squadron and am looking forward to any contacts from this site. | ||
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Carroll, Danny
8 August 1948 |
ABEMWR
RAN |
HMAS Oxley | Queensland | Good times. |
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Carew, Michael aka Mick Nil Stock 13 March 1953 |
LCDR
RAN RANR |
HMAS Orion HMAS Otama HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow |
NSW | If you're in the area drop in it would be good to catch up | ||
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Cashion, Grant Miriam 23 March 1965
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LSCKSM
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HMAS Orion HMAS Otama HMAS Collins HMAS Ovens HMAS Farncomb HMAS Dechaineux HMAS Rankin HMAS Sheean HMAS Waller |
Western Australia | I am on Collins in Adelaide (again) still enjoying myself. | ||
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Carter, Bob Partner, Roz 2 October 1951 |
CMDR GLEXSM
RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama HMCS Onondaga |
4/11 Howitt Street Kingston ACT 2604 |
Good people, hard work (sometimes), great memories. |
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Carter, Mike aka Nick Partner: Jill 23 February 1935 |
Leading Signalman
RN |
HMS Upstart HMS Untiring HMS Sturdy HMS Sanguine HMS Aurochs HMS Telemachus HMS Andrew |
Mandurah West Australia | Had good and bad times, but really enjoyed my time in the 4th Squadron and as a Swimboy | ||
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Peter aka Shorty, Lil Horse Linda 25 Mach 1958 |
LSMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion |
34 Carson St Parafield Gardens SA 5107 |
Great part of my life, would not have missed it for quids |
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Cattell, Adam aka Moo Partner Helen 12 June 1964
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POUCSM
RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama
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Castle Hill, NSW
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Served 12 years on boats, left in 95. Would have been happy to stay on. Just didn't want to live on the west coast. Looking back, it occurs to me that I may be more civilised, but I doubt I'll ever be totally civilianised. | ||
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Chaplin, Neil aka Chappy Patrisha 19 July 1970 |
CPOMTSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Collins HMAS Farncomb |
PO Box 1125 Rockingham WA 6168 |
Some of the best times of my life!! The people I have meet and have become friends with will be friends for life! Highlights would be Ovens Japan trip '91 and Collins Alaska trip '00 (outstanding run!). Still serving at the FEG, waiting for a drive as C'Tiff!! | ||
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Chapman, George
Partner: Peggy 21st November 1951 |
POMTP3D SM
RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley |
18 Rita Street Para Hills West SA 5096 |
Really loved my time in boats and the genuine people who served. | ||
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Anthony
aka Chass 17 October 1949 |
L/Sea
RN |
HMS Sealion HMS Odin Dolphin Attack teacher |
Norwich, Norfolk UK | 1st boat was the Sealion, sad day when the Tot was stopped. Drafted to the Odin which was heading to Australia, spent a year onboard before returning with a wife and son. "What a trip", Great crew in contact with some, would like to contact others. |
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Charlton, Michael Partner: Audrey 11 January 1942 |
CPO TASI
RN |
HMS Thermopylae HMS Anchorite HMS Amphion HMS Repulse HMS Renown HMS Dreadnought |
Arroba de Hornos 172 Catral Alicante Spain | I had a great time in boats and hope to meet some of the lads I served with who went to live in Australia |
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Chegwidden, Peter
aka Cheggers 28 February 1946 |
ABRP - CPOCOXSM
RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
PO Box 863 Double Bay NSW 1360 |
Been there done that!!! Who"s got a blacker Cat?
Loved the Times Men and the Jollys, hated workups!!!!!! |
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| Chilvers, Ken aka Bilko Jean 24 October 1941 |
LEUT (ME) RAN |
HMS Thermopylae HMS Grampus HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley HMAS Otama |
22 Outrigger Drive, Robina, Queensland 4226 |
Its a great page to see how all the blokes you have met and known in submarines have got on with their lives. |
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Christie, Scott aka Scottie Lisa 26 August 1965 |
ABMTP3SM RAN |
HMAS
Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama HMAS Orion |
36 Wordsworth St Bulimba, Qld, 4171 |
I now understand why Queenslanders like it up here so much. | ||
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Clare, Alan aka Scouse Partner Alison 15 July 1935 |
LM(E)
RN |
HMS Thermopylae HMS Selene HMS Thorough HMS Aurochs HMS Turpin HMS Grampus HMS Porpoise HMS Tabard |
Rosebud, Victoria Email= |
Most of my time was spent in 4th Submarine squadron. Had sad experience of being on Maidstone when Sidon went down alongside. Third Division North Sound Trials - changing props every other day was an experience of its own. Happy days. Memory fading <I think> with names but not with faces. | ||
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Clarke, Chris aka Nobby 12 April 1947 |
CPOWEA (Radio) RN |
HMS Valiant HMS Warspite HMS Orpheus |
6 Awdry Close Chippenham Wilts SN140TQ |
Great times would do it all again, now retired for three years after working in electronics spending a fair time in Aus. Now part time Gamekeeper, Shepherd and Water Bailiff and general layabout. | ||
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Clarke, Don
aka Nobby |
ABCKSM RAN |
HMAS Orion | Queensland | Served on Orion mid 80s. | ||
| Clarke,
Martin aka Nobby Partner Ann 22 August 1959 |
LSUCSM RN |
HMS Finwhale HMCS Okanagan HMS Onyx HMS Porpoise HMS Oracle |
21 Priest Rd., Darton, Barnsley South Yorkshire England UK |
Served for 10 years on British O boats left in 1986 as a kellick UC and have worked in the telecommunications industry for the last 14 yrs. Any one who recognises me drop me a line or 2. |
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Clarke, Peter
aka Nobby Partner Edwina 31 December 1936 |
LSME RN |
HMS Artful HMS Telemacus HMS Tiptoe |
75 Aberdare St Kurri Kurri NSW |
Still remember my time in boats with fond memories and all the great times we had ashore. Enjoyed the two years spent from 1957-1959 with the 4th submarine squadron here in Sydney. Would love to catch up with anyone else from that time. | ||
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Clarke, Ray
aka Nobby |
CPOMTPSM RAN RN SM Trg |
HMS Sealion HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Orion |
190 College Ave, Busselton, WA 6280 |
Comment Great site for catching up |
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| Clark, Russell aka Nobby Kim 3 April 1954 |
LSMTSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Otama |
7 Honeysuckle St. Caboolture,QLD |
I have been out now for 22 years but the mates and memories are still crystal clear. If your coming to Gladstone, let me know. |
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Clayton, Bill Partner, Leeann 24 February 1952 |
CPOMTPSM RAN |
HMS Odin HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Otama |
76 Wades Rd. Bellmere, QLD 4510
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Still see a lot of old shipmates and enjoy their company | ||
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Cleary, Paul
aka cockroach 23 July 1956 |
LSUCSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Oxley |
Church St Parramatta, NSW | The RAN was the best part of my life, but boats was
my life. Civies find the life and times of a submariner unbelievable.
But then again as they say jealousy is a curse. "What a life" it was. |
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Collins, Steven aka Blue 18 July 1957 |
LSSNSM RAN |
HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley |
9/19-27 Elizabeth St Pottsville, NSW 2485 |
I miss the characters like WOMT Bungy Williams, Jumper Cross my instructors, Arab, Checkers who entertained us with his stories when on duty, Rugrat with flower power overalls and way he gave a certain stores chief a lot of grief at Zetland. Or the times on parade when a huge fart would suddenly erupt from the senior sailors ranks and echo down Neutral Bay. There was a lot of very good people there and I am proud to have known them. It is a shame that nobody has ever told story of what it was like as a submariner in Oberon class submarines, not the serious side but the funny side of it. | ||
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Collins, Graham
aka Jumper Karen (Deceased) 23 August 1947 |
WOUCSM RAN |
HMS Alliance HMS Artemis HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama |
B210 Princes Hwy; Jaspers Brush NSW; 2535
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A great life that I would not never want to change. I know there were 'whinging' times but I now only remember the great runs ashore, good mates and the humorous times both at sea and ashore. It is not until these 'twilight' years that you really appreciate the people, camaraderie, life long friends and good fortune that we were able to be part of submarine history. It was a privilege to know so many great people. Thank you. Great to see some of you at Subcons etc. |
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Coathup, Richard
08 February 1965 |
LSCKSM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
PO Box 269 Ferntree Gully Vic 3156 |
Life has never been the same again after serving in boats. Great friends good food and fantastic runs ashore. Always time for bar o'clock or the back door sessions in Plats piss bar or late night runs in overalls. | ||
| Coombe, Garry Maureen 14 January 1948 |
CPORPSM RAN |
HMS Opportune HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway |
WA |
Best 16 years of my life - good times and great mates. |
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| Conlon, Stephen aka Steve 8 July 1952 |
LSUCSM LSCKSM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley |
7/70 Boultwood St Coffs Harbour NSW |
Had a ball. Now in Coffs Harbour, look me up. |
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Cope, Craig
10 March 1958 |
ABSTDSM ABCKSM |
HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley |
77 Wagner St, Oonoonba Townsville, QLD |
Best mates, best parties, best job, sorry now it has stopped. | ||
| Copeland,
Ray aka Jock Jenny 26 June 1941 |
LSUCSM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley |
15 Coorong St, Macleay Island Qld 4184 |
Retired to Macleay Island, Qld. Busy fishing, sailing and caravanning. Don't drink, don't smoke, don't do drugs and I'm not gay. I'm so boring that I oughtta top meself.!!!! | ||
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Costello,
David 28July 1968
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LSUCSM RAN |
HMAS Orion HMAS Ovens
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UK |
I'm still living in
England. Biggest mistake of my life not staying in boats. I wish I could
do it all over again.
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| Crawford, Jan
aka Cindy Hayley 09 June 1971 |
POAWASM
RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Otama HMAS Waller HMAS Sheean |
Secret Harbour, West Australia | Still serving coming up 18.5 years. Recently came off Waller and now at the Sub School. Love the job and being a Submariner is something you cherish forever. DBF . | ||
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Cripps, Paul Partner Jean 9 November 1943 |
CPOUWASM
CPOCOXSM RN & RAN |
HMS Onslaught HMS Talent HMS Grampus HMS Valiant HMS Acheron HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama |
28,Belvedere Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154 | Submarine Escape Tank Instructor, in
1979 Completed Transfer 280 In Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle Avalon
(D.S.Rv-2) At A Depth Of 368 Feet. Between 72-75 Completed Submarine Escapes From The Oberon Single Escape And The S.S.B.N Twin Escape Tower Down To A Maximum Keel Depth Of 350 Feet. S.E.T.T Instructor 73 To 75. |
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| Cross,
Roy aka J M 27 July 1948 |
CPOMTP
Chief Stoker RAN |
HMS W | 21 Camidge
Close Kelso NSW |
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Culnane, John
23 August 1942 |
POME(M)SM RN
CPOMTP3*SM RAN |
HMS Taciturn HMS Token HMS Finwhale HMS Valiant HMS Resolution HMAS Otway |
Western Australia | Been there, done that and got the T-shirt to prove it and I'd love to do it all over again with a few more embellishments... No matter who you are, or wherever you come from, if you have been a submariner, you have my utmost respect and I'm proud to have served in the same 'Trade' as you... |
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Cummings,
Garry aka Bart 24 March 1959
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ABRPSM | HMAS Onslow | Tasmania | Besides the boat memories how about those days and nights spent at RA,s after a big day of study at HMS Dolphin? | ||
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Cupples,
Jason |
CMDR MWOSM+ RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Waller HMAS Collins HMAS Dechaineux |
Western Australia |
Great 23 years in boats, enjoyed it all. Miss it but its still a young (ish) mans game. |
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Curr, Edward aka Ted Partner Sue 27 July 1951 |
LCDR ENWESM
RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow |
3 Ketch Place Waikiki WA 6168 |
From a baby Tiff in UK to SWEEWO and lots of points in between. Was a great adventure for a boy from the bush, 28 years in Pussers and 25 in boats, must have liked it. Gave me a life experience that would be hard to beat and impossible to afford! Still working supporting boats after all these years. New people, new toys, same game. |
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| Currie,
John aka Tid Anne 02 December 1939 - 3 August 2010 |
REM RAN |
HMS Alaric HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway
Eternal Patrol |
1 Loxton Court Hope Valley SA 5090 Email: |
Joined boats Dec 63. Great times on Alaric with Ian MacDougall, Darkie Henwood and Mick Corran. Will never forget joining Oxley in Pearl Harbor on maiden voyage home, what a crew, magic days. Paid off from Otway late 69, thanks for the CV Noel, I recon I could have gotten a job as a doorman at the Hilton. Retired now, the good life, both kids working in the UK, Anne and I 'empty nesters'. |
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| Curtis,
Rodney aka Rod Toni 17 July 1949 |
CPORSES RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
Island Breeze Villa 51/74 Cotterill Ave Bongaree Bribie Island Qld 4507 | Part III on Otway as RO, Onslow as LRO, Orion commissioning crew LRO, Otama Patrols |
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Czabotar,
Zdzislaw aka Sid Partner Lynn 27 March 1948
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LCDR WESM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion HMAS Onslow |
19 Bermuda Rd. Safety Bay WA | Joined Boats in 1971 Part3 on Otway (Highlights periscope bent back by frustrated/excited whale. Rescued marooned sailors of the yacht One and All off Middleton Reef. SAP on Oxley. WEEO of Orion after Officers Part 3 (highlight coming home via Suez Canal and visiting Spain Greece and Seychelles Islands. WEEO Onslow (highlight joining Jolly Boat for trip to NZ, Hawaii, West Coast USA and Canada and Pearl Harbour |
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