
Name |
Rank/Navy |
Submarines |
Contact |
Comments |
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Taber, Ian Elizabeth 16 January 1938 |
CPOMTPSM RAN |
HMS Ocelot HMAS Otway HMAS Orion |
6 Blackburn Close
Wodonga, Victoria 3690
0411 203 967 |
It was my privilege to serve with such a fine bunch. |
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Tanner, Craig
aka Jenny 8 June 1960 |
LSETWSM
RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion |
30 McGregor Crt Mooloolah Qld 4553 |
10 yrs in the mob but only the last 3 in boats. Should have made the jump much earlier. The highlight of my working life. Honest! |
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Taylor,
Andrew aka Andy Partner, Karen 23 June 1961 |
LCDR GL SMN SM# RN/RAN Royal Navy 1977-97 including 2-year RAN exchange 1992-93, Royal Australian Navy 1997-2002 |
HMS Courageous, HMS Oracle HMS Tireless HMS Renown (P)HMS Otter HMS Revenge (S) HMS Spartan, HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama |
Sydney, NSW |
It's taken far too
long for me to get in touch with my friends and colleagues from the
submarine world! Civvy street is good, and pays well, but it doesn't
come close to providing the friendship, fun, proud esprit de corps, and
wealth of fantastic experiences that come with being a submariner.
Courageous -
Part III and 5th hand |
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Taylor,
Brad aka Squiz 24 December 1966 |
ABMTPSM ABCKSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion |
21 Walsh Avenue Blackwater, QLD Au 4717 |
I had the best time, and changed over to a cook midway through my time. Working up in the mines in Central Queensland if your up this way drop in for a beer | |
Taylor, John aka Buck Valerie 8 September 1938 |
CPO TASI
(SM)
RN
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HMS Seascout HMS Tireless HMS Alcide HMS Artful HMS Valiant HMS Churchill HMS Superb HMS Dreadnought |
Elmar, Greenlea Collin, Dumfries DG1 4PS Scotland, UK |
Enjoyed every minute
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Thomson, Mark aka Slim Partner, Liz 15 August 1956 |
CPORSSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Orion |
Ruddville, ACT
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Thompson, Darren aka Thommo Cath 09 April 1965 |
CPOCISSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Collins HMAS Farncomb |
19 Golden Valley
Rd Cygnet TAS 7112 |
I have had a great time, met some great people and still keep in touch with a few. Have enjoyed my time here in Canberra as one of the Submariner Posters. Maybe some of you guys would like to rejoin to fix the manpower problem?? |
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Thomas, Chris aka Thommo Vicki 18 September 1953 |
EMWR RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway |
118 Kinsellas Rd West Mango Hill Qld 4509 |
Had a ball, Met some great people, the memories live on - thanks to all of you blokes that made it happen | |
Thomas, David aka Dave Partner Kelly 5 May 1950 |
WOUWSM RN/RAN |
HMS Grampus HMS Opportune HMAS Orion |
92 Cogil Road Buderim Qld 4556 |
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Thomas, Stephen aka Thommo Gillean 28 May 1960 |
CPOUWSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion HMAS Onslow HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway |
27 Vitesse Approach
Shoalwater WA 6169 |
Bob Mellowship is MY hero! |
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Thurgood, Les 09 December 1943 |
LRO RAN |
HMS Aenaes HMS Otter HMS Astute HMS Ocelot |
The Croft Mt Macedon, Vic 3441 0416 125 722 |
Went to Dolphin in June 1964 and returned to surface fleet early January 1967. Worked at the Bureau of Meteorology Head Office commcen in Melbourne after I left the RAN in 1977, but now retired. |
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Townley-Jones, Richard aka TJ Partner, Amanda 9th February 1950 |
POMEM RN/RAN |
HMS Narwhal HMS Olympus HMS Orpheus HMS Porpoise HMS Odin HMS Catchlot HMS Dolphin HMAS Platypus |
76/885 David Low Way, Marcoola QLD | Best time of my life serving in boats made some great mates served in both RAN/RN. Now living back in | |
Vass, Ron Ruth 26 November 1939 |
CPOMTP/SM RAN |
HMS Narwhal HMAS Oxley |
25 Thelma St. Marsfield NSW 2122 |
Periscope Tiff. | |
Vella, Joe aka Jaffa Helen 23 December 1966 |
PORSSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Otama |
7 Dromana Ave, Bentleigh East VIC 3165 |
Had a good time in boats, met some interesting people, now enjoying boring civvie life (at least you get to go home every night). | |
Van Berk,
William
aka Seaweed Partner: Marianne 18 September 1949 - 25 October 2011
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ABSTWDSM RAN |
HMS Tiptoe HMAS Otway |
Queensland |
I first served on the HMAS Duchess as recruit then I put in request for subs and to my amazement I ended up in HMS Dolphin swimming in 100 ft tank. I have never regretted any time that I served in subs and also met such nice and trustworthy mates in my life in submarines |
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Vickary, Jason aka Vic Stacey 6 November 1971 |
ABMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Orion HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama |
33 Hargrave Rd Lalor Park NSW 2147. |
Best time of my life don't regret anything. We did things that others dream of or see on TV and obtained knowledge from the best teachers. These times will never be lost. |
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Vidler, Peter |
LSETPSM RAN |
HMS Porpoise, HMS Walrus, HMAS Otway, HMAS Oxley |
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Could not have served with a better mob of blokes. |
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Vidulich, Wade aka Barra 02 September 1968 |
POUWSM |
HMAS Otama HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow |
Sydney | I miss the trips, lifestyle and people. | |
Vine, Tony
Partner Cathie
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CMDR MESM RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Orion HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway |
NSW | Navy(ies) served in: RAN 1971-2010, CF (Exchange 95-97), RN (Exchange 84-86). Joined boats a PO Tiffie to escape from HMAS Melbourne (and steam) intending to pay off after ten years, ended up doing 39. Had the rare distinction of serving on ORION in each of her three Commissions, 77-78 as a PO Tiff in Scotland, 82-84 as Chief Tiff, and 93-95 as the engineer posting off on promotion to LCDR. In the end CN gave me an island to run - Tasmania. |
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Wallen, Pete aka Big Wally 13 June 1959 |
POUWSM CPOB RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
Queensland
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Thanks for the memories and the adventure. Sorry if I hurt anyone on the piss. Take care. |
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Walker,
Robert aka Blue Partner Pat 28 April 1947t |
WOMTP |
HMS Otter HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens |
South Australia | Did't we all have fun fun fun after the work work work. Great to be included with the elite. | |
Walker, Scott aka Johnnie 11 April 1969 |
LSETPSM RAN |
HMAS Otway | Queensland |
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Walker, Colin aka Hookey Jenny 12 June1952 |
ABMTP1SM RAN |
HMAS Onslow, HMAS Ovens |
Sunshine, New South Wales 2264 |
Great site, did not know about it until told by Leigh Ralph. | |
Walker, Phil aka Max Partner Karen 14 January |
LSROSM RAN |
HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow |
Queensland |
Onslow (Pt 3). Best 'job' I've ever had - have never worked with a greater bunch of reprobates and fit in so well. Says a lot about me too I guess. Given the chance would do it all again but maybe stay longer if my liver and brain cells could take it. |
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Walsh, Daryl aka Hay You ! 09 February 1955 |
PORSSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway |
66 Blackall St Basin Pocket QLD |
Joined ABRO - Skimmers as PORSSM. Would always do it again except for the 2 years of workups when Oxley had the new nose fitted, oh what fun. Krupp Krapp was the catch phrase. Ops forgot the hardener in the (e)poxy paint again *#&$. 75 to 83, paid off 93, 22 years. Now Comms Officer for QLD Fire Brigade. | |
Walsh, Peter aka Magilla Partner, Heidi 24 November 1956 |
LEUT SDENWESM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow |
329 Crawford Rd, Inglewood, Perth, 6052 | Never been in so much trouble, nor had such a blast in all my life. What a crackin bunch of blokes on Oberons - proud to be part of it all | |
Walters,
Gary Partner Megan
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ABUCSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway |
Melbourne, Vic 3919 | Many names, many memories, most great times. Would like to add my name to the list. Med Discharge 2009 (CPONPC), was onboard for Westralia's fire in 1998.! | |
Walters, Ross aka Wombat 24 February 1954 |
LSUCSM CPOCOXNSM RAN/RN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Orion HMS Odin HMS Onyx HMS Spartan HMS Orpheus HMS Osiris HMS Soveriegn HMS Splendid HMS Neptune (CSST) |
Email Queensland |
Had a great time on boats of both navies. I hope to hear from more of my old friends. | |
Warton, Brett aka Frog Partner: nil stock 26 October 1971 |
POMTSM RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow |
10/21-27 Holborn Ave, Dee Why, NSW |
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Washington,
Michael |
ABROSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow |
45 Ashburton
Circuit Kaleen, ACT 2617 |
Although we have
all moved on with our lives, those friendships created have stood the
test of time.
I have been very lucky to have known the friends I have... |
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Watt, Peter aka Steamy Jan 26 November 1941 |
LEUT SDMESM RAN |
HMS Porpoise HMS Walrus HMS Oberon HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama |
1A Macey St, East Perth, Western Australia. |
Congratulations on developing such a good web site. Nice to see a lot of familiar names. |
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Watts, Phil aka Phil Meryl 20 February 1948 |
CPOMTP3SM RAN |
HMS Walrus HMAS Onslow |
37 Festing St Albany, WA 6330 |
Good times, good mates! Would we do it all again ? |
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Watts, Ken aka Jan Greta |
POME RN |
HMS Alcide HMS Alliance HMS Tapir HMS Trump HMS Dreadnought |
31 Rockwell Green Wellington, Somerset U.K. |
Best time ever, spent in boats, and the best guy's you could wish yo meet, and as for being stationed in Ozz for a few years GREAT! How the hell I never got tied up there I'll never know. |
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Watherston, Maurice 1st of April 1965 |
POMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama |
24 Kent Avenue Seacombe Gardens Adelaide SA 5047 |
What to say well. I sit here now looking at names and still able to remember that name and face at a specific time and place ten fifteen even eighteen years ago. Even though recent years are vague. I will always remember the true friends that were made in those times. Even though my last years in the puss was marred in poor health and didn't end the way I had hoped. I would always like to catch up with those that would like to say hi over a coffee a beer or the internet. | |
Webb, Graham
aka Spider Partner Evon 25 July 1948 |
LSROSM RAN |
HMS Artemis HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway |
Cairns, North Queensland | Have been hiding in Cairns since the day I paid off in 1974 at Platypus and returned to Cairns and worked in Finance and Insurance for 32 years, retiring in 2008". Enjoying life in the Tropic Wonderland |
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West, Fred Lynn 18 May 1944 |
POCEL RN |
HMS Revenge HMS Repulse HMS Finwhale HMS Otter HMS Otus |
St Nicodeme, 22160 Cote d'Armor, France |
Enjoyed every minute of my time on boats - even 'Bombers!!' and planing for England at between 300 and 600 feet of off Iceland - hairy!! Mates I'll always remember, runs ashore I'll never forget! |
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Weymouth, Stuart aka TiTcH Wendy 1963 |
CPOUWSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
Western Australia |
Sink more piss, up the Red rooster. | |
Whitaker, Shane aka Shakey Zena 11 January 1964 |
ABMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley | Never forget my first dive, forgot to shut the air-comp cooling hull valve.. relief lifted & there was water pissing in... Thank's Pete Olly for the thick ear you gave me but mostly for rectifying the situation. "Great Times" | ||
Whitfield, David aka Whit Partner Julie 26 January 1955 |
ABROEWSM RAN |
HMAS Orion | Shit happened then and it is still happening now. The alternative sux. Time in boats was way to short and way too long! | ||
Whitfield,
Wally 26 March
1947 |
LSUCSM RAN |
HMS Alcide HMAS Oxley HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway |
70 Discovery Crt
Gregory Hills, NSW 2257 |
Best years of my life always great memories |
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Wiles,
Tony 26 October 1964
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ABMTPSM RAN RCN SM TRG |
HMAS Platypus HMCS Ojibwa HMAS Orion HMAS Onslow | 163 Summerfields Drive, Caboolture, Queensland Australia 4510 | A Submariners life is a unique life, that unless you have lived it, you will never understand. |
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Williams,
Adam aka Bungy Partner Jacqui 06 September 1964
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ABUCSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow |
981 Pacific Hwy Berowra, NSW 208
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Originally a UW but changed to UC before joining Onslow was my greatest time although short. Don't remember much after shore runs with Chad Hardy....haaaa. Paid off in 88. Married 3 times , 7 kids all up (2 stepsons), 1 grandson. Was a single dad for 8 years in 89 of a special needs son. Been nursing in operating theatres for about 18years now. Currently at the San Hospital in Wahroonga Sydney as an Anaesthetic Nurse.
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Williams,
David aka Bungy Partner June 29 July 1947
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LRO (G) SM RN |
HMS Ocelot | UK |
Joined Ocelot 1968 as
part 3 left 1973 for Dolphin Commcen then discharge. Didn't think it was that important at the time, now feel privileged to have served in those long black diesel machines !!!! |
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Williams, Norman aka Bungy 26 January 1947 |
WOMTP3SM RAN |
HMS Porpoise HMS Onyx HMAS Ovens |
21 Mill St.,
Bauple QLD 4650 Website |
Stayed involved with boats as ASC's Training Manager at HMAS
Stirling until September 2007 when i retired. Have enjoyed my relationship with boats and those that sail in them.
Now living in rural Queensland, dodging snakes and trying to get tradesmen to turn up. |
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Williams, Peter aka Rupert/Bung Una 17 June 1956 |
POUWSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow |
NSW |
Some of the best times of my life were spent on boats. The mates I made then I will have for the rest of my life. All the best troops! |
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Williams, Rodney Bungy Alison 13 July 1963 |
CPONPCSM RAN |
HMAS Orion HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Otama |
R1-4-C132 Russell Offices Russell ACT 2600 |
Joined the squadron in January 1982 as a SMNUW and paid of in January 2002 as a CPONPCSM. Looking through the site brings back great memories of good times and great mates who were a honored to have served with and the best blokes a guy could ever meet. Now working as a civvy at Navy Headquarters in Russell offices | |
Williams, Ken aka Bung Lisa 7 December 1964 |
POETPSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Orion HMAS Onslow |
Carlingford NSW | Some things you never forget. | |
Wilson,
Bob aka Tug Carol 1945 - 2008 |
POUWSM RAN |
HMS Alcide HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow |
31 Hillside Crescent Eden's Landing
Qld,4207 |
It may be 31 years ago but it was the greatest time of my life
and served with the best bunch of blokes you'd ever want to meet. Great to see so
many coming out of the woodwork. Up the Chelsea pensioners!
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Wilson,
Barry aka Tug Partner Sharon 28 August 1948 |
LSMTPSM RAN |
HMS Sealion HMAS Onslow |
P.O Box 517 Mt.Barker SA 5251 |
Most of the time it was the best, best mates, best runs ashore, best hangovers. I'm glad to still be in contact with lots of Ex Submariners as I find most civvies painful. Up the little red rooster..... | |
Winn, John aka Shorty Partner Pauline 22nd January 1957 |
ABRPSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Oxley |
253 Garretts Rd Alligator Creek Via Mackay Qld 4740 |
Never forget the
good time on boats 75-78, often thought about rejoining , still do!, but
too old now.
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Wise, Anthony aka Erine Carole 7 March 1957 |
ABUWSM RAN |
NSW |
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Wilson,
Trevor aka Tug Partner Vicki 23 October 1953 |
CPOMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Orion HMAS Oxley |
Gawler South, SA |
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Wilson, Troy aka Tug Christine 1963 |
LSETPSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Oxley |
Sunshine Coast QLD |
Had a shitload of fun and some great mates |
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Wilson, Gilbert aka Tug Shirley 13 March 1947 |
CPOCOXNSM RAN |
HMAS Otway HMAS Otama HMAS Orion | Munbura MS 60 Via Mackay QLD 4740 | 21 years in the mob, 8 best years were in boats with "The Professional" | |
Wood, Michael aka Slinga Eileen 19th April 1953 |
CPOMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow, HMAS Otama |
19 Rogers St., Fraser ACT 2615 |
If I had my life over, I would do it all again. Wouldnt miss it for quids. A great bunch of guys with the greatest sense of humour. |
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Woods, Andrew aka Slinger/TI Bernadette 15 June 1951 |
POUWSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama HMAS Otway |
44 Watcombe Street Wavell Heights Qld 4012 |
You knew who you were and where you stood in boats. I may never see the many friends I made during my 12 years, but we are still mates because we shared something unique and special. We knew how to laugh at life and ourselves when it counted something that I miss... | |
Wood,
Stephen aka Slinga 10 April 1957 |
CPO AWA/UCSM RAN |
HMAS Ovens HMAS Onslow HMAS Otama HMAS Otway HMAS Orion HMAS Collins |
7 Normandy Gardens, Port Kennedy, 6172 |
I would do it all
again. I am lucky these days as I still work with submarines and love
it.
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Wood, Chris aka Plank / Timber Partner Natalija 7th April 1970 |
LSMTPSM RAN |
HMAS Otama HMAS Orion HMAS Ovens HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow |
WA |
The time of my life, What else can I say.
Now living in Perth and working in the gas industry. I still see the odd boat now and then when I'm out way past Rottnest spearfishing and it brings back memories. |
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Wood, Paul
aka 22 November 1968 |
ABUCSM |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Onslow |
29 Chandos Drive Berriedale Hobart 7011 |
Hope everyone well. |
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Woodhams, Paul
aka Woody Partner Kris 1 February 1965 |
WOAWASM
RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Otama HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Waller |
5 Aristata Parade Aubin Grove WA 6164 |
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Woodstock, Ian
aka Woody Partner Shelley 2 November 1951 |
CPOMESM LEUT RN |
HMS Conqueror HMS Dreadnought HMS Spartan HMS Trafalgar HMS Vanguard |
South Australia | Built first 3 Collins class at ASC. Like all on these pages, great days, great mates and something you just wouldn't change. | |
Young, Matt Partner Earla 16 February 1954
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LEUT MTSM RAN |
HMAS Onslow HMAS Otway HMAS Orion | South Fremantle, WA 6162 | DBF | |
Zwikielberg, Robert aka BobZ Maxine 6 January 1955 |
POETPSM RAN |
HMAS Oxley HMAS Otway HMAS Ovens HMAS Orion HMAS Otama |
9 Balaka Gdns, Warnbro WA 6169 |
Served in the squadron for 18 years. It was a way of life not just a job. Lots of memories some good some not so good. |
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