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Post by angelsonefive on Mar 13, 2019 18:55:36 GMT 12
It had to have been 1992. I agree. I have checked my copy of 'By Such Deeds' and it does state 1990, though. It must be a misprint. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 13, 2019 19:35:26 GMT 12
The birth date for him on "By Such Deeds" also does not tally with the death notice, BSD says he was born 4 Oct 1937. If he was in his 55th year (i.e. aged 54 years old) as his death notice says, that means he died in 1991, but the death notice says he died in Feb 1992. He is not on the New Zealand death register either, I guess because he died in London.
The Kaiapoi Cemetery records also state he died o the 25th of February 1992. It does not have his date of birth.
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 13, 2019 19:37:38 GMT 12
It had to have been 1992. Correct. BSD has the incorrect year of 1990. Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 13, 2019 19:39:33 GMT 12
Seems to have forgotten his AFC. I can find no evidence of Donaldson having been awarded the AFC - there is no mention of one in his last entry in the RNZAF Air Force List. Do you have information to the contrary? Errol |
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Post by camtech on Mar 14, 2019 9:44:37 GMT 12
Errol, I may be in error, but i will do some more hunting.
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Post by trees on Mar 20, 2019 10:29:06 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) Brian Glenburn Morrison Palmer MBE Y75324 ENGR RNZAF 25 Jan 1950 to 1 Jul 1987
Brian died peacefully, aged 86 years, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, in the early hours of Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Bette, much loved father and father-in-law of Dale and Wade, Dean and Barbara, and Jane. Adored grandfather of Michael, Lewis, Bridget, Lucy, Tom, Eddie, Henry, and Barnaby, and great-grandad of Harris. Grateful thanks to the staff at Essie Summers.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Brian Palmer, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.
A Celebration of Brian's life will be held in the Air Force Museum, 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, on Saturday, March 23, at 6.00pm.
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Post by trees on Mar 20, 2019 10:31:01 GMT 12
WG CDR (RTD) Kelly Francis Byrne L30976 GD (P) NZ Army 30 Jan 1969 to 19 Mar 1973, RNZAF 20 Mar 1975 to 22 Dec 1993, 22 Nov 2005 to 3 Jan 2012, TAF 1 Jun 2012 to 27 Jun 2013 and 30 Sep 2013 to 27 Mar 2015.
31 December 1950 to 16 March 2019. RIP.
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 20, 2019 12:08:54 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) Brian Glenburn Morrison Palmer MBE Y75324 ENGR RNZAF 25 Jan 1950 to 1 Jul 1987 Brian died peacefully, aged 86 years, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, in the early hours of Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Bette, much loved father and father-in-law of Dale and Wade, Dean and Barbara, and Jane. Adored grandfather of Michael, Lewis, Bridget, Lucy, Tom, Eddie, Henry, and Barnaby, and great-grandad of Harris. Grateful thanks to the staff at Essie Summers. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Brian Palmer, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Brian's life will be held in the Air Force Museum, 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, on Saturday, March 23, at 6.00pm. From Colin Hanson’s By Such Deeds – Honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923 – 1999 : PALMER, Squadron Leader Brian Glenbourne Morrison, MBE. Y75324; Born Christchurch, 24 Sep 1932; RNZAF 25 Jan 1950 to 2 Jul 1987; Engineer. Citation Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (NY1982): Squadron Leader Palmer joined the RNZAF as a Boy Entrant in 1950. He was commissioned in 1965 and has held a variety of engineering posts at Bases and HQs throughout NZ. He is currently the Flight Commander of the Maintenance Flight at No 40 Sqn. During his time on No 40 Sqn, Sqn Ldr Palmer has demonstrated outstanding leadership and devotion to duty. Under his leadership his unit undertook a greatly increased share of the maintenance responsibility for Hercules aircraft at a time when he had a large number of young and inexperienced personnel under his command. Although the period was fraught with difficulties Sqn Ldr Palmer, by his strong personality and superior engineering skill, quickly moulded his unit into a highly efficient team. His exceptional leadership enabled the unit to meet a series of short notice government directed tasks which were beyond the planned capabilities of the unit. This required very long hours of work for him as he has always led by example. Sqn Ldr Palmer’s unselfish dedication is an example to superiors and subordinates alike. He has been unstinting in his search for ways and means to improve the performance of his team, and at the same time develop the morale of those under his command. Sqn Ldr Palmer has made an exceptional contribution to the RNZAF through his engineering skills. outstanding leadership and selfless devotion to the Service and to his men.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 23, 2019 9:15:49 GMT 12
I'm very saddened to see this, Ross was a great guy. He designed both the albatross design used by No. 5 Squadron and the warrior design used by No. 3 Squadron.
CLEVERLEY, Ross William: (RNZAF retired) On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at home, aged 89 years. Dearly loved father of Lara, Nessa, Marina, Vaughan, Sacha, and their partners; Dearly love Grampa of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special friend of Joan, and a much loved friend to many, and all the neighbourhood cats. Messages may be addressed to the Cleverley family C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to Heart Kids Canterbury would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/rwcleverley1903 and at the service. A Celebration of Ross' life will be held in the Wigram Base Hotel, 14 Henry Wigram Drive, Hornby, Christchurch, on Tuesday, March 26, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Sydenham Cemetery.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 23, 2019 9:18:50 GMT 12
CHERRIE, Robert Griffith (Bob). Service No 43912, SFIP Flight Sergeant 19th Fighter Squadron, Beloved husband of Betty (deceased) passed away on March 19th 2019, aged 94 years. Much loved father of Craig, Dale and Jacqui Cherrie. Much cherished grandfather of Joanna (deceased), Matthew, Benedict, Samuel, Oliver, Emma, James and Reannen (deceased). Adored great grandfather of 12 Great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Pyes Pa Crematorium on Thursday 28th March at 1pm followed by a celebration of his life at the Mount Maunganui Golf Club 15 Fairway Avenue, Mount Maunganui. (A longtime member of the Mount Maunganui RSA and Golf Club.)
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Post by trees on Mar 23, 2019 9:23:10 GMT 12
SGT (RTD) Ross William Cleverley M75704 S & S WKR RNZAF 25 Oct 1950 to 2 January 1975
Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at home, aged 89 years. Dearly loved father of Lara, Nessa, Marina, Vaughan, Sacha, and their partners; Dearly love Grampa of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special friend of Joan, and a much loved friend to many, and all the neighbourhood cats.
Messages may be addressed to the Cleverley family C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to Heart Kids Canterbury would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/rwcleverley1903 and at the service.
A Celebration of Ross' life will be held in the Wigram Base Hotel, 14 Henry Wigram Drive, Hornby, Christchurch, on Tuesday, March 26, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Sydenham Cemetery.
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 23, 2019 11:38:44 GMT 12
CHERRIE, Robert Griffith (Bob). Service No 43912, SFIP Flight Sergeant 19th Fighter Squadron, Beloved husband of Betty (deceased) passed away on March 19th 2019, aged 94 years. Much loved father of Craig, Dale and Jacqui Cherrie. Much cherished grandfather of Joanna (deceased), Matthew, Benedict, Samuel, Oliver, Emma, James and Reannen (deceased). Adored great grandfather of 12 Great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Pyes Pa Crematorium on Thursday 28th March at 1pm followed by a celebration of his life at the Mount Maunganui Golf Club 15 Fairway Avenue, Mount Maunganui. (A longtime member of the Mount Maunganui RSA and Golf Club.) His service number should read NZC43912 6, ie he was also an ex-ATC Cadet. Errol |
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Post by davidd on Mar 23, 2019 13:54:55 GMT 12
Does anyone recognize the significance of the "SFIP" notation in R G Cherrie's death notice above? I hate mysteries!
David D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 23, 2019 16:20:52 GMT 12
I wondered the same.
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Post by baronbeeza on Mar 23, 2019 16:58:47 GMT 12
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Post by trees on Mar 25, 2019 13:39:26 GMT 12
A belated notice
Bernard Grindrod NZ40905 ARM FIT RNZAF WW2
8.4.1921 - 19.11.2015 A life fully lived by a compassionate man who has left an endearing legacy to all who knew him. Sadly missed and he will always be remembered.
Leaves his loving and devoted wife Ruth, children Mary, Barbara, Brian, Geoff, Diana and Susan. Grandchildren Darin, Jared, Alex, Alistair, Emma, Robbie, Sasha, Nick and Matt. Great- grandchildren Emily, Zoe and Ethan. And all his friends from all corners of the globe over 90 years.
Funeral Service at St Paul's, 57 Brompton Rd, City Beach on 26.11.2015 at 1.30pm.
Please donate to Silver Chain in lieu of flowers
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Post by trees on Mar 26, 2019 11:33:46 GMT 12
BROWN, Dorothy May (neé Henriksen) (ex RNZ-WAAF) (Formerly of Totara Valley, South Canterbury, and Redwood, Christchurch) At Christchurch on March 24, 2019, in her 97th year, in the care of her loving family. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Louise, Rowly and Diana, Neville and April, Barry and Lillian, and a loved nana and grandma of 12 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Former member of Hazelburn WDFF, NZ Women's Institute - Redwood, and Probus - Redwood. Messages may be addressed to The Brown Family c/- PO Box 31322, Ilam, Christchurch 8444. A Service for Dorothy will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, March 29, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 26, 2019 11:59:44 GMT 12
RIP Hollie Claris, he was a great bloke. Hollie was an Air Gunner on Avengers and on Venturas, and was one of the very few left.  CLARIS, Warwick Holeman (Hollie). SN 426194 Warrant Officer RNZAF WW2 On March 24th 2019 we said goodbye to our wonderful and amazing father in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Dearly loved father of Leonie, Kathy, Marilyn, Warwick and Keith. Adored Grandfather of his 14 grandchildren, Grandpoppa of his 27 great grandchildren. A long and adventurous life full of love. May you rest in peace, you are now free of pain. A service for Hollie will be held in the Chapel of Morris and Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive), Whau Valley Whangarei at 1:30 pm on Wednesday March 27th 2019 followed by interment at the Maunu Services Lawn Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Maunu Whangarei. Communications to the Claris Family C/- PO Box 8043 Kensington Whangarei 0145 By the way, Claris airfield o Great Barrier Island is named after Hollie's uncle who was the engineer that built the airfield and then was sadly killed in the first flight from there. |
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 26, 2019 15:34:49 GMT 12
BROWN, Dorothy May (neé Henriksen) (ex RNZ-WAAF) (Formerly of Totara Valley, South Canterbury, and Redwood, Christchurch) At Christchurch on March 24, 2019, in her 97th year, in the care of her loving family. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Louise, Rowly and Diana, Neville and April, Barry and Lillian, and a loved nana and grandma of 12 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Former member of Hazelburn WDFF, NZ Women's Institute - Redwood, and Probus - Redwood. Messages may be addressed to The Brown Family c/- PO Box 31322, Ilam, Christchurch 8444. A Service for Dorothy will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, March 29, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter. Enlisted as W2086 Miss Dorothy May Henriksen at Blenheim on 30 Oct 41. Errol |
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Post by trees on Mar 27, 2019 16:38:47 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) John A. (Jack) Oliver Q76535 RADIO FIT / ATC INSTR RNZAF 6 March 1953 to 02 December 1977.
Jack passed has passed away after a long illness with date TBC. There will be no public funeral nor any notice in the papers.
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