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Post by shorty on Sept 2, 2011 16:41:40 GMT 12
SQN LDR (RTD) D. J. KURZ S79619 ENGINEER RNZAF 13 Jan 1959 to 29 July 1979 passed away peacefully aged 70 30th August 2011
Husband of the late Patricia and ex husband of Christine .
The service by Newberry’s funeral home on Wednesday 7 September.
Communications to be directed to c/o Dieter Kurz estate 104 Mangakino Lane , RD1 , Whangarei 0012
Regret to advise the passing of Rex William ORR Ex RNZAF (sorry cannot obtain service number or details) and All Black on 1 September 2011.
A service for Rex will be held at westpark Chapel, 467 Wairaki Road Christchurch on 6 sep 2011 at 1400.
Messages may be sent to the Orr family at PO Box 39001 Christchurch 8545
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 2, 2011 16:57:39 GMT 12
This is from John Forrest, via Norm Empson:
Regret to advise the passing of Rex William ORR Ex RNZAF (sorry cannot obtain service number or details) and All Black on 1 September 2011. A service for Rex will be held at westpark Chapel, 467 Wairaki Road Christchurch on 6 sep 2011 at 1400. Messages may be sent to the Orr family at PO Box 39001 Christchurch 8545
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 2, 2011 22:10:12 GMT 12
This is from John Forrest, via Norm Empson: Regret to advise the passing of Rex William ORR Ex RNZAF (sorry cannot obtain service number or details) and All Black on 1 September 2011. A service for Rex will be held at westpark Chapel, 467 Wairaki Road Christchurch on 6 sep 2011 at 1400. Messages may be sent to the Orr family at PO Box 39001 Christchurch 8545 Flt Lt NZ424507 Rex William Orr Born 19 Jun 23 Pilot RNZAF 2 May 42 - 8 Feb 46 Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 5, 2011 12:51:04 GMT 12
More via Norm Empson:
GP CAPT (RTD) Arthur Gilbert TRINGHAM OBE
R71200 A & S (SUP) RNZAF 26 Apr 1946 to 4 Dec 1980 on 3 Sep 2011. No flowers but donation to Marlborough Hospice, PO Box 411, Blenheim. Messages to 19 Purkiss Street, Blenheim 7201. A service will be held at Church of Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim at 1330 on Wednesday 7 September.
FLT LT William Henry HICKSON CBE
412231 Pilot WW11 (Dates unknown) No 35 Pathfinder Squadron on 2 Sep 2011. Ex Director NZPO. A service will be held in St Lukes Anglican Church, Elizabeth Street, Waikanae on Wednesday 7 Sep at 1400. Messages c/- 27 Wren Street, Waikanae. In lieu of flowers, donations to Child Cancer Fund, PO Box 7062, Wellington 6242 would be appreciated.
GSH (RTD) Tiri Hemi MANAHI
W92871 formerly Airmovements Ohakea RNZAF 1 Feb 1988 to 12 Oct 2003.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 5, 2011 15:34:56 GMT 12
More via Norm Empson: GP CAPT (RTD) Arthur Gilbert TRINGHAM OBE R71200 A & S (SUP) RNZAF 26 Apr 1946 to 4 Dec 1980 on 3 Sep 2011. No flowers but donation to Marlborough Hospice, PO Box 411, Blenheim. Messages to 19 Purkiss Street, Blenheim 7201. A service will be held at Church of Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim at 1330 on Wednesday 7 September. FLT LT William Henry HICKSON CBE 412231 Pilot WW11 (Dates unknown) No 35 Pathfinder Squadron on 2 Sep 2011. Ex Director NZPO. A service will be held in St Lukes Anglican Church, Elizabeth Street, Waikanae on Wednesday 7 Sep at 1400. Messages c/- 27 Wren Street, Waikanae. In lieu of flowers, donations to Child Cancer Fund, PO Box 7062, Wellington 6242 would be appreciated. Some more on these two gents, from Colin Hanson's By Such Deeds: TRINGHAM, Group Captain Arthur Gilbert, OBE. NZ46724 & R71200; Born Napier, 5 Jul 1927; RNZAF 26 Apr 1946 to 5 Dec 1980; Supply. Citation Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (QB1979): Group Captain Tringham enlisted in the RNZAF in 1946, and saw service as an airman in Japan. He was commissioned in 1954 and has since served in a variety of appointments on Bases, with the Defence Liaison Staff in Australia, and in Defence HQ. In August 1976 he was promoted to his present rank and appointed to his current post as Deputy Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Support) Branch. He is now the senior supply specialist in the RNZAF. Gp Capt Tringham’s service has been characterised by his thorough specialist knowledge, his pleasant but business-like approach, and his strong motivation to achieve the tasks at hand. In his present post, and in other senior appointments held since 1970, he has faced many difficulties stemming from the reorganisation of supply services on a unified Defence basis, and the introduction of a number of new major equipments. Through his guidance and example, and his own sustained hard work, the effects of these problems have been minimised and smooth-running supply systems have been established. His devotion to the Service has however not prevented him from becoming involved in local community affairs, and Scouting, his Church, bowling and Rotary, have all benefited from his willingness to participate and work hard in the interests of the group. Gp Capt Tringham’s personal qualities, professionalism, devotion to duty and record of service both in the RNZAF and his local community has been outstanding.HICKSON, Flight Lieutenant William Henry, (pff). NZ412231; Born Auckland, 6 Sep 1922; RNZAF 13 Apr 1941 to 12 Dec 1945; PoW 6 Aug 1943 to 2 May 1945; Pilot. Later W H Hickson, CBE. CBE NY1982 For services as Director-General, New Zealand Post Office.Member of the ‘Caterpillar Club’, having baled out of a Lancaster of 35(PFF)Sqn RAF on the night of 21/22 Jun 1943 during a raid on Krefeld, Germany. Landed near Venray, Holland, some 60 kms NW of Krefeld. After two days he came under the control of the Dutch underground but was captured by the Gestapo with four other aircrew and two Dutchmen at Apeldoorn, 25 kms north of Arnhem on 6 Aug 1943. Imprisoned at Dulag Luft and Stalag Luft III. Over-run and freed by the British Army while on a forced-march near Lübeck on 2 May 1945. Also served with 51 Sqn RAF (Halifax). Errol |
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Post by htbrst on Sept 5, 2011 15:48:18 GMT 12
Some more on these two gents, from Colin Hanson's By Such Deeds: HICKSON, Flight Lieutenant William Henry, (pff). NZ412231; Born Auckland, 6 Sep 1922; RNZAF 13 Apr 1941 to 12 Dec 1945; PoW 6 Aug 1943 to 2 May 1945; Pilot. Later W H Hickson, CBE. CBE NY1982 For services as Director-General, New Zealand Post Office.Member of the ‘Caterpillar Club’, having baled out of a Lancaster of 35(PFF)Sqn RAF on the night of 21/22 Jun 1943 during a raid on Krefeld, Germany. Landed near Venray, Holland, some 60 kms NW of Krefeld. After two days he came under the control of the Dutch underground but was captured by the Gestapo with four other aircrew and two Dutchmen at Apeldoorn, 25 kms north of Arnhem on 6 Aug 1943. Imprisoned at Dulag Luft and Stalag Luft III. Over-run and freed by the British Army while on a forced-march near Lübeck on 2 May 1945. Also served with 51 Sqn RAF (Halifax).  Thanks Errol;Minor correction - He was shot down in a Halifax rather than a Lancaster: HR799, Code TL-R. Two of the crew were killed crash . He also served in the Signal Corps after the war. I'll maybe post a few of his story's after the funeral on Wednesday, he certainly had some interesting experiences as you know. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 5, 2011 21:56:27 GMT 12
BRADSTREET, Ian.
Peacefully at Matariki Hospital te Awamutu on 3 September, 2011; In his 88th year after short struggle with cancer, Ian Bradstreet (RNZAF 432010), dearly beloved husband of the late Enid, much loved father and father-in-law of Glennis and Albert, Raewyn and Eric, Ross and Martha; dear Poppa to Gary, Duncan and Rebecca, Jody, Aymie, Shane and Dean. A Service to celebrate the life of Ian will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 80 Mutu Street, Te Awamutu on Thursday 8 September at 11.30am followed by a private cremation. Grateful thanks to the staff at Matariki for their loving care in Dad's final days. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Cancer Society Lions Lodge Hamilton would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service. All communications to the Bradstreet Family, Po Box 137, Te Awamutu.
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Post by skyhawkdon on Sept 6, 2011 15:22:28 GMT 12
GSH (RTD) Tiri Hemi MANAHI W92871 formerly Airmovements Ohakea RNZAF 1 Feb 1988 to 12 Oct 2003. Terry was a very interesting chap - he was a former Ag pilot with many thousands of hours under his belt and he also flew Mustangs in the TAF in his early days so must have had another rank before he became a GSH. He was a very quiet, unassuming and all round nice guy. He ran the Ohakea Engineering Club for a while when he first started in 1988 before moving to airmovements so he could be around aircraft which he loved so much. RIP Teri. |
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Post by general on Sept 10, 2011 13:00:38 GMT 12
Fwd from W/O Dave Lark.
Morena Fellow Caterers,
As you will read below, ex Chef and current SQNLDR, Tania Hoeymans, unfortunately passed away yesterday. I do not have any further details wrt Tania's funeral arrangements but either Dean Wiltshire or myself will update everyone when these details become available.
Regards
Dave
Message from AVM Peter Stockwell, Chief of Air Force
It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the death of SQNLDR Tania Hoeymans.
Tania passed away suddenly yesterday at her home in Wellington due to natural causes. Tania was an extremely popular and well respected officer who touched many of our hearts. Our thoughts go out to Tania's family and friends at this time. We will all miss her.
Details of the funeral service arrangements will be advised as soon as possible, but in the meantime please send any messages to the family through WGCDR Mike Lefebvre, Commanding Officer Operational Support Wing, Whenuapai.
Peter Stockwell
CAF
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 10, 2011 23:05:35 GMT 12
CARR, Ernest James (Jim). (RNZAF No 415990 Pilot Officer 2nd WW). On September 8, 2011, peacefully at Auckland Hospital; aged 93 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Donna, Julia and Don. Beloved Jim Jim of Kristy and Rio, Philip and Michelle, Greg and Dani, Katie and Reuben, and Daniel. Very proud great grandfather of Kody, Hayley, Olivia, Ihaka and Xavier James. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at Grange Manor, 400 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, on Monday, September 12 at 12.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory to the Auckland City Mission, PO Box 5352, Wellesley Street, Auckland, would be appreciated. All communications to the Carr family, c/- PO Box 56-013, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446.
FUNKE, Charles August (Charlie). Service No 4216530 RNZAF WWII. On 8 September, 2011, peacefully at Northhaven Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Noelene, much loved father of Mark, Christine and Lorraine, and grandpa of Elizabeth. Rest in peace. A service for Charlie will be held on Wednesday 14 September at St Chad's Anglican Church, Centreway Road, Orewa, at 11am. All communications to PO Box 807, Orewa.
PORTER, Ralph. Of Florida USA, formerly of Takapuna. died 5 September 2011, aged 86. RNZAF WWII. May he rest in peace. Remembered by his North Shore friends.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 11, 2011 12:16:00 GMT 12
PORTER, Ralph. Of Florida USA, formerly of Takapuna. died 5 September 2011, aged 86. RNZAF WWII. May he rest in peace. Remembered by his North Shore friends. This will have been NZ438613 Fg Off Ralph Arthur Porter. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 15, 2011 16:22:11 GMT 12
CLAPHAM, Thomas Bryce. RNZAF 412831 10S.U Very loved husband of Jean for 67 years. Dearest dad of David, Carol, the late Barbara and Valerie and their partners. Loved poppa of 12 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Passed away peacefully at Atawhai Retirement Village in Taradale aged 93 years on Wednesday 14 September 2011. Jean and Bryce are formerly of Taumarunui District. A service to farewell Bryce will be held at St Andrew's Hall, Atawhai Village on Friday 16 September at 10.00am. All communications to Beth Shan Funeral Directors, PO Box 439 Napier.
DRUMMOND, James Agnew (Snow). RNZAF No 4310044, Sgt. 2NZEF. NZ Army No 616535, 2NZEF J Force (Japan). On 10 September 2011, at Papakura Private Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Carolyn for 43 years, and much loved father of Pamela. " A man of great charisma, when he was your friend, he was your friend forever" "Gang Warily". A celebration of Jim's life will be held in the Chapel at Manukau Memorial Gardens, 357 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe on Thursday 15 September at 12.30pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the St John Ambulance Association, Private Bag 14902, Panmure, Auckland 1741 would be appreciated or can be left at the service.
GILBERT. Jackson Baird (Jock). Service No 432341 RNZAF WW2. On Tuesday 13th September 2011 suddenly at Portview Rest Home, New Plymouth aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Betty and dearly loved Dad of Jen Lornie (Orini), Karen and Kevin Curd, Jeff and Donna (Palmerston North), and Lyndsey (Wellington). Much loved and respected Grandad of Brendan, Alister, Rachel, Robyn and Cameron; Vaughan and Inge, Nathan and Kath; Jamie and Faith, Carolyn and Ed, and Douglas. Great grandad to Zac, Maddie, and 6 hours after his death, Elsie. A Celebration of Jock's life will be held at the Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Saturday 17th September at 10.30am. Communications to 590A Frankley Road, R.D.1, New Plymouth.
SAUNDERS, Esther (Grace) (nee Kruse). Service No. W5677 WAL RNZAF WWII Peacefully at Tokoroa Hospital on 13th September, 2011. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife for 62 years to Noel. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vicky and John, Donald and Anne, Tina and Murray, Noeline and Kevin, Bill and Jane, and Sarah and Russell. Loved Grandma to her eighteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Donations to the Tokoroa Stroke Support would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Grace will be held at St Marks Presbyterian Church, Bridge Street, Tokoroa on Saturday 17th September 2011 at 11 a.m. followed by interment at the Tokoroa Lawn Cemetery. South Waikato Funeral Services FDANZ
STRICKETT, Neil Frederick. Service No. NZ 42654 W/O, RNZAF (156 Sqn. RAF - 8 Group, Pathfinder Force/ Bomber Command) WWII. On 9 September 2011 at Auckland City Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Rona. Loved Dad of Cliff and Linda, and father in law of Val and the late Dennis. A greatly loved Grandy, Grandad, Great-Grandad, and Great-Great-Grandad. A service for Neil will be held at the Chapel of Metlifecare Powley Village, 135 Connell Street, Blockhouse Bay at 1:00pm on Saturday 17 September 2011 prior to interment in the Waikumete Cemetery, Great North Road, Glen Eden. Mark Rowley Funeral Services Ph (09) 445-9800
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 15, 2011 16:31:30 GMT 12
MEREDITH, William Robert (Bill). Service No NZ 445082 RNZAF WW11. On Thursday, 1 September, 2011, Bill passed away peacefully at Matamata Country Lodge; aged 85 years. Loved husband of Pat. Loved father and father-in-law of Rob and Geraldine and the late Penny. Grandfather of Roxanne and Darcy. A very proud great grandfather of Shayde. Loved brother of Ron, Pauline, Gwen and Stan. Dear brother-in-law of Jo Schlaadt. A private cremation will be held. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart Foundation, PO Box 19155, Hamilton. All communications to Matamata Funeral Services, 6 Tamihana Street. Matamata Funeral Services
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Post by shorty on Sept 18, 2011 19:43:27 GMT 12
GP CAPT (RTD) Arthur Gilbert TRINGHAM OBE R71200 A & S (SUP) RNZAF 26 Apr 1946 to 4 Dec 1980 on 3 Sep 2011.
No flowers but donation to Marlborough Hospice, PO Box 411, Blenheim. Messages to 19 Purkiss Street, Blenheim 7201. A service will be held at Church of Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim at 1330 on Wednesday 7 September.
FLT LT William Henry HICKSON CBE 412231 Pilot WW11 (Dates unknown) No 35 Pathfinder Squadron on 2 Sep 2011. Ex Director NZPO. A service will be held in St Lukes Anglican Church, Elizabeth Street, Waikanae on Wednesday 7 Sep at 1400.
Messages c/- 27 Wren Street, Waikanae. In lieu of flowers, donations to Child Cancer Fund, PO Box 7062, Wellington 6242 would be appreciated
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Post by shorty on Sept 20, 2011 19:20:19 GMT 12
W/O (RTD) Dave Edwards K78025 ACFT TECH RNZAF 20 Feb 1956 to 19 Feb 1980, then ACH in TCPC 8 Dec 1980 to 13 Jun 1982 then as Civilian in TCPC 14 Jun 1982 to 7 Dec 1992.
Dave died suddenly but peacefully at home - 17 Sept 11 - In his 79th year. Dearly loved husband and friend of Win. Much loved father of Brian and Grant and (grandchildren)
Messages to 177 Weld Street, Blenheim. 7201. At Dave's request a private family service will be held.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 20, 2011 21:31:01 GMT 12
ROACH, Olive Adlaide (Jan). (formerly Hyde) ( RNZAF N0 2911 Woman's Auxiliary Leader WW11) Peacefully on September 17 at North Haven Hospital aged 88 years. Wife of the late Jack Roach and Bob Hyde. Loved Mother of Ross and Jenny, Grandmother of Kim, Natalie, Israel, and Great Grandmother of Alana. Loved by Partners Robyn and Chloe. Forever to be remembered for a lifetime of support and memories to her family and friends. A service will be held on Wednesday 21st September at 2.00pm The Chapel of Forrest Funeral Services, 39 Riverside Road, Orewa followed by a private cremation.
THOMAS, Barry Grant (Bazza). Svce No: 83634. Warrant Officer RNZAF. Peacefully on Friday 16 September, 2011 at Waitakere Hospital; in his 60th year. Loved and cherished precious husband of Dot, adored and cherished daddy of Kellie, Danielle, and Megan, good friend of Scott and respected and loved uncle of Brodie, Karl, and Emma. "Rest in peace darling". The Funeral Service for Barry will be held on Wednesday 21 September at 9.30am in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson, followed by private cremation. Donations would be appreciated to the Cancer Society, PO Box 1724, Grafton, Auckland. All communications to the Thomas Family, C/- the above funeral home.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 20, 2011 23:37:08 GMT 12
ROACH, Olive Adlaide (Jan). (formerly Hyde) ( RNZAF N0 2911 Woman's Auxiliary Leader WW11) Just a small point, but her rank should read Leading Aircraftwoman. There was no such rank as Woman's Auxiliary Leader. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 21, 2011 1:28:15 GMT 12
The rank in WWII was abbreviated as W.A.L., so what did it stand for? i didn't write what was above, that is what was in the Herald. But I thought that Woman's Auxiliary leader was what it stood for too in the WAAF ranks. I have been told by WAAF's that the ranks went:
WA2 - Womens' Auxilliary 2 - equivalent of AC2
WA1 - Womens' Auxilliary 1 - equivalent of AC1
WAL - Womens' Auxilliary Leader - equivalent of Leading Aircraftman
Is that incorrect?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 21, 2011 14:07:41 GMT 12
I have just seen in today's Cambridge Edition newspaper the death notice of Cambridge airman Ian James, who flew in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm in WWII, and was the brother of the late Ossie James. He was training at Bunker Hill when the war ended. Some of you may have met him in May at our Forum Meet and Veterans Day here in Cambridge, he was the chap on two walking sticks. Here's a copy of the death notice:
JAMES, Ian Wilson (S. No. 455071, Fleet Air Arm).
- Died peacfully at home, on 17th September, 2011: in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband and friend of Janet (Jan). Devoted father and father-in-law of Rodney, Douglas and Janette, Bruce and Sally, Peter and Sarah, Andrew and Fiona. Loved grandad of Daniel and Andrea, Stacey and Renee; Ross, and Mark; Morgan, Hannah, Mack, and Pheobe: Abbey, Harry, Tim and Bella: Briana, and Jessica. Great-grandfather of four children.
- Ian's funeral will be held at Trinity St Paul's Union Parish Church, Queen Street, Cambridge, today, Wednesday 21st of September, 2011, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.
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Post by htbrst on Sept 21, 2011 15:43:31 GMT 12
FLT LT William Henry HICKSON CBE 412231 Pilot WW11 (Dates unknown) No 35 Pathfinder Squadron on 2 Sep 2011. Ex Director NZPO. A service will be held in St Lukes Anglican Church, Elizabeth Street, Waikanae on Wednesday 7 Sep at 1400. Messages c/- 27 Wren Street, Waikanae. In lieu of flowers, donations to Child Cancer Fund, PO Box 7062, Wellington 6242 would be appreciated Hi All, A much more complete obituary was published in the Dominion Post last Saturday, you can view it online here: www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/obituaries/5641401/Bacon-and-eggs-and-the-Great-Escape |
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