I have to let you know Ken passed away this morning [Tuesday, 9 June]. I do not have any funeral details as yet as there has to be a post mortem so could be a week away. Could you let the others know over there. I know he wanted his ashes to be taken back to N.Z that will be done later.
Will keep you informed.
Wanda
And - Kenneth Milton Deacon born 30-8-1940 in New Plymouth New Zealand.
Joined the NZ Army Sept 1964 served in Sth Vietnam July 65 until Nov 66 discharged from NZ Army Aug 1969. Joined Aust Army Feb 1970 served Sth Vietnam June to Nov 71.
From Denis Dwane:
Ken Padre Deacon was originally RNZASC coming into the Gunners with the initial deployment of 161 Bty to SVN. He was a Driver/Gun Number for Arthur Simeon’s Gun Crew and aspired to driving our US Deuce and a half (Ammo Truck) called Sorrow on the Rocks. In 1970 he joined the Australian Army (Corps of Transport) as an Air Despatcher and served in SVN in that role in 1971. He remained in the Air Despatch role until he retired as a WO2 in 1995.
Ken was a good natured guy who got on well with everyone. He always said that the best period of his life in the Army was with 161 Bty in Vietnam. He always looked forward to coming from Sydney to Papakura on ANZAC Days and reunions associated with 173d Airborne Brigade (US). He will be sadly missed by those Gunners who knew him.
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