Barkle, Desmond Taylor (Des). Service no. 36854 - Vietnam. On October 1, 2009 aged 82 years. Loved husband of Avis. Loved by all his children and great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Des's life will be held at Te Aroha R.S.A clubrooms, Rewi St. Te Aroha on Monday October 5 at 11am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at the service to Te Aroha District Community Hospital Trust Fund or post to 72 Stanley Avenue, Te Aroha. Broadway Funeral Home (Te Aroha) FDANZ
From Brian Jerry Meyer:
It is with deep regret I forward this posting of the passing of Des Barkle RNZA.
Des served in 161 Bty 68/69 as the BQMS.
He was the Dad of the late John Barkle RNZInf, who also served at the same time in SVN in W2/W3.
From Mike Dakin:
I remember Des well from our days at CD Trg Bty, under Dutch Holland and Spencer Cocks, where he was OR clerk. In the Instructors' Room, Des was the undisputed domino champ. One of the highlights of that time was the running banter of a war of (sometimes cutting) words between Des, Bill Giles and Icky Wright, a great introduction to gunner camaraderie.
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