1800s soldier

This photo is from my great great grandparents album - George and Sarah (nee THOMPSON) HARRIS. They married in 1885 and lived in Paua-tahanui near Wellington.
-----Possibly from one of the Volunteer Units of the late 1800s in New Zealand?

Regards
Cheryl Berquist

nee Duggan

If you have any ideas about this man's unit or uniform, please contact Cheryl direct: ceduggan@bigpond.com

Aussie TV coverage of Long Tan remembrance

The Battle of Long Tan documentary program will be replayed on the Foxtel History Channel (608) at these times:
Monday 18 Aug - 0930 and 2130
Tuesday 19 Aug - 0530 and 1330

Honours at last for Aussie Long Tan veterans

Read the Brisbane Courier Mail article on Long Tan recognition

Last Post: Les Kairau

We have been advised that 302986 Leslie (Apirehe) KAIRAU, RNZA, ex 1RNZIR 1963-65 Malaysia/Borneo, 161 Bty SVN, passed away peacefully at Papakura on Monday 4 August 2008, aged 74 years. Leslie served with the NZ Army from 1963-1983.
-----His Tangi was to be held at 20 Fairdale Road, Redhill, Papakura, on Friday 8 August 2008 at 0900hrs, departing Papakura at 1000hrs for Pakotai, Mangakahia, for a Graveside Service to be held at the Family Urupa at 1400hrs.
-----No further details are available.

Last Post: Major James Donald Carson OBE, founder of the NZ Army Band

From Pete Carter, via Brian Jerry Meyer:

JD passed away very quietly (finally) at 7 PM 0n 1 August. He had a wonderful day yesterday with Jools...spent the morning in Remuera on foot at the bank and also breakfast at the DELI . . . his favourite coffeee spot. This morning he had plans . . . obviously. Not sure what they were, but he got up and showered at 7, had a shave and was fully dressed when he left the bathroom. In other words he was prepared and totally immaculate. He collapsed on his bed having a massive heart attack.
-----He's been surrounded by a big group of friends and James and Julie all day in Auckland Hospital. The staff were wonderful, kept him calm all day but after a huge struggle he gave up at 7 PM. He fought all day and never gave up . . . he was amazing. So a great man and mate has passed on.
-----So sorry to bring you sad news. I'm sure you'll pass this on to all the appropriate people as well. Jools would really appreciate that. A big musical farewell is planned, hopefully with Army Band participation and Auckland Grammar music department as well.

Last Post: Charlie Doar

307450 Pte Doar B C (Charlie)
1RNZIR Malaya Borneo 1963-65
161 Battery, RNZA, Viet Nam, 1966/67

Charlie died in Whangarei on 2 August 2008. A service to be held at Poroti Marae, Whangarei, on Friday at 1-00 pm, then to Whangarei Maunu Lawn cemetery.

Any member who is able to is asked to attend his service.

Last Post: Major R O (Jerry) Meyer

Major R O (Jerry) Meyer who was at Papakura in the late 50s, and a member of  our Association, died on Sunday, 3 August.
-----His funeral is at 1pm on Thursday 7 Aug at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Rd, Albany, followed by private cremation.
-----Any members who are able to attend are asked to do so.