D39931 Sgt Jim Opai, RNZA, (ex 161 Bty SVN) passed away on 29 April at the Otago Community Hospice.
-----Jim was aged a mere 64 years, was the father of six and was Grandad to a number of mokopuna.
-----Jim's service is at noon on Saturday 3 May, at the Hope and Sons chapel on the corner of Andersons Bay and Hardy Street followed by a private cremation.
Go well, Jimbo.
Ubique
Pete Christian
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
ANZAC Day: 4 rounds gunfire!
Our 25-pr fired 4 rounds to a crowd of over 1000, toward the Skyline at the top of the Gondola. No windows broken, thank God. A real eye-opener to the local crowd, the first time a 25 pounder has fired in the Wakatipu area.
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Lyall McGregor, Anzac day co-ordinator, Vice-Pres. Qtwn RSA
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
GSM (Vietnam) miniature will not be free
The GSM (Vietnam) miniature will cost $17, as originally advised. Although there have been isolated cases of justifiably free issues miniatures, veterans from the great majority of other conflicts have invariably paid for theirs.
-----After a lengthy and thorough examination of all the facts, and continuous consultation between NZDF, RNZRSA and EVSA, it was agreed that it would be inequitable to all other veterans if an exception were made for Vietnam vets.
Time to get over it and move right along.
-----After a lengthy and thorough examination of all the facts, and continuous consultation between NZDF, RNZRSA and EVSA, it was agreed that it would be inequitable to all other veterans if an exception were made for Vietnam vets.
Time to get over it and move right along.
Last Post: Ted Morrissey's funeral
From Don Donaldson:
Ted’s funeral is at 1100 hrs on Thursday at the Foxton RSA.
-----Just a small change to the info I sent you. His original number was 1750, as I advised previously, but his RNZ Artillery was 49163. He apparently changed numbers when he transferred to the 2nd Expeditionary Force.
-----I am still not sure whether he served with the 5th or 6th Field Regiments, but I do know he served with the 22nd battalion.
Ted’s funeral is at 1100 hrs on Thursday at the Foxton RSA.
-----Just a small change to the info I sent you. His original number was 1750, as I advised previously, but his RNZ Artillery was 49163. He apparently changed numbers when he transferred to the 2nd Expeditionary Force.
-----I am still not sure whether he served with the 5th or 6th Field Regiments, but I do know he served with the 22nd battalion.
Tribute08: Registered to date
We have 150 men from 161 Bty now registered plus over 140 family and friends, so we're close to 300 already.
To see who has registered, go to www.tribute08.co.nz/registrations_to_date.php and click on '161 Battery' for a drop-down list of vets.
What can you do to increase the numbers?
To see who has registered, go to www.tribute08.co.nz/registrations_to_date.php and click on '161 Battery' for a drop-down list of vets.
What can you do to increase the numbers?
Tribute08: Travel and Rendezvous
Travel
- Depending on levels of interest, Mayne Manson, bus operator and Vietnam Vet, will operate a coach service from Christchurch to Picton (and return) with Mainland Coaches. The coach fare will be based on the number of passengers travelling, and could be as little as $30 each way. Please ring Mayne on 03 386 1843 with expressions of interest. Mayne will make a decision on 9 May as to whether it is viable for him to provide a chartered coach.
- Russell Bennison, ex-Army and owner of About New Zealand Rental Cars, is offering a 20% discount on any rental vehicle when travelling to and from Tribute08. Make sure to quote ‘Tribute08’ when making a booking. Ring or go online for a quote. NZ Freephone 0800 455565.
- Because Vets living in the Wellington region aren’t eligible for the Travel Subsidy, we are instead providing them with a $50 Petrol Voucher. These will be sent to Wellington Vets once they register and those already registered will automatically receive one.
- The Travel Subsidy is issued by VANZ, with Veterans living in New Zealand receiving this payment by cheque, and those living overseas choosing to receive either a cheque or a direct credit into their bank account. Those who registered before the end of March will now be receiving their cheques or overseas direct credits. Later registrants will receive these in the next couple of weeks.
- The Tribute08 Travel Subsidy is specifically for NZ Vets only
- Vets who receive a War Pension travel assistance payment can nominate not to receive the one-off Travel Subsidy grant.
- There have been enquiries about the Travel Subsidy available to Vets living in New Plymouth and Wairarapa. To clarify – those in New Plymouth will receive $100, and in Wairarapa $70.
RVs for Saturday Afternoon
- 161 Battery: James Cook Hotel – level 16 (The Terrace)
- 173rd Ab Bde: James Cook Hotel – level 16 (The Terrace)
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