Pat's funeral will be on Thursday 3 July at 10.00 am at Lambert Fountains, followed by food and drink at the RSA. Pat is being taken to her home today, Tuesday, at 4.00pm, so if you wish to say your goodbyes there, that is where she will be.
Regards
Trish Heikoop
22A Ayr Road
Pakuranga
(09) 5774306 / 0272410841
Monday, June 30, 2008
Joseph Walter Ludlow, 1855-1916
I have attached a photo sent to me of my great grandfather Joseph Walter Ludlow 1855–1916.
-----I have been puzzling over the uniform for some time and on inspection of the cap I can make out “........nd Artillery”
-----I at first thought it was Auckland, but have had no luck searching. When I search New Zealand Artillery however I come up with your site.
-----He looks to be older here, perhaps mid 40’s, so looking around early 1900s.
-----I also have a similar photo of him in uniform, although you cannot make out insignia, of him as a young man taken 1894/95.
-----Are there records for the NZ Artillery that I could check to see if he was part of the Royal NZ Artillery.
-----I at first thought it was Auckland, but have had no luck searching. When I search New Zealand Artillery however I come up with your site.
-----He looks to be older here, perhaps mid 40’s, so looking around early 1900s.
-----I also have a similar photo of him in uniform, although you cannot make out insignia, of him as a young man taken 1894/95.
-----Are there records for the NZ Artillery that I could check to see if he was part of the Royal NZ Artillery.
Cheers, Jim
Jim Callaghan
Whangarei
Phone: (09) 4375593
Viet Nam Vets' tour
A fully guided tour of Viet Nam is on offer, departing November 2008. The tour and brouchure were put together in conjunction with the Vets' Government apology and celebrations in May.
-----I would be grateful if you could help getting the brouchure out to anybody that maybe interested in travelling to Viet Nam.
-----The tour will be escorted by former Vietnam Vet Colonel Ross Milne. Look through the itinerary at
www.thetravelpractice.co.nz/files/Vietnam%20Tour%20Brochure.pdf
Kevin Payne, The Travel Practice, 3 Birmingham Drive, Middleton, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
Tel 0064 3 961 0630 --- Fax 0064 3 961 0631
www.travelpractice.co.nz
-----I would be grateful if you could help getting the brouchure out to anybody that maybe interested in travelling to Viet Nam.
-----The tour will be escorted by former Vietnam Vet Colonel Ross Milne. Look through the itinerary at
www.thetravelpractice.co.nz/files/Vietnam%20Tour%20Brochure.pdf
Kevin Payne, The Travel Practice, 3 Birmingham Drive, Middleton, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
Tel 0064 3 961 0630 --- Fax 0064 3 961 0631
www.travelpractice.co.nz
Newly arrived: Capt (Rtd) P B A Williams
Peter Williams joined the RF in 1950 as a cadet in the Allen Class, then served the guns until discharged in 1956. He joined the TF in 1960, in 4 Med Regt as a Bdr. Peter was commissioned in 1961 and served until 1969 when he was posted to the Reserve with the rank of Captain.
-----Outside his life in the Army, Peter has worked as a school teacher for four years but, since 1961, he followed a career in the Probation Service until he retired in 1996 as District Probation Officer, North Shore, Takapuna.
Peter and Eleanor live in Royal Oak, Auckland
-----Outside his life in the Army, Peter has worked as a school teacher for four years but, since 1961, he followed a career in the Probation Service until he retired in 1996 as District Probation Officer, North Shore, Takapuna.
Peter and Eleanor live in Royal Oak, Auckland
Sunday, June 29, 2008
RIP: Pat Nixey
Hi . . . more bad news. I've just been told that Pat Nixey wife of the late Alan Nixey has passed away this morning. I know this will be of interest to our members as Pat was well known in the Military circle, especially for her work with EVSA.
Sorry to be the bearer of sad news.
Don Potter
Sorry to be the bearer of sad news.
Don Potter
Peter 'Doggo' Downes
Hi
Had a ring from Bruce Mckenzie, Bundaberg, (161 Bty, 1966, L.A.D RNZEME) tonight telling me that Peter Downes (Doggo) is not well. Doggo's cell phone number is Australia ++614 1820 3919 - call or text him
Cheers
Don Potter
Had a ring from Bruce Mckenzie, Bundaberg, (161 Bty, 1966, L.A.D RNZEME) tonight telling me that Peter Downes (Doggo) is not well. Doggo's cell phone number is Australia ++614 1820 3919 - call or text him
Cheers
Don Potter
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Flags flying, drums beating, and more
Today I went to the Reserve Forces Day Parade here in IPSWICH. Also there was Maj Graham Roch ED who was BC 22 Bty then BC 4 Mdm Bty in the late 70s and 80s. Graham was BC when the last round was fired at Annual Camp in WAIOURU in either 86 or 87. The No1 was the late Sgt Butch Lucas. Our Patron, Colonel Don, was Col Comdt at the time and was also present.
Back to the band:
They gave their usual very high standard performance at both the parade and later in a local shopping centre. There in conjunction with the local Amberley Brass Band they entertained the lunchtime crowd for an hour and a half.
-----Many would remember Doug Rose who replaced Dave Lawrence as Cadre NCO for the Band at 16 Fd Regt in the early 80s. He is now in the TF and still playing with the Band
-----They are tomorrow Sun to lead the Reserve Forces Day March through BRISBANE, though we in our small NEW ZEALAND Contingent will be well back in the Order of March
-----Incidentally Graham Roch was telling me today that the first time the March was held in SYDNEY 10 years ago he marched with the SM of As of both the NEW ZEALAND Army and the AUSTRALIAN Army on either side of him
-----We do our best to keep the NEW ZEALAND Flag flying at the many Commemorative Services which are relevant also to NEW ZEALAND
-----Having the Band and other visits from NEW ZEALAND helps tremendously
Aye
Brian Jerry Meyer
Back to the band:
They gave their usual very high standard performance at both the parade and later in a local shopping centre. There in conjunction with the local Amberley Brass Band they entertained the lunchtime crowd for an hour and a half.
-----Many would remember Doug Rose who replaced Dave Lawrence as Cadre NCO for the Band at 16 Fd Regt in the early 80s. He is now in the TF and still playing with the Band
-----They are tomorrow Sun to lead the Reserve Forces Day March through BRISBANE, though we in our small NEW ZEALAND Contingent will be well back in the Order of March
-----Incidentally Graham Roch was telling me today that the first time the March was held in SYDNEY 10 years ago he marched with the SM of As of both the NEW ZEALAND Army and the AUSTRALIAN Army on either side of him
-----We do our best to keep the NEW ZEALAND Flag flying at the many Commemorative Services which are relevant also to NEW ZEALAND
-----Having the Band and other visits from NEW ZEALAND helps tremendously
Aye
Brian Jerry Meyer
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